Protect endpoints so the business keeps running
Endpoints are the most common entry point for attackers and also where work happens. Effective endpoint protection stops threats early, reduces remediation cost, and keeps users productive. We put the controls, policies, and evidence in place so devices are secure, detections are meaningful, and response is fast.
Snapshot first - facts before commitments
We begin with measurement so decisions are based on data. The Snapshot delivers:
- Device coverage and inventory across desktops, laptops, servers, and mobile devices.
- Protection posture review including antivirus, configuration baselines, and patch linkage.
- Detection capability check showing where alerts are missing or noisy.
- Response readiness assessment to confirm containment and remediation steps.
- You get a prioritized endpoint roadmap to act on immediately.
Scope and objectives - agreed after we measure
After the Snapshot we confirm scope and targets. We set:
- Which device groups and operating systems are in scope.
- Protection and response targets such as detection time and containment time.
- Acceptance criteria, reporting needs, and named owners.
- This prevents scope creep and aligns work with business impact.
Endpoint protection explained - EPP, EDR, and how they work together
- EPP means Endpoint Protection Platform. EPP is the preventive layer that blocks malware and enforces security policies on devices. It covers antivirus, application control, URL filtering, and device configuration enforcement. EPP keeps most commodity threats out.
- EDR means Endpoint Detection and Response. EDR records detailed endpoint activity and detects suspicious behavior that preventive controls miss. EDR supports investigation and containment, for example isolating an infected device.
- How they fit together. EPP reduces noise and stops known threats. EDR finds the advanced or living-off-the-land attacks and gives analysts the data to investigate and respond. We recommend combining both so devices have strong prevention and the ability to detect and respond when prevention fails.
- Why you might add managed services. A managed detection and response service adds human-led threat hunting and 24/7 analyst support. This is valuable when internal security staff are limited or when you need faster, validated response.
What success looks like - outcomes we deliver
- Full device coverage with consistent, enforced protection settings.
- Fewer successful infections and faster containment when incidents occur.
- Clear, repeatable playbooks that reduce recovery time and cost.
- Audit-ready evidence showing protection status, detections, and containment actions.
- Less noise and more signal from alerts so your team focuses on the real threats.
Our five-step client process
- 360-degree Snapshot (five days) - inventory devices, review protection posture, assess detections, and deliver a prioritized endpoint roadmap.
- Scope and Objectives - sign-off on in-scope devices, define detection and containment targets, and name owners.
- Policy and architecture - define protection policies, response playbooks, device baselines, and exception processes.
- Deploy and validate - roll out protection and detection tools in stages, tune settings to reduce false positives, and validate containment actions.
- Operate and improve - scheduled threat hunting, periodic tuning, patch integration, reporting, and exercises to keep protection effective.
Deliverables - what you will receive
- Snapshot Report - device coverage, protection gaps, and prioritized remediation plan.
- Signed Scope and Objectives - agreed targets and owners.
- Policy pack - configuration baselines, acceptable use, and exception workflows.
- Deployment plan and runbooks - staged rollout steps, rollback points, and validation tests.
- Detection tuning and playbooks - correlation rules, alert handling, and containment procedures.
- Forensic readiness - log collection guidance, retention rules, and evidence templates.
- Monthly posture report - coverage, detection metrics, containment times, and improvement actions.
- Training and handover - admin guides, operator playbooks, and a short training session for your team.
Timeline and what to expect
- Days 1 to 5 - Snapshot and prioritized roadmap, with our five-day clarity guarantee.
- Week 2 - Scope and Objectives sign-off and deployment schedule.
- Weeks 3 and up - staged deployment, tuning cycles, and validation tests. Time depends on device count and complexity.
- Post-deployment - regular tuning, reporting, and optional managed monitoring.
Acceptance criteria - how success is measured
- Snapshot delivered and Scope and Objectives signed.
- Required devices enrolled and protected with agreed baselines.
- Detection alerts tuned to agreed false positive thresholds.
- Containment procedures validated in test scenarios.
- Monthly reporting shows reduced incidents and improved containment time.
- Forensic logs and evidence collection meet agreed retention and access requirements.
Risks and how we mitigate them
- Protection breaks business apps - we pilot changes, use staged rollouts, and keep rollback points to avoid disruption.
- Excessive false positives - we tune detections, set contextual rules, and reduce noise before scaling.
- Incomplete device coverage - we run discovery sweeps, enforce enrollment, and handle BYOD with containerization where appropriate.
- Data or privacy issues during investigation - we follow legal and privacy safeguards for forensics and limit data access to authorized analysts.
- User friction - we balance security with usability by applying role-based policies and offering clear user guidance.
Three simple next steps - protect endpoints now
- Book a free 30-minute Clarity Consultation - we confirm scope and the immediate benefits: fewer infections, faster recovery, and measurable proof for audits.
- We run the five-day Snapshot - you receive a coverage and posture report that highlights the highest-value fixes.
- We kick off Week 1 sprint - Delivery assigns the lead, we finalize scope and objectives, deploy priority protections, and start containment validation so you begin seeing reduced endpoint risk quickly.