Endpoint Security: what it is and how it works

28/02/2023
O que é e como funciona a Endpoint Security

Endpoint Security is designed to protect the accesses and services connected to a network from various types of cyber attacks in the face of evolution in the flow of information in corporate environments.

With the ability to block unwanted actions and prevent major financial losses for companies, this feature not only increases digital security, but also minimizes the risks of data loss in organizations. Read on to find out more about this tool.

 

With more and more companies going digital and the growing wave of cyber attacks, it is clear that the use of antivirus alone is not enough to deal with the complexity of the various threats on the web.  

For this, there is Endpoint Security, a highly effective alternative for protecting corporate networks accessed via Wi-Fi by devices such as laptops, systems, smartphones, servers and more.  

 

What is Endpoint Security?

Endpoint Security is a set of resources and practices aimed at securing end-user devices against the installation of unwanted software or intrusions.  

In simplified terms, we can consider Endpoints to be devices that connect to and communicate with a network. These devices can be desktop computers, notebooks, mobile devices (such as smartphones or tablets), network peripherals (printers or scanners), workstations and servers, routers and switches, smart sensors, among others.  

With the frequent use of these devices in people's daily lives, it is inevitable that they will be vulnerable to the different types of threats present on the web. As not even corporate networks are free from these risks, guaranteeing an even higher level of security must be a priority for companies, and this is where Endpoint Security comes in.  

 

How does Endpoint Security work?

Endpoint Security is active in blocking threats, monitoring the overall integrity of the system and creating reports with up-to-date data on the detection and status of system intrusions.  

Its security system covers the management of installation permissions and access to applications, network and internet access control, device control, data loss management (DLP), anti-malware protection, as well as threat detection and response.  

It is thus able to defend servers, computer systems and various devices against known and unknown threats, such as malware, untrustworthy websites, suspicious communications and even downloaded files that pose a risk to the equipment.  

 

Why is Endpoint Security so important?  

Despite the security checks, IDs and access permissions created for employees and visitors to a corporate building, it is still possible for one or other unauthorized person to manage to infiltrate, whether inside an employee's car or even using someone else's permissions.  

In other words, even if some level of security exists, the company is not free from attacks or unauthorized access 24 hours a day. The same applies to the network of computers and devices connected via the web.  

Hackers and unauthorized users can circumvent access to corporate firewalls by breaking through the security perimeter controls. This allows them to gain access to data exchanged between endpoints and the corporate network, install harmful software on the organization's systems or gain broad access to critical resources and data assets.  

With Endpoint Security solutions, companies can significantly reduce these risks.  

 

What are the benefits of Endpoint Security?  

With Endpoint Security, companies of all sizes and market segments can increase their security in the digital environment. These are some of the main benefits:  

Reduced response time  

With an agile and intelligent monitoring system, Endpoint Security analyzes user behavior and is able to automatically signal when any abnormal activity occurs. In this way, it detects and responds to incidents that pose a security risk much more quickly.  

Easy installation  

All you have to do is install and configure the central server responsible for network security. The other devices will only have access once the client server has been installed on their devices, which is simple and intuitive to use. Once properly installed and configured, the system will be monitored automatically.  

Reducing costs 

Generally speaking, an Endpoint Security system costs much less than buying separate components which, more often than not, offer limitations in terms of the number of devices covered.  

With Endpoint Security, you only need to invest in the purchase of a single system, which comes with server and client software to be installed on all the organization's devices.  

Blocking a high level of unwanted actions  

Unfortunately, some unintentional actions can also cause damage to a company's equipment, such as an employee's USB stick inserted into a work computer, for example. In this case, Endpoint's security guidelines help block these activities, protecting the device from possible system intrusions.  

Centralized administration  

Endpoint Security centralizes network administration. With this, the person responsible for the company's IT sector becomes the administrator of the endpoint server, gaining total control over granting and revoking user permissions, security settings, access to reports, network monitoring, and more, via a simple remote management portal.  

Easy integration with new technologies  

Integrating services becomes much easier with Endpoint Security. As it is a single product, it is possible to add different solutions to the system much more quickly and functionally.  

This gives organizations access to various resources and updates in a secure, simple and unified way for all devices connected by the security system.  

 

What are the main features of Endpoint Security solutions?  

The best and most complete Endpoint Security solutions have comprehensive features to increase security on all the company's network devices. These include  

  • Management and administration  
  • EDR and EPP functionality 
  • Protection policies and detection mechanisms 
  • 100% remediation 
  • Detection Threat Hunting 
  • Behavioral analysis tools  
  • Device Control, Firewall Control and vulnerability management  

With this, managers, IT professionals and users have access to the smartest way to protect their devices.  

To transform the planning of your strategies and structure the security of your IT environment in a simple and customized way, you need to rely on cybersecurity experts with extensive knowledge of the market and business. 

Here at Conversys we have a team of highly qualified professionals ready to help you from start to finish on your journey. Connecting companies and individuals to the best cybersecurity manufacturers on the market, we offer a range of solutions to protect your business from attacks and virtual threats.  

  

Protect all your company's devices with Conversys!  

In order not to run risks that could affect your business processes and strategies on the web, promoting the security of all the organization's endpoints must be a priority.   

At Conversys, we offer complete IT security solutions for access points, with specialized support and all the resources your company needs to operate protected against the most diverse digital risks. 

 

To guarantee a high level of security for all your company's accesses, devices and users, get to know the Conversys Endpoint Security Solutions (CESS). A 5-in-1 service with the most advanced and relevant protection features for connected equipment.  

Talk to a consultant Conversys and start transforming your company's security in the digital environment right now.  

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