What is EDR, and why isn’t EDR enough anymore?
ITS notified clients earlier this summer that we were switching our legacy endpoint detection and response clients (EDR) to a new platform. At this time, we also offered to increase coverage to our managed detection and response (MDR) platform for a small increase in price.
As we explained to our clients, the threat landscape has changed significantly and rapidly. Traditional antivirus solutions primarily focus on known threats, which use a signature-based detection to block viruses, malware and other malicious files. Unfortunately, attacks have grown more sophisticated and leverage fileless attacks, zero-day vulnerabilities and other advanced threats that traditional antivirus software often cannot detect or stop.
Many businesses rely on EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) to protect their systems, but MDR (Managed Detection and Response) takes security to a whole new level – and it’s becoming essential in today’s landscape.
ITS EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) – No Additional Cost Per License for current ITS clients with EDR
- Detects and responds to threats in real-time, not just after damage is done.
- Requires your internal IT team or ITS to analyze and respond to threats
- Uses behavioral analysis to identify suspicious activity — even if it’s never been seen before.
- Provides us with forensic data to quickly investigate and remediate incidents.
- Helps prevent ransomware, fileless attacks, and advanced persistent threats.
- Automated response and containment minimize business disruption.
ITS MDR (Managed Detection and Response) – Available for an Additional Fee Per License
- Includes all the benefits of EDR, with an added layer of 24/7 expert monitoring.
- A dedicated security operations center (SOC) monitors your environment around the clock.
- Cybersecurity experts analyze threats, validate alerts, and actively respond to incidents on your behalf.
- Provides the highest level of protection against targeted attacks, sophisticated adversaries, and emerging threats.
Key Difference Between EDR and MDR:
- EDR gives us advanced tools to detect, investigate, and respond to threats.
- MDR adds a full-time team of cybersecurity experts actively monitoring and responding to threats for you.
Why are we making this change?
- Threats are more complex than ever.
- Ransomware, business email compromise, and zero-day exploits are now common.
- Antivirus alone is no longer sufficient to provide the level of protection businesses require.
- Our MDR solution provides a unified, modern security solution that aligns with best practices for today’s threat environment.
If you have questions about your current endpoint coverage, or would like more information about our MDR solution, please reach out to your account manager or use our contact page to schedule a meeting.