Endpoint security or endpoint protection is the cybersecurity approach to secure and prevent malicious activities on endpoints such as - desktops , laptops and mobile devices. Since these endpoints are one of the biggest attack vectors for cyberattacks, threat actors aim not just to infiltrate the device itself but also to break into the network and access valuable data within.
Endpoint Central aims to provide a multi-layered defense by addressing two main themes.
Every 39 seconds, another attack takes place. That adds up to a staggering 2,244 attacks per day!
Every endpoint connected to a corporate network—whether it’s a laptop, smartphone, or tablet—creates a potential entry point for hackers. It takes only one compromised device for malware to slip through, and once it does, the consequences can be catastrophic.
With remote work becoming the norm the attack surface has expanded making traditional, centralized security measures insufficient. Endpoints are now prime targets for cybercriminals employing tactics like ransomware, phishing, and advanced persistent threats (APTs).
Any device connected to a corporate network is an endpoint examples include :
Focuses on detecting and removing known malware threats using signature-based detection. It is reactive and may not protect against sophisticated or new threads of malware.
Offers advanced security, including real-time monitoring, AI-driven threat detection, and proactive defense against zero-day attacks, ransomware, and phishing attempts. EPP integrates multiple security features beyond just malware detection.
Includes application control, device control, malware protection, mobile security, browser security.
When it comes to securing business devices, you might hear terms like endpoint protection, endpoint protection platforms (EPP), and endpoint security thrown around now essentially, they all mean the same thing—security solutions designed to protect devices such as servers, workstations, mobile phones and other endpoints from cyber threats.
Endpoint protection solutions offer a centralized management console from which admins can connect to their enterprise network to monitor, protect, investigate, and respond to incidents.
Think of ASR as tightening every possible entry point a cybercriminal could use. It’s all about limiting the number of ways an attacker can get in. This includes:
Fewer apps and services running = fewer holes for attackers to exploit.
Keeps sneaky, hidden code from slipping through documents or websites.
Makes it harder for bad actors to move around or gain privileged access.
Why it matters:
When you lower the number of potential weaknesses, you make it much tougher for attackers to get through in the first place.
No matter how strong your defenses are, some threats may still slip in. TDR is your vigilant security guard—always on the lookout and ready to take action. Its key features include:
Constantly monitors all endpoints in the network
Uses machine learning to identify new or advanced threats that traditional defenses might miss.
Isolates infected systems and stops malicious activity fast, so it can’t spread.
If a breach does occur, TDR ensures you can quickly detect and shut it down—keeping damage and downtime to a minimum.