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Endpoint device

(also endpoint, terminal)

Endpoint device definition

An endpoint device is end-user hardware that communicates across a computer network. This includes phones, laptops, tablets, and others. Effective endpoint security is critical for organizations because endpoints may allow entry into secure corporate networks.

Real endpoint device examples

  • Employee smartphones
  • Workstations
  • Servers
  • Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices