The Ultimate Guide to Endpoint Detection and Response
A curated Canadian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR).
What to know about Endpoint Detection and Response
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.
Canadian Endpoint Detection and Response News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Five practical ways SMBs can strengthen cyber resilience in the age of AI
AI tools are exposing smaller firms to faster scams and data leaks, making basic controls and staff training vital to stay resilient.
eSentire adds email & patch tools to Atlas AI platform
Email-borne attacks can now be tracked alongside endpoint and network threats as eSentire folds patching and response into Atlas AI Platform.
Canon Canada adds ESET cybersecurity to managed IT
Canadian businesses gain a single supplier for IT and endpoint security as Canon broadens its managed services with ESET products.
Tanium unifies Canada sales & names Adam Ostopowich
Tanium unifies its Canadian sales under a single national structure and appoints Adam Ostopowich as Canada Country Manager to drive growth.
ESET celebrates a decade of growth & innovation in Canada
ESET marks 10 years in Canada, serving 15,000+ businesses with cybersecurity and expanding its presence from Markham to Western Canada.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Endpoint Detection and Response
SentinelOne named Leader in IDC endpoint security study
CrowdStrike named leader in IDC MarketScape MDR study
CrowdStrike named Forrester XDR leader on AI strength
Atera offers fee-free Robin if AI misses support target
CrowdStrike leads Gartner cyberthreat intelligence quadrant
Expert Columns
Five practical ways SMBs can strengthen cyber resilience in the age of AI
While you were doomscrolling: Medusa ransomware hits 500+ victims (and your spaghetti sauce might be listening to you)
Why AI-powered security needs network telemetry across the hybrid cloud
Saving the weekend: How SonicWall's SonicSentry SOC stopped a Saturday night cyberattack
Why the next endpoint and SASE disruption will not come from a security vendor
Upgrade advantage: More value, less effort for partners, MSPs & MSSPs
Bridging the gap: Cybersecurity breakthroughs and imbalances
Why real cyber protection is a continuous discipline
From breach to recovery - 5 ways to prepare your IT team for the unexpected
Securing the digital classroom: A layered cybersecurity approach for K-12 schools
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Endpoint Detection and Response News
Tanium relaunches Security Operations to counter AI attacks
The update aims to help security teams spot and stop AI-driven intrusions that use stolen credentials and trusted tools rather than malware.
Tanium relaunches security platform to counter AI attacks
The update aims to help security teams spot intrusions that use stolen logins and normal admin tools, which can evade signature-based defences.
Gurucul launches AI risk & response for enterprises
The new tool lets security teams spot shadow AI use and risky autonomous agents before they expose sensitive data or critical systems.
UltraViolet Cyber launches Equinox to map detection gaps
Security teams can now test whether their tools spot attacks, after UltraViolet Cyber said Equinox can map gaps in under 30 minutes.
Quest expands identity security for AI agent threats
The update is aimed at speeding recovery and containing breaches as AI agents gain access to corporate identity systems.
Arctic Wolf details post-exploit NetScaler attacks
Affected organisations may still face unauthorised access after patching, as researchers found attackers using scripts and reverse shells on NetScaler devices.
Wipro launches CISO Command Centre with CrowdStrike
Enterprises facing faster AI-driven attacks could get a single view of cyber risk as Wipro and CrowdStrike tie security operations to board priorities.
Bitdefender launches AI visibility & control for firms
Security teams can now spot unsanctioned AI use across Windows estates, as Bitdefender adds risk ranking and policy controls to GravityZone.
Mandiant warns of AI agents fuelling new attack risks
Autonomous systems are now creating fresh avenues for code theft, remote execution and runaway cloud spending, Mandiant says.
CrowdStrike launches Falcon Guardian for AI agents
The new tools aim to curb prompt injection, data leakage and rogue AI activity as firms deploy agents with wider system access.
AI helped build Gryxa malware operation, report says
ReliaQuest says a single operator may have used a commercial AI coding agent to build malware, a console and update pipeline across 324 hosts.
Google Cloud urges stronger cyber basics amid AI attacks
As attackers use AI to speed up phishing and malware, companies are being told that multi-factor authentication and patching matter more than ever.
Clop-linked web shell hits Windchill in new exploit
Manufacturers face credential theft and engineering-data loss after a tailored Windchill web shell tied to Clop exploited CVE-2026-12569.
eScan rewards top channel partners with Thailand trip
The trip aims to keep resellers aligned as cyber security demand shifts and vendors rely on local partners for sales and support.
Picus report finds gaps in post-compromise defence
Organisations still miss most stealthy intrusions after logins, as Picus found only 14% of simulated attacks triggered alerts and exfiltration defence was 7%.
SonicWall launches endpoint security service for MSP market
Smaller businesses could gain cheaper ransomware protection as managed service providers get a new endpoint security option from SonicWall.
NeuShield adds exfiltration protection to Data Sentinel
By blocking stolen-logins abuse at file level, the new feature aims to curb both data theft and ransomware even after an account is compromised.
MedusaHVNC malware hijacks live browser sessions on Windows
Windows users face session theft risk as MedusaHVNC lets attackers operate in hidden browser desktops using existing cookies and log-ins.
Ransomware attacks speed up as hackers use AI tools
Manufacturers faced the heaviest ransomware pressure as AI tools and faster intrusions left defenders with less time to react.
Cato partners with CrowdStrike on security workflow
Security teams will gain a single workflow for incidents as the new tie-up links network and endpoint telemetry across investigations, hunting and visibility.