An endpoint security solution that simply detects threats isn’t enough in a fast-paced, 24/7 economy. To be truly effective, today’s security platforms must also be designed for modern business needs. That means accommodating the move toward cloud-based and mobile accessibility, so that threat detection goes hand in hand with immediate response. And that means avoiding overly complex implementations that are often too cumbersome to manage—and, in some cases, can lead to errors that inadvertently create security vulnerabilities instead of correcting them.
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REMOTE ACCESS
Today’s businesses aren’t static entities. Many work on the go, logging into their vital applications from multiple devices at any time of day (or night). Your endpoint security platform should provide the same kind of remote accessibility, so administrators are able to immediately detect and prevent threats from anywhere, at any time. Look for a solution that’s cloud-based, and—just as important—that delivers complete functionality from mobile devices, so you can respond rapidly to sudden threats. After all, cybercriminals don’t wait for business hours to strike.
MOBILE UI
Anytime/anywhere access is meaningless without a modern user interface optimized for mobile use. Too often, vendors simply shrink web interfaces to the smaller screens of smartphones and tablets, which makes drilling down to critical functionality a tedious chore. Research endpoint security tools with a native mobile UI—one designed to enable fast, easy detection, analysis and threat response on mobile devices, without any awkward scrolling or zooming.
RELIABLE ENDPOINT PROTECTION
When selecting a security platform, verify a vendor’s industry rating and performance in threat detection and mitigation. Comparison tests by independent third-party organizations such as AV-Test and AV-Comparatives provide valuable, unbiased insight. Avoid solutions with a poor track record of detection or that return too many false positives. Not only are they unlikely to provide adequate protection, but they can actually create more work for those in charge of security.
DEEP VIEW OF SECURITY ENVIRONMENT
The better the visibility, the more effective the protection is for your environments. That’s why today’s modern security platforms should include a dynamic dashboard with a clear view of the entire endpoint environment—including details such as infected vs. uninfected scans, threats found, the severity of threats, and threat categories.
EASY INSTALLATION & MANAGEMENT
Modern SMBs can’t afford long implementations and learning curves. They need a platform that deploys without hassle, simplifies migrations from a server-based solution to the cloud, and—if necessary—removes any existing anti-malware platform. Moreover, they want a solution that lets them set rules and complete tasks in just a few clicks. Their best bet? A cloud-based option with dynamic dashboards, no servers to manage, and deep visibility across the network.
AUTOMATED UPDATES
SMBs don’t have time to worry about whether their security platforms are up to date and actively protecting their endpoints. They need a simple way to stay protected without manual intervention. Having a modern, cloud-based security solution that deploys updates automatically, there’s never a concern about missed patches or unknown threats—and attention can remain focused where it’s needed most: protecting companies from cyberattacks.