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WatchGuard EPDR

Stop Threats Early. Take Zero Risks.

Attackers never stop innovating, so your defenses shouldn’t either. WatchGuard EPDR delivers zero trust-driven protection with deny-by-default controls, lateral movement containment, and extended data retention to block attacks early and reduce risk.

WatchGuard EPDR Gives You Powerful Features

Autonomous Zero
Trust Controls

Blocks untrusted applications by default and enforces strict execution policies automatically.

Lateral Movement
Containment

Stops threats from spreading across endpoints and the network, limiting impact and exposure.

Extended Endpoint
Visibility

Stores detailed activity logs to support investigations, compliance, and risk assessments.

Very Low
Alert Volume

Minimizes operational noise while maintaining robust protection against threats.

High Operational
Efficiency

Designed to scale across large environments and MSP deployments with minimal manual intervention.

Unified Protection
and Response

Combines prevention, detection, and automated response in a single, easy-to-manage, light-weight agent.

MITRE ATT&CK ER7
Efficient Detection. Predictable Operations.

See the Results

100%
Attack Visibility

100%
Threat Protection

Zero
Operational Friction

Zero Trust Endpoint Security Removes Risk

See how zero trust EDR provides autonomous prevention, detection, and response by blocking unknown processes by default, detecting compromises in trusted applications, and containing lateral movement, for low risk and high operational efficiency.

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WatchGuard EPDR is an autonomous zero trust endpoint detection and response solution that blocks unknown applications automatically and continuously monitors trusted applications for signs of compromise. Built for MSP and multi-site scalability, it provides strong protection with very low alert volume.

WatchGuard EPDR reduces risk by enforcing zero trust execution and autonomous response. By blocking unknown applications, detecting malicious behavior in trusted software, and containing lateral movement, EPDR stops attacks earlier and limits their impact without relying on constant human intervention.

WatchGuard EPDR is ideal for organizations and MSPs that want strong protection with high operational efficiency. It’s well-suited for teams that need autonomous security, very low alert volume, and confidence that threats are blocked and contained automatically at scale.

WatchGuard EPDR provides clear visibility into blocked executions, compromised trusted applications, and the progression of attacks across endpoints. Detection timelines and lifecycle views help teams understand how threats were stopped and verify that containment was successful.
 

WatchGuard EPDR Provides Partners with Superior Protection

Case Study
  • Real-time visibility into endpoint risks and threats
  • Automated detection, alerts, and response for faster action
  • Identify risky or rogue devices across networks
  • Guided remediation steps to reduce exposure and downtime
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WatchGuard EPDR Stops Threats Before They Start

  • Zero-Trust Application Service: Only run verified safe applications
  • Smart, 24/7 Threat Analysis: AI does most of the work, with human experts always on standby
  • Proactive Security: Find and fix weak spots in your defenses before attackers can use them
  • Vulnerability and Patch Management: Quickly find and fix outdated software and missing security updates

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WatchGuard vs CrowdStrike

CrowdStrike bets on detection and response. But if an incident occurs, the MSP has to absorb the costs. WatchGuard is prevention-first by design, providing zero trust execution for fewer alerts and fewer incidents. Learn why MSPs choose WatchGuard over CrowdStrike.

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Endpoint Solution Comparisons

Not every network is the same. Whether you want a full EDR solution without the cost and complexity of most enterprise offerings, or advanced features, WatchGuard endpoint solutions let you find the right level of protection.

EPP Prime EPDR
NGAV/EPP ✓ ✓ ✓
AI-Powered Full EDR ✓ ✓
Anti-Exploit ✓ ✓
Vulnerable Driver Detection ✓ ✓
ThreatSync Response Policy Management ✓ ✓
Zero-Trust Application Service ✓
Endpoint Access Enforcement ✓
Program Blocking ✓
MDR Add-On ✓ ✓
 

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See how simple it is to keep your business secure.

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