Six Essentials to Protect Endpoints from Data Breaches
Summary
With remote and hybrid work expanding the attack surface, endpoint devices have become a common entry point for cybercriminals, with many breaches starting on laptops, desktops, and other user-managed systems. Magna5 emphasizes the need to understand why endpoints are targeted, recognize common attack types, and apply six essential security measures to reduce risk and close critical gaps in endpoint protection.
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An estimated 70% of breaches start on endpoint devices.
The way today’s workforce performs work has changed. Employees are more commonly working remotely using endpoints that are no longer living in the compounds of a “secure office.” This results in broader attack surfaces for cyber criminals to find entry footholds into your network without you even knowing it.
In this white paper we will discuss:
- Why endpoints are commonly attacked,
- The different types of endpoint attacks, and
- Six ways to fight back.
