Keeping Endpoints Secure on and off Site
Your endpoints – laptops, desktops and portable drives – are often the easiest place for attackers to start. We help you lock them down with encryption, patching and sensible controls that still allow people to get work done.
Employees often need to take company data away from your premises on laptops or external drives. We can help you to protect these devices by encrypting disks and by activating the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). HTL Support will also check that endpoints are up to date with application and OS patches and running an effective antivirus.
What We Cover as Part of Endpoint Security
Disk encryption
full-disk encryption for laptops to protect data if a device is lost or stolen.
Patching & AV status
endpoints kept up to date with patches and antivirus.
Inventory and reporting
clear view of which devices exist, where they are and how they’re protected.
TPM & secure boot
enabling Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and secure boot where supported.
Device policies
sensible control over USB storage, remote access and admin rights.
Endpoint Security for Remote and Hybrid Staff
With more people working from home or on the move, endpoint security can’t rely on everyone being in the office. We design controls and processes that work just as well over the internet as on your local network, so devices stay protected wherever they are.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as an endpoint in this context?
Endpoints are the devices your staff actually use: laptops, desktops and sometimes tablets or phones. They’re often where attacks begin, so they need strong, sensible controls.
Do you encrypt all laptops and desktops?
Where supported, we recommend full-disk encryption for laptops and other portable devices that hold company data. For desktops, we’ll advise based on your risk profile and physical security.
How do you handle lost or stolen devices?
With encryption enabled and good HR policies, the risk of data exposure is much lower. We can also support remote wipe or access revocation where the underlying tools allow it, and we’ll help you follow your incident response process.
Can you manage endpoints that are mostly used from home?
A: Yes. Our endpoint controls and management tools are designed to work over the internet, not just on a local network. That’s essential for hybrid and remote working.
Do users still have local admin rights on their machines?
Not usually. In most cases we recommend removing local admin rights for everyday work and using controlled processes for installing software. This limits what malware and attackers can do if a device is compromised.
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