what is edr in cyber security

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) is an endpoint security solution that continuously monitors end-user devices to detect and respond to cyber threats like ransomware and malware. EDR provides an integrated, layered approach to endpoint protection that combines real-time continuous monitoring and endpoint data collection with rules-based automated response and analysis capabilities. EDR security solutions record the activities and events taking place on endpoints and all workloads, providing security teams with the visibility they need to uncover incidents that would otherwise remain invisible. The primary functions of an EDR security system are to detect, investigate, and mitigate potential threats. EDR tools also collect telemetry data on suspicious activity and may enrich that data with other contextual information from correlated events. An EDR solution needs to provide continuous and comprehensive visibility into what is happening on endpoints in real-time. Effective endpoint defense requires a solution that integrates the capabilities of both EDR and EPP to provide protection against cyber threats without overwhelming an organization’s security team.