Reducing Strategic Risk Through Endpoint Security

This white paper outlines the strategic risks organizations face regarding data stored on endpoints, such as laptops and servers. It identifies four key trends driving these risks: increasing regulatory penalties for inadequate security, the capability of state actors to exploit trusted software, the rise of ransomware attacks with extortion demands, and the growing incentives for insiders to engage in cyber attacks. The paper emphasizes that most large organizations could incur significant costs due to regulatory penalties or breaches. It discusses the importance of securing endpoints to mitigate these risks and highlights recent technological advances that empower security teams to detect and respond to malicious activities effectively. Additionally, it details various threat scenarios, including external cyber attackers and insider threats, and emphasizes the need for organizations to enhance their endpoint security capabilities to comply with regulations and protect sensitive information from both external and internal threats.