There are a lot of devices out there. From phones to laptops to the billions of IoT gadgets, the number of devices across an organization’s network is greater than ever — and only growing. As cybercrime skyrockets, these near-countless devices represent an ever-growing vulnerability. Yet only 10% of organizations monitor 100% of their endpoints.
So how can a small to medium-sized business like yours possibly secure all of its devices? With help — more and more companies are turning to managed service providers (MSPs) for endpoint management.
So Many Endpoints
An endpoint is any device that connects to a computer network: laptops, mobile phones, computers, printers, and most IoT devices too. Between the increase in IoT devices, the rise of remote work, and ongoing digital transformation, endpoint management has become unprecedentedly important — and unprecedentedly difficult.
What Is Endpoint Management?
Endpoint management is the process of monitoring and securing every laptop, phone, workstation, and more across an organization. It’s more than just tracking which systems are where — it’s a streamlined way to implement security measures consistently across an entire company.
MSPs to the Rescue
A robust endpoint management system requires significant planning, and an in-house IT team can quickly find itself overwhelmed by a growing list of endpoints. That’s where an MSP comes in, using powerful remote monitoring and management (RMM) software to keep every device safe and secure.
Endpoints make a tantalizing target: a Ponemon Institute study found that 68% of organizations have experienced one or more endpoint attacks that successfully compromised data or infrastructure, and one report documented a 627% increase in endpoint-detected ransomware. Here’s how an MSP’s RMM-driven approach addresses that.
Cyber Defense
An MSP can set scheduled security updates through RMM software without interrupting the workday, enforce security policies, patch vulnerabilities, and configure advanced threat detection — all deployed and connected through a single, centralized location.
Visibility
RMM software lets an MSP remotely monitor your entire IT infrastructure — hard drive space, software issues, whatever it is, RMM provides both a bird’s-eye view and a magnifying lens for investigating problems.
Authorization
An MSP can establish security policies suited to your organization’s needs: refusing non-compliant or unrecognized devices, requiring complex passwords, and mandating authorized antivirus software — increasingly important given the surge in remote work.
Compliance Assistance
In an era of stringent compliance regulations like HIPAA and CCPA, thorough endpoint management brings the visibility and audit trails organizations need to demonstrate compliance — helping avoid hefty fines, legal repercussions, and reputational damage.
Remote Configuration
An MSP can remotely configure a new hire’s hardware without needing physical access to the device — a benefit that extends to any endpoint on the network, in-office or remote.
Preemptive Problem Solving
An MSP constantly assesses endpoint needs and resolves issues before they happen, curbing problems that would otherwise slow down operations, and providing immediate remote access when an employee does need help.
Elevate Your Endpoints
Endpoint management isn’t optional. The threat of cyberattacks is too great, and with an ever-growing list of endpoints, your devices must be monitored and managed. They’re not just lifeless hardware — they’re the tools your organization requires to function.
Looking for an experienced MSP to manage your endpoints? CelereTech has the tools and know-how to keep your endpoints running smoothly and securely, no matter the device type or location. Schedule your call today.
