EPPs first came about in the early 2000s when cyber threats shifted from traditional malware to advanced persistent threats (APTs) and ransomware. The goal of an EPP is to provide enhanced visibility and protection against sophisticated, targeted attacks while also reducing attack surface and increasing risk mitigation. It does this through a variety of features such as application and device control, behavioral analytics, exploit protection, malware defense, vulnerability scanning, and patch management.
Gartner’s Market Guide for Endpoint Protection Platforms analyzes top providers and suggests the best endpoint protection platforms for various organizations from SMBs to the enterprise. The market guide recognizes the leading vendors in the endpoint protection space, including McAfee, Symantec
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