Endpoint and Cloud Security

According to Microsoft, endpoints are “physical devices that connect to a network system such as mobile devices, desktop computers, virtual machines, embedded devices and servers.” Each one of your employees may be using several devices both within your office location and outside of it every day.

In today’s business landscape, endpoint security involves securing the entry points of end-user devices, such as desktops, laptops and mobile devices, to prevent them from being exploited by malicious actors and campaigns. An endpoint security system protects endpoints on a network or in the cloud from cybersecurity threats. While it used to involve only antivirus software, endpoint security has advanced to offer a robust defense against sophisticated malware and emerging zero-day threats.

A traditional antivirus solution monitors the device it’s installed to find viruses or malware. The antivirus searches for viruses according to a set time schedule. In contrast, endpoint security scans all the devices connected to a network continuously, looking for anomalies, threats and behavior that appears suspicious.

Endpoint protection solutions work by monitoring and scrutinizing files, processes and system activity, looking for signs of suspicious or malicious behavior. These solutions have a centralized management console, that allows the endpoint security service provider to connect to a network in order to oversee, safeguard, investigate and address incidents effectively.