Endpoint Detection & Response Guide

Keeping your organization’s endpoints safe is much more than installing a simple antivirus on computers and other devices. Protecting yourself from sophisticated cyber threats like ransomware, remote attackers, and zero-day exploits demands a layered, proactive approach.

That’s where endpoint detection and response (EDR) enters the picture. This EDR guide gives you a curated view so you can learn how it works, how to choose the right solution, and where Huntress fits into the mix.

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What Is Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)?

If you’re starting from scratch, this article explains the basics—how EDR works, why it’s essential, and what it can do for your security posture.

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What Is the Difference Between EDR vs. MDR?

Learn how managed detection and response (MDR) extends EDR’s capabilities by adding expert oversight, 24/7 monitoring, threat hunting, and rapid remediation.

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What Are the Key Benefits of Managed EDR for a Business?

Learn about the real-world impact of adopting a fully managed solution and why it often works better than a do-it-yourself approach.

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How to Evaluate and Choose a Managed EDR Provider for Your Business

This resource outlines the must-have features, common pitfalls, and best practices for picking the right EDR partner to protect your environment.

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Essential EDR Features: What to Look for in a Solution

See how top EDR providers stack up, with an unfiltered look at their strengths and limitations, so you can make the best decision for your organization.

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What is Endpoint Security?

See how outsourcing endpoint protection offloads daily monitoring, patching, and incident response—giving lean IT teams enterprise-grade cover without the staffing burden.

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What is Managed EDR? Why Your Business Needs It

Purpose-built EDR technology combined with 24/7 expert monitoring to detect, investigate, and stop threats before they spread.

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EDR vs. Antivirus: What’s the Difference?

Discover key differences, why traditional antivirus isn't enough, and how EDR works with antivirus for a boost of security.

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Top Managed EDR Solutions

Learn about 2025's top EDR solutions—From SentinelOne and Datto to CrowdStrike and Sophos—and discover why Huntress stands out as the top choice.

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EDR vs. NDR vs. XDR

Untangle the alphabet soup—learn how endpoint, network, and extended detection & response platforms differ, where they overlap, and which mix makes sense for your security strategy.

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EDR vs. SIEM: Allied Heroes, Not Competitors

See why feeding rich endpoint telemetry into a SIEM isn’t the same as real-time response, and learn when you need one, the other, or both working in tandem.

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Linux Endpoint Security: What You Need to Know

Endpoint Security for Linux is essential. Learn how Huntress EDR protects Linux systems.

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Windows Endpoint Security: What You Need to Know

From PowerShell abuse to zero-day exploits, Windows remains the prime target. Discover new risks and the defenses you’ll need to stay ahead next year.

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Mac Endpoint Security: What You Need to Know

Macs face rising threats. Discover why layered endpoint security for Mac is essential beyond Apple’s built-in defenses.

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Top Endpoint Security Risks

Get a heads-up on the threats poised to dominate headlines—from AI-driven phishing to supply-chain attacks—so you can plug the gaps before attackers find them.

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What is Mobile Endpoint Security?

Mobile endpoint security is the first line of defense in today’s mobile-first world. Discover how it works, why it matters, and how to stay protected.

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What Is an Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)?

Understand where traditional EPP shines, where it stalls, and why many teams layer EDR on top to close detection and response gaps.

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What is Zero Trust Endpoint Security?

“Never trust, always verify” at the device level—see how continuous validation, least-privilege, and micro-segmentation work together to shrink your attack surface.

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Endpoint Security Best Practices

Patch fast, least-privilege always, train users often—plus a few pro moves you might be missing. Use this checklist to tighten defenses across the board.

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What Is Endpoint Monitoring?

Real-time insight into every process, connection, and file change. See why constant monitoring is the backbone of rapid detection—and how to make it scalable

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Endpoint Data Protection

Data is the real prize for attackers. Discover encryption, DLP, and continuous monitoring techniques that keep sensitive info from walking out the door.

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What is Network Endpoint Security?

Explore tactics that protect devices as they traverse corporate and public networks, stopping lateral movement and man-in-the-middle attacks in their tracks.

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Explore the Huntress Endpoint Detection & Response Guide

EDR might seem complicated, but it’s become a cornerstone of modern cybersecurity. We’ve pulled together these resources to help you master EDR—no matter your starting point.

If you’re looking for an easy way to get up to speed or simply want to learn more about EDR, you’re in the right place. This guide gives you a curated view of EDR to discover how it works, how to choose the right solution, and where Huntress fits into the mix.

Here’s what you can expect from this guide:

A blueprint for everyone: Whether you’re just learning the ropes or digging into advanced threat hunting, these articles tackle every stage of the journey.
Practical advice you can apply: From definitions and core features to evaluations and solution comparisons, you’ll find real-world examples and insights that can shape your security strategy.
Clarity on the “why”: EDR isn’t just another piece of software; it’s a proactive tool that combines detection, investigation, and response in a single, holistic approach. We’ll show you why that matters, how it saves time and money, and some major potential headaches.

We created this guide because we believe endpoint security shouldn’t be a luxury. Our team of threat hunters, analysts, and cybersecurity experts lives and breathes EDR, and we want to share our knowledge so you can get your defenses where they need to be.

By exploring these topics, you’ll walk away equipped to make informed decisions and adopt strategies that protect your endpoints more effectively. And if you’re looking to see how Huntress specifically fits into your security puzzle, we’ve got you covered there, too.

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