End-Point Security
Endpoint protection is the ability to protect the assets that are the last touch point of the network it is connected to. With the growing number of endpoint devices inside of a business, it's important to make sure endpoints are managed to help reduce the attack surface — because you can't secure what you can't manage.
What is Endpoint Protection?
Endpoint protection can also be called endpoint security. Endpoint management is the process of centrally managing endpoints, and should include detection, provisioning, deployment, updating, and troubleshooting. The term 'hardening' is also used to explain good endpoint management. Endpoint protection is only possible when you are properly managing your endpoints — and only then can you begin to think about the security on those devices.
More Than Just Laptops and Mobile Devices
An endpoint is any remote device sending and receiving communications within an organization's network. This includes:
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Endpoint Protection vs. Antivirus: What's the Difference?
The role of antivirus (AV) software is to detect and remove malware, which can include ransomware, trojans, viruses and keyloggers. AV represents only a small component of your organization's security solution. Endpoint protection, on the other hand, includes not only antivirus detection but also firewalls, anti-malware software, IDS (intrusion detection systems), data loss prevention, and sandboxing. Endpoint security takes into account the entire security infrastructure.
Why is Endpoint Protection So Critical Today?
One of the most compelling arguments for robust endpoint security in today's environment is that 70 percent of the most successful breaches originate at the endpoint. In today's work from home (WFH) landscape, more employees are connecting to internal networks from endpoints outside the office than ever before. The endpoint represents one of the greatest threats to an organization's vulnerability and can be an easy path and entry point for cybercriminals.
6 Key Benefits of Endpoint Security
Unified Security and Management
Your business-critical devices — including mobile devices, fixed endpoints, and server environments — should be easily managed and secured through a single pane of glass.
Safeguard Against Key Threat Vectors
When mobile endpoints are protected against key threat vectors, work environments — at home and at the office — are more flexible and customer engagement improves.
Identify and Close Security Gaps
With better visibility of your endpoints on the edge of your business perimeter, security gaps that may have been overlooked can be brought to light.
Simplify Management
By leveraging a virtually seamless deployment and engaging in ongoing endpoint management, you can focus on your business instead of managing devices.
Protect Your Reputation
With the confidence that goes with having highly secure endpoints, your organization can be kept out of the headlines and maintain its reputation.
Maintain Control with Zero Trust
With a robust endpoint security offering that incorporates the core principle of zero trust, you get the peace of mind that access to data is proper, authenticated, and controllable.
How Do I Choose the Right Endpoint Security Partner?
When investing in a security solution, careful consideration is required; this is a critical business decision. The company you choose to partner with must be trusted with protecting your critical data and provide an endpoint management solution to last well into the future. Remember: the road to strong endpoint security can be long and full of twists and turns. With the right partner, planning, resources, and training, a solid cybersecurity foundation can be built.
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