The Ultimate Guide to Endpoint Detection and Response
A curated Asian 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.
Asian Endpoint Detection and Response News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Bitdefender report flags AI blind spots in Singapore
More than half of Singapore respondents lacked full visibility of employee AI use, heightening fears over shadow tools, data leaks and breaches.
Tanium names Satyen Desai ASEAN Regional Vice President
Tanium appoints Satyen Desai as ASEAN regional vice president to spearhead endpoint security growth amid rising hybrid work threats.
Keeper expands PAM distribution with Ingram in Singapore
Keeper deepens its Ingram Micro alliance in Singapore, extending KeeperPAM to more partners amid rising identity-based cyber attacks.
ITSEC Asia & Infinix partner on mobile cyber defence
ITSEC Asia teams with Infinix to pre-install AI cyber defence app IntelliBroń Aman on new smartphones, targeting 100,000 users in Indonesia.
China Airlines advances efficiency with cloud-based planning tools
China Airlines becomes Taiwan's first to use Lufthansa Systems' cloud-based NetLine/Plan for optimising routes and boosting efficiency amid market competition.
All top 100 Singapore firms hit by third-party cyber breaches
All top 100 Singapore firms faced at least one third-party cyber breach last year, revealing widespread supply chain vulnerabilities despite strong internal defences.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Endpoint Detection and Response
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
Pax8 & NinjaOne form global MSP referral partnership
Featured News
Expert Columns
Building security outcomes for small businesses: Why breaches persist despite available tools
Why AI-powered security needs network telemetry across the hybrid cloud
Hexnode CEO on how fintech breaches multiply where device visibility ends
Saving the weekend: How SonicWall's SonicSentry SOC stopped a Saturday night cyberattack
Kernel in the crosshairs: The BlackSanta threat campaign targeting recruitment workflows
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
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Endpoint Detection and Response News
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.
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.
ThreatDown adds shadow AI & identity tracking tools
Security teams face higher breach costs as ThreatDown expands visibility over unsanctioned AI tools and machine accounts in one console.
The Gentlemen tops ransomware rankings in Q2 review
Ransomware activity stayed elevated in Q2, with 2,252 named victims and The Gentlemen overtaking Qilin to top the rankings.
Bitdefender flags Windows bind links that blind EDR
Windows fleets could be left blind to malware once attackers gain admin rights, as Bitdefender says bind links can fool endpoint security tools.
Conifers opens Singapore data region for Asia-Pacific
Asia-Pacific security teams can now keep regulated data in Singapore as Conifers expands its CognitiveSOC platform across the region.
ESET warns of AI abuse & quishing surge in attacks
Malicious AI skills are helping criminals steal data and run malware, while QR-code phishing climbed 146% in the latest ESET report.
Gentlemen ransomware gang supplies EDR killers to affiliates
ESET says the gang's operator-backed toolkit could help affiliates bypass defences faster, widening the threat to businesses worldwide.
Pathlock & NTT DATA launch global SAP cyber service
Enterprises running SAP may gain around-the-clock protection as the partners target ransomware, fraud and staffing gaps in ERP security.
GitGuardian launches endpoint protection for laptops
A single compromised laptop can expose thousands of live keys, according to GitGuardian's early field tests, as attacks shift to developer machines.