In today's super-connected world, each device on your network can be a chance or a threat. It's super important to handle and secure those endpoints properly. With organizations moving towards a more digital and mobile workforce, the number of devices is going through the roof. Let's check out what the data says:
The Endpoint Explosion
By 2025, it’s estimated that 55.7 billion devices will be connected globally, many of which will function as endpoints in enterprise environments. Each of these devices adds complexity and potential security risks to your IT infrastructure. For CIOs and CISOs, staying ahead of this growth is essential. (Source: IDC)
The Mobile Workforce Challenge
Today’s workforce is more mobile than ever:
87% of companies rely on employees using mobile devices, whether company-owned or personal, for work-related tasks. (Source: Frost & Sullivan)
This increased mobility presents unique management challenges, as businesses must secure devices that may never physically touch the corporate network. UEM helps you manage this mobile reality while keeping security a top priority.
Increased Security Risks Arising from the Current Situation in Israel
Since 2024, the security situation in Israel has led to significant cybersecurity challenges for businesses. Amid escalating threats, malicious actors have increasingly targeted endpoints and organizational systems, exploiting local instability to launch attacks.
The rise in cyberattacks targeting Israel highlights the urgent need to tighten security. 70% of all successful breaches start at the endpoint, and the financial and operational consequences can be devastating. (Source: Ponemon Institute)
In such a reality, managing endpoints with a UEM solution is critical, offering real-time monitoring and automated remediation for devices that may become targets for cyberattacks.
The Endpoint Threat Landscape
Endpoints have become the primary target for cybercriminals:
70% of successful data breaches start at the endpoint, meaning your weakest link could be a laptop, tablet, or smartphone connected remotely. (Source: Ponemon Institute)
Effective UEM solutions provide the centralized control necessary to monitor, secure, and protect every endpoint—no matter where it is or what device it’s using.
The Financial Impact of Endpoint Breaches
The financial cost of an endpoint breach is substantial:
$8.94 million is the average cost of a breach resulting from compromised endpoints. (Source: IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2023)
This figure makes one thing clear: neglecting endpoint security and management isn’t just a technical oversight—it’s a major financial risk. UEM platforms allow for real-time monitoring, automated remediation, and compliance management, significantly reducing this risk.
Speed Matters: Insights on Patch Management
Businesses using automated patch management tools, a core feature of UEM, fix vulnerabilities 58% faster. (Source: Gartner)
Every minute that vulnerabilities go unpatched is another minute hackers can exploit. With UEM, patching becomes a streamlined, automated process, ensuring your devices stay protected.
BYOD and Security Challenges
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies are increasingly common:
67% of employees use personal devices for work, presenting significant management and security challenges. (Source: Cisco)
A strong UEM strategy ensures you have the visibility and control to manage personal devices alongside company-owned ones—securing your network without compromising employee flexibility.
Increasing Regulatory Pressures
As regulatory requirements grow across industries:
52% of CIOs report that endpoint compliance tracking is becoming more critical as regulations become stricter. (Source: Forrester)
UEM simplifies compliance by offering centralized reporting and automated auditing capabilities, allowing businesses to meet regulatory requirements without additional administrative burden.
The Hybrid Workforce Post-Pandemic
85% of enterprises have increased their use of UEM to meet the demands of hybrid workforces. (Source: Gartner)
The flexibility of UEM solutions ensures that your remote and hybrid teams remain productive while keeping your organization’s security intact, regardless of where your employees are working from.
Cost Savings Through Unified Management
UEM helps businesses save 20-30% in operational costs by consolidating the management of various device types—laptops, smartphones, tablets, and IoT devices—into a single platform. (Source: IDC)
This is not just about improving security; UEM provides tangible savings, streamlining operations and reducing the IT overhead needed to manage diverse endpoints.
The Future of UEM
As endpoint management becomes more complex and the threat landscape continues to evolve:
67% of IT leaders plan to increase their UEM investments over the next two years. (Source: EMA)
The message is clear: endpoint management is not just today’s challenge, but tomorrow’s priority. Investing in the right UEM strategy is essential for businesses that want to remain secure, compliant, and operationally efficient.
Introducing HCL BigFix
To help you tackle the growing complexity of endpoint management, HCL BigFix offers a comprehensive solution that ensures your devices are always secure, compliant, and up-to-date. With real-time visibility and automated remediation across tens of thousands of devices, BigFix empowers your IT teams to effectively manage both security and operations—no matter how diverse or dispersed your endpoints may be.
Discover how HCL BigFix can enhance your endpoint management strategy and protect your business from the inside out.
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