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The difference between antivirus software and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions lies in their approach to cybersecurity and the scope of protection they offer. Antivirus software focuses on blocking known threats based on pre-defined signatures, while EDR solutions provide more comprehensive protection by continuously monitoring endpoints to detect and respond to both known and unknown threats.

Using pre-defined signatures or patterns, antivirus solutions are effective at identifying and removing known threats, such as viruses, malware, and ransomware. Despite their effectiveness, they may struggle to detect and respond to new, sophisticated threats.

Instead of relying solely on pre-defined signatures, EDR solutions use advanced algorithms and machine learning techniques to identify suspicious behavior that may indicate a potential security threat. This proactive approach allows EDR solutions to detect and respond to both known and unknown threats.

You should have both for a holistic security solution!

However, our endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions focus primarily on detecting advanced threats that are designed to evade front-line defenses. Traditional antivirus solutions focus solely on prevention at the perimeter, and it is difficult for such software to block 100 percent of threats. Having an EDR capability allows you to detect, investigate, and remediate both known and unknown threats that evade traditional antiviruses.

EDR offers a unified solution for cybersecurity across various operating systems with a single agent. Unlike traditional antivirus software, which often requires separate installations for different operating system types, our managed security solutions provide comprehensive monitoring, threat detection, and response capabilities across Windows, macOS, Linux, and other platforms with only one agent.

More sophisticated threats that evade perimeter defenses can cause chaos across your network. Ransomware, a type of malware that our EDR solution excels at defending against, can encrypt your organization’s sensitive data and demand a financial ransom to decrypt it. Our EDR solution offers comprehensive visibility across all endpoints, leveraging advanced analytics to detect anomalies, automated response capabilities to isolate threats, and detailed forensic analysis to understand and prevent future attacks.

Yes, you can use both antivirus and EDR simultaneously on the same device. We would recommend the usage of both, such as our managed security solutions along with Microsoft Defender, to give your business the most inclusive coverage.

While antivirus provides essential protection against known malware and viruses through signature-based detection, EDR complements this by offering advanced threat detection, monitoring, and response capabilities.

This combination ensures comprehensive coverage – where antivirus stops known threats, and EDR steps in to identify and mitigate more sophisticated, unknown attacks.

Triangle Cyber stays ahead of emerging cybersecurity threats through a combination of advanced technologies, strategic partnerships, and proactive measures – allowing us to effectively identify, resolve, and adapt to advanced threats, ensuring comprehensive protection for our clients.

Our solutions are built to scale, accommodating the growth of your business without compromising on security. Our EDR solutions only use one agent across various operating systems, rather than separate installations with traditional antivirus software.

Whether you’re expanding your operations, increasing your workforce, or integrating new technologies, our EDR and managed security services adapt to meet your evolving security needs.

By integrating our EDR solutions within a comprehensive managed security framework, we not only protect your business from immediate cyber threats but also enhance your overall resilience against future attacks. Our approach ensures minimal downtime and supports continuous business operations, even in the face of cyber incidents.