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Security Operations · Foundational

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

An endpoint security solution focused on preventing threats with antimalware, firewall, device control and exploit prevention.

Definition

EPPs provide preventive capabilities such as next-generation antivirus, application control and host firewall. Modern products combine EPP and EDR into one agent. EPP focuses on blocking, while EDR focuses on visibility and response.

Example

A next-gen antivirus agent blocking a known malicious executable at launch.

Exam tip

EPP = prevent; EDR = detect and respond. Many vendors bundle both.

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