Many endpoint protection solutions have now added port control to their suite of functions.

FORBES: Why port control matters

McAfee mainly competes with Symantec, Trend Micro, LANDesk Software and Microsoft in this segment and offers products like Endpoint Protection, Data Protection and Mobile Phone Security.

FORBES: Intel Goes To $27 Even If It Overpaid For McAfee

GuardianEdge, the leader in endpoint data protection for the enterprise, offers award-winning solutions to protect sensitive data on end-user devices including laptops, desktops, portable storage devices and smartphones.

FORBES: Symantec Acquires Encryption Provider PGP For $300 Million

Integrating the PGP key management platform into the Symantec Protection Center will further enhance the management of endpoint security, data loss prevention and gateway security products, which are also integrated with Symantec Protection Center, allowing customers to more seamlessly protect information.

FORBES: Symantec Acquires Encryption Provider PGP For $300 Million