Let’s find out why Endpoint Security is the Most Important Pillar of Security Investments. It’s a known fact that humans are one of the weakest links of the entire security poster.
As per the new reports, the biggest threat for most organizations is malware attacks. Human errors are ranked as the second biggest threat to organizations.
As per the latest security research report, most organizations experienced an increase in cyber threats to their endpoints (66%). The report also shows that 85% of organizations expect a compromising attack within 12 months.
Microsoft is improving the endpoint security with each update of Windows 11. This indicates that Microsoft understands the importance of endpoint security. Microsoft also announced New Security Features for Windows 11 to help protect hybrid work.
You must look into modern (new-gen) security solutions apart from the legacy solutions such as AV, EPP, etc. The Endpoint detection and response solutions are critical for all the organizations.
- Endpoint Security Research Report 2022 by Cybersecurity Insiders
- Windows 11 New Features | Latest Improvements
- Best Antivirus for Windows 11 Microsoft Defender
- New Cloud-Based Microsoft Defender App For Home Users
Download 2022 Endpoint Security Report
Let’s understand the 2022 Endpoint Security Report prepared by Cybersecurity Insiders and Adaptiva. The following are the topics covered in the report.
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- Biggest Threats
- Endpoint Security Drivers and Risk
- Attack Risk and Impact
- Production Challenges
- Slow to Patch
- Confidence in patches
- Time Spent on Monitoring and Analysing
- Time Spent on Remediation
- Threat Readiness
- Impact of Security Breaches
- Security Operations Challenges
- Methodology and Demographics
Top 5 Windows Security Challenges
Microsoft shared the details about the Top 5 Windows Security Challenges in the last year’s MS Ignite. The following list is based on Microsoft’s data analytics and threat intelligence. These Challenges are equally applicable to Windows 11 and Windows 10 operating systems.
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- Phishing – Impersonating oneself as a trustworthy entity in a digital communication
- Untrusted Code – Anything coming to your network or Windows 10 device from non trusted source. This can be an attachment/macro virus/tricking an update install.
- Credential Harvesting – Once an attacker gets onto the machine as a malware application to steal the passwords/credentials.
- Data Theft – Losing a laptop / Remote hacker get into your network and steals information data.
- Unpatched Vulnerabilities – Known Vulnerabilities issues with Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Best Security Practices for Enterprise
The following are the best security practices that help you to secure your enterprise environment. Microsoft threat protection includes Identities, Endpoints, User Data, Cloud Apps, and Infrastructure.
- Attack surface Reduction – Resist Attacks and exploitations
- Next-Generation Protection – Protect against all types of engineering threats.
- Endpoint Detection & Response – Detect, investigate, and respond to advanced attacks.
- Auto Investigation & Remediation – From alerts to remediation in minutes at a scale
- Security Posture – Track and improve your organization’s security posture
- Hunting – Active hunting for breach activity
Endpoint security and network security both aim to alert you on threats for their respective intended coverage area. Like most things, both have advantages and disadvantages depending on the circumstances. However, you must note that some of their features overlap, which is not a bad thing since it contributes to a defense-in-depth security strategy.