A strong endpoint security policy protects devices like laptops, phones, and servers from cyber threats. It enforces least privilege, device control, encryption, and access management to prevent breaches and ensure compliance. With tools like Netwrix, organizations can automate enforcement, monitor compliance, and adapt to evolving risks across all endpoints.
Your biggest security risk isn’t your firewall—it’s your endpoints.
Laptops, mobile devices, servers, even IoT sensors—every connected device is a potential entry point for attackers. If a single endpoint is compromised, ransomware can spread, privileged accounts can be stolen, and attackers can move laterally across your network undetected.
That’s why a formal, enforceable endpoint security policy is no longer optional. It’s the only way to protect your hybrid workforce, meet compliance requirements, and prevent small vulnerabilities from becoming catastrophic breaches.
Notable examples of endpoint security incidents include the WannaCry ransomware attack in 2017, which affected over 230,000 endpoints across 150 countries, and the SolarWinds supply chain attack of 2020, where attackers inserted malicious code into SolarWinds’ Orion software update and compromised over 18,000 customers, including U.S. government agencies.
What Is an Endpoint Security Policy?
An endpoint security policy is your organization’s playbook for securing every device—laptops, smartphones, servers, even IoT—that connects to your network.
It answers three questions:
- What’s allowed? (Approved devices, software, and configurations)
- Who’s responsible? (IT, end-users, contractors)
- How is it enforced? (MFA, patching, encryption, monitoring)
Without a clear policy, endpoint security becomes inconsistent and impossible to scale. For clarity: Endpoint security policy sets the strategic rules for protecting devices, while endpoint protection policy covers the technical controls like antivirus, firewalls, and patching.
Well-designed security policies with effective implementation are essential for establishing security practices and are crucial in shifting security measures from a reactive, ad hoc approach to clearly documented, enforceable standards.
Least Privilege
Most endpoint breaches happen because users have too much access. Least privilege locks that down—no local admin rights unless explicitly needed. Even if a device is hacked, the attacker can’t easily move laterally.
Device Control
Only approved devices should connect to your network. Block risky USB ports, whitelist applications, and encrypt everything so lost or stolen devices can’t leak data.
Core Principles: Least Privilege + Device Control
Least Privilege
Least privilege is about reducing the potential damage, such as lateral movement, that may happen if a user account, application, or device is compromised. A common situation where user privileges can be misused is by giving them administrative rights on their workstation. If the account is compromised, admin rights can let attackers install unauthorized software, alter system settings, bypass security tools by uninstalling endpoint protection agents, and if the account has permissions over network devices, it further enlarges the attack surface.
The principle of least privilege minimizes the attack surface by eliminating unnecessary permissions, curtailing lateral movement, and making privilege escalation more challenging. It prevents unauthorized system modifications and simplifies the audit process, as limited privileges allow user activities to be tracked easily.
Device Control
Device control is the ability to monitor, manage, and restrict the use of endpoints, including organizational devices or personal devices when they connect to the organizational network or access data. It involves setting clear rules about which devices can connect, how they connect, and what they can do once connected, to prevent data loss, protect against malware, and prevent unauthorized access.
USB port control is a common example, where organizations can block all USB ports to prevent external storage device connections or allow read-only access to enable USB drives to connect, but only for reading data. Data stored on organizational devices must be encrypted to protect it in case of loss or theft. This allows IT administrators to remotely erase data from lost or stolen devices or selectively delete organizational data on personal devices. Application whitelisting is a security measure that only permits the installation of specific applications; all applications are blocked by default, making it highly effective against unknown threats that come with software installations from both known and unknown sources.
Why Your Organization Needs an Endpoint Security Policy
Without a formal endpoint security policy, efforts to protect endpoints become scattered, inconsistent, and reactive. A comprehensive Endpoint security policy offers a centralized framework to make sure all devices, no matter their type or location, get the same level of protection, with uniform security baseline setups, encryption, and proactive, streamlined management.
Security incidents involving an endpoint can escalate quickly if there is no predefined plan or controls in place for detection and containment. The endpoint security policy defines clear roles and responsibilities for monitoring alerts, investigating suspicious activities, and determining who has the authority to isolate the device to contain the situation. It also provides guidelines on how to preserve forensic evidence and how to recover the device to its normal state with minimal data loss and downtime, especially in the case of a network device or application server.
