Unified Endpoint Management Tips
Make every endpoint matter with these expert tips from IT and cybersecurity pros. Leave no endpoint behind!
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As organizations increasingly rely on remote work and diverse device ecosystems, unified endpoint management becomes essential. This article delves into expert insights on accelerating tech adoption, staying updated on endpoint management capabilities, and defining mobile devices as critical endpoints. By following these tips, you can ensure every endpoint in your fleet is secure and optimized for performance.
Accelerate tech adoption to better manage endpoints
According to an HP-commissioned Forrester study that surveyed 312 IT decision makers at companies with 500 or more employees, the top remote endpoint management challenges include ensuring data security (60%), updating remote device software (55%), and maximizing asset database accuracy (55%).
"The tech is there, the adoption is slow. We found that the pandemic was a forcing function for adoption but you have to make sure that you are providing a secure, connected, productive environment. That's hard because of the way many organizations have been doing things for twenty years."
Kathryn Cordingley
Professional Services Consultant @ HPSource: DALY Technology Pulse
To overcome these challenges, organizations must prioritize training and support for IT teams, ensuring they are equipped with the latest tools and knowledge. Investing in advanced endpoint management solutions can streamline processes and enhance security, ultimately leading to a more productive and connected remote workforce.
Stay updated on endpoint management platform features
It’s important to have a deep subject matter expertise of the features included in your endpoint management systems. You must also keep close tabs on newly released features to best protect your fleet from emerging threats. For example, when Microsoft releases updated management features for Intune, users with their finger on the pulse of this endpoint management platform will be the first to benefit.
"Effective management of user privileges and application lifecycles is key to enhancing IT security and efficiency in your digital estate. With the latest updates to the Microsoft Intune Suite, Microsoft Intune Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM) and Microsoft Intune Enterprise Application Management (Enterprise App Management) provide IT admins with the tools they need to simplify endpoint management and strengthen their organization’s security posture."
Michael Clifford
Senior Product Marketing Manager, Cloud Endpoints @ MicrosoftSource: Microsoft
By regularly engaging with the product announcements and tech community around your endpoint management systems, you can stay ahead of the curve and leverage system capabilities to their fullest potential. This proactive approach ensures endpoint management strategies remain robust and adaptable to performance and security threats.
Include mobile devices in your endpoint management strategy
According to a 2024 survey that polled 250 CISOs, 97% of cybersecurity leaders believe that malicious mobile apps or extensive mobile app permissions pose a threat to their organization and could result in the leakage of sensitive data. This highlights the need for endpoint management teams to include, or prioritize, mobile devices as endpoints in their security strategy.
"Organizations must start by explicitly defining mobile devices as critical endpoints in their security frameworks and policies. This isn't merely a documentation exercise — it's a crucial first step that drives resource allocation, attention, and investment in mobile security."
Rocky Cole
Cofounder @ iVerify; previously Intelligence Analyst for the NSASource: SC Media
By recognizing the significance of mobile devices, organizations can allocate appropriate resources and attention to their security. This includes implementing robust mobile device management (MDM) solutions and ensuring that security policies are consistently applied across all endpoints. As mobile devices continue to play a pivotal role in modern work environments, their protection becomes increasingly vital.
In conclusion, effective endpoint management requires a multifaceted approach that includes accelerating tech adoption, staying updated with endpoint management tools, and defining mobile devices as endpoints. By following these expert tips, you can create a secure, connected, and productive environment for your organization.
