The traditional definition of a corporate "endpoint" is clearly evolving. For millions of employees, portable mass media represents the next generation of endpoints, shifting from simply PCs and laptops. Because of this evolution, enterprise endpoint security must also grow to address the increasing concerns. Ultimately, this shifting corporate endpoint exposes a new threat vector that IT professionals must confront and secure.

To win the war against mobile malware and information theft, organizations must develop clear, in-depth policies regarding the use of devices within the enterprise. They must also deploy proactive solutions, such as Lumension Security Sanctuary to support these policies. While the enterprise security war will continue to be long and trying, enterprises can gain a decisive advantage by taking an offensive approach to protecting their corporate endpoints, no matter how frequently they evolve. A "PC on a stick" should improve business processes, not impede them.