An endpoint is a gateway to a company network, and is a major route for the user to be connected to company's data and applications. The more endpoints diversify and the greater the number of them, the more gateways we will have. If an endpoint is attacked, the entire network could face threats through the affected device (endpoint).
More recently, the number of risks associated with the use of endpoints has been increasing with an increase in remote work and with the spread of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) at overseas offices.
Based on the principle of not trusting anyone and verifying everything, every access is verified each time in the zero trust model. Moreover, access is permitted to minimum resources only, based on the Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP) for zero trust. By adopting the zero trust model, the security of each endpoint is ensured, and even if network intrusion occurs, the impact can be minimized.
As you can see now, endpoint security is an integral element for guaranteeing the robustness of the security system throughout the entire company. Owing to the rising global tide of digitization, endpoint security has become an important technique not only in Japan but also at overseas offices.