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Endpoint Protection

Endpoint protection (often called antivirus or EPP) blocks known and suspicious malware on laptops, desktops, and servers.

Why it exists

Endpoints are where users open files and browse the web, so they are a primary entry point for malware.

How it works

  1. 1Scans files and behavior
  2. 2Blocks or quarantines detected threats
  3. 3Reports status to a central console

Real-world example

A downloaded file matches a known malware family and is quarantined before it runs.

Common misconceptions

  • “Built-in antivirus is useless.” Built-in options can be reasonable baselines; evaluate against your needs.

Benefits

  • Baseline protection with low admin effort

Limitations

  • Less effective against novel or fileless techniques on its own

How it differs from related technologies

EPP prevents; EDR detects and responds. Many products now bundle both.

Questions a buyer should ask

  1. What is included versus sold as add-ons?
  2. What is the performance impact?

Learning path

beginner

  • • Learn what EPP covers

intermediate

  • • Compare EPP with EDR

advanced

  • • Layer EPP with application control

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