What Is Endpoint Security? How Does It Work?
Search Security, Friday, August 2nd, 2024
Endpoint security is the protection of endpoint devices against cybersecurity threats.
Endpoints communicate with other devices, servers and services across a network and in the cloud. Common endpoints include personal computers, such as desktop computers and laptops, and wireless devices, such as tablets and mobile phones. Other common endpoints include point-of-sale systems, printers and internet of things (IoT) devices.
As users access corporate resources from various remote locations with different types of mobile devices, traditional enterprise security perimeters have become less effective, necessitating more comprehensive endpoint security strategies. Endpoint security helps protect devices from cyberthreats, such as malware, ransomware, phishing attacks and unauthorized access.