A next-generation endpoint security solution is a modern approach of combining user and system behavior analytics with AI and machine learning to provide endpoint security12. These solutions are specifically designed to detect unknown malware and zero-day threats, which other non-next-generation solutions might fail to detect3. Two key deliverables that help justify the implementation of a next-generation endpoint security solution are:
* Continuous monitoring of all files that are located on connected endpoints. This feature allows the solution to scan and analyze all files on the endpoints, regardless of their origin or type, and identify any
* malicious or suspicious behavior. This helps to prevent malware from infecting the endpoints or spreading to other devices on the network4.
* Real-time feeds from global threat intelligence centers. This feature enables the solution to leverage the latest information and insights from various sources, such as security researchers, vendors, and customers, to detect and block new and emerging threats. This helps to keep the endpoints updated and protected from the most advanced and sophisticated attacks5.
References := 1: Overview of next-generation protection in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint 2: What Is Next-Generation Endpoint Security? 2024 Ultimate Guide - SelectHub 3: [Next

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Custom Block lists or feeds (or objects or groups)
Block specific IP addresses, URLs, or domain names using a manually-created list or feed (for IP addresses, you can also use network objects or groups.) For example, if you become aware of malicious sites or addresses that are not yet blocked by a feed, add these sites to a custom Security Intelligence list and add this custom list to the Block list in the Security Intelligence tab of your access control policy.