endpoint detection and response
END-point dee-TEK-shun and rih-SPONS
ˈɛndpɔɪnt dɪˈtɛkʃən ænd rɪˈspɒnsListen
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a category of cybersecurity technology deployed on individual devices (endpoints) such as laptops, desktops, and servers that continuously monitors endpoint activity, detects suspicious behaviour indicative of threats, and provides investigation and automated response capabilities; EDR tools record detailed endpoint telemetry enabling security analysts to investigate incidents, understand attack timelines, and contain threats; evolved from traditional antivirus into a primary component of modern security operations and is often integrated with SIEM platforms and threat intelligence feeds for extended detection and response (XDR)
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