Endpoint Protection
Enterprise-grade antivirus and EDR on every workstation and server.
Antivirus has been losing the arms race for years. Modern attacks (ransomware, credential theft, lateral movement, zero-day exploits) do not look like the file-based malware antivirus was designed to catch. Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) replaces signature-based antivirus with behavioral threat detection, automated containment, and central visibility across every device on your network.
MCR Business Tech Solutions deploys EDR for businesses across the Greater Pittsburgh area, Kittanning, and the surrounding region. Huntress, SentinelOne, and Sophos Intercept X are the platforms we recommend most often (with the choice depending on your size, compliance requirements, and budget). All of them include 24/7 SOC backing so detection alerts do not just sit in a queue waiting for someone to notice.
What EDR actually does: when ransomware starts encrypting files on a workstation, EDR notices the unusual file-modification pattern and stops the process before the encryption finishes. When a credential-stealing tool runs on a server, EDR detects the LSASS access pattern and isolates the device. When a never-before-seen malware variant runs, signature-based antivirus misses it; EDR catches it on behavior. The detection happens at the endpoint, not after the data has already left your network.
Deployment is fast. Agents push out via Group Policy, MDM, or RMM in a single afternoon for most environments. Resource impact is minimal (typically under 1% CPU at idle, 2-5% under active monitoring). Users do not notice the agent running. The security team (or our SOC partners) gets full visibility into every endpoint and a single dashboard to review alerts and posture.
What's included
Modern EDR Deployment
Endpoint Detection and Response platforms (Huntress, SentinelOne, Sophos) replace legacy antivirus with behavioral threat detection and automated containment.
Real-Time Threat Detection
Continuous monitoring for ransomware behaviors, credential theft, lateral movement, and zero-day exploits. Detection happens at the endpoint, not after data leaves your network.
Automated Quarantine
When a threat is detected, the affected device is isolated from the network within seconds to prevent spread. The team is alerted simultaneously for follow-up.
Central Management Console
Single dashboard for all your endpoints (workstations, servers, laptops in the field). Visibility into security posture, alert status, and compliance at a glance.
Compliance Reporting
Reports for HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and cyber insurance audits showing endpoint coverage, alert history, and remediation timelines. Compliance documentation produced as a side effect of the security work.
24/7 SOC Backing
Detection alerts are reviewed by a 24/7 Security Operations Center, not just dropped in a queue waiting for someone to notice. Response times measured in minutes, not hours.
Why businesses choose MCR
Behavior-Based Detection
EDR catches what antivirus misses: zero-days, ransomware variants, credential theft, lateral movement. Behavior-based detection is the standard for 2026 and beyond.
Automated Containment
When a threat is detected, the affected endpoint is isolated within seconds. Spread is stopped before someone can manually intervene.
24/7 SOC Backing
Alerts reviewed by a Security Operations Center around the clock, not just dropped in a queue. Response times measured in minutes.
Lightweight Agents
Modern EDR is designed to be invisible to users. CPU impact under 1% at idle. Users do not notice it running.
Getting started
Platform Selection
Pick the right EDR platform for your size, compliance requirements, and budget. Huntress, SentinelOne, Sophos, or one of the alternatives all have their place.
Deployment
Agents pushed out across all workstations and servers. Single afternoon for most environments. Initial baseline of endpoint posture established.
Ongoing Monitoring
24/7 SOC review of alerts. Quarterly posture reviews. Compliance reporting produced as a side effect of normal operations.
Frequently asked questions
How is EDR different from antivirus?
Antivirus matches files against known signatures. EDR watches behavior. So when a never-before-seen ransomware variant runs, antivirus misses it; EDR notices the unusual file-encryption pattern and stops it. EDR is what every business needs in 2026.
Will EDR slow down our computers?
Modern EDR agents are designed to be lightweight (typically <1% CPU at idle, 2-5% under active monitoring). Users do not notice it running.
What happens when EDR detects a threat?
The endpoint is automatically isolated from the network. The team is alerted. The threat is investigated and remediated. The endpoint is restored to the network once it is clean. All of this happens in minutes, not days.
Do we still need a firewall and email security if we have EDR?
Yes. Defense in depth means multiple layers; if one layer is bypassed, the next catches the attacker. EDR is the last line of defense at the endpoint, not a substitute for network and email controls.
Ready to get started?
Book an assessment and find out what MCR can do for your business.