Do you need both EDR and AV? Is EDR enough?

While you can run both together, we do not feel it is necessary and recommend removing AV when installing EDR.

Does EDR prevent attacks?

Yes, EDR can stop an attack before it becomes a breach.

Does EDR include firewall?

Yes, EDR typically includes a software firewall.

Does EDR Include Antivirus?

Yes, EDR is an advancement on AV thus can include many of the AV features, but it includes more advanced new features.

What are the chances of AV and EDR failing?

Like hardware, software can fail, but it is not highly likely. And AV is more likely to fail in catching a threat than EDR.

Is EDR a replacement for antivirus?

Yes, EDR is a replacement for AV, and it is recommended that the replacement be made considering today’s threat landscape.

Yes, XDR is more than EDR and includes EDR.

How Does EDR Complement Antivirus?

Because EDR is an evolvement or advancement of AV necessitated by more advanced threats, it is an improvement over AV.

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