Info-Tech Names 2026 Endpoint Detection and Response Champions

The identified leaders—ThreatDown EDR, CrowdStrike Falcon Platform, Acronis Cyber Platform, ThreatLocker, Palo Alto Cortex XDR, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint—were selected based on a Composite Score that weighs feature quality, vendor support, and user satisfaction. ThreatDown EDR led the group with a 9.1 score, drawing praise for its blocklisting and allowlisting capabilities, followed closely by CrowdStrike at 9.0 for its behavioral analytics.

Other recognized platforms earned their positions through specific operational strengths: Acronis was noted for ease of implementation, while ThreatLocker stood out for its vendor support. Palo Alto and Microsoft each secured an 8.6 score, with both recognized for advanced detection features. According to Victor Okorie, an advisory director at Info-Tech, the market is currently prioritizing platforms that provide actionable context to help security teams neutralize threats before they escalate into larger breaches.