2. Endpoint security to secure all entry points into a network
At any given time, a business will have numerous endpoints that cyber criminals can exploit for entry into a network. Devices such as desktops and laptops in the office, mobile phones used by employees both in and out of the office maintain a connection to the internet and could be weak points in a network.
With the growth of wearables, connected devices and Internet of Things (IoT) in recent years, such endpoints are only going to increase in the future. This means it will only become more difficult for businesses to secure all such entry points that attackers could exploit for breaching the network.
To prevent attackers from exploiting such vulnerable points in the network, businesses can adopt specialised endpoint security solutions . These protect the devices from being breached by inspecting files, processes, and other malicious activity. Usually installed on the devices themselves, they also provide centralised management dashboards where administrators can check on devices that are connected to the network.