Regulatory bodies like HIPAA, GDPR, and PCI-DSS mandate data privacy and security regulations for devices that handle customer data. Endpoint security policies can directly address this compliance by providing guidance on data encryption, implementing access controls, enforcing secure device configurations, and conducting regular audits with detailed logging of endpoint activities.
Cyber-attacks are inevitable nowadays, and a lack of endpoint visibility and protection can allow minor threats to escalate into major breaches. Endpoint security policies implement proactive measures to minimize downtime and business disruption, protect critical assets, and ensure the organization’s ability to recover quickly from security incidents.
Key Components of an Effective Endpoint Security Policy
Policy Statement: Purpose, objectives, and importance.
The Endpoint Security policy statement functions as an executive summary that clearly defines the purpose of the policy: protecting an organization’s data and systems from unauthorized access, misuse, modification, or service disruption. Its objectives specify the goals the policy aims to accomplish, such as preventing malware infections, enforcing data encryption, applying secure configurations consistently across all devices of similar categories, and implementing rapid response mechanisms for incident handling. The policy highlights the evolving threat landscape, regulatory compliance requirements, and reaffirms the commitment to security to maintain customer trust and ensure business continuity.
Scope: Defines applicable devices (such as BYOD and corporate laptops) and users (including employees and contractors).
The scope of the policy clearly defines the boundaries, specifying what and who it applies to, including device types and user roles, eliminating ambiguities to encompass all relevant endpoints.
The scope specifies device types such as BYOD (Bring-Your-Own-Device) and corporate-owned devices, including desktops, laptops, smartphones, servers, or specialized equipment like network devices, IoT devices, and point-of-sale (POS) devices. It also broadens the scope to include personal devices employees may use to connect to the organization’s network, such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops, with guidelines outlining requirements for these devices to enable connection. User accounts for all employee types are included, such as permanent employees, contractors or consultants, temporary employees, vendors, and partners.
Roles and Responsibilities: IT, end-users, HR, legal, management.
The policy defines roles and responsibilities for successful implementation and enforcement to ensure accountability and prevent gaps in security operations. The IT department or security team is responsible for deploying and maintaining the endpoint security policy. End-users are responsible for following policy guidelines, keeping their devices up to date, protecting them from theft or loss, and cooperating with the IT/security team. The HR team promotes endpoint security awareness among employees during the onboarding process and facilitates user training programs. The legal department ensures the policy complies with relevant laws and regulations, reviews contractual agreements related to third-party access to endpoints, and advises on the legal implications of cyber incidents. Department heads and senior management ensure that their teams understand and adhere to the policy, participate in reviewing, and approve policy updates.
Device Configuration: Patch management, OS hardening, default settings, encryption.
The endpoint security policy outlines settings and configurations for all endpoints to establish a baseline security posture and reduce vulnerabilities. Patch management for operating systems and applications must be timely and automated. Disable unnecessary services and ports on endpoint devices that are not in use. Enforce firewall rules to restrict unnecessary outbound and inbound access. Restrict script execution and administrative privileges for users. Full disk encryption (FDE) is highly recommended for all corporate-owned devices, and data accessed or stored on mobile devices should also be encrypted.
Data Protection Measures: Backup, encryption standards, secure storage.
Data protection measures focus on safeguarding data stored and accessed from endpoint devices. An automated backup and recovery mechanism should be established, including backup frequency and storage location, especially for critical user data. Specifies encryption types and standards for encrypting data at rest and in transit, e.g., AES-256. Provides guidelines on how sensitive data should be stored and handled on endpoints, encourages the use of secure cloud storage or in-house data centers, and enforces Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies.
Access Control: MFA, account provisioning, and least privilege.
Access control on endpoint devices ensures that only authorized users or services can access a resource. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is mandatory for all endpoint device logins and for accessing critical applications or network resources. Clearly document the standardized process for creating, modifying, and disabling user accounts on endpoints as part of the onboarding and offboarding procedures. Follow the principle of least privilege by granting only the minimum necessary access rights and permissions needed to perform their job functions.
Remote Access & BYOD: VPNs, endpoint control software, network segmentation.
