Secure control of external devices

End-point-security is an information security concept that basically means that each device (end-point) is responsible for its own security. Traditionally, firewalls, central virus scanners and other intrusion detection or intrusion prevention devices were held responsible for securing an end-point. However with the SSLVPN, the intrusion prevention systems in the perimeter become ineffective as SSLVPN can be controlled at the two end points one being the desktop and the other outside the user control in the internet space. End point security places the onus of security on the device itself. Real-life examples of this happening can be best seen with Broadband users' increasing use of desktop firewalls, spam and antivirus software.