endpoint security
compound.compound. the way a company protects all the devices that connect to its network, like laptops and phones. It stops hackers from using these devices to steal data or spread viruses.
compound. the practice of securing the entry points of end-user devices such as desktops, laptops, and mobile devices from being exploited by malicious actors. It involves centralized management and monitoring to ensure each device complies with security standards before being granted network access.
Our company uses endpoint security to protect our work laptops.
After the recent data breach, the IT department upgraded our endpoint security to include better encryption for all mobile phones.
Robust endpoint security is essential in a remote-work environment, as it provides a critical layer of defense against sophisticated threats that bypass traditional perimeter firewalls.
A compound of the noun endpoint, referring to the terminal node of a network, and the noun security. The term emerged as a distinct category of information technology as the focus of network protection shifted from the perimeter to the individual devices connected to it.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Last updated July 22, 2026