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Endpoint detection vs antivirus: what SMBs actually need
Signature AV alone is not enough. How EDR changes outcomes without requiring a SOC theater budget.
Classic antivirus looks for known bad files. Modern attackers use living-off-the-land tools and stolen credentials.
What EDR adds
- Behavioral detection and rollback options
- Visibility into which process did what
- Faster isolation of a single laptop before lateral movement
SMB reality
You still need patching, MFA, and backups. EDR is a layer, not a silver bullet, but it is one of the best upgrades from “AV green checkmarks.”
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