News in the Channel - issue #41

ENDPOINT DETECTION AND RESPONSE

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useful for distributed workforces and hybrid environments.”

seamless integration with broader threat intelligence and SOC tools. “There’s also strong demand for centralised management and intuitive dashboards that make it easy to visualise, investigate and act on threats; thus enabling the leaner IT teams to stay ahead of cyberthreats,” he adds. Dray adds that the market is moving aggressively toward automation and simplicity. “Organisations are demanding cloud-native EDR platforms infused with AI that can autonomously detect behavioural anomalies, instantly contain threats, and dramatically reduce ‘alert fatigue’ for their stretched IT teams,” he says. Staying ahead With cyberthreats continually evolving – especially since AI became mainstream – it is imperative that EDR solutions stay ahead of the cybercriminals. “Staying ahead is less about a single tool and more about continuous evolution – leveraging threat intelligence, behavioural analytics and AI to adapt at speed,” says Stuart. “Vendors must prioritise rapid update cycles, integration across the security stack, and real-world validation through active incident response. The organisations that win are those treating EDR as a constantly evolving capability, not just a deployed product.” Rob agrees that EDR solutions must combine advanced analytics, AI-driven detection and real-time threat intelligence to identify emerging attack techniques quickly. “Equally important is continuous product development, regular tuning and access to skilled security analysts who can interpret and respond to threats effectively,” he says. “The strongest EDR deployments combine technology with human expertise, ensuring that organisations can detect not only known threats but also suspicious behaviours that may indicate a new attack. Ultimately, staying ahead requires a proactive approach that evolves as quickly as the

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Steve Burden

Customer trends Endpoint protection may have become mainstream, but this means customers are demanding more from their solutions than ever before. “Customers are looking beyond simple threat detection and increasingly want platforms that deliver visibility, automation and measurable outcomes,” says Rob. “AI-powered detection, automated investigation and response, threat hunting capabilities and integration with wider security ecosystems are all high on the agenda. “There is also growing demand for managed EDR services, particularly among organisations that lack in-house security expertise. Customers want solutions that reduce operational complexity while improving protection. Increasingly, buyers are evaluating EDR as part of a broader extended detection and response (XDR) strategy, bringing together endpoint, network, cloud and identity telemetry to create a more complete security picture.” Stuart agrees that customers are moving beyond detection alone. “They want integrated, outcome-driven platforms that combine EDR, XDR and managed response,” he says. “I see a clear shift toward automation, faster containment and reduced reliance on in-house expertise. Simplicity, visibility and measurable reduction in dwell time are now key.” Steve says customers now expect EDR solutions to deliver actionable insight, automated containment and

wavenet.co.uk

Rob Vann

cyberfortgroup.com

Dray Agha

huntress.com

Stuart Miller

canon.co.uk

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