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What Is EDR/XDR, and Do SMBs Actually Need It?
Antivirus stops known malware. EDR watches behaviour on each device. XDR connects endpoints, identity, and cloud logs. Most Thai SMBs need at least EDR — but someone still has to watch the alerts.
EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) monitors laptops and servers for suspicious behaviour beyond signature-based antivirus. XDR extends that view across identity and cloud. SMBs need EDR on every endpoint; without a SOC, alerts often sit unread.
EDR vs antivirus
Antivirus matches files against known malware lists. EDR records process chains, network connections, and privilege changes, catching ransomware, credential theft, and lateral movement that signatures miss. Modern EDR includes antivirus, but the reverse is not true.
What XDR adds
XDR correlates endpoint telemetry with sign-in logs, email security, and cloud audit trails. That context matters when an attacker uses a stolen password rather than malware, a common SMB breach pattern.
Why EDR alone is not enough
EDR generates alerts. SMB IT teams rarely have time to triage 50 alerts a week at 11 PM. SOCGuard MDR pairs EDR/XDR visibility with 24/7 Bangkok SOC monitoring, so detections become investigated incidents, not ignored pop-ups.
Common questions
Is EDR included in SOCGuard?
Yes: MDR and above include EDR/XDR monitoring scope. We deploy and tune agents as part of onboarding.
Can I keep my existing antivirus?
Often yes during transition. We assess overlap during scoping, most clients consolidate on the EDR stack bundled with monitoring.
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