Léargas XDR: Elevating Canada’s Critical Infrastructure Cyber Resilience

In alignment with Canada’s Cyber Security Readiness Goals (CRGs), the Léargas XDR platform combines advanced network forensics with embedded Zeek capabilities, enhancing CI defenses against sophisticated threats. This integration equips CI operators with powerful, in-depth visibility into network activities across IT, OT, and ICS environments, supporting the CRGs’ pillars for detection, response, and governance.

Embedded Zeek for Network Forensics
Zeek, embedded in Léargas XDR, provides high-fidelity network traffic analysis, capturing, categorizing, and correlating event data. This functionality is essential for CI operators facing complex, state-sponsored and ransomware threats, as Zeek offers layer-by-layer inspection of network traffic. Zeek’s robust protocol analysis generates rich logs that detail communication flows, behaviors, and patterns, making it ideal for:

  • Real-Time Threat Detection: Léargas XDR continuously processes Zeek’s data to detect anomalies, malware patterns, and threat behaviors associated with TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures) identified by frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK.
  • Incident Investigation and Response: Zeek-generated logs provide detailed forensics that support rapid incident analysis. The ability to drill down into packet-level data allows security teams to identify lateral movement, pinpoint initial compromise, and map out the full scope of an attack.
  • Compliance and Data Governance: Network data logs support compliance with CRG mandates on privacy leadership and data governance, providing a clear record of all network communications and aiding in regulatory audits.

Léargas XDR’s Integrated Approach
Beyond Zeek, Léargas XDR enhances CRG-aligned capabilities through AI-driven monitoring, centralized log storage, and automated response actions. These components provide Canadian CI operators with a scalable, adaptable solution that streamlines the achievement of CRGs, including effective threat detection, cross-sector resilience, and enhanced governance.

By embedding Zeek into its platform, Léargas XDR not only meets but exceeds CRG recommendations, establishing a fortified defense mechanism essential for Canada’s critical infrastructure.

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