Endpoint Management: The Ins and Outs

Keeping your data safe and sound is a non-negotiable for your business.  But where do you start? As an expert cybersecurity services provider, we get it. Securing your endpoints via endpoint management is the first step to getting peace of mind when it comes to cybersecurity initiatives.

Three Key Endpoint Management Questions to Consider

There are three burning questions to answer when it comes to managing your endpoints:

1. Do you know where your data is?

Your organization is your data. Your data is your organization. If you are unsure exactly how your data is filed, sent, viewed, copied, pasted or printed, it might be time to consider an endpoint management strategy.

2. How many different devices access your company data?

Devices are the window to your data. If your management policy is unclear about which devices are “company-owned” and which are “employee-owned,” it could pose a major cybersecurity risk for your organization.

Without properly configured devices, your business could be easily susceptible to a cyberattack with just one compromised device.

3. What defenses do you have in place?

Anti-virus is not just a catchword. Malware is a real and continuous threat in today’s environment. If you are not monitoring access on all devices or encrypting critical data, it’s time to invest in a more strategic approach.

Feeling vulnerable? 

Not to worry. There are some easy steps you can take to start managing your endpoints effectively.

1. Review your licenses with Microsoft. 

Like many organizations, you may be using Office 365 (O365). One easy step is to consider upgrading to Business Premium or Microsoft 365 (M365) licenses. Check out this video that can help you discern the differences. 

Microsoft Business Premium includes Office and Endpoint and it gets you into endpoint management so you can lock down your structure, preventing your data from being unnecessarily shared. M365 offers an upgraded version of Business Premium’s security with more capabilities.

Need more Microsoft insights? We’re happy to chat. We’re a trusted Microsoft Tier 1 Cloud Solution Provider (CSP).

2. Review your device management. 

Do you have Intune MDM to create a safe bubble around your data? Are you using mobile device management tools? It can be a little sticky managing a BYOD (bring your own device) environment. 

A hands-off policy on devices can be successful with the right endpoint strategy. Protect your data; your leadership will thank you for it.

3. Identify the line between convenience and compliance. 

Endpoint management can be super strict or more hands-off, with philosophies spanning a wide spectrum from the Wild West to Fort Knox. You know your employees and their tolerance for security steps vs ease of use. A solid data stronghold may keep you secure, but the steps to accessibility may be time-consuming and inefficient. 

Using tools such as MFA and SSO can encourage new secure habits and still keep your daily processes “user-friendly.”

Securing Your Future

An endpoint management strategy is all about protecting access to your environment and your data and modernizing your endpoints can boost productivity.

SkyTerra has a deep bench of seasoned engineers who specialize in implementing secure environments. You will also benefit from the best practices and lessons from our hundreds of successful deployments.

We have been a certified Security Partner with Microsoft for almost a decade, bringing a collective of over 100 years of security industry experience. 

Book a meeting or contact us today for a free assessment of your environment. 

Maybe you’re close and could use a few tweaks, or maybe it’s time to consider managing your endpoints. SkyTerra Technologies is here, as your trusted advisor, to navigate your path to zero trust.