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Cortex XDR 5.x unifies endpoint protection, detection, investigation, and response.

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### 1. Learn the product

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><i class="fa-circle-info">:circle-info:</i> Product overview<br>Learn the basics and architecture.</td><td><a href="/spaces/cyIgISZgANJYkmLlnwdK/pages/Ll44v2g3jIGZMkEwLh6x">/spaces/cyIgISZgANJYkmLlnwdK/pages/Ll44v2g3jIGZMkEwLh6x</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-robot">:robot:</i> Agentic AI<br>Use the assistant for investigations and automation.</td><td><a href="/spaces/cyIgISZgANJYkmLlnwdK/pages/dnyWq6wDiksMiQadnn1k">/spaces/cyIgISZgANJYkmLlnwdK/pages/dnyWq6wDiksMiQadnn1k</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-id-card">:id-card:</i> Licensing<br>Review plans, add-ons, and retention.</td><td><a href="/spaces/cyIgISZgANJYkmLlnwdK/pages/60Bhba6F4y8TnWCLzLnC">/spaces/cyIgISZgANJYkmLlnwdK/pages/60Bhba6F4y8TnWCLzLnC</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-desktop">:desktop:</i> Interface<br>Navigate pages, filters, views, and exports.</td><td><a href="/spaces/cyIgISZgANJYkmLlnwdK/pages/U9TaT29yJBjeZbZxyohM">/spaces/cyIgISZgANJYkmLlnwdK/pages/U9TaT29yJBjeZbZxyohM</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### 2. Onboard and configure

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><i class="fa-list-check">:list-check:</i> Onboard<br>Deploy, activate, and finish setup.</td><td><a href="/spaces/cyIgISZgANJYkmLlnwdK/pages/g8C2JCll46xGmEMtK3ls">/spaces/cyIgISZgANJYkmLlnwdK/pages/g8C2JCll46xGmEMtK3ls</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-clipboard-list">:clipboard-list:</i> Deployment checklist<br>Follow the key steps to deploy and onboard.</td><td><a href="/spaces/cyIgISZgANJYkmLlnwdK/pages/vNDnHTPIl2XRQNnEBCzU">/spaces/cyIgISZgANJYkmLlnwdK/pages/vNDnHTPIl2XRQNnEBCzU</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-clipboard-check">:clipboard-check:</i> Post-deployment steps<br>Set up your environment, automation, and access.</td><td><a href="/spaces/cyIgISZgANJYkmLlnwdK/pages/JAN3SHM6JjsKQ53ChDTw">/spaces/cyIgISZgANJYkmLlnwdK/pages/JAN3SHM6JjsKQ53ChDTw</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-sliders">:sliders:</i> Configure<br>Set up analytics, data, integrations, and APIs.</td><td><a href="/spaces/cyIgISZgANJYkmLlnwdK/pages/c3q4cVsMkLBvaVoQpkEG">/spaces/cyIgISZgANJYkmLlnwdK/pages/c3q4cVsMkLBvaVoQpkEG</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-database">:database:</i> Data management<br>Manage datasets, retention, and storage.</td><td><a href="/spaces/cyIgISZgANJYkmLlnwdK/pages/SlVy1PeKVwWJMqMnlkmY">/spaces/cyIgISZgANJYkmLlnwdK/pages/SlVy1PeKVwWJMqMnlkmY</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-folder-open">:folder-open:</i> Cases and issues<br>Review cases, investigate issues, and track response.</td><td><a href="/spaces/cyIgISZgANJYkmLlnwdK/pages/ZrgwQPaFp59MEUFtb2cX">/spaces/cyIgISZgANJYkmLlnwdK/pages/ZrgwQPaFp59MEUFtb2cX</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### 3. Protect your environment

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><i class="fa-shield-halved">:shield-halved:</i> Endpoint protection<br>Learn protections, modules, and prevention.</td><td><a href="/spaces/cyIgISZgANJYkmLlnwdK/pages/WsHuXU7QVgMF3T6v2BaU">/spaces/cyIgISZgANJYkmLlnwdK/pages/WsHuXU7QVgMF3T6v2BaU</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-laptop-medical">:laptop-medical:</i> Endpoint management<br>Deploy agents and manage policies.</td><td><a href="/spaces/cyIgISZgANJYkmLlnwdK/pages/9USPlYFlavmigVuQX849">/spaces/cyIgISZgANJYkmLlnwdK/pages/9USPlYFlavmigVuQX849</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-globe">:globe:</i> WAAS<br>Protect web apps and APIs.</td><td><a href="/spaces/cyIgISZgANJYkmLlnwdK/pages/Iymp8kUdUYbRnB4u2j61">/spaces/cyIgISZgANJYkmLlnwdK/pages/Iymp8kUdUYbRnB4u2j61</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-file-shield">:file-shield:</i> Endpoint DLP<br>Prevent sensitive data exfiltration.</td><td><a href="/spaces/cyIgISZgANJYkmLlnwdK/pages/s9lQczm2lmAeHdz1Qdr5">/spaces/cyIgISZgANJYkmLlnwdK/pages/s9lQczm2lmAeHdz1Qdr5</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### 4. Detect, investigate, and respond

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><i class="fa-chart-line">:chart-line:</i> Dashboards<br>Track operations, trends, and outcomes.</td><td><a href="/spaces/cyIgISZgANJYkmLlnwdK/pages/uRZBiMbePduVUvjTISxm">/spaces/cyIgISZgANJYkmLlnwdK/pages/uRZBiMbePduVUvjTISxm</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-cubes">:cubes:</i> Assets<br>Investigate assets, groups, scores, and risk.</td><td><a href="/spaces/cyIgISZgANJYkmLlnwdK/pages/ikf1E7GZ46m41n6xoQJZ">/spaces/cyIgISZgANJYkmLlnwdK/pages/ikf1E7GZ46m41n6xoQJZ</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-folder-open">:folder-open:</i> Cases and response<br>Triage issues, investigate, and respond.</td><td><a href="/spaces/cyIgISZgANJYkmLlnwdK/pages/IlWJfKKC3ClSLKVFZEbj">/spaces/cyIgISZgANJYkmLlnwdK/pages/IlWJfKKC3ClSLKVFZEbj</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-comments">:comments:</i> Assistant chat<br>Investigate and query with natural language.</td><td><a href="/spaces/cyIgISZgANJYkmLlnwdK/pages/UjOPOknWYnZtPwSCQsHC">/spaces/cyIgISZgANJYkmLlnwdK/pages/UjOPOknWYnZtPwSCQsHC</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-radar">:radar:</i> Threats<br>Manage rules and analytics.</td><td><a href="/spaces/cyIgISZgANJYkmLlnwdK/pages/4K8Afclw0jWfkJu5hmu2">/spaces/cyIgISZgANJYkmLlnwdK/pages/4K8Afclw0jWfkJu5hmu2</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-triangle-exclamation">:triangle-exclamation:</i> Exposure<br>Assess exposure, compliance, and vulnerabilities.</td><td><a href="/spaces/cyIgISZgANJYkmLlnwdK/pages/yeCe6RJRgAdRF8vv7d0y">/spaces/cyIgISZgANJYkmLlnwdK/pages/yeCe6RJRgAdRF8vv7d0y</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### 5. Reference and maintenance

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