Detect and Contain Threats BEFORE
They Disrupt Your Business
Most cyberattacks begin with a single compromised device. Powered by Huntress, DataYard's Managed EDR provides 24/7 endpoint monitoring, threat detection, and analyst-led response to identify and contain threats before they spread across your organization.
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What Is Managed EDR?
Managed EDR combines continuous endpoint monitoring with human investigation and response. Unlike traditional antivirus, which relies on signatures to identify known threats, Managed EDR monitors behavior across your devices 24/7. When suspicious activity is detected, trained security analysts investigate the alert, determine whether it represents a real threat, and provide clear guidance on next steps. For organizations without a dedicated security team, Managed EDR delivers enterprise-grade protection without the cost and complexity of building an in-house security operation.
How Managed EDR Responds to a ThreatThreat is Detected Suspicious behavior is flagged across your endpoints in real time. | Analyst Investigates A real security analyst reviews the alert and determines whether it's a genuine threat. | Threat is Contained The affected endpoint is isolated, stopping lateral movement before it spreads. | You're Informed You receive a clear incident report with exactly what happened and what to do next. |
Most attacks don't start with a loud alarm. |
Antivirus only catches what it already knows. Modern attackers use legitimate tools, stolen credentials, and new techniques specifically designed to bypass signature-based detection. Antivirus doesn't see any of it. | Alerts without action don't stop attacks. Most security tools generate alerts. Without analysts trained to investigate and respond, those alerts pile up, and threats that should have been stopped keep moving. | Most businesses don't have a security team on call. Building a 24/7 security operations center in-house isn't realistic for most businesses. But the threats don't care about business hours or budget constraints. |
Not sure if your current setup has gaps? A free, 30-minute consultation will tell you exactly where you stand.
What Managed EDR Looks Like When It Matters
A malicious link gave an attacker access to a company endpoint. What happened next could have led to ransomware, data theft, or business disruption. Instead, Managed EDR identified the threat early and helped stop it before it spread. Here's the timeline.
17 min Threat Analysis Delivered | 52 min Detection to Resolution | 1 Endpoint Isolated | 0 Systems Spread To |
T+0:00 — User Action Malicious RMM tool downloaded and executed Digitally signed, downloaded through a normal browser. Nothing traditional antivirus would flag. | T+0:02 — Behavioral Detection Suspicious behavior flagged by Huntress Behavioral monitoring caught the unauthorized tool in seconds. Activity didn't match normal environment behavior. | T+0:17 — Investigation Threat confirmed, endpoint isolated SOC analyst confirmed the threat, issued a report, and isolated the endpoint before there was any lateral movement. | T+0:52 — Resolution Incident fully resolved Zero systems spread to. DataYard completed remediation with the client. Business operations continued without interruption. |
Managed EDR Powered by Huntress
We deliver Managed EDR in partnership with Huntress, a platform purpose-built for small and midsize organizations. Huntress monitors your endpoints continuously for ransomware activity, credential theft, persistence mechanisms, and other threats that standard tools miss. When something is flagged, a real analyst investigates it — not just an automated alert. You get a clear incident report, specific remediation steps, and DataYard's team working alongside yours to respond. |  |
- Threats are investigated by security analysts
- Actionable incident reports are generated
- Recommended remediation steps are provided
- DataYard works with your team to respond quickly and effectively
Protection That Goes Beyond Detection.
Huntress' Managed EDR from DataYard gives you enterprise-grade endpoint protection without the overhead of building an in-house security team. Here's what's included from day one.
Endpoint Threat Detection Continuous behavioral monitoring across desktops, laptops, and servers — catching suspicious activity that signature-based tools miss. | Managed Threat Response Security events are investigated by trained analysts — not just flagged and left for your team to sort through. Real threats get real action. | Ransomware Protection Identify and respond to ransomware-related behaviors before they reach critical systems — including early-stage activity that antivirus won't catch. |
Incident Reporting Clear, plain-language explanations of what happened, which systems were affected, and exactly what needs to happen next with no decoding required. | Expert Guidance Access to DataYard's experienced engineers who help your team understand risk, remediation options, and how to strengthen your posture over time. | Integrated Security Stack Managed EDR is part of a broader security approach that includes cloud infrastructure, backup, and disaster recovery — all coordinated by one team. |
Technology Matters.