With the rising culture of remote work and bring your own device (BYOD), it is crucial nowadays to secure endpoints that connect to the corporate network from external locations or personal devices. Enforce policies requiring the use of virtual private networks (VPNs) for all remote access, using only approved VPN clients and configurations. Deploy endpoint control software (MDM/UEM) and enroll all remote devices to enable remote enforcement of security policies, device configurations, app deployment, and remote wipe capabilities. Define separate network segments for remote access connections to isolate them from the main network and limit potential lateral movement if a remote endpoint is compromised.
Incident Response Procedures: Detection, reporting, containment, and recovery.
Define detailed incident response procedures, specifying the tools and processes for identifying security incidents on endpoints, such as antivirus detections, user-reported issues, and SIEM correlations. Establish reporting procedures to guide end users in reporting suspicious activities, lost or stolen devices, and suspected security incidents to the appropriate security teams or IT helpdesk. Outline containment strategies with immediate actions to limit the impact and further spread of endpoint security incidents, such as disconnecting compromised devices from the network, quarantining infected devices, blocking malicious IP addresses or domains at the network level, and disabling compromised user accounts. Describe recovery procedures for removing threats from affected endpoints, including restoring safe checkpoints and recent data from backup storage. Conduct post-incident analysis to understand the root cause, collect forensic data, and implement measures to prevent recurrence.
Monitoring and Compliance: Audit trails and SIEM integration.
Maintaining a strong security posture requires continuous monitoring to ensure compliance with endpoint security policies and regulations. Comprehensive logging of security-related events on all endpoints should be enabled, including login attempts, file access, application execution, script execution, and software installation. A Security Information and Event Management System (SIEM) should be implemented, with logs integrated into it for centralized analysis and real-time threat detection. Regular security audits should be conducted to assess compliance with endpoint security policies. Define performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of endpoint security controls, such as patch management compliance rate, number of detected malware incidents, and average response time to an endpoint alert.
Policy Review and Updates: Frequency, version control, response to emerging threats.
Cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving and require a review and revision process for security policies to be a recurring effort to stay updated and adopt new remediation techniques for the latest threats. Endpoint security policies should specify a mandatory review schedule, such as annually, biannually, or quarterly. Reviews should also be triggered if any new emerging threat is already impacting organizations in similar markets. There should be a section in the policy to proactively identify and respond to zero-day exploits, new malware or ransomware, and sophisticated phishing techniques. Policy document changes should be version-controlled to track modifications, review dates, and approvals. Changes in policies should be communicated immediately and effectively to all involved teams, employees, or contractors.
How to Build and Implement an Endpoint Security Policy
Step 1: Assess the Endpoint Landscape
Before drafting an endpoint security policy, it’s important to understand the environment layout, all the devices accessing network resources, and possible vulnerabilities with their configurations. Using automated discovery tools, catalog all endpoint devices, including corporate-owned devices and personal devices, such as servers, network devices, laptops, virtual machines, and mobile devices.
After cataloging devices, scan them for outdated operating systems or software, default passwords, open ports, unnecessary background services, disabled firewalls, excessive admin rights, and any data encryption mechanisms in place. Analyze user and application permissions at both local and network levels to ensure they follow the principle of least privilege.
Step 2: Define the Scope and Objectives
With a clear understanding of the endpoint landscape, define which types of devices and applications will be in scope of the policy, e.g., workstations, servers, laptops, mobile devices, employees’ BYOD assets, cloud-hosted VMs, IoT, and POS devices.
Establish clear objectives with measurable goals that will guide the implementation and effectiveness of the Endpoint security policy, such as: enforce least privilege, secure device usage, prevent data loss, and ensure compliance with relevant regulatory bodies.
Step 3: Create Policy Components
Policy components are the fundamental parts that turn policy objectives into rules and guidelines. Each component focuses on a specific aspect of Policy.
User Roles & Responsibilities (emphasize access control)
Define different users’ roles within the organization and their corresponding responsibilities to control access to corporate resources and maintain data integrity.
IT and security teams are responsible for configuring tools to enforce security policies, including patch management, resource monitoring, and incident response. Access rights and permissions on any device or application will be assigned based on job function within the framework of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). End users are obligated to report suspicious activity, adhere to password and software installation policies, not share credentials or devices, and are responsible for the physical security of their devices.
Device Configuration Standards
Define procedures and timelines for applying security patches, updating operating systems, applications, and device firmware. Recommend automation tools for these tasks to simplify operations and generate comprehensive reports. Identify and disable non-essential services, ports, and protocols to reduce the attack surface.
