Sophos, the British network security company, has introduced the Intercept X Advanced with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solution.Intercept X Advanced with EDR helps IT administrators understand the scope and impact of security incidents, detect cyberattacks and report on their organization's security posture, according to a prepared statement.Intercept X Advanced with EDR provides IT administrators with threat investigation and SophosLabs threat intelligence, Sophos stated. It allows IT administrators to analyze millions of malware samples to identify malicious code and cyber threats.Key features of Intercept X Advanced with EDR include:CryptoGuard Ransomware Protection: Uses behavioral analysis to stop ransomware and boot-record attacks. Deep Learning: Leverages a deep learning neural network that detects both known and unknown malware without relying on signatures. Exploit Prevention: Blocks cyber exploits and techniques used to distribute malware, steal credentials and escape detection. Malware Cleanup: Provides forensic-level malware remediation. Synchronized Security: Automatically isolates infected computers and provides real-time intelligence sharing between an organization's endpoints and firewalls. Intercept X Advanced with EDR is now available from registered Sophos partners worldwide via the company's Early Access Program. It also can be integrated into the Sophos Central cloud-based console.Anti-Exploit: Safeguards browsers, plug-ins or Java-based exploit kits, even if an organization's servers are not fully patched. Cloud Workload Discovery: Offers visibility into server workloads running in Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure. Deep Learning Neural Network: Uses artificial intelligence (AI) to identify malicious code. File Integrity Monitoring: Monitors and tracks unplanned and unexpected changes to help an organization identify potential security breaches. Root Cause Analysis: Offers incident details to help an organization identify ways to improve its security posture.