What it is
These endpoints may include personal laptops, outdated servers, forgotten virtual machines, or contractor devices that still have access to company resources without proper oversight.
Why it matters
Unmanaged endpoints often lack security updates, monitoring, and enforcement, making them easy targets for attackers. They are frequently involved in breaches due to weak authentication, exposed services, or unpatched vulnerabilities.
How to reduce risk
- Identify unknown or forgotten assets through continuous discovery
- Restrict access to unmanaged devices
- Enforce onboarding and offboarding processes
- Monitor external exposure to detect endpoints reachable from the internet