- Essentially, an endpoint is any piece of hardware or software capable of connecting to a network and obtaining an Internet protocol (IP) address--a unique identification number--or transmitting data across the network. Desktop computers, laptops, smartphones, routers, switches and hubs can all be considered endpoints.
- Endpoint protection typically works on what is known as a client/server model. A program is downloaded to each device on a network--that is, each client--but protection is managed centrally by a powerful computer, known as a server.
- Firewalls and antivirus software are typical examples of endpoint protection products, but products today are complex and incorporate various technologies. They may, for example, include anti-rootkit tools, which detect and remove viruses that attempt to hide from traditional security tools.
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