The multitude of threats to IT systems has never been greater. Traditional antivirus software detects and removes known viruses and other malware offering some degree of protection. Endpoint Protection addresses the bigger challenge is protecting against unknown threats, software vulnerabilities, social engineering, phishing and ransomware.

Endpoint protection software combines traditional antivirus with other protection techniques such as url filtering, behaviour monitoring, EDR, DLP and XDR to extend to cloud environments.

URL Filtering
Provides the ability to block access to known malicious/risky web sites and as well as other categories of sites that may be inappropriate or not required for business activities.

EDR
Where Antivirus software detects know malware, Endpoint Detection and Response uses sophisticated real time behavioural monitoring and analytical capabilities to identify and block new, undiscovered malware (zero day threats). Centralised intelligence and management provide root cause analysis tracing threats across all endpoints and allowing containment.  

XDR
Extending protection to cloud environments, Extended Detection and Response allows advanced threat protection and intelligence within platforms such as Microsoft 365. Scanning for malware within file storage, email scanning for malware, spam and phishing attacks.

DLP
Data Loss Protection features can report or block sensitive data being copied, uploaded or sent via email. This can assist with GDPR or other regulatory compliance as well as protecting commercially sensitive data.

MDR
Managed Detection and Response leverages the vendors security team to actively review alerts and either take action to block threats, advise and assist with containment and recovery.   

The risk of infection can be further reduced by educating staff on safe practices, applying security updates, utilising a well configured firewall and an effective spam filter. Endpoint Protection software can dramatically reduce the risk of an attack but is only effective if it is correctly configured and regularly updated. 

Academy can deploy and configure multifaceted solutions to protect servers, PCs and cloud environments against a variety of threats and provide guidance on how best practice. 

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