Illustrative product stack

Endpoint Protection & EDR/XDR Stack

Laptops, desktops, servers and mobile devices are used across offices, homes and cloud environments. Malware, stolen credentials and suspicious behaviour can reach these devices, while security teams may have limited visibility or too many disconnected alerts.

This page shows possible product roles and alternatives, not a fixed bill of materials. Final selection depends on your existing infrastructure, risk profile, budget, licences, technical requirements and compatibility.

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The business problem

Why this security area matters

A chosen endpoint platform can provide prevention and activity visibility across supported devices. EDR/XDR capabilities can help investigate suspicious activity, but require clear alert ownership, permissions and response arrangements.

How organisations become exposed

Unmanaged devices, delayed updates, local administrator rights, unsupported operating systems and unreviewed alerts can weaken endpoint security. An EDR licence alone does not guarantee someone is monitoring or responding.

Who should consider this stack?

Hybrid workforces, organisations replacing legacy antivirus, teams with endpoint alerts but no investigation workflow, and businesses seeking consistent controls for supported devices.

How to compare options

• Compatibility with existing infrastructure and licences.
• Security requirements, coverage and integration needs.
• Operational overhead, alert ownership and support requirements.
• Implementation effort and budget, confirmed in a tailored proposal.

Inside the stack

Possible components and their roles

A candidate configuration for discussion. Core options, alternatives and optional layers are labelled so competing products are not presented as a default bundle.

Layer 01core option

Check Point

Check Point Endpoint Security

Endpoint prevention and EDR/XDR

Vendor info reviewed 2026-10-28

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Role

Check Point endpoint security category for prevention, endpoint detection and broader threat visibility.

How it fits & relationship

Works alongside network and email controls; suitability depends on supported OS, licensing and deployment design.

Authorised UK Check Point partner

Product names checked against the vendor's site on 2026-10-28. Availability subject to vendor licensing, region and terms; contact AOS to confirm current options.

Layer 02alternative

Sophos

Sophos Endpoint

Endpoint protection

Vendor info reviewed 2026-10-28

Official product information ↗

Role

Alternative endpoint platform to compare for supported devices and requirements.

How it fits & relationship

Select as primary endpoint option rather than layering another full endpoint suite without reason.

Technology ecosystem; no partner authorisation claimed

Product names checked against the vendor's site on 2026-10-28. Availability subject to vendor licensing, region and terms; contact AOS to confirm current options.

Layer 03alternative

Microsoft

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Endpoint security and EDR

Vendor info reviewed 2026-10-28

Official product information ↗

Role

Potential fit for Microsoft environments depending on current licensing and configuration.

How it fits & relationship

Can be evaluated against existing Microsoft subscriptions and security operations workflows.

Technology ecosystem; no partner authorisation claimed

Product names checked against the vendor's site on 2026-10-28. Availability subject to vendor licensing, region and terms; contact AOS to confirm current options.

Layer 04alternative

CrowdStrike

Falcon platform

Endpoint security

Vendor info reviewed 2026-10-28

Official product information ↗

Role

Potential market alternative for endpoint prevention and detection.

How it fits & relationship

Would typically be evaluated as an alternative endpoint platform, not added alongside another full suite by default.

Not a confirmed AOS vendor relationship or offering; do not imply availability.

Product names checked against the vendor's site on 2026-10-28. Availability subject to vendor licensing, region and terms; contact AOS to confirm current options.

Layer 05alternative

SentinelOne

Singularity Platform

Endpoint security

Vendor info reviewed 2026-10-28

Official product information ↗

Role

Potential market alternative for endpoint security and visibility.

How it fits & relationship

Evaluate as a primary endpoint choice only if sourcing and support are confirmed.

Not a confirmed AOS vendor relationship or offering; do not imply availability.

Product names checked against the vendor's site on 2026-10-28. Availability subject to vendor licensing, region and terms; contact AOS to confirm current options.

How the stack works together

From visibility to continuous improvement

01Confirm device types, operating systems, user roles, current licences and support responsibilities.
02Select and deploy one primary endpoint protection platform across the in-scope estate.
03Define alert routing, device isolation permissions and investigation ownership.
04Connect endpoint alerts to the chosen security operations process where supported.
05Review coverage, exclusions and device health over time.

Example architecture to assess

Select one primary endpoint platform based on existing licences, operating system support, internal skills and alert-handling capacity. Check Point, Sophos and Microsoft are within the current ecosystem; CrowdStrike and SentinelOne are potential market alternatives only, and their availability through AOS is unconfirmed.

Alternatives and optional layers

Check Point, Sophos and Microsoft products may serve as alternatives depending on current product capabilities and licences. Do not combine multiple endpoint suites without a specific integration or control gap and an agreed operating model.

How AOS can help

Advice, scope and delivery boundaries

AOS provides prevention-first endpoint security, EDR/XDR and mobile threat defence within its stated portfolio. Product choice, deployment scope, licence terms, device onboarding, alert ownership and response action boundaries must be documented. Security monitoring is a distinct service, not automatically included with an endpoint product.

Questions & answers

Frequently asked questions

Do we need EDR if we already have antivirus?

That depends on coverage, alert visibility and response capacity. An assessment can identify whether the current control is sufficient or whether detection capability is needed.

Can we run Microsoft Defender with another endpoint platform?

Some coexistence scenarios exist, but support and configuration vary. Validate the exact products, modes, licences and vendor guidance before deployment.

Does EDR mean 24/7 monitoring?

No. EDR is a technology capability. Monitoring hours, triage and response require a separately agreed service.

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