The current state of endpoint security is complex, fractured and ever evolving. New players rushed into the endpoint security space over the last three years and have changed the vendor landscape. The market has swelled to over 100 enterprise endpoint security vendors in a bubble that must burst soon. While the future is far from clear, it's obvious that the battle for the endpoint against malware is still largely a Windows affair, and that Microsoft will play a central role in shaping the long-term outlook.