An endpoint is the functional termination of a communication channel. In IT infrastructure, it usually means a user-facing device like a laptop or smartphone that requires security management. In software and API integration, it refers to a specific network address or URL where a service receives requests and sends responses.
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Make sure the new security policy is pushed to every corporate endpoint by Friday.
Do not mix it up with
- End-node: An end-node refers strictly to the physical or logical network topology, while an endpoint often implies a managed device or a specific software service address.