Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) system

Every point of network interaction is a potential part of the network attack surface. Endpoint security simply involves hardening devices to reduce the attack surface and limiting network attack vectors. Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) is a critical part of the overall security strategy, which addresses the need for continuous monitoring and responds to advanced threats. Securing endpoints starts with endpoint discovery as it is important to know what's on a network. The discovery of assets helps in building an inventory that includes firmware, OS, and many attributes. Security administrators can now assign the appropriate security policies to endpoints, and they can continue monitoring to ...

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