It’s Time to Up-Level Your EDR Solution

June 3, 2024 at 11:02AM Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions can be enhanced with extended detection and response (XDR) capabilities. By correlating data from various security layers, XDR reduces false positives, improves threat detection, and enhances security efficiency. When considering XDR, factors to assess include integration, investigative abilities, user experience, future enhancements, pricing, and … Read more

Microsoft Defender now auto-isolates compromised accounts

October 11, 2023 at 02:46PM Microsoft Defender for Endpoint now has a new feature called ‘contain user’ in public preview that helps prevent lateral movement in hands-on-keyboard attacks. It isolates compromised user accounts to disrupt attacks and prevent malicious actions such as credential theft and data exfiltration. The feature has been effective in protecting thousands … Read more