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Last reviewed: 1 Jun 2026
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Endpoint

Definition

An endpoint is any device that connects to a network and can serve as an entry point for threats, including laptops, desktops, mobile phones, servers, IoT devices, and virtual machines.

Related terms

EDR Endpoint Detection and Response XDR Extended Detection and Response Attack Surface MDR Managed Detection and Response
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Last reviewed: 1 Jun 2026

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