AV, EDR, NGAV…What’s Next in Endpoint Protection?

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Presented at DataConnectorsSeattle 2019 by

Nir Shafrir

Antivirus has been around since the 1980s. How did it evolve in the past decade? What about hot, machine learning powered Next Generation Antivirus products promoted by well-funded startups? Or should we assume compromise and focus on the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) instead? What are the pros and cons of these approaches and where is endpoint security going next?This interactive presentation will discuss the reasons behind the vulnerable state of endpoint security and include a demo of the infamous Rubber Ducky that remains practically unstoppable by today’s endpoint protection products.You will leave this presentation with the following knowledge:-Understand the current state of endpoint security and latest attacks-Explore available endpoint protection tools, including Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)-Learn about benefits and shortcomings of modern endpoint protection tools and approaches-See an advanced file-less attack in action-Learn the latest best practices and approaches that promise to reduce threat surface and minimize breaches