Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools continuously monitor endpoints (laptops, desktops, servers) for suspicious behavior, record telemetry for investigation, and support response actions such as isolating a host.
EDR vs traditional antivirus
Legacy antivirus focused heavily on known malware signatures. EDR emphasizes behavior, detection of living-off-the-land techniques, and post-compromise visibility. Modern platforms often blend prevention and detection.
Why SMBs care
- Ransomware operators move quickly; visibility matters
- Remote work expanded the endpoint surface
- Insurance questionnaires increasingly expect EDR-class controls
EDR is not autopilot
Someone must review alerts, tune policies, and respond. That can be internal staff or a partner. An EDR console nobody opens is an expensive screensaver.
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