Introduction

What?

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) for Linux monitors system activity in real time, detecting and responding to threats like malware, unauthorized access, and suspicious behaviour. It leverages kernel-level visibility (eBPF, auditd) and open-source tools (Falco, Osquery) to secure servers, cloud workloads, and containers.

Why?

• Threats are evolving: Attackers increasingly target Linux systems (cloud servers, IoT, DevOps pipelines).

• Limited native security: Unlike Windows/macOS, Linux lacks built-in EDR capabilities.

• Critical for compliance: Required for frameworks like CIS, NIST, and PCI-DSS.

How?

• Kernel-level monitoring

• Filesystem integrity

• Container security

• Threat Hunting with Open Source