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Security mechanism

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

Monitoring endpoint activity to detect Threats and support security Incident response.

Related domain: CybersecurityConcept ID: concept-edr

Definition

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) is a solution that monitors endpoint activity to detect Threats and support response to security Incidents.

Human Explanation

EDR observes device behaviour and helps identify activity that traditional protective mechanisms may miss.

Why it Matters

EDR enables earlier Threat detection and faster Incident analysis.

Conceptual Boundary

EDR does not replace every other endpoint control. It is one component of layered protection.

Practical Perspective

EDR creates the most value when detected events lead to rapid analysis and an appropriate response.

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