Protect your endpoints

Laptops, phones and workstations are often the weakest link in any business's defence strategy, so give them the protection they need.

- Dave Mitchell

Endpoint protection is rapidly becoming one of the most critical components of a business data security strategy.

Client devices such as workstations, laptops and mobiles are the weakest link as they can easily present entry points into the network that can be exploited by cybercriminals.

Today's geographically distributed workforces pose even more challenges as they go beyond the safety net of network perimeter security solutions such as firewalls and UTM appliances. Endpoint protection software can close these gaps by keeping users secure regardless of whether they're in the office, at home or on the road.

In this month's guide, we've reviewed business-class endpoint protection products from four of the biggest names in the industry - ManageEngine, Sophos, WatchGuard and WithSecure. All the products are ideally suited to budget-conscious SMBs, and we've put them through their paces in the lab to help you make the right choice.

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