Enforce full disk encryption (FDE) for data stored on devices and secure communication, such as TLS/SSL, for data in transit. Mandate the deployment and proper configuration of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions for ongoing monitoring and threat response.
Data Protection Requirements
Sensitive data should always be encrypted, whether it is stored on corporate-owned devices or employees’ BYOD devices, and communication should only occur over secure protocols, i.e., TLS/SSL, with a reputable certificate.
All devices with crucial data should have mandatory backup schedules and data retention policies stored securely, either within the organization’s data center or on cloud storage.
Access Control
Establish clear processes for creating new user accounts with appropriate permissions and procedures for deactivating accounts when employees leave or change roles.
Enable Multi-Factor Authentication for all user logins, especially for privileged accounts and remote access. Enforce role-based access control to ensure users only have the permissions necessary for their daily tasks.
Explain and reiterate, where possible, the importance of the least privilege principle: users should be assigned only the permissions necessary for their job functions, with no local admin rights unless explicitly justified and approved.
Remote Access & BYOD
Enforce the use of VPN with strong encryption for secure remote access to the corporate network and implement network segregation for remote connections.
Implement conditional access policies to assess the security posture of a device before granting access, i.e., the device must have only an approved operating system and up-to-date patches applied.
Incident Response Workflow
Establish mechanisms to communicate guidelines and procedures for reporting security incidents, such as suspicious activities, lost or stolen devices, and immediate reports to block device access.
Define roles and responsibilities for incident response teams, including who is responsible for investigating alerts, isolating affected endpoints, eradicating malware or implementing vendor advisories, recovery systems, and performing post-incident analysis.
Step 4: Policy Distribution & Training
Policies are truly implemented only when they are clearly understood and followed. Distribute the Endpoint security policy through accessible channels, such as email, Teams channels, and internal community websites.
Conduct regular training sessions for non-technical staff, both in person and online, on topics like access restriction, acceptable use, phishing attacks, the importance of strong passwords, and basic incident reporting. Incorporate tasks into employees’ weekly or monthly routines, such as uploading training videos to a community site or shared network location and sending questionnaires for completion.
Step 5: Deploy and Enforce
From Policy to Practice: Enforce It with Netwrix
Writing a policy is easy. Enforcing it at scale is the hard part. That’s where Netwrix Endpoint Management comes in.
Enforce least privilege – Remove local admin rights and control device access.
Automate security baselines – Push patches, lock configurations, and prevent drift.
Control device usage – Block risky USB ports, whitelist apps, and secure browsers.
Monitor compliance in real time – See exactly which devices are policy-compliant.
Netwrix turns policy from a document into real-world protection across all endpoints—Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Best Practices for Endpoint Security Policy Management
Endpoint Security policy is a framework that continuously evolves, requiring ongoing attention and adaptation to stay effective. After its creation and initial implementation, the policy is regularly reviewed and updated based on new cyber threat trends and their impact, which determines the long-term success of the policy in safeguarding the organization’s digital assets.
Involve cross-functional stakeholders (IT, HR, Legal, Ops).
The endpoint security policy affects all departments, and involving all stakeholders in policy development and ongoing management ensures its comprehensive and effective implementation. IT teams contribute their input regarding technical implementation, risk areas, and tools involved, while HR ensures alignment with onboarding and offboarding processes. Legal or Compliance teams offer perspectives on adherence to data protection laws and regulations. Operations teams ensure the policy supports business continuity and does not disrupt day-to-day operations.
Keep the language simple and accessible.
Using clear, concise, and understandable language ensures that all employees, whether technical or non-technical, can grasp the importance of the guidelines and follow them to perform their job functions. Avoid overcomplicated technical terms or jargon; instead, use plain language and include real-world examples to clarify policy points. Incorporate headings, subheadings, bullet points, and numbered lists to maintain a structured format that enhances readability and makes it easier to scan for the required guidelines. Explain why each policy is important, rather than just instructing employees on what to do—understanding the reasoning behind a restriction can improve compliance. Add summaries and FAQs to provide quick answers to common questions.
Align with current threat intelligence (e.g., phishing, ransomware, insider threats).
