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EDR stands for Endpoint Detection and Response, which is a software designed to automatically protect an organization’s end users, endpoint devices and IT assets against cyberthreats that get past antivirus software and other traditional endpoint security tools.
EDR can detect, analyze and respond to threats on endpoints by collecting data, applying rules and behavioral analytics, and performing automated or manual actions.
EDR can also provide threat intelligence and forensic analysis to help understand the nature and scope of the attack. Some of the benefits of EDR are improved visibility, faster detection, enhanced response, and reduced damage.
You can use a purpose-built EDR tool that is designed to integrate with your existing security tools. For example, some EDR tools can communicate with your IDS/IPS systems to share threat intelligence and coordinate response actions. Some EDR tools can also leverage your firewalls and antivirus to block malicious traffic and quarantine infected devices
You can use a broader security monitoring tool that incorporates EDR features along with other capabilities such as SIEM, XDR, or UTM. These tools can provide a unified platform for collecting, analyzing, and responding to security data from various sources, including endpoints, networks, applications, and cloud services. These tools can also automate and orchestrate response actions across different layers of your IT environment
You can use a loose collection of tools that you can combine with each other to achieve EDR functionality. For example, you can use a network-based IDS/IPS system to monitor your network traffic and alert you of any suspicious activity. You can then use a host-based EDR agent to investigate the endpoint device and perform remediation actions such as deleting files, killing processes, or restoring backups. You can also use your firewalls and antivirus to enforce policies and prevent further damage
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform: This is a cloud-native EDR platform that leverages artificial intelligence and behavioral analytics to detect and stop threats in real time. It also provides threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and incident response services
IBM Security QRadar Advisor with Watson: This is an EDR tool that uses cognitive computing and machine learning to analyze security data and provide actionable insights. It helps security analysts investigate incidents, identify root causes, and remediate threats
Cynet 360: This is an EDR tool that provides comprehensive protection against malware, ransomware, phishing, and other attacks. It also offers threat hunting, response automation, and user behavior analysis capabilities
SentinelOne Singularity Platform: This is an EDR tool that uses a patented behavioral AI engine to prevent, detect, and respond to threats across endpoints, cloud, and IoT devices. It also offers ransomware protection, threat hunting, and endpoint management features
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: This is a complete endpoint security solution that delivers preventative protection, post-breach detection, automated investigation, and response. It is cloud-based and integrates with other Microsoft products such as Azure Sentinel and Microsoft 365 Defender