This white paper serves as a comprehensive guide for organizations seeking to enhance their endpoint protection strategies in the face of evolving cyber threats. It outlines the critical capabilities necessary for modern endpoint protection, emphasizing the importance of moving beyond traditional device management approaches. The guide details the challenges posed by sophisticated attackers who exploit security gaps, particularly in remote and hybrid work environments. It presents the need for a unified security platform that consolidates various security tools to improve visibility and response capabilities. The document also highlights the role of artificial intelligence in modern endpoint protection, showcasing its effectiveness in predicting and thwarting threats. Key elements of an effective endpoint protection strategy are discussed, including prevention, detection and response, identity threat detection, threat intelligence, and managed threat hunting. The guide aims to assist organizations in selecting the right endpoint security solutions to safeguard against contemporary threats.