Cloud-based endpoint security

Protecting endpoints with cloud-based security

In today’s hybrid workplace, more users are connecting to IT resources from locations outside the traditional corporate network. While this work-from-anywhere model can boost productivity and agility, it also creates security headaches for organizations and their IT teams.

Mobile workers and work-from-home employees typically connect to the network with a variety of personal devices through unsecured networks. Because these endpoint devices often lack the security controls that protect devices within the corporate network, IT teams need solutions that can effectively safeguard a wide variety of endpoints against advanced threats and data breaches.

Cloud-based endpoint security solutions can help. By simplifying management, streamlining patching and enabling continuous monitoring from anywhere, cloud-based endpoint security allows IT teams to protect devices more effectively while minimizing their time and effort.

For organizations seeking superior cloud-based endpoint security that is part of an all-in-one solution for managing a distributed network, Spectrum Enterprise offers Managed Network Edge. Delivered over the Cisco Meraki platform, Managed Network Edge combines solutions for security, routing, WiFi, SD-WAN, remote access and more in one easy-to-use solution.
 

The benefits of cloud-based endpoint security

Cloud-based endpoint security offers advantages over on-premises security solutions.

• Near-real-time protection. Leveraging the power of cloud computing, cloud-based security solutions can detect malware on endpoints and within network traffic in near-real time.
• Easier management. With cloud-based endpoint security solutions, organizations can offload much of the responsibility for managing, maintaining and upgrading software to a cloud provider, minimizing the time required from IT teams as well as the cost of hosting software on site.
• Superior patching cadence. A cloud-based endpoint security solution can more effectively monitor the status of each endpoint, track available patches, and automatically schedule and execute patches across the network.
• Comprehensive monitoring. Cloud-based endpoint protection allows security teams to monitor devices throughout the organization from one location. IT staff can configure settings, install patches, approve devices and manage security from anywhere they have internet access.
• Faster deployment. Cloud-based endpoint security solutions can be implemented and configured far faster than on-premises equipment.
• Unlimited scaling. Like most cloud-based security services, cloud-based endpoint protection can quickly and easily scale to accommodate rapid growth of devices and users.
   

Managed Network Edge: cloud-based endpoint security and more

Spectrum Enterprise Managed Network Edge is a modular, all-in-one solution that simplifies deployment and management of your organization’s network. Managed Network Edge combines connectivity, equipment and network management to improve security, flexibility and scalability. As a complete and turnkey solution, Managed Network Edge provides cloud-based endpoint security while also delivering secure remote access, simplifying network management and providing greater visibility and control.

To support the hybrid and remote workforce, Managed Network Edge combines high-speed connectivity with cloud-based endpoint security and continuous monitoring of network activity. With Managed Network Edge, you can:

• Improve performance. Enable users and devices to access resources regardless of location while supporting application prioritization across the entire network.
• Connect and protect all devices. Ensure reliable connectivity and cloud-based endpoint security for a broad array of corporate or BYOD devices, including laptops and tablets.
• Deliver flexible connectivity. Allow users to connect to the network anywhere that a wired or wireless Internet connection is available.
• Gain deeper insight. Monitor network activity in real time, tracking network utilization to enhance decision-making and efficiency.
• Strengthen network protection. Protect users, data and endpoint devices with firewall and unified threat management (UTM) functionality that includes advanced malware protection, intrusion protection and URL content filtering. Encrypted sessions are automatically established between locations and to the cloud, ensuring a secure connection. Remote solutions allow seamless and secure network access from anywhere.
• Prioritize critical applications. Give top priority to critical applications with intelligent routing and divide traffic based on type by creating VLANs. By adding a layer of security, this technology makes it harder for intruders to access critical applications.

Additional security solutions from Spectrum Enterprise

In addition to cloud-based network security and endpoint security with Managed Network Edge, Spectrum Enterprise offers additional solutions that can improve network security while minimizing the burden on IT teams.

Managed Security Service

Spectrum Enterprise Managed Security Service is a fully managed solution designed to strengthen your internet security strategy. Offering a fully managed and maintained firewall, Managed Security Service helps protect against threats while securing site-to-site remote connections. Spectrum experts handle all software updates and install the latest security patches, freeing IT teams to focus on other priorities. This Spectrum Enterprise solution simplifies regulatory compliance by restricting or limiting traffic to external websites, filtering content and blocking external access via a secure firewall connection. Spectrum Enterprise can also help to streamline operations and standardize protection and VPNs across all U.S. locations.

DDoS protection

Spectrum Enterprise DDoS Protection automatically detects threats and proactively resolves DDoS attacks. As a subscription-based service, DDoS Protection defends your network against volumetric attacks using proprietary machine learning and advanced analytics to identify anomalies in traffic flow at each location. When attacks are detected, DDoS Protection will quickly redirect and mitigate malicious traffic to minimize the impact of the attack and ensure availability of network assets.
 

Why choose Spectrum Enterprise?

Spectrum Enterprise is a national provider of scalable, fiber technology solutions. America’s largest businesses and communications service providers choose our solutions to help realize their boldest ambitions.

Our solutions allow teams to work together, even when they can’t be together. End-to-end support and fully managed services deliver the performance our customers need to compete more effectively. Our teams of experts understand the needs of our clients, designing solutions and managing technologies that help our customers to grow and succeed.

From network edge solutions for enterprises and WAN edge security for government agencies to digital front door infrastructure for hospitals and voice and HDTV offerings for higher ed, our broad portfolio of solutions helps customers in many industries stay ahead of rapidly changing requirements as well as their biggest competitors.

FAQs

What are endpoints?
Endpoints are the physical devices – like mobile phones, desktops, virtual machines, tablets, Internet of Things sensors and servers – that connect to the internet to send and receive data over a computer network.

What is endpoint security?
Endpoint security is the collection of technologies, practices and procedures employed to protect endpoint devices from cyber threats. Endpoint security may include antivirus technology, email filtering, firewall services, web filtering and more.

What is cloud-based endpoint security?
Cloud-based endpoint security is delivered and managed via a cloud application, rather than from software or hardware installed on local endpoints.