Antivirus Software

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CrowdStrike Falcon

CrowdStrike offers the Falcon Endpoint Protection suite, an antivirus and endpoint protection system emphasizing threat detection, machine learning malware detection, and signature free updating. Additionally the available Falcon Spotlight module delivers vulnerability assessment…

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Watchguard Endpoint Security

WatchGuard EPDR (formerly Panda Adaptive Defense 360) combines next-generation antivirus protection, endpoint detection and response (EDR), patch management, content filtering, email security, full disk encryption, and more, into one package. The platform touts a unique zero-trust…

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Symantec Endpoint Security

Symantec Endpoint Protection is the company's flagship antivirus / endpoint security product.

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Watchguard Endpoint Security

WatchGuard EPDR (formerly Panda Adaptive Defense 360) combines next-generation antivirus protection, endpoint detection and response (EDR), patch management, content filtering, email security, full disk encryption, and more, into one package. The platform touts a unique zero-trust…

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CrowdStrike Falcon

CrowdStrike offers the Falcon Endpoint Protection suite, an antivirus and endpoint protection system emphasizing threat detection, machine learning malware detection, and signature free updating. Additionally the available Falcon Spotlight module delivers vulnerability assessment…

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Bitdefender GravityZone

Bitdefender GravityZone combines multiple security services into a single platform to reduce the cost of building a trusted environment for endpoints.

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Symantec Endpoint Security

Symantec Endpoint Protection is the company's flagship antivirus / endpoint security product.

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Malwarebytes

Malwarebytes is a antimalware application for home and small businesses, which blocks viruses, malware, hackers, viruses, and malicious websites.

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ESET PROTECT

ESET provides Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) capabilities via the ESET PROTECT Platform, covering Windows, Mac, Linux, and both Android and iOS operating systems, providing Mobile Device Management functionality. It comes with multi-tenant management, ensuring real-time visibility…

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Sophos Intercept X

Sophos Endpoint Protection (Sophos EPP) with Intercept X is an endpoint security product providing an antivirus / antimalware solution that when upgraded with Intercept X or Intercept X Advanced provides advanced threat detection and EDR capabilities.

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FortiClient

Fortinet offers FortiClient, their endpoint security system emphasizing automated advanced threat protection, security fabric integration, secure remote access, endpoint quarantine, and a comprehensive reporting dashboard.

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Kaspersky Endpoint Security

Kaspersky Small Office Security (formerly Kaspersky Work Space Security) is antivirus / endpoint security software from Russian company Kaspersky.

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Trend Micro Apex One

The Trend Micro Endpoint Security platform Apex One (formerly OfficeScan) provides antivirus and malware detection, and endpoint visibility. The product suite can be extended with associated applications that cover mobile endpoint protection, endpoint encryption, as well as network…

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Webroot Antivirus + Internet Security Complete (SecureAnywhere)

Webroot Security Complete (formerly under the brand name SecureAnywhere) is a suite of antivirus, multi-endpoint security and Internet security solutions available for home offices, and possibly small businesses with limited security needs.

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Cisco Secure Endpoint

Cisco Secure Endpoint (formerly Cisco Advanced Malware Protection [AMP] for Endpoints) offers cloud-delivered next-generation antivirus, endpoint protection platform (EPP), and advanced endpoint detection and response (EDR).

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Webroot Endpoint Protection

Webroot Endpoint Protection is the OpenText company's business class multi-vector endpoint protection application, providing centralized endpoint management, deep learning intelligence, and advanced behavioral analytics. For SMBs, Webroot Smarter Cybersecurity solutions were designed…

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BlackBerry Protect (CylancePROTECT)

Cylance, a Blackberry company since the early 2019 acquisition, developed their flagship business antivirus and endpoint protection software in CylancePROTECT, featured in business and home editions boasting artificial intelligence guided protection. BlackBerry Protect is a post-…

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Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office

Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office is a collection of cybersecurity services for home professionals looking for a solution against data loss and cyberattacks.

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VIPRE

VIPRE (formerly known as ThreatTrack Security) is an antivirus solution, now part of J2 Global's portfolio of cloud offerings and applications since the February 2018 acquisition.

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Avast Small Business Solutions

Avast offers their business class antivirus application, simply Avast Business Antivirus, which the vendor boasts as having a 100% malware detection rate and a centralized management platform to monitor threats network-wide across all connected endpoints, in editions for Windows,…

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Norton

The Norton products, including Norton 360, Norton Antivirus, and Norton Security, are consumer antivirus and privacy protection products, and are now a product line of NortonLifeLock (formerly Symantec) after the enterprise security division of Symantec was acquired and is now part…

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ThreatDown, powered by Malwarebytes

ThreatDown replaces the former Malwarebytes for Business product suite, combining Malwarebytes' endpoint security capabilities in four bundles. The basic Core tier includes incident response, Next-gen AV, device control, vulnerability assessments, and the ability to block unwanted…

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AVG AntiVirus Business Edition

AVG AntiVirus is available in a Business Edition, featuring malware protection and virus scanning for endpoints and networks.

