When to Move from Antivirus to EDR

Traditional antivirus tools rely on known malware signatures, which can miss new or sophisticated threats. Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions monitor the behaviour of laptops, servers and workstations in real time and use analytics to spot anomalies. You should consider upgrading when:

Remote or hybrid workforce

If your users are frequently off the corporate network, you need continuous visibility into devices. EDR can enforce policies and detect threats even when endpoints are remote.

Sensitive data and compliance

Handling medical, financial or legal data often requires behavioural monitoring and detailed audit trails to meet HIPAA, PCI‑DSS or SOC 2 obligations.

Advanced threat landscape

Ransomware and zero‑day exploits use legitimate tools to evade signature‑based AV. EDR uses behavioural analysis to catch unusual activity and stop attacks early.

EDR platforms can isolate infected devices, record attack timelines for investigation and integrate with security operations tools. While they cost more than basic AV, they provide faster detection and response, which is critical as cyberattacks evolve.