Endpoint Protection Buyer’s Guide: Critical Capabilities for Modern Endpoint Protection

Protecting endpoints is one of the most critical security challenges in the modern workplace. Despite this, organizations have historically treated endpoint solutions primarily as basic device management tools, overlooking that endpoints are prime targets for attackers. The surge in remote and hybrid work arrangements has further heightened the risk, with adversaries intensifying efforts to exploit any disparities in control and security. The proliferation of new, often unsecured access points to networks and data, coupled with the rapid deployment of new infrastructure, has provided threat actors with an expanded attack surface, allowing them to escalate both the volume and reach of their activities. ersary.

According to IBM, “Various studies estimate that as many as 90% of successful cyberattacks … originate at endpoint devices.” As adversaries seek to establish a foothold for launching identity-based attacks, they are pivoting to cloud infrastructure, exploiting vulnerabilities, and more. 

The escalating pace and sophistication of threats have compelled security and IT teams to evaluate their current endpoint security capabilities. Yesterday’s signature-dependent security solutions with heavy agents, high maintenance overhead, and a disjointed user experience are ineffective and inefficient, bogging down security teams and leaving companies vulnerable to compromise.

In response to these challenges, CrowdStrike has created this guide to assist you in effectively safeguarding your organization against modern threats. The guide aims to delineate the essential components and elements that constitute a modern endpoint protection strategy.