Why Advanced Endpoint Protection Is Now Essential for Business

Cyber threats are no longer limited to large corporations. Small and medium-sized businesses are increasingly being targeted, often because they are seen as easier entry points.

Many businesses still rely on traditional antivirus software as their primary line of defence. While antivirus remains important, the threat landscape has evolved. Modern attacks are more sophisticated, automated, and harder to detect using older tools alone.

At Loyal I.T. Solutions, we are committed to ensuring our clients are protected with technology that keeps pace with emerging risks. That is why we are transitioning from AV Defender to SentinelOne, a more advanced endpoint protection platform.

What Is the Difference?

Traditional antivirus software, such as AV Defender, primarily works by identifying known threats. It scans files and programs against a database of recognised viruses and malware. When something suspicious is detected, it raises an alert.

The challenge is that many modern attacks do not rely on known virus signatures. They use new techniques, behavioural changes, and ransomware variants that can bypass traditional detection methods.

SentinelOne takes a different approach

Rather than simply scanning for known threats, it monitors behaviour on your devices. It looks for unusual activity, suspicious processes, and patterns that indicate a potential breach. If a threat is detected, it can automatically isolate the affected device and stop the attack before it spreads.

In many cases, it can even reverse malicious changes caused by ransomware.

Introducing SOC Monitoring

To further strengthen protection, we offer SentinelOne with Security Operations Centre (SOC) support, available as an additional service per user.

A Security Operations Centre is a dedicated team of cybersecurity specialists who continuously monitor alerts and investigate potential threats. Instead of simply receiving a notification that something may be wrong, the issue is reviewed and addressed. This means:

• Faster identification of genuine threats
• Expert analysis of suspicious activity
• Active response and containment
• Reduced downtime and business disruption

In short, it is proactive protection rather than reactive reporting.

Why This Matters for Your Business

Cyber incidents can lead to data loss, financial damage, reputational harm, and operational downtime. For many businesses, even a short disruption can have significant consequences.

Transitioning to SentinelOne with optional SOC monitoring provides:

• Stronger defence against ransomware and advanced attacks
• Greater visibility across your devices
• Reduced reliance on manual intervention
• Increased peace of mind for business owners and managers

It is about ensuring your I.T. security evolves alongside the threats.

A Seamless Transition

Our team will manage the transition from AV Defender to SentinelOne with minimal disruption to your operations. As part of our managed I.T. services, we ensure all devices are correctly configured, monitored, and maintained.

Where to find more information

If you would like to understand how this transition applies to your business, or discuss adding SOC monitoring to your current plan, please contact our team.

Call Loyal I.T. Solutions on 02 4337 0700 or email reception@loyalit.com.au to learn more about strengthening your cybersecurity posture for the year ahead.