1、The Growing Role of AI in Endpoint Management and Security Convergence 2025 TechTarget,Inc.All Rights Reserved.april 2025Gabe Knuth|Senior Analyst ENTERPRISE STRATEGY GROUPThe Growing Role of AI in Endpoint Management and Security Convergence 2025 TechTarget,Inc.All Rights Reserved.Back to contents2
2、Research ObjectivesOrganizations continue to face increasing complexity in endpoint management and security that is driven by the rapid expansion of remote work,rising device and OS sprawl,vulnerability management and incident response challenges,and continuing threats like ransomware.At the same ti
3、me,the growing influence of AI and automation is reshaping both offensive and defensive strategiesempowering defenders with new tools while enabling bad actors to launch more sophisticated attacks.To gain further insight into these trends,how organizations are attempting to overcome challenges,and t
4、he results of their efforts,Enterprise Strategy Group,now part of Omdia,surveyed 364 IT and cybersecurity professionals in North America (US and Canada)responsible for evaluating,purchasing,and supporting endpoint management and/or security technologies.This study sought to:Assess the state of endpo
5、int management and security as well as the challenges and priorities that drive decision-making.Compare the results of this research to similar research from 2022,and reveal trends in the convergence of IT and security teams,devices in use,and experienced security events.Understand the shifting tren
6、ds in buying teams as convergence takes hold as well as future priorities and likely spending intentions.Highlight emerging trends,threats,and solutions brought about by an evolving market that is increasingly contending with the benefits and dangers of AI.The Growing Role of AI in Endpoint Manageme