Make Sense of Endpoint Malware Protection Technology
Make Sense of Endpoint Malware Protection TechnologyPublished: 25 April 2017 ID: G00320339
Analyst(s): Ian McShane
Summary The goal of endpoint malware protection is a solution that offers low administrative overhead, low end-user impact and the best available protection. Security and risk management leaders can make educated trade-offs within endpoint protection to achieve two of these three aims. Overview Key ChallengesThe marketing hype around "next-gen AV" and the IT industry's fascination with machine learning distracts from and creates confusion about the real value provided by different protection techniques. Unclear perceptions turn up constantly, as many techniques have similar names or umbrella terms like "application control," which can vary wildly in terms of actual capabilities. Blending technologies from multiple vendors risks agent bloat and software conflicts, resulting in disabled protection features and less-than-optimal configurations. Not all mal…
Summary The goal of endpoint malware protection is a solution that offers low administrative overhead, low end-user impact and the best available protection. Security and risk management leaders can make educated trade-offs within endpoint protection to achieve two of these three aims. Overview Key ChallengesThe marketing hype around "next-gen AV" and the IT industry's fascination with machine learning distracts from and creates confusion about the real value provided by different protection techniques. Unclear perceptions turn up constantly, as many techniques have similar names or umbrella terms like "application control," which can vary wildly in terms of actual capabilities. Blending technologies from multiple vendors risks agent bloat and software conflicts, resulting in disabled protection features and less-than-optimal configurations. Not all mal…
