Due to increasing cloud software adoption and a growing number of connected devices leveraged for business, security software is not just a mission-critical necessity, but also a strategic advantage that can be leveraged to secure company data, protect networks, and ensure that all endpoints are open only for authorized, trusted employees. This guide explores recent statistics around cybercrime and endpoint security, outlines the key functions of cybersecurity and endpoint security software, and highlights some of the security industry leaders to watch in 2021.