Endpoint Security
Endpoint security is the practice of securing endpoints or entry points of end-user devices such as desktops, laptops, and mobile devices from being exploited by malicious actors and campaigns. Endpoint security systems protect these endpoints on a network or in the cloud from cybersecurity threats. Endpoint security has evolved from traditional antivirus software to providing comprehensive protection from sophisticated malware and evolving zero-day threats.
What is the endpoint?
Common Vulnerabilities Detected by Network Penetration Testing
If a device is connected to a network, it is considered an endpoint. With the growing popularity of BYOD (bring your own device) and IoT (Internet of Things), the number of individual devices connected to an organization’s network can quickly reach into the tens (and hundreds) of thousands.
Endpoints can range from the more commonly thought of devices such as.
Tablets
Mobile devices
Smart watches
Printers
Servers
Medical devices
Because they are entry points for threats and malware, endpoints (especially mobile and remote devices) are a favorite target of adversaries.
