The Fed’s EDR focus will unlock opportunities in cyber defense
Summary
The Fed’s EDR focus will unlock opportunities in cyber defense The cybersecurity of the federal government is constantly under attack. EDR is an integrated security solution that detects threats by combining real-time continuous monitoring and collection of endpoint data with rules-based automated responses and analysis capabilities. OMB and other federal actors plan to use the dashboard metrics to evaluate vulnerabilities and make budgetary decisions to fund cybersecurity improvements. Collaboration and sharing of best practices is encouraged at all levels to accelerate EDR solution deployment, and development of threat responses. Because the frequency, type and source of threats and attacks are like shifting sands, the EDR resources to identify and react need to be just as versatile and flexible.