Endpoint Security

Endpoint Security refers to the approach of safeguarding an organization's network by securing its endpoints or entry points from malicious activities and threats. Endpoints include devices that connect to the network such as desktops, laptops, mobile devices, servers, and IoT devices. In today's distributed computing environments, endpoints represent critical attack vectors for cyber threats. Endpoint security solutions protect these devices through various mechanisms: 1. Antivirus/Anti-malware: Detects, prevents, and removes malicious software 2. Host-based Firewalls: Control incoming and outgoing network traffic at the device level 3. Host Intrusion Prevention Systems (HIPS): Monitor system activities for suspicious behavior 4. Application Control: Manages which applications can run on endpoints 5. Device Control: Restricts which peripheral devices can connect to endpoints 6. Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Prevents unauthorized data transfer from endpoints 7. Disk Encryption: Protects data in case of theft or loss 8. Patch Management: Ensures systems are updated with security patches 9. Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR): Provides advanced threat detection and incident response capabilities Modern endpoint security solutions often employ a centralized management console that provides visibility across all endpoints, enabling security teams to deploy policies, monitor compliance, and respond to threats efficiently. Endpoint security is essential because traditional perimeter-based security measures alone are insufficient. With remote work, BYOD policies, and cloud computing becoming prevalent, the network perimeter has evolved. Implementing robust endpoint security helps create defense-in-depth, where multiple layers of security controls protect organizational assets even when perimeter defenses are compromised.

Endpoint Security refers to the approach of safeguarding an organization's network by securing its endpoints or entry points from malicious activities and threats. Endpoints include devices that conn…

Concepts covered: Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Encryption Tools, Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS), Network Segmentation and Microsegmentation, Antivirus and Antimalware Software, Device Control and Encryption, Application Control and Whitelisting, Mobile Device Management (MDM), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Security Policies and Procedures, Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention Systems, Patch Management, Authentication and Access Control, Antivirus and Antimalware Software, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)