What is an endpoint protection platform (EPP)?

EPPs are security technologies that centralize protection for endpoint devices like computers, smartphones and IoT devices. They integrate various security functions and help prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats. Also, EPPs help organizations meet compliance requirements and are crucial for work-from-home and BYOD policies. Their effectiveness depends on a mix of capabilities, including threat prevention, detection, centralized management, and integration with other security tools. EPPs differ from EDRs as they focus on preventing known cyberattacks while EDRs are proactive in detecting and responding to potential threats.