Host-based security

Definitions

A security strategy that protects individual computing devices, such as servers or workstations, by installing security software directly on the host system.

The practice of securing a specific computer or endpoint by monitoring and controlling its internal processes, files, and network traffic rather than relying solely on perimeter defenses.

Examples

Host-based security is essential for protecting individual servers from unauthorized access and malicious software.

By implementing host-based security, the IT team can monitor specific file integrity and system logs on each workstation.

Unlike network-level defenses, host-based security provides a granular layer of protection directly on the endpoint device.

Synonyms

Endpoint security Local security Node-based protection Host-level defense Device security Client-side security

Antonyms

Network-based security Perimeter security Cloud-native security Gateway security Infrastructure-level security External defense