Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) is a cybersecurity technology that continuously monitors an "endpoint" to mitigate malicious cyber threats. An endpoint refers to any device that connects to a network, such as a mobile phone or laptop. EDR platforms record and store endpoint-system-level behaviors, use various data analytics techniques to detect suspicious system behavior, provide contextual information, block malicious activity, and provide remediation suggestions to restore affected systems. EDR solutions detect and respond to cyber threats like ransomware and malware by continuously monitoring end-user devices. EDR tools offer advanced threat detection, investigation, and response capabilities, including incident data search and investigation alert triage, suspicious activity validation, threat hunting, and malicious activity detection and containment. The primary functions of an EDR security system are to provide continuous and comprehensive visibility into what is happening on endpoints in real-time, detect and investigate suspicious activities on hosts and endpoints, and enable security teams to quickly identify and respond to threats. EDR security provides an integrated hub for the collection, correlation, and analysis of endpoint data, as well as for coordinating alerts and responses to immediate threats. EDR tools have three basic components: endpoint data collection agents, software agents that conduct endpoint monitoring, and a centralized management console.