Chapter 78

Endpoint Security

Keith Lewis     kCura, Chicago, IL, United States

Abstract

Endpoint security (EPS) is becoming increasingly critical for security teams and organizations to address. This chapter covers the importance of EPS designing and the architectural functions and philosophy behind it.

Keywords

Application; Controls; Endpoint; MDM; Media; Mobile; Networking; OSI; Routers; Ruleset; SaaS; Security; SIP; Social; Variant; VoIP

1. Introduction: Endpoint Security Defined

To begin, what is an Endpoint? It's accessed by computer devices such as PC desktops, laptops, servers, appliances, workstations, tablets, mobile devices, VoIP devices, and any other physical computer-based tool your company or organization are currently using to support ...

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