The cyber threat landscape is constantly evolving, and endpoint security policies should be reviewed and updated accordingly. Monitor threat intelligence platforms like NIST, MITRE Att&CK, OWASP, and relevant vendors for security advisories. Focus on threats most likely to impact the organization’s industry or technology stack. Policies should mandate strong email security practices to prevent phishing attacks, emphasize regular backups, whitelist applications, and enforce strict patch management to contain damage in case of a ransomware attack. To combat insider threats, data loss prevention policies should be implemented with strict access controls, regular audits of user activities, clear guidelines on data handling, and acceptable use of corporate resources.
Regular training and policy awareness refreshers.
Policies require ongoing education to reinforce compliance and keep users updated on the latest rule changes and guidelines. Beyond mandatory initial training to cover the basics of security policy, implement regular training sessions that serve as refreshers and also inform the workforce about new threats and techniques used in phishing, social engineering, and ransomware attacks. Use a variety of training methods to keep employees engaged, such as online courses, short videos or infographics, live workshops, and unannounced phishing tests to assess employee awareness.
Commit to continuous policy improvement cycles.
Commitment to continuous policy improvement ensures that the policy remains relevant, effective, and adaptable to technical and organizational requirements. Review the policy at least annually or biannually. Trigger a policy review in case of a major security incident or a technology platform upgrade, such as moving from on-premises infrastructure to cloud infrastructure. Keep track of changes in regulatory bodies or regional laws to incorporate into the policy for compliance. Organizational changes, such as mergers, acquisitions, or shifts in the business model, can impact endpoint security requirements.
Common Challenges and How to Overcome Them
Resistance to change: Resistance to change: Employees and stakeholders might resist new security protocols, often due to established workflows. Restrictions and access levels can cause frustration. Proactively launch awareness campaigns explaining why changes are necessary, conduct regular role-based training with real-world scenarios and consequences, and set up feedback mechanisms to report issues and concerns.
Complex implementation: Deploying and configuring comprehensive Endpoint security solutions across large infrastructures with various device types can be operationally challenging. First, identify the most critical systems and devices, then implement a pilot testing program. Use the success of the pilot to standardize the implementation process across other device and system categories.
Keeping up with evolving threats: The cyber threat landscape is constantly changing, with new malware, phishing techniques, and zero-day exploits emerging daily. Invest in subscriptions to reliable threat intelligence feeds from reputable cybersecurity vendors such as CISA, ISAC, and ISAO. Implement solutions to automate updates and patch management for operating systems and applications, follow vendor community updates for security advisories, and keep security definitions of antivirus and antimalware tools current.
Ensuring Compliance at Scale: Maintaining consistent policy enforcement, monitoring, and reporting across large, distributed, and growing infrastructure becomes complex and demands automated tools to eliminate human error. Invest in reputable Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems to monitor endpoint activity in real time, and integrate EDR with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems to aggregate logs and events from various sources, creating a centralized view of the security posture.
Industry-Specific Use Cases
SMEs: Small and medium-sized enterprises typically operate with limited IT staff, smaller budgets, and less complex IT infrastructure; however, they face the same cyber threats as larger organizations. They can use pre-built endpoint security policy templates aligned with frameworks like CIS Controls or NIST CSF and utilize managed security services platforms such as Microsoft Defender for Business.
Large enterprises: Organizations with complex IT infrastructure, thousands of endpoints across various regions, and numerous applications require dedicated security operations centers (SOCs) with strong integration of EDR tools with SIEM systems. Centralized policy management and detailed policies are based on user roles, device types, network locations, and data sensitivity.
Regulated Sectors: Industries that handle sensitive customer data, such as personal information, financial details, and healthcare information, are subject to strict legal and compliance standards from regulatory authorities like HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or GDPR. Endpoint security policies enforce compliance with Data Loss Prevention (DLP), data encryption, strict access control and authentication, regular audits, and comprehensive logging.
Review, Monitoring & Enforcement
An effective Endpoint Security Policy requires ongoing review, monitoring, and enforcement to ensure compliance, detect deviations, and address security violations in order to maintain a strong security posture against cyber threats.
Establish standardized logging requirements for all endpoints, focusing on login events, software installation, configuration changes, and network connections for audit purposes. Logs should be created in a consistent, standardized format compatible with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems for analysis. Additionally, define log retention policies and implement measures to safeguard log files from tampering or deletion.
