Endpoint security services assist in the protection of employee devices, including laptops and smartphones, from cyberattacks and other external threats. Endpoint security is designed specifically to protect devices that can access a company network remotely and is used in conjunction with network security, which protects devices connected via a secure, in-house network infrastructure. Businesses can work with endpoint security providers to ensure that all outside access to a company network is safe from potential issues such as breaches, viruses, ransomware, and data theft. These services can also ensure that remote devices are checked should they attempt connecting to an in-house network.
Endpoint security services go hand in hand with data security, email security, and other cybersecurity services to keep companies aware of threats, safe from attacks, and prepared to respond in the event of an incident. Businesses can deploy endpoint protection and mobile data security software to supplement endpoint security services and maximize protection efforts.
To qualify for inclusion in the Endpoint Security Services category, a service provider must:
- Provide deployment, configuration, and management of endpoint protection tools (e.g., EDR/XDR, antivirus)
- Offer ongoing endpoint monitoring, threat response, or incident remediation as a service