Next-Gen Endpoint Protection or NGE is a cyber security practice that is a definite improvement from the traditional methods of cybersecurity. NGE software, also called NGES, makes use of a lot of sophisticated techniques to provide the network with comprehensive protection. Some of the tools used include artificial intelligence, machine learning and close network-device mixing. The sole objective of NGES is to prevent previously unseen cyber attacks from taking place.
By conducting a thorough and real-time analysis of user behavior, endpoint protection systems can empower users to detect upcoming threats. Malware and cyber security threats are always evolving - which is precisely why computer networks all over the world need to be protected by an implementation of high quality protection systems. NGES also learn from the threats that they encounter. The security system continues to evolve on par with the threats.
Harnessing the Immense Power of Artificial Intelligence
Endpoint security is a very important consideration and the volume of data that is available is too large for humans to process. If you want to gain valuable insights from the data, then you need to make use of the incredible power of AI.
Next-Generation Endpoint Protection systems make use of such AI and machine learning algorithms to fortify their data analysis capabilities.AI and machine learning processes can help systems to learn from the threats that they come across. This is the defining difference between next-gen and traditional security. Battling all the persistent threats is a very important task - and AI can help your security machinery to do so in the best way possible. Your new system will keep you safe and continue to learn and improve itself on an indefinite basis.
Important Facets of Endpoint Protection
Here are some of the important insights surveyors learned after interviewing many companies who were looking for a holistic protection system. These insights will help you understand what systems are required and in what capacity.
- Zero-Day Attack: A zero-day attack is a serious threat faced by many online vendors. It is used to describe a vulnerability in the system that even the developers are unaware of. 67% of the survey respondents stated that the prevention of zero-day attacks is very important for NGES systems.
- Advanced Persistent Threat (APT): An APT is a threat where someone gains unauthorized access to the network and remains undetected for a long time. One example of an APT is the Sunburst Trojan, which managed to wreak complete havoc on the systems of Orion, Microsoft and the US government.
- Protection Priorities: It is apparent that virtual devices and mobile phones are at the most risk from all kinds of cyber threats. As a result of this, endpoint systems have to be adept at protecting them with maximum efficiency. Container devices have the lowest protection priorities among everything else.
- Cloud Metadata Analysis: More than 50% of the survey respondents said that they would be on board if a cloud metadata collection and analysis system was established. This system would analyze the metadata in a cloud unit. The insights from this analysis would help them to prevent future attacks.
- Current Restrictions: Despite the positive responses, it is very interesting to note that current compliance practices and regulations prevent 35% of companies from taking advantage of the endpoint protection system. The current contracts and workplace culture prohibits them from implementing and utilizing the NGE system at its highest potential.
Key Issues Facing Next-Gen Endpoint Security Systems
Here are the key issues that endpoint security systems are currently facing. These issues need to be dealt with as quickly as possible.
- 40% of respondents said that unauthorized system changes is the most important issue while 36% said that real-time detection is more important. The priorities still remain to be worked out.
- 37% of respondents also think that 4-6 months of forensic data is the least amount of data that the NGES would need to make predictions that are accurate and effective.
- Nearly 40% of respondents also said that prevention of zero-day attacks and APTs should take the highest priority for any good next-gen endpoint security system.
As the market continues to develop and grow, companies will start to shift away from traditional endpoint protection methods. This is truly a very exciting time in the field of cyber security and endpoint protection.