Panda Adaptive Defense is an intelligent Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solution that automates the detection, classification, and response to all endpoint activity. It is built on WatchGuard’s exclusive Zero-Trust Application Service, which ensures full visibility into endpoints, applications, and users. This solution blocks suspicious behaviors and advanced threats by denying any untrusted execution. It is flexible, extensible, and can be layered on top of any existing Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP).

Features

• Zero-Trust Application Service:
  • Classifies all applications as either malware or trusted before execution.
  • Enables continuous monitoring and classification of endpoint activity.
  • Uses AI-based classification with multiple machine learning algorithms.
  • Applies risk-based application control with a default-deny policy for unknown binaries.
  • Automatically classifies 99.98% of processes; the rest are manually reviewed by malware experts.
• Behavioral Detection:
  • Detects and blocks anomalous behaviors of users, machines, and processes.
  • Prevents malware-less and in-memory attacks using behavioral Indicators of Attack (IoAs).
• Flexible Integration:
  • Can be deployed alongside any existing EPP solution.
  • Lightweight, cloud-based agent with real-time analytics and big data processing.
• Threat Hunting Service (optional with AD360):
  • Operated by cybersecurity analysts to detect advanced hacking techniques.
  • Investigates IoAs and enriches machine learning models.
  • Proactively searches for unknown threats and provides mitigation recommendations.

Benefits

• Automated Threat Response: Blocks suspicious activity in real time without manual intervention.
• Zero-Trust Enforcement: Ensures only verified applications can run, reducing attack surface.
• Enhanced Visibility: Provides full traceability of endpoint activity for forensic analysis.
• Operational Flexibility: Easily integrates with existing security infrastructure.
• Reduced False Positives: AI and expert validation ensure accurate classification of all processes.
• Scalable Protection: Suitable for organizations of all sizes with minimal complexity.