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Endpoint Detection and Response

Advanced antivirus with EDR delivers robust, proactive protection by combining traditional malware defence with enhanced detection and response capabilities to safeguard against sophisticated threats.

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Anti-virus software has long been the cornerstone of endpoint protection. Traditionally, it relies on detecting known threat signatures and patterns to safeguard systems, making it largely reactive. While effective against recognised threats, it may not address more sophisticated or unknown attacks.

Enter Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), a more advanced technology that enhances traditional anti-virus with proactive measures. By integrating machine learning, persistent data collection, and predictive threat capabilities, EDR provides a deeper, more dynamic layer of protection.

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How does Anti-virus and EDR compare?

Response Method

Traditional anti-virus acts once a threat is detected, typically by preventing execution, deleting files, and removing traces automatically. In contrast, EDR takes a more comprehensive approach. It automatically blocks execution and isolates endpoints to contain potential malware spread, while providing security analysts with critical time to investigate, assess impact, and determine recovery strategies.

Response Time

Anti-virus solutions offer immediate, automated responses but are limited to detecting known threats. EDR systems excel in identifying both sophisticated and unknown threats, thanks to their advanced detection capabilities. The response time for EDR is influenced by its ability to automate detection, provide visibility, and enable swift containment and remediation.

Threat Intelligence

Beyond immediate threat detection, EDR solutions offer enhanced visibility through mid and post-event reporting. This capability allows for detailed analysis of threat activity, including tracing entry points, monitoring actions, and understanding threat movement. Such insights are invaluable for refining security measures and preventing future attacks.

Why choose a solution that includes both?

In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, relying solely on traditional anti-virus is no longer sufficient. EDR represents the next step in endpoint protection, offering a more robust and proactive approach to safeguarding against complex threats.

At Global 4, we recognise the critical importance of this advanced protection, which is why we include EDR with all our anti-virus services as standard.

Time Reduction

According to a 2023 report by the Ponemon Institute, organisations using EDR solutions saw a 40% reduction in the average time to detect and respond to threats compared to those relying solely on traditional anti-virus.

Decreased Impact

A study by Gartner indicates that businesses employing EDR solutions experienced a 30% decrease in the impact of security breaches, owing to the advanced detection and rapid response capabilities provided by EDR systems.

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