Cyber attackers aren’t just targeting networks anymore—they’re going after identities and endpoints at scale. In fact, over 80% of breaches involve compromised credentials or exploited devices. In this month’s spotlight, we break down two critical layers of modern cyber defense—Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR)—and show how they work together to keep your organization safer.

What is EDR?

EDR monitors the activity and behavior on your endpoints—like laptops, servers, and mobile devices—to detect, investigate, and respond to suspicious threats in real-time. It helps security teams stop attacks early, before they spread or cause damage. EDR can be applied to one computer in a network or to all computers in a network.

What is ITDR?

ITDR focuses on protecting your organization’s identity systems, such as Active Directory and cloud identity platforms. It detects threats that target user accounts, spots unusual login behaviors, and helps prevent attackers from moving laterally within your network by exploiting privileged access. Often times, the only way you know you’ve been hacked is when you get a call or email from your bank asking to confirm a transfer request. This tool sits over the top of all of your users in M365 and protects all users from these kinds of cloud based attacks.

Why You Need Both

While EDR protects your devices, ITDR protects your users—and today’s attackers often exploit both in combination. Together, these solutions provide broader visibility and faster response, significantly reducing risk.

Real-World Impact

One of our healthcare clients recently detected a suspicious PowerShell script on a workstation through EDR. But it was the ITDR solution that revealed the attacker had already compromised a privileged user account. Thanks to this layered detection, our team isolated the endpoint and stopped the identity threat before any sensitive data was accessed.

Ready to see how your current endpoint and identity defenses measure up?
This month, we’re offering a complimentary security posture review focused on EDR and ITDR. Let’s help you uncover hidden risks and strengthen your defenses. Learn more here!