There is an increasing number of cases of virus infection from work terminals managed by employees. That's why endpoint security services are important. At what point should I choose to introduce it? I will explain the outline of the service and how to select it.
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Importance of Endpoint Security
An increasing number of people are working with laptops, tablets, and smartphones as well as desktop computers in the company. Meanwhile, the damage caused by virus infection and information leakage from such terminals is increasing. I will explain "endpoint security" which is a security measure for terminals.
What is Endpoint Security?
An endpoint is a terminal connected to the Internet or company LAN, such as a server, personal computer, or smartphone. Endpoint security protects these devices from cyber attacks. It protects the information stored in the terminal itself and the terminal itself. Companies have many terminals, and more and more people are working outside the company with their laptops and smartphones for work. When such a terminal is infected with a virus, it has become difficult to deal with it with gateway-type security that protects the corporate network, which has been emphasized until now. In other words, the risk of information leakage from the terminal is increasing. Therefore, the importance of endpoint security, which strengthens the security of the terminal itself, is increasing.
Increasing Damage From Ransomware
According to the damage survey results that we have received in the past, ransomware damage is the most common. Ransomware is a virus that encrypts data on your computer or in the connected storage. It is called ransomware because it requires a ransom in exchange for decryption. Email is the most common infection route. You can get infected by clicking the URL in the email attachment or body. Also, please note that there are cases where you can get infected just by accessing the homepage.
Main Contents of Endpoint Security Service
The risk of being damaged by viruses from terminals such as personal computers and smartphones is increasing. What kind of services does the endpoint security service specifically provide?
(1)Risk assessment
The endpoint security service starts with understanding the current situation. It uses a dedicated tool to check for virus infection. In-house awareness surveys are just as important as virus infections. Investigate how conscious you are about security measures. After conducting an employee awareness survey using a simple questionnaire, specific measures are proposed based on the survey. From the current situation, it will suggest the best method, so it will be adopted without difficulty.
(2)Security service
Next to understanding the current situation is security measures. Install antivirus software and Microsoft security updates. There are various types of security measures, so choose the one that suits your device. For example, for terminals where it is difficult to apply anti-virus software or security updates, only the permitted programs can be executed. Measures for the USB port are also indispensable. Not only can you physically lock it with a cap with a key, but you can also change the internal settings of your computer to lock it logically. As a countermeasure against virus infection, it is essential to back up the entire configuration information and OS. Take measures so that you can recover quickly.
(3)Security updates
Security does not mean that you only need to take measures once. New viruses are constantly emerging and need regular inspections and updates. The endpoint security service constantly updates anti-virus software and security updates. It is also important to check whether the installed anti-virus software is operating normally. It always works normally and creates a state where antivirus measures can be taken.
Points to Consider at the Time of Introduction
It is important to hold down the points in order to select the best service when introducing endpoint security services. I will explain what kind of point it is.
Detection Rate and Usability
The first important thing is the virus detection rate. Services that detect and take action against more viruses can reduce the risk of getting a virus. It is a good idea to use a service whose detection rate is being investigated by a third party. It is also important that the service is easy to use. If the service is slow during virus scanning, it may not be updated correctly by the terminal user and may not be effective enough. To avoid such a situation, choose a service that can be centrally managed by the management server. This is because you can check the update status on each terminal and distribute the policy.
Whitelist Type or Full Cloud Type
If you want to choose a more effective endpoint security software, we recommend "whitelist type" or "full cloud type". "Whitelist type" is a service that allows only operations registered in the whitelist. Although it has the disadvantage of increasing the time and effort of operation due to false positives and blocking, it can greatly reduce the risk of virus infection. "Full cloud type" is a service that allows you to scan definition files on the cloud. Security measures can be taken on the cloud, so you can always scan for the latest viruses. It is also attractive because it can scan at high speed and has good performance.
Summary
In companies where all employees work with dedicated terminals, the risk of information leakage due to viruses is increasing. Therefore, endpoint security has been emphasized. An endpoint security service that provides antivirus protection for individual devices may minimize ransomware damage. Introduce the optimal endpoint security service for your device and create an environment where you can use it safely.
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