What is EDR?
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) is a security solution that continuously monitors and collects endpoint data to detect, investigate, and respond to threats. EDR focuses specifically on endpoint devices like laptops, desktops, and servers.
# Key Features of EDR
- Real-time endpoint monitoring and data collection
- Behavioral analysis to detect suspicious activities
- Threat hunting capabilities
- Incident investigation and forensics
- Automated response actions
What is XDR?
Extended Detection and Response (XDR) extends EDR capabilities beyond endpoints to include network, cloud, and email security. XDR provides unified visibility and correlation across multiple security layers.
# Key Features of XDR
- Cross-domain visibility (endpoints, network, cloud, email)
- Unified threat detection and correlation
- Automated investigation across security layers
- Centralized security operations
- Reduced alert fatigue through intelligent correlation
# Choosing the Right Solution
Choose EDR if: You need focused endpoint protection and have separate tools for other security domains.
Choose XDR if: You want unified visibility across endpoints, network, cloud, and email, and prefer integrated security operations.
# Conclusion
Both EDR and XDR play critical roles in modern security operations. The choice depends on your organization's needs, existing security stack, and operational maturity. XDR offers more comprehensive coverage, while EDR provides focused endpoint protection.