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Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR

Traps replaces traditional antivirus with multi-method prevention, a proprietary combination of malware and exploit prevention methods that protect users and endpoints from known and unknown threats.

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SentinelOne Singularity

SentinelOne is endpoint security software, from the company of the same name with offices in North America and Israel, presenting a combined antivirus and EDR solution.

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Avira Prime

Avira Prime, now from NortonLifeLock since the December 2020 acquisition, is an antivirus solution used to protect small businesses, a cross-platform and multi-device solution replacing Avira's legacy antivirus solutions (e.g. Avira Business, etc.) that will be phased out by December…

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VMware Carbon Black Endpoint

The VMware Carbon Black Endpoint solution (formerly Cb Defense) is an endpoint security and "next-gen antivirus (NGAV)" that uses machine learning and behavioral models to analyze endpoint data and uncover malicious activity to stop all types of attacks before they reach critical…

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Comodo Antivirus

Comodo Antivirus is available in a free edition, or paid editions with more advanced features.

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Learn More About Antivirus Software

What is Antivirus Software?

Antivirus software is a program or set of programs that prevents, searches for, detects, and removes software viruses, and other malicious software.

As the threats multiply and new viruses are created, virus software tools have to be constantly updated to keep ahead of new malware threats.

The threat has expanded greatly beyond just computer viruses. There is now a large number of different types of malware. This includes browser hijackers, ransomware, trojan horses, worms, adware and spyware, and other threats like spam and phishing attacks. To address the growing range of threats, many vendors are bundling their antivirus offerings with other security features to create comprehensive security packages across company sizes.

How Threat Detection Works

There are several different methods that an antivirus engine uses to detect threats, including:

  • Signature-based detection where a threat is compared to a database of known malware signature

  • Heuristic detection, based on analysis of characteristics often used in malware

  • Sandbox detection

  • Data mining approaches

Most tools function in a similar manner, by scanning files or directories for malware or malicious patterns. Scans can be scheduled and specific files can be initiated at will. Antivirus tools also remove any malicious code and clean up anything that requires attention after the virus has been removed.

Antivirus Software Features & Capabilities

  • Malware detection and removal

  • Auto Sandboxing

  • Antivirus

  • Anti Trojan

  • Anti Worm

  • Anti Phishing

  • Identity Protection

  • Backup

  • Email Protection

  • Automatic Virus Updates

  • Heuristic Scanning

Antivirus Software Comparison

To compare different antivirus products, consider these aspects of the software:


  1. Types of detection offered: there are a variety of methods to detect and block malware. Some of the most popular methods include signature based, which catches malware from a preestablished list, as well as watching for predetermined signals that content may be malware. More niche methods include sandboxing, which tricks malware into activating outside your network, and data mining. WHile most antivirus software covers the main methods, some more specialized users, such as service providers, may require extra detection methods.

  2. Security Suite vs. Standalone: While there are some standalone antivirus offerings, most antivirus capabilities are components of broader Endpoint Protection or Security software packages. Very small businesses or contractors may only need standalone antivirus, but most SMBs, and all enterprises, will require broader endpoint security features like firewalls, Endpoint Detection and Response, and Data Loss Prevention.

  3. Ease of Management: Antivirus software varies in the amount of management and user interaction it requires. Some products are fully automated and vendor-managed, while others allow, or require, more user input and interaction. If an organization does not not have a dedicated IT team, or a team of one, it will be more important to use a product that requires minimal maintenance post-implementation. Reviewer feedback will provide a gauge of how much long-term management a given antivirus software will require.

Pricing Information

Free antivirus software is usually designed for personal use, and lacks many of the more developed features tailored for business use. Pricing for business-level antivirus software is usually by device by year, and prices vary from $20-30 to several hundred dollars, depending on the number of devices supported. Some vendors also offer different pricing tiers depending on specific services and capabilities offered to each license seat.


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Frequently Asked Questions

Where should businesses install antivirus software?

Organizations should install antivirus software on any computer or device that interacts with their network or data. The most common places are endpoints like desktops, workstations, and mobile devices, as well as network connections like email servers.

Do I need antivirus for Mac's?

Mac devices require antivirus protection just as much as Windows devices. Mac hardware is still susceptible to targeted malware or viruses, and should deploy the same level of protection.

What is antivirus?

Antivirus software is a product that searches for, detects, and removes malicious software from the device it is installed on.

What devices need antivirus software?

Antivirus software should be used on Windows, Android, and Mac devices. Any device that interacts with a company’s data, network, or other devices should use some form of antivirus.