While traditional antivirus software focuses on blocking known and file-based threats on endpoints, such as desktops, laptops, and servers, etc. by relying on pre-defined signatures, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solution extends this capability by applying behavioural analysis to continuously monitor activities, detect suspicious behaviour, identify both known and advanced attacks (e.g. ransomware, fileless malware, and zero-day exploits), investigate incidents, and support threat response. It provides visibility and faster response capability which helps to reduce the impact of attacks.
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What is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE)?
It is an Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solution which is used to protect managed endpoints – including servers, desktop PCs and laptop – against known and unknown malicious attacks.
Unlike traditional anti-virus software which only provide which only provides signature-based detection, EDR solution provides border prevention, continuous monitoring, behavioural detection, investigation and faster response.

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