Beyond Antivirus
Traditional antivirus compares files to a list of known threats. Modern attacks use stolen credentials, legitimate admin tools and brand-new malware that no list contains yet. Endpoint detection and response (EDR) watches behavior instead: what processes do, what they touch and how they spread.
What Managed EDR Does
- Detects suspicious behavior like mass file encryption, credential dumping and unusual scripts
- Stops and isolates compromised devices automatically, cutting them off from the network
- Rolls back malicious changes where supported
- Records activity so incidents can be investigated and understood
- Feeds our SOC, where analysts review and respond to alerts 24/7
Required More Often Than Not
Many cyber insurance carriers now ask whether you run EDR. Simplitfy deploys and manages it on every workstation and server, and provides the documentation for your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EDR the same as antivirus?
No. Antivirus mainly blocks known malicious files. EDR monitors behavior to detect and stop new and fileless attacks, isolates infected devices and records activity for investigation.
Does cyber insurance require EDR?
Many carriers ask about EDR on their applications. Simplitfy deploys managed EDR and provides documentation for insurance questionnaires.
Last updated November 2026