Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)

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Hosts Steve Taylor and Garrett Browne discuss the endpoint detection and response (EDR) platform spotlight, focusing on the key players in the market and what MSPs should consider when choosing an EDR solution. The hosts also share personal anecdotes about their week and discuss the importance of selecting the right EDR platform for MSPs.

"It's essential to evaluate multiple options, besides Microsoft Defender, to ensure you're providing the best protection for your clients." - Steve Taylor

Key Takeaways:

• The importance of considering detection capabilities, ease of deployment, integrations with existing tools, vendor support and expertise, pricing and licensing, and compliance when choosing an EDR vendor.
• The significance of evaluating an EDR platform's ability to align with cybersecurity frameworks and its implications for serving clients in specific industries.
• The impact of historical context and current developments in shaping the reputation and effectiveness of EDR solutions, such as Microsoft Defender's advancements over time.

In this episode, Steve Taylor and Garrett Browne provide valuable insights into choosing the right EDR platform for MSPs. They emphasize the importance of considering various factors, such as detection capabilities, ease of deployment, compliance, and aligning with cybersecurity frameworks. Their thorough discussion equips MSPs with essential criteria for evaluating and selecting an EDR vendor.