Episode 32: Endpoint Detection and Response Systems (EDR)

When malware strikes or an insider behaves maliciously, the endpoint is where the evidence lives. In this episode, we dig into Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) platforms—what they are, how they differ from traditional antivirus, and what kinds of data they provide to security analysts. You'll learn how EDR tools monitor process activity, registry changes, file access, memory usage, and more, all in real time or near-real time.

We also walk through typical EDR workflows: alert generation, triage, remote isolation, forensic analysis, and threat containment. You’ll hear how modern SOCs use EDR to close detection gaps that perimeter defenses might miss, and how analysts use these platforms to contain threats quickly without shutting down entire systems. This episode prepares you to understand EDR’s architecture and utility—both for the exam and the real world. Brought to you by BareMetalCyber.com