A hybrid SES (Symantec Endpoint Security) Complete architecture offers several unique advantages by combining on-premises and cloud-based management and security features. One of the key benefits of choosing this architecture is theability to utilize cloud-based Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) functionality.

Cloud EDR Functionality:

Cloud EDR provides advanced threat detection and response capabilities that leverage cloud resources for enhanced threat intelligence, scalability, and data processing power.

By integrating cloud EDR, a hybrid architecture allows organizations to conduct real-time threat analysis, access global threat intelligence, and receive more rapid response options due to the centralized nature of cloud analytics.

This capability is essential for organizations looking to strengthen their endpoint security posture with adaptive and responsive solutions that can analyze, detect, and respond to emerging threats across the enterprise.

Advantages Over Legacy Systems:

A hybrid SES Complete architecture’s cloud EDR functionality surpasses traditional, strictly on-premises solutions. Legacy systems may lack the adaptive protection, quick updates, and comprehensive intelligence that cloud solutions offer, which makes them less effective against modern threats.

Adaptive Protection Features:

While hybrid architectures indeed enable adaptive protection, the specific functionality of cloud EDR adds further analytical and actionable insights, thereby extending the security capabilities of an organization’s infrastructure.

References:

This answer is based on theEndpoint Security architecture and Symantec Endpoint Protection 14.x documentation, which emphasizes the importance of cloud integration in delivering scalable and adaptive security responses for hybrid deployments​.