So Do the People Behind It.
When you work with DataYard, you're not buying software and figuring it out yourself. You're partnering with a local Ohio team that has been securing and managing infrastructure since 1995, and treats your environment like it's their own.
- Ohio-Based Support Real engineers who know your environment — not a global support queue. When something happens, you reach a person, not a ticketing system.
- Security-Focused Expertise Security is built into everything we do — not added on as an afterthought. From infrastructure design to ongoing monitoring, protection is part of the foundation.
- Mission-Critical Experience Decades spent supporting environments where downtime isn't an option. We understand what's at stake and we plan accordingly.
- Services Under One Roof Cloud hosting, networking, backups, and security — all coordinated by one team. No handoffs between vendors, no gaps in coverage.
- Powered by Huntress Enterprise-grade detection and response without the overhead of an in-house SOC — purpose-built for small and midsize organizations.
- Proactive Risk Reduction We identify threats before they become major incidents. Monitoring, patching, and response planning happen continuously — not reactively.
A team that treats your infrastructure like it's our own.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Managed EDR, how it works, and whether it's the right fit for your organization.
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Antivirus is signature-based — it blocks those threats it already recognizes from a database of known malware. EDR goes further by continuously monitoring behavior across your endpoints, detecting suspicious activity that may not match a known signature, and enabling investigation and response when something unusual happens.
Think of antivirus as a lock on the door. EDR is the camera, the alarm system, and the response team — all running at once.
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Yes — small and midsize businesses are increasingly targeted because attackers know many have lean IT teams and limited in-house security resources. Manufacturing, professional services, financial firms, and other SMBs often need stronger endpoint visibility without building a full internal SOC.
Managed EDR is designed for organizations that need better detection and response without hiring a dedicated security operations team.
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Huntress is lightweight and can typically be deployed with minimal impact on endpoint performance or day-to-day operations. DataYard handles setup and configuration to keep the process straightforward for your team.
For manufacturing and other environments where uptime is critical, deployment can be scheduled around production windows to help minimize disruption.
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Huntress monitors endpoints continuously and investigates suspicious activity around the clock. When a real threat is identified, DataYard's team is alerted and works with your team to respond — including isolating compromised systems when necessary to help stop lateral movement.
Speed of response is one of the most important factors in limiting damage. Our goal is to contain threats before they become larger business disruptions.
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Managed EDR focuses specifically on endpoints — desktops, laptops, and servers — providing continuous monitoring, threat investigation, containment, and response for those devices.
MDR is broader and may include network traffic, cloud environments, and identity systems. XDR correlates data across multiple security layers into a unified view. For many SMBs, Managed EDR is a practical starting point because endpoints are where most attacks begin.
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Antivirus and EDR serve different purposes and work best together. Antivirus helps prevent known threats at the point of entry. EDR helps detect and respond to suspicious behavior that may have bypassed standard defenses — including activity involving legitimate tools or stolen credentials.
The free Security & EDR Consultation is designed to help you understand whether your current setup has coverage gaps, without any commitment.
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It's a practical conversation with DataYard's security team — typically around 30 minutes. We review your current endpoint protection tools, ask targeted questions about your environment, and help you understand where you stand.
You'll leave with specific, actionable information about your current exposure and practical next steps to strengthen your posture. No obligation — just a useful conversation whether you work with us afterward or not.
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Huntress is built for organizations with lean IT teams that need strong detection and human threat investigation without building an in-house SOC. The combination of automated detection and 24/7 human-led investigation makes it a strong fit for small and midsize organizations.
DataYard uses Huntress in client environments because it supports the kind of practical, responsive security coverage our clients need — including the RMM incident described on this page.
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Yes. Managed EDR is designed to layer on top of your existing tools. It does not require replacing your current antivirus or rebuilding your IT infrastructure. It extends your visibility and response capabilities without disrupting what is already in place.
For organizations already working with DataYard for cloud, backup, or infrastructure services, Managed EDR integrates naturally into a broader security posture.
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Managed EDR is designed to detect and respond to a wide range of modern threats, including ransomware, credential theft, phishing-delivered malware, fileless attacks, Remote Monitoring and Management tool abuse, and suspicious activity that may indicate an attacker moving through an environment.
Because Managed EDR monitors behavior continuously rather than relying only on known signatures, it can help identify activity that traditional tools may miss.
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