AppGuard: The Future of Threat Prevention 

As cyber threats become more sophisticated, frequent, and damaging, businesses and individuals can no longer afford to rely solely on traditional anti-virus software as their primary line of defence. The era of “set and forget” cyber security is over. Instead, a multi-layered approach is necessary, and one of the most powerful additions to any cyber security arsenal is the zero-trust cyber security software AppGuard.

What is Zero-Trust Cyber Security?  

Zero-trust is a cyber security model that assumes no entity should be trusted by default. Zero-trust software ensures that no unauthorised processes can execute without explicit permission within the system or network. This means that if your device is infected by malware, AppGuard will stop the threat, preventing it from escalating privileges or performing lateral movement. As a result, as long as you have AppGuard, your device remains uncompromised.

How Zero-Trust Cyber Security Compares to Traditional Threat Prevention  

AppGuard is on the cutting edge of cyber security, offering advanced capabilities beyond traditional threat protection. It effectively thwarts threats, including those that have never been seen before, known as ‘zero-day attacks.’

Traditional anti-virus software relies on signature-based threat detection, comparing files to a database of known malware signatures. While this method can prevent known threats from infiltrating your device, it is ineffective against novel zero-day attacks or sophisticated threats like fileless malware. Additionally, EDR, with all its bells and whistles, remains ineffective against zero-day attacks.

AppGuard vs. EDR and XDR  

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Extended Detection and Response (XDR) have long been the gold standard in cyber security. However, the advancements of zero-trust software technology have surpassed them.

• EDR monitors and responds to threats at computer endpoints, using data analytics to identify suspicious activity.
• XDR operates similarly but leverages AI and automation for a cross-layered approach to threat analysis and response, allowing for faster mitigation.

While many EDR/XDR solutions incorporate zero-trust principles, they primarily focus on threat detection and response rather than strict access control. AppGuard prioritises a prevention-first approach by isolating applications and blocking suspicious activity before execution, significantly reducing the window of opportunity for malware to compromise your system.

You Need True Zero-Trust Security Alongside Your Anti-Virus and/or EDR Software  

The future of cyber security lies in pairing zero-trust software with your anti-virus or EDR software. As AI-driven malware and zero-day threats rise, a layered security approach—combining zero-trust threat detection and proactive response—ensures a stronger defence.

AppGuard: Leading the Zero-Trust Revolution  

AppGuard applies zero-trust principles within endpoints to stop attacks that AV, EDR, and XDR solutions often miss or detect too late. As AppGuard CEO Fatih Comlekoglu explains:

“A relentless ever-changing malware threatscape demands a different approach to endpoint protection.”

A recent award from Enterprise Security Magazine recognised AppGuard as the “Zero-Trust Endpoint Security Solution Company of the Year 2024.” This recognition is crucial in highlighting the importance of applying zero-trust security architecture within enterprise endpoints – which is a positive step towards remediating the malware detection gap that all organisations face.

By enforcing zero-trust controls at the endpoint level, AppGuard minimises the malware attack surface, reducing the volume of threats that detection tools must monitor.

Why Choose AppGuard?  

• Prevents threats before execution – Eliminates the need for pattern recognition or reactive mitigation.
• Reduces malware attack surface – Limits the scope of what malware can do within endpoints.
• Minimal administrative overhead – Runs for months without needing policy updates.
  Seamless integration – Works alongside Microsoft Defender, included in Microsoft 365, for comprehensive protection.
• Purchase AppGuard at an exclusive rate with the Cyber Centre of Excellence

The Cyber Centre of Excellence is a not-for-profit organisation founded by iESE CIC that enhances cyber security for public sector organisations by rigorously testing software and services on the horizon edge, offering a suite of premier solutions at an exclusive, competitive price.

Because of this, we offer AppGuard at an exclusive rate. Developed in a military-grade environment, AppGuard has successfully defended against major cyber threats since 2020. Our team specialises in setting up and optimising AppGuard to ensure maximum protection.

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Written by Colin Jupe, CEO of Assurity Systems and board member of the Cyber Centre of Excellence, and Kyle M.