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What Is Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)?

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The infection can be a virus, trojan horse, worm, spyware, adware, rootkit or the infamous ransomware. While EDR is sufficient as a standalone endpoint security solution, it works best when clubbed with your AV/AM, firewall, network intrusion detection and other security solutions for a layered and comprehensive protection of your endpoints.

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Congratulations to the Winners Who Escaped the Dreaded Haunted House of IT

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Malware – short for malicious software, is a term used to represent computer viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware, adware, spyware, etc. It is inaccessible by traditional browsers and is hidden by various network security measures like firewalls. It scans the network searching for internal threats that occur behind the firewall.

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Zero-Day: Vulnerabilities, Exploits, Attacks and How to Manage Them

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The infection can take the form of a virus, Trojan horse, worm, spyware, adware, rootkit or other malware like ransomware. Using other access control tools, like next-generation or cloud-hosted firewall (NGFW), can make that advantage even bigger. Get a Free VSA Demo. MFA alone can prevent 99% of password-based cyberattacks.

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Endpoint Protection: Why It’s Important, How It Works & What To Consider

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These tools are commonly known as Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP) that combine the functionalities of various security products like antivirus and antimalware solutions, firewalls, antispyware and intrusion prevention systems into a single package. Schedule a demo of Kaseya VSA today! Endpoint protection vs. antivirus programs.

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Attack Vectors: How They Can Harm Your Company

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The infection can take the form of a virus, trojan horse, worm, spyware, adware, rootkit or the infamous ransomware. Even though antivirus (AV), antimalware (AM) and firewall solutions are essential, they are only your first line of defense against cybercrime. To learn more, request a free demo today.

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