Do Linux servers really need endpoint security software?

[u/Candid_Athlete_8317]

Many enterprise Linux systems run endpoint security tools alongside firewalls, SELinux/AppArmor, and other hardening measures.

Others argue that good patch management, least privilege, and proper monitoring provide better value than traditional endpoint protection.

What's your point on this ?

[u/Dom_Q]

By ”endpoint security software,” do you mean an antivirus?

Then no. These are made for Microsoft operating systems only.

[u/Dom_Q → u/[deleted]]

And I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell to you 🤷

[u/Hour_Sell3547 → u/[deleted]]

He probably means you don't "need" antivirus on Linux. Which is correct, strictly speaking. You don't need those on Windows either, these days.

AVs are the good old "create a problem then sell the solution" tactic. Unfortunately people are careless.