EPP, XDR and MDR compared

All the differences at a glance

Anyone looking for a new IT security solution quickly encounters a jungle of terminology. Get a clear overview of what sets XDR apart from endpoint protection, what MDR is, and which product is right for you.

EPP, XDR, MDR: Which solution is right for you?

Basic protection

Endpoint Protection (EPP) is the ideal solution for companies on a tight budget. There should be one person in the company who carefully reviews the software’s alerts and takes appropriate action.

Advanced attack detection

Extended Detection and Response (XDR) is the state-of-the-art in defending against cyberattacks – for companies with high security needs. Your own team analyzes, evaluates, and responds to the software’s alerts.

24/7 manage security

Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is the worry-free package for anyone who cannot devote significant resources to IT security themselves. A Managed Security Operations Center (SOC) handles all tasks. This is also referred to as Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR).

IT security from Germany: for greater CyberVertrauen

Whether EPP, XDR, or MDR – G DATA’s solutions are ideal for anyone who places special emphasis on data protection and personalized support:

Developed at the German headquarters
Guaranteed to be free of backdoors
SOC thoroughly familiar with its own software
Data storage in Germany
24/7 support from the German headquarters

EPP, XDR and MDR: detailed comparison

Overview of G DATA solutions

Service and support

	EPP	XDR
Service and support at the headquarters in Germany
Direct contact between support and developers at the same location
Quality and availability confirmed by independent testing institutes
Documentation and instructions in German and English
24/7 personalized support from the TAM team – including remote maintenance	optional	optional
Quick access to log and cloud data
24/7 SOC service for analysis and response by experts

Platform

	EPP	XDR	MXDR
Centralized management via a clear console
Easily expand with additional features – no reinstallation required
Receive signature and product updates automatically
For Windows, Linux, macOS
For Windows on ARM
Modern web console in the browser
Web login with multiple users and permissions
Can be used without a local management server or database
Stable updates thanks to automatic recovery in case of conflicts
Easily set up a firewall thanks to clearly defined connection targets

Management

	EPP	XDR	MXDR
Manage endpoints in a clear tree structure
Easily set up email notifications without your own mail server
Easily switch from other G DATA business solutions thanks to migration wizard

Management for Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

	EPP	XDR	MXDR
Multi-tenant capability
Create and manage new clients directly in the web console
Filter individual tenants and organizational units globally

Protect and detect

	EPP	XDR	MXDR
Antivirus with CloseGap hybrid technology
DeepRay® AI technology
BEAST behavioral analysis
Ransomware protection
Cloud-based detection of new threats
Overview of all suspicious incidents
Monitoring of processes, RAM, files, and registry keys
Monitoring of network traffic
Checking for suspicious login activity
Correlation and comprehensive evaluation of system events
Quickly identify correlations thanks to the alert graph
View related alerts by endpoint or detection
Incident overview with up-to-date threat data from the 24/7 SOC
24/7 incident assessment by experienced SOC analysts
Enrich incident data with threat intelligence, further analysis, and proprietary SOC tools

Respond

	EPP	XDR	MXDR
Define exceptions for detections
Manage quarantined files
Define exceptions extremely quickly
Manage quarantined files centrally and at a glance
Remote analysis by experienced SOC analysts
Recommendations for action from experienced SOC analysts
Incident First Response with IT forensic analysis

What our customers say

We can focus on core IT tasks and know that an experienced partner is taking care of IT security.
Moundji Merabet • Senior Manager Retail IT, Thalia

Thalia

The collaboration between G DATA and our IT administration team also went extremely well. The attack was repelled within seconds, and the systems were cleaned up, patched, and brought back online that very same day.
Team Leader • IT Administration, GFA SysCom

GFA SysCom

I no longer receive a jumble of emails, but rather specifically analyzed incidents as tickets. This saves an enormous amount of time and stress. You don’t even notice when something happens, and that’s exactly how it should be.
Hans-Peter Fischer • IT Manager, Seaside Collection

Seaside Collection

We have set ourselves the goal of having our systems monitored around the clock, 365 days a year. [...] However, we lack the staff and the specialized expertise that a Security Operations Center possesses.
Sebastian Klein • Team Leader, City of Menden

City of Menden

Protect yourself with XDR or MXDR “Made in Germany”

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