endpoint protection

[/ˈɛndpɔɪnt prəˈtɛkʃən/]
nounpl: endpoint protections
proteção de endpoints
1. A comprehensive cybersecurity solution that protects individual devices (endpoints) such as computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones from malware, ransomware, and other cyber threats
Our company deployed endpoint protection software on all employee devices to prevent data breaches.
Nossa empresa implementou software de proteção de endpoints em todos os dispositivos dos funcionários para prevenir vazamentos de dados.
2. Security measures and tools designed to monitor and defend against threats at the network perimeter where user devices connect
Endpoint protection includes antivirus, anti-malware, and firewall capabilities.
A proteção de endpoints inclui capacidades de antivírus, anti-malware e firewall.
Endpoint protection is a critical concern in both Brazilian and American corporate environments. In Brazil, as companies increasingly digitalize operations and adopt remote work models, endpoint protection has become essential terminology in IT departments. The term is typically used in English within technical contexts even in Portuguese-speaking organizations, though Portuguese translations are becoming more standardized. In the USA, it's a fundamental component of enterprise cybersecurity strategy and is universally discussed in English in professional settings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
endpoint securityEPP (Endpoint Protection Platform)device protectionterminal protection
Antonyms / Antônimos
unprotected devicessecurity vulnerability

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
proteção de endpoints
Standard technical term used in IT security contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
proteção de endpoints / proteção de terminais
Both terms commonly used in the major tech hub of Brazil
Portugal
proteção de pontos finais
More literal translation, sometimes used alongside the English term in Portuguese IT industry
USA Technical Community
endpoint protection
Standardized terminology in English-speaking cybersecurity industry

Related Words

cybersecuritymalware detectionthreat intelligencenetwork securityfirewallantivirus softwaredata protectionsecurity breach

Related Idioms & Phrases

securing the perimeter
defend endpoints against threats
multi-layered endpoint defense
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