What Is Endpoint Protection?
Endpoint protection, or endpoint security, describes the process of protecting, or securing, a computer network so that the function of the systems on the network and the privacy of information cannot be compromised by external threats and intrusion. Endpoint protection extends beyond the perimeter of a network to individual devices, known as endpoints.
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Endpoints
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Essentially, an endpoint is any piece of hardware or software capable of connecting to a network and obtaining an Internet protocol (IP) address--a unique identification number--or transmitting data across the network. Desktop computers, laptops, smartphones, routers, switches and hubs can all be considered endpoints.
Endpoint Protection
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Endpoint protection typically works on what is known as a client/server model. A program is downloaded to each device on a network--that is, each client--but protection is managed centrally by a powerful computer, known as a server.
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Products
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Firewalls and antivirus software are typical examples of endpoint protection products, but products today are complex and incorporate various technologies. They may, for example, include anti-rootkit tools, which detect and remove viruses that attempt to hide from traditional security tools.
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