Are the endpoints in your company secure?
That is the question that keeps a fair deal of CISOs awake at night—and for good reason. According to IDC, 70% of successful breaches occurred on endpoint security in 2019.
Today’s business is mobile, with people as the new boundary. The number of vulnerable endpoints increases as firms grow and more workers work remotely. Centralized solutions are no longer sufficient to safeguard networks, and enterprises must adopt multi-layered endpoint security solutions or risk increased vulnerability to costly breaches.
We will examine endpoint security in this post and why it is vital to the overall security of your organisation in today’s threat landscape.
Which Threats Does Your Business Face?
Today’s threats to your business’s information security take a variety of forms, and sophisticated hackers are continually evolving their techniques and attacking unpatched software or slack staff. Endpoints, in particular, are attractive targets for malware botnets. While ransomware can encrypt data and blackmail the owner, spyware discreetly collects passwords. Advanced file-less malware, which is predict to account for 50% of malware attacks in 2019, discreetly infiltrates via a variety of routes, complicating detection. Social engineering ploys such as spear phishing and whaling are continually seeking to steal information from employees.
In 2020, with many employees forced to work remotely due to a global epidemic, enterprises must protect more endpoints than ever before. Attackers are well aware that humans, who are increasingly working outside the regulated environment provided by office computers and networks, are security’s weak link. When humans are forced to operate outside of the corporate framework, they are more subject to errors in judgement, which creates opportunities for assault.
Endpoint Security – What Is It?
Endpoint security is a multi-tiered effort aimed at preventing threats and securing network endpoints. Endpoint solutions are centralised software applications that are installed on each device. Endpoint platforms are similar to bigger systems in that they incorporate firewalls, access control, and vulnerability assessment in order to combat threats.
All endpoint security systems should include the following capabilities: data classification and loss prevention, insider threat monitoring, network and privileged user access control, anti-malware, email gateways, and Endpoint Detection Response (EDR).
Furthermore, encryption and application control are critical components of endpoint security. Encryption is critical for the protection of data during communication. Application control guards against dangerous endpoint application usage, which humans are prone to.
Why Is Endpoint Security Critical?
Effective endpoint security is a requirement for modern enterprises—locking the doors to your corporate residence is no longer optional. Data is the lifeblood of company, and ensuring its security is critical to the organization’s success.
With the move toward mobility, security must now occur at all network nodes. In today’s scattered landscape, centralised security methods are ineffective. “People are outside the corporate security framework,” Jose-Miguel Maldonado, VP Business Operations & Security at Rubica, adds. “Today’s attacks are quite complex.” Traditional solutions such as on-premise firewalls and anti-virus software are no longer sufficient”.
As businesses develop, their endpoints and associated costs increase. The cost of not safeguarding your network, on the other hand, might be significantly higher in terms of data loss, regulatory fines, and brand harm.
Endpoint Security on-premises
This method is based on safeguarding all network endpoints through the usage of an in-house-hosted and maintained solution. The user is responsible for all costs, including space, electricity, cooling, and employees. On-premise software typically demands a sizable initial expenditure and can be time-consuming to implement. As a result, it may not be the greatest option for enterprises on a tight budget looking for faster answers.
Endpoint Security in the Cloud
This strategy entails safeguarding all network endpoints through the use of a system hosted and maintained by a cloud vendor. Often referred to as “endpoint protection,” this solution is a low-cost, agile option that can be deployed in minutes. Cloud-based solutions have various benefits, beginning with access to vendor information and threat monitoring that enables rapid reaction to threats. Additionally, users receive automatic data backups, faster patching for remote devices, and remote system control for a low monthly charge.
