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Gone are the days when people would only work on one device.
Today, aside from working on computers and laptops, we also work on tablets and smartphones. The increasing dependency on being able to work while mobile is also evident in the increase of smartphone ownership. In 2018, 77 percent of Americans owned smartphones compared to only 35 percent in 2011.
Because of this, Endpoint Security has become a vital part of business operations. Endpoint Security is the process of keeping various endpoints, or end-user devices, secure. This banks on the concept that any device is a potential entry point for any kind of cyberthreat.
Since employees’ devices are connected to an enterprise network, it would lead to the organization’s downfall should the information be put in the wrong hands. About 42 percent of IT professionals surveyed said that they have experienced endpoint breaches—and more than 80 percent of that group’s breaches involved desktops, 69 percent involved corporate laptops, and 42 percent involved personal laptops.
Automation of Endpoint Security
IT heads and business owners are now considering Endpoint Security as one of their top priorities in the technology sector. Recently, a survey of IT experts found that automating endpoint threat detection and response processes is now a top priority.
Automation of Endpoint Security involves automated systems for prevention, detection, and investigation of incidents. This includes automatically re-imaging endpoint devices, isolating them from the corporate networks, or even closing specific processes and systems so that the response is faster and more efficient.
If your business involves a lot of employees that work from different areas of the world, this is one technology you should probably consider.
The Pros of Automating Endpoint Security
Here’s a quick rundown of the benefits of shifting to an automated endpoint security system.
The Cons of Automating Endpoint Security
Automation of Endpoint Security certainly has both pros and cons, but when it comes to your business, security is not something you can be lax about. When it comes down to it, automating your Endpoint Security just might be your best investment yet.