POV: “I am secured, I have a Licensed Antivirus!” - Are you protected from cybercriminal minds?
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, many people and organizations still rely on traditional antivirus software to protect their systems. But are these solutions enough to tackle the sophisticated threats we face today? The short answer: probably not. With the rise of advanced malware, zero-day exploits, and sophisticated attack techniques, depending upon traditional antivirus software alone may leave your system vulnerable. Let’s examine how traditional antivirus compares to Next-Generation Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and why EDR is becoming a critical tool for modern cybersecurity. Traditional Antivirus: A Basic Shield Antivirus software has been the backbone of computer security for decades. It typically works by scanning files and programs against a signature database of known threats. If it finds a match, it only quarantines or deletes the malicious file. However, this approach has its limitations: Signature-Based Detection : Tradi...