Endpoint (CAT-MIP-000000151)
Accepted • 2025-09-19 • by roop
Definition
An Endpoint is any device that connects to a network and communicates with other systems, services, or users. Common endpoints include laptops, desktops, servers, mobile devices, and virtual machines. In MSP and IT environments, endpoints are managed assets that may be monitored, secured, patched, and inventoried. Endpoints are often the target of policies, automation, alerts, and security controls.
Prompt Examples
- Deploy the antivirus policy to all unmanaged endpoints.
- Group endpoints by OS version and patch status.
- List all endpoints that haven't checked in within the last 48 hours.
- Which endpoints have BitLocker encryption enabled?
Agent Execution
When a prompt refers to an "Endpoint," the AI agent will:
- Apply relevant policies, automations, or scripts as requested
- Identify the device using inventory or monitoring data
- Record any actions taken in the system log or ticketing platform
- Retrieve endpoint-specific attributes such as hostname, IP address, OS, status, and last check-in time
- Trigger monitoring actions or escalate issues based on endpoint health or configuration
Synonyms
- Client Device
- Device
- Managed Asset
- Node (in network or monitoring contexts)
- Workstation (context-specific)
Relationships
- Endpoint isMonitoredBy Agent or Probe
- Endpoint isPartOf Site, Network, or Tenant
- Endpoint isTrackedIn Inventory or CMDB
- Endpoint mayGenerate Alert or Ticket
- Endpoint receives Policy, Update, or Script
History
| Date | Author | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-07 | roop | Draft – initial term proposal |
| 2025-09-19 | roop | Accepted – added to CAT-MIP registry |