The Problem: Traditional Antivirus Can’t Keep Up

Let’s be clear: antivirus software still has a role. But it was designed for a time when threats were slower, simpler, and easier to detect.

Today’s threats include:

• Fileless attacks that don’t leave a signature

• AI-powered phishing campaigns targeting employees directly

• Zero-day exploits that traditional tools can’t even see

• Ransomware strains that self-replicate across devices instantly

Most legacy antivirus programs rely on signature-based detection. That means if a new attack hasn’t been cataloged yet — it slips through.

Add in remote workforces, BYOD policies, and IoT expansion, and your attack surface has exploded.

The Solution: Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

Modern cybersecurity requires dynamic, behavior-based protection — not static databases.

That’s where Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) comes in.

EDR doesn’t just detect known malware — it uses AI and behavioral analytics to identify suspicious activity, stop attacks in real-time, and give you visibility into your entire environment.

Key Benefits of EDR in 2025:

• 24/7 monitoring of all endpoints (not just computers)

• AI-driven anomaly detection that flags unusual behavior

• Automated response that isolates compromised devices instantly

• Forensic insights to understand how the attack happened

• Cloud-based dashboards for remote visibility and control

Some platforms even combine EDR with Managed Detection & Response (MDR) — giving you a full-time team of cybersecurity experts monitoring your systems.

What Counts as an Endpoint?

If you think endpoint security only applies to laptops and desktops, think again.

Today’s endpoints include:

• Employee smartphones and tablets

• Remote desktops and thin clients

• IoT devices (smart thermostats, printers, security cameras)

• Cloud-hosted VMs and containers

• POS systems, scanners, and industrial devices in manufacturing

Each one is a potential vulnerability — and many businesses aren’t tracking them all.

Why It Matters for SMBs and Mid-Market Companies

Large enterprises have full security teams and SOCs. Most smaller businesses? They’re lucky to have one IT generalist handling cybersecurity.

EDR levels the playing field.

• You gain real-time visibility into your entire environment

• Threats are stopped before they spread

• You can prove compliance with HIPAA, SOC2, GDPR, etc.

• Your insurance premiums may go down with better risk controls

• Your team gets back to work faster after a breach attempt

With remote and hybrid work here to stay, endpoint security is the front line — not an afterthought.

The Time to Upgrade Is Now

Cyberattacks are no longer occasional — they’re constant.
And they’re evolving faster than most companies can respond.
You can’t stop every threat — but you can make sure your endpoints aren’t the easiest way in.

Good Wolf Tech helps companies across Michigan and the Midwest deploy affordable, scalable EDR and MDR solutions tailored to their size, industry, and budget.

We’ll audit your existing tools, map your attack surface, and roll out protection that actually works — before it’s too late.

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Additional Reading

Looking for more? Check out this overview from CSO Online:
What is EDR? A guide to endpoint detection and response

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