Periodic policy review helps identify security gaps, adopt new threat mitigation strategies, verify alignment with updated regulatory requirements, and identify areas for improvement. It should be conducted at least once a year, biannually, or following a significant security incident.
Automated tools such as Microsoft Defender and MaaS365 provide continuous monitoring of endpoints and offer real-time visibility into the security state of all managed endpoints, identify policy violations or security risks, generate reports on device compliance status, and facilitate timely remediation.
Define and enforce consequences for policy violations, as policies without repercussions for non-compliance become mere suggestions. Categorize violations by severity and assign appropriate penalties: initial or minor violations, like unpatched software, will result in training and warnings; moderate violations, such as unauthorized software use, will lead to temporary access restrictions and written warnings; severe violations, including data integrity breaches, will result in suspension or termination.
Translating Endpoint Security Policy into Action with Netwrix Endpoint Management Solution
To effectively implement the strategies outlined in an endpoint security policy, organizations need a solution that can enforce policy at scale, across diverse environments. The Netwrix Endpoint Management Solution empowers IT and security teams to operationalize policy by delivering centralized control over endpoint configurations, privilege enforcement, and device usage. It enables consistent application of least privilege, USB and application control, and secure configuration baselines across Windows, macOS, and Linux devices—whether domain-joined or not. With built-in automation for patching, software deployment, and compliance monitoring, Netwrix helps eliminate configuration drift, reduce attack surfaces, and ensure that only trusted, policy-compliant devices can access corporate resources. This device-centric approach aligns directly with the policy’s goals of reducing risk, maintaining operational continuity, and meeting regulatory requirements through enforceable, real-time endpoint governance.
Conclusion
An endpoint security policy is not merely a recommendation; it is a fundamental necessity to ensure a robust security posture for modern organizations. From asset inventory to access control, incident response mechanisms, responsibilities, and regular workforce training, it plays a critical role in safeguarding IT infrastructure and sensitive data. It clearly defines rules, responsibilities, and procedures to protect every device connected to the corporate network and mandates implementing measures like multi-factor authentication, regular patching, malware protection, and strong encryption of data at rest and in transit. The endpoint security policy helps organizations comply with regulatory frameworks and industry standards for security controls, reducing the attack surface, avoiding financial penalties, and protecting reputations.
Drafting and implementing an endpoint security policy is only the beginning; ongoing review and revision of the policy ensure effectiveness and adaptation to evolving cyber threats and technological advancements. Security policies must remain living documents that include guidance for integrating new security tools. All stakeholders should actively participate in assessments and updates to eliminate security gaps and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. Policy awareness and effective training programs are crucial for propagating changes, clarifying the intent of procedures, and reducing the risk of security breaches caused by human error or negligence.
FAQs
Q1: What is the primary purpose of an endpoint security policy?
The primary purpose of an Endpoint Security policy is to establish standardized procedures and guidelines for protecting all endpoint devices from unauthorized access, data breaches, malware, and misuse. It ensures devices are used securely when accessing organizational resources on the network or locally, in line with security policies to safeguard sensitive information and preserve the integrity of the IT infrastructure.
Q2: What devices are covered by endpoint policies?
Endpoint security policies typically cover devices like desktops, laptops, mobile devices, tablets, IoT devices, and POS terminals. They also include employees’ personal devices (BYOD) used to access corporate resources. In some cases, servers and virtual machines are also included in the policy scope.
Q3: What’s the difference between endpoint security and protection policies?
The Endpoint Security policy outlines strategic guidelines, roles, and responsibilities that specify what needs to be done, why endpoints must be secured, and who is responsible for each part.
The Endpoint Protection Policy details the technical measures and enforcement mechanisms used to meet security goals, such as setting up antivirus software, firewall rules, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools to safeguard endpoints according to security guidelines.
Q4: How often should the policy be updated?
The endpoint security policy should be updated regularly to maintain its effectiveness. It should be reviewed at least once a year or whenever there is a new or significant cyber threat in the industry, such as new ransomware or zero-day threats in OS or deployed applications. Additionally, the policy should be reviewed when adopting new security tools, technology platforms, or hardware upgrades, and in case of changes in regulatory compliance.
Q5: Can employees use personal devices under an endpoint policy?
Yes, employees can access corporate resources if the Endpoint security policy supports BYOD with guidelines and security requirements, such as data encryption on devices, and remote wipe capabilities for data protection in case of theft or loss.
