For many years, antivirus (AV) software has been the bedrock of cybersecurity – but as data breach attempts become more sophisticated and complex, basic AV programs are struggling to keep up. In this blog, our team explain why simply using antivirus software is no longer enough, and how working with Lucid Technology Solutions
“We Have Anti-Virus, So Our Business is Protected, Right?”
Unfortunately, probably not. We always advise paying for good quality, robust antivirus software (definitely do not rely on a free version!), which can catch known threats like viruses and malware. However, today’s sophisticated cyberattacks often use fileless malware, phishing, or zero-day exploits designed to evade traditional signature-based detection. To truly protect against the current threat landscape, businesses need to evolve beyond simple prevention and embrace solutions that provide detection and response.
End Point Detection and Response
Also referred to as EDR, End Point Detection and Response tools are a way to fill the gaps left by traditional antivirus software. EDR continuously monitors all activity on a business’s endpoint, laptops, desktops, servers recording data and analysing behaviour. Rather than just blocking known threats, EDR looks for suspicious patterns that indicate an attack is in progress. An example of this would be a process attempting to modify system files or move laterally across the network.
When a threat is detected, EDR doesn’t just issue an alert – it provides the capability for rapid investigation and response. This allows security teams to isolate the affected machine, stop the malicious activity, and roll back changes to pre-infection states, minimizing damage and downtime.
Work with Lucid: Managed Security Operations Centre
Even the best EDR tool is only as effective as the team monitoring it. This is where a Security Operations Centre (SOC) comes in. A SOC is a centralised unit that manages and coordinates a business’s security position.
The SOC’s primary function is to provide 24/7/365 monitoring and analysis of security events. They don’t just wait for EDR alerts; they actively hunt for threats, prioritize incidents, and manage the full incident response process. At Lucid, our Managed SOC (MSOC) service exemplifies our thirty years of expertise to correlate data across multiple security tools. We can help you to understand the full context of an attack, and make informed decisions faster than an automated system.
For more information about EDR and our state-of-the-art MSOC, you can contact the Lucid team here.