The Ultimate Guide to Endpoint Detection and Response

2026 · Australian Edition

Also known as EDR.

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) is a critical component in modern cybersecurity strategies, focusing on the real-time detection, investigation, and mitigation of cyber threats targeting endpoints such as laptops, desktops, servers, and mobile devices. As cyber threats evolve in complexity and frequency, organizations increasingly rely on EDR solutions to gain deeper visibility and improve response times against sophisticated attacks.

The recent stories under this tag highlight advancements in EDR technologies, including integrations with AI and machine learning to enhance threat detection capabilities. They demonstrate the growing adoption of extended detection and response (XDR) platforms, which unify multiple security components to provide a broader scope of protection across networks, cloud workloads, and endpoints. Readers will find discussions on evolving challenges like ransomware surges, insider threats, and the rising importance of proactive security measures. Insights into the partnerships, product launches, and industry analyses offer valuable perspectives for IT professionals seeking to strengthen their organization’s cybersecurity posture through effective endpoint protection and response strategies.

Australian Endpoint Detection and Response news
Analyst Insights
Tanium named in Everest Group Cybersecurity Top 50
Gartner · EDR · Endpoint Protection
This month
eScan wins AV-TEST award for enterprise protection
AV-TEST · EDR · Firewalls
This month
Trend Micro renames enterprise unit TrendAI globally
Gartner · EDR · Firewalls
Last month
ManageEngine adds EDR & Zero Trust access to platform
Gartner · EDR · Malware
Last month
ManageEngine adds EDR & zero trust to Endpoint Central
Gartner · EDR · Malware
Last month
Expert columns
What to look for when buying a laptop in 2026
By Chirag Solanki of Kia Ora Digital
Last week
Building security outcomes for small businesses: Why breaches persist despite available tools
By Debasish Mukherjee of SonicWall
This month
Why AI-powered security needs network telemetry across the hybrid cloud
By Ryan Mahoney of Gigamon
Last month
World Backup Day warns firms on data recovery gaps
By Stuart Dahlenburg of Iron Mountain
Last month
The agentic evolution: Why high-fidelity data is the lifeblood of the modern SOC
By Simon Howe of ExtraHop
Last month
Saving the weekend: How SonicWall's SonicSentry SOC stopped a Saturday night cyberattack
By Sarah Wilkinson of SonicWall
Last month
Kernel in the crosshairs: The BlackSanta threat campaign targeting recruitment workflows
By Aditya K. Sood of Aryaka
Last month
Why the next endpoint and SASE disruption will not come from a security vendor
By Chandrodaya Prasad of SonicWall
Last month
Upgrade advantage: More value, less effort for partners, MSPs & MSSPs
By Sarah Choi and Mahpara Banday of SonicWall
Last month
Bridging the gap: Cybersecurity breakthroughs and imbalances
By Chaitra Malladad of Workflo Solutions
Last month
Why real cyber protection is a continuous discipline
By Michael Crean of SonicWall
Last month
From breach to recovery - 5 ways to prepare your IT team for the unexpected
By Al Kingsley MBE of NetSupport
Sat, 21st Feb 2026
Securing the digital classroom: A layered cybersecurity approach for K-12 schools
By Asif Mujtaba of SonicWall
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Apex champions proactive firewall upgrades for MSPs
By Gaëlle Perrin of SonicWall
Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
Confronting the dark side of GenAI: Recommendations for business leaders, CISOs and security teams
By Adam Khan of Barracuda
Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Interviews
Great Southern Grammar embraces AI to boost high-impact teaching
Discussing Data Protection
This month
'Human Risk' takes centre stage - Mimecast CEO
Discussing Data Protection
Last month
Exclusive: SquareX's Audrey Adeline on why the browser is 'the new endpoint'
Discussing DevOps
Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Recent news
Splashtop, Leader partner on secure remote access push
About IT services
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
McAfee warns Australians of AI-fuelled Valentine scams
About Social Media
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Hugging Face used to spread Android trojan TrustBastion
About Firewalls
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Tecala gains Microsoft security status, expands ISO
About Cloud Services
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
Hybrid work drives surge in device theft & visual hacks
About Bring Your Own Device
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
WatchGuard launches Open MDR to unify MSP security
About Firewalls
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Borderless CS launches AI-driven SOC & MDR for cyber defence
About Small Business
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Acronis & OpSys launch local MDR services for Australian MSPs
About Cloud Services
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Borderless CS boosts affordable 24/7 cyber security for SMBs
About Cloud Services
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
TeamViewer unveils AI agent Tia to automate routine IT support
About Workplace
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Australian firms face rising data loss threats amid AI adoption
About Software-as-a-Service
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Borderless CS launches managed cyber security for healthcare
About Cloud Services
Wed, 12th Nov 2025
Exclusive: Rapid7's Craig Adams discusses AI's new role in defending cyberspace
About Endpoint Protection
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Trend Micro integrates with NVIDIA for enhanced AI data security
About Microservices
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
SOTI unveils AI-driven upgrades for resilient Australian healthcare
About Endpoint Protection
Tue, 28th Oct 2025
Bitdefender & CYPFER unite to strengthen global cyber recovery
About Firewalls
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Ransomware surge exploits VPN flaws & Microsoft 365 logins in APAC
About Firewalls
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Acronis & CyberCert partner to streamline SMB cybersecurity
About Small Business
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Arctic Wolf upgrades Threat Intelligence Plus for broader integration
About Firewalls
Thu, 18th Sep 2025
ACA Pacific expands portfolio to address IT costs & cyber risks
About Virtualisation
Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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