Halcyon Ransomware protection Paired with EDR and MDR is a Complete Solution for Small and Medium Sized Businesses

Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts files and demands a ransom payment in exchange for the decryption key. Ransomware attacks can be devastating for businesses of all sizes, but they can be especially harmful for small and medium sized businesses (SMBs). SMBs often have fewer resources to dedicate to cybersecurity, and they may be more likely to pay the ransom to get their files back.

Halcyon Ransomware protection is a comprehensive solution that can help SMBs protect themselves from ransomware attacks. Halcyon uses a variety of techniques to prevent ransomware from executing, including file reputation analysis, sandboxing, and behavioral analysis. If ransomware does manage to execute, Halcyon can stop it by blocking its communication with its command and control server, or by decrypting the encrypted files.

EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) is a security solution that collects and analyzes endpoint data to detect and respond to threats. EDR can be a valuable tool for detecting and responding to ransomware attacks, but it is not enough on its own. EDR can only detect and respond to threats that have already occurred. It cannot prevent ransomware attacks from happening in the first place.

MDR (Managed Detection and Response) is a service that provides organizations with 24/7 monitoring and response to security threats. MDR providers can use EDR and other security solutions to detect and respond to ransomware attacks quickly and effectively.

Halcyon Ransomware protection paired with EDR and MDR is a better solution for SMBs because it provides a layered defense against ransomware attacks. Halcyon can help to prevent ransomware from executing, and EDR and MDR can help to detect and respond to ransomware attacks quickly and effectively.

Here is how the technologies complement each other:

Halcyon: Halcyon provides a proactive defense against ransomware attacks. It can help to prevent ransomware from executing, even before it has infected an endpoint.

EDR: EDR can detect and respond to ransomware attacks that have already occurred. It can also provide visibility into the attack, which can help to identify the source of the attack and to prevent future attacks.

MDR: MDR provides 24/7 monitoring and response to security threats. MDR providers can use EDR and other security solutions to detect and respond to ransomware attacks quickly and effectively.

By combining Halcyon Ransomware protection with EDR and MDR, SMBs can create a comprehensive defense against ransomware attacks.

Here are some of the benefits of using Halcyon Ransomware protection paired with EDR and MDR for SMBs:

Reduced risk of ransomware attacks: Halcyon, EDR, and MDR can help to reduce the risk of ransomware attacks by providing a layered defense against ransomware.

Improved detection and response: EDR and MDR can help to detect and respond to ransomware attacks quickly and effectively.

Reduced costs: Halcyon, EDR, and MDR can help to reduce the costs associated with ransomware attacks by preventing attacks from happening in the first place and by helping to recover from attacks quickly.

Increased peace of mind: Halcyon, EDR, and MDR can give SMBs peace of mind knowing that they are protected from ransomware attacks.

Vertek’s FlexMDR is a managed detection and response (MDR) service that can help SMBs to implement and manage EDR and other security solutions. FlexMDR provides 24/7 monitoring and response to security threats, and it can help SMBs to detect and respond to ransomware attacks quickly and effectively.

If you are an SMB owner or IT manager, I encourage you to consider using Halcyon Ransomware protection paired with Vertek’s FlexMDR to protect your business from ransomware attacks.