The Ultimate Guide to Endpoint Detection and Response

2026 · American Edition

Also known as EDR.

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) is a critical component in modern cybersecurity strategies, focusing on the real-time detection, investigation, and mitigation of cyber threats targeting endpoints such as laptops, desktops, servers, and mobile devices. As cyber threats evolve in complexity and frequency, organizations increasingly rely on EDR solutions to gain deeper visibility and improve response times against sophisticated attacks.

The recent stories under this tag highlight advancements in EDR technologies, including integrations with AI and machine learning to enhance threat detection capabilities. They demonstrate the growing adoption of extended detection and response (XDR) platforms, which unify multiple security components to provide a broader scope of protection across networks, cloud workloads, and endpoints. Readers will find discussions on evolving challenges like ransomware surges, insider threats, and the rising importance of proactive security measures. Insights into the partnerships, product launches, and industry analyses offer valuable perspectives for IT professionals seeking to strengthen their organization’s cybersecurity posture through effective endpoint protection and response strategies.

American Endpoint Detection and Response news
Analyst Insights
Tanium named in Everest Group Cybersecurity Top 50
Gartner · EDR · Endpoint Protection
Last week
Tanium appoints Carol MacKinlay as Chief People Officer
Gartner · EDR · HCM
Last week
eScan wins AV-TEST award for enterprise protection
AV-TEST · EDR · Firewalls
This month
ManageEngine adds EDR & Zero Trust access to platform
Gartner · EDR · Malware
Last month
ManageEngine adds EDR & zero trust to Endpoint Central
Gartner · EDR · Malware
Last month
Expert columns
Why AI-powered security needs network telemetry across the hybrid cloud
By Ryan Mahoney of Gigamon
Last month
Saving the weekend: How SonicWall's SonicSentry SOC stopped a Saturday night cyberattack
By Sarah Wilkinson of SonicWall
Last month
Is the USB making a comeback?
By Jon Fielding of Apricorn
Last month
Why the next endpoint and SASE disruption will not come from a security vendor
By Chandrodaya Prasad of SonicWall
Last month
Upgrade advantage: More value, less effort for partners, MSPs & MSSPs
By Sarah Choi and Mahpara Banday of SonicWall
Last month
Bridging the gap: Cybersecurity breakthroughs and imbalances
By Chaitra Malladad of Workflo Solutions
Last month
Why real cyber protection is a continuous discipline
By Michael Crean of SonicWall
Last month
From breach to recovery - 5 ways to prepare your IT team for the unexpected
By Al Kingsley MBE of NetSupport
Sat, 21st Feb 2026
Securing the digital classroom: A layered cybersecurity approach for K-12 schools
By Asif Mujtaba of SonicWall
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Apex champions proactive firewall upgrades for MSPs
By Gaëlle Perrin of SonicWall
Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
Providing a more secure guest Wi-Fi experience is good for business
By Ric Chura of Uniti Group
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
The power of cybersecurity dashboards in modern risk management
By Gary Salman of Black Talon
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Interviews
'Human Risk' takes centre stage - Mimecast CEO
Discussing Data Protection
Last month
Exclusive: SquareX's Audrey Adeline on why the browser is 'the new endpoint'
Discussing DevOps
Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Recent news
Cyber insurance now common among North American SMBs
About Small Business
Today
Cork Cyber adds automated mapping to Vantage platform
About Productivity
Yesterday
TeamViewer adds AI maintenance & secure industrial gateway
About Manufacturing
Yesterday
Appdome launches identity-first mobile API protection
About Virtualisation
Yesterday
Claroty adds Visibility Orchestration to xDome platform
About Software-as-a-Service
2 days ago
Former Black Basta affiliates target executives in Teams
About Unified Communications
2 days ago
Keeper boosts endpoint privilege governance for firms
About Chief Technology Officers
2 days ago
Bitdefender launches GravityZone email security for MSPs
About Ransomware
2 days ago
MetTel launches connected laptop service for enterprises
About Bring Your Own Device
3 days ago
Splashtop launches unified IT platform for endpoints
About Software Updates
3 days ago
VIPRE launches cybersecurity training for students
About Malware
3 days ago
Claroty xDome adds orchestration to fix visibility gaps
About Firewalls
3 days ago
Splashtop launches unified IT platform for endpoints
About Software Updates
4 days ago
N-able launches MCP server and N-zo AI for UEM ops
About IT service management
4 days ago
Booking.com warns some customers of possible data exposure
About Antivirus
5 days ago
Job moves
Omnissa adds Board Directors & new HR Chief for growth
Move at Cisco
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
OPSWAT names Jan Miller CTO to lead new Technology Centre
Move at OPSWAT
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
ControlUp adds product & alliances leaders to fuel growth
Move at Google
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Recast names Jake Mosey chief product officer to boost Intune tools
Move at Microsoft
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Tanium names Tara Ryan as Chief Marketing Officer for growth
Move at McAfee
Wed, 25th Jun 2025
Whip Around appoints new directors as global expansion accelerates
Move at Saatchi & Saatchi
Mon, 19th May 2025
WatchGuard CEO Prakash Panjwani steps down as Vats Srivatsan named interim
Move at Palo Alto Networks
Tue, 13th May 2025
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