Cyberattacks no longer just focus on a single entry point. Today’s threats target both devices and identities, often as part of the same attack chain. This is why organisations need to understand the importance of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR), and why both are required for effective modern security.
Huntress Managed EDR
Huntress Managed EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) offers a robust, fully managed solution for protecting endpoints across Windows, macOS and Linux. It combines proprietary technology, human expertise and continuous monitoring to detect and stop threats that traditional antivirus tools often miss.
EDR Provides:
- 24/7 threat hunting
- Behaviour-based detection and forensic analysis
- Persistent foothold discovery to identify hidden attacker access.
- Ransomware canary traps to detect encryption activity early
- Automated insights with analyst guidance for remediation
Endpoint Detection and Response focuses on protecting the devices used across an organisation.
Endpoints remain a primary target for attackers deploying malware and ransomware, making EDR a foundational security control.
Huntress Managed ITDR
While endpoints are important, identities have become the primary attack surface. Many modern attacks succeed without malware, instead abusing valid credentials, tokens, or OAuth permissions.
Huntress Managed ITDR (Identity Threat Detection and Response) is a fully managed, enterprise-grade solution designed to protect Microsoft 365 identities from sophisticated identity-based threats.
ITDR Provides:
- Enterprise-grade identity protection for Microsoft 365
- Continuous 24/7 monitoring by security analysts
- Real-time detection and rapid response
- Threat detection and blocking for:
- Session hijacking
- Credential theft
- Adversary-in-the-Middle attacks
- Rogue OAuth applications
- Location and VPN anomalies
- Human-validated, actionable alerts
- Automated and guided remediation workflows
- Full identity estate coverage
- Enhanced visibility, auditing, and compliance reporting
- Advanced, continuous threat hunting for anomalies and threat indicators
- Automated investigation and remediation
- 24/7 support
Identity Threat Detection and Response focuses on how identities are being used, monitoring for credential abuse, unauthorised access, and suspicious sign-in activities.
Why Your Business Needs Both EDR and ITDR
While having at least one of these solutions is better than none, using both together significantly enhances your business’ cybersecurity posture.
Because attackers regularly move between compromised identities and endpoints during an attack, relying on only one of these creates blind spots that can be easily exploited.
By combining EDR and ITDR, organisations benefit from continuous monitoring, human‑validated alerts, and expert‑driven response across their entire Microsoft ecosystem. This layered approach strengthens detection, improves response outcomes, and builds greater resilience against modern threats.
If you would like to learn more about how EDR and ITDR, and how they can work together in your environment, contact Concord IT today!
