A firewall builds the first wall of defense—blocking unauthorized access. EDR (Endpoint Detection & Response) goes deeper—monitoring, detecting, and responding to what slips through. When combined, they create a layered shield: proactive prevention + real-time response. In cybersecurity, one tool alone isn’t enough—defense in depth is the real strategy. #CyberSecurity #EDR #Firewall #DefenseInDepth #Upskillz
🛡️ 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘃𝘀. 𝗘𝗗𝗥: 𝗗𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲? 🛡️ Both firewalls and Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) are crucial for cybersecurity—but they serve different purposes. 🔴 Firewall 📌 Definition: Monitors & filters network traffic based on rules ⚡ Primary Function: Blocks unauthorized access at the network perimeter 🔑 Key Features: Packet filtering, VPN support, stateful inspection ✅ Best For: Preventing harmful traffic from entering the network ⚠️ Limitations: Limited visibility into encrypted/internal threats 🔵 EDR 📌 Definition: Monitors endpoint devices for malicious activities ⚡ Primary Function: Real-time detection & response on endpoints (laptops, servers, desktops) 🔑 Key Features: Behavioral analysis, forensic analysis, automated threat response ✅ Best For: Detecting advanced attacks that bypass perimeter defenses ⚠️ Limitations: High resource demand & potential alert overload ⚡ Takeaway: Firewalls protect the “front gate,” while EDR secures what’s inside. Together, they form a stronger defense. 👉 Does your security stack rely more on network perimeter defense or endpoint visibility? 🔔 Follow Cyber Threat Intelligence ® for more cybersecurity tips! #CyberSecurity #Firewall #EDR #InfoSec #ThreatDetection #NetworkSecurity