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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…
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…
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,…
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).
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…
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.
Malwarebytes is a antimalware application for home and small businesses, which blocks viruses, malware, hackers, viruses, and malicious websites.
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.
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…
AVG AntiVirus is available in a Business Edition, featuring malware protection and virus scanning for endpoints and networks.
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.
Emsisoft offers antivirus and anti-malware software for small to medium sized businesses and managed service providers, offering real-time protection technology with a focus on behavioral analysis technology to detect new and unknown threats. The company specializes in a multi-layered…
Auslogics Anti-Malware is used to detect and remove virus from computer, identify malicious processes and prevent malware from infecting PC in the first place. It will:
- Detects malware
- Finds some malicious items that regular antivirus software may miss
- Will not conflict with other installed antivirus applications: most major AV brands supported. can supplement the main antiv…
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…
Kaspersky Small Office Security (formerly Kaspersky Work Space Security) is antivirus / endpoint security software from Russian company Kaspersky.
Clario is a multiplatform cybersecurity solution with built-in 24/7 live chat. It helps users secure their devices and online identity from viruses, hacking, ID theft, or spying in real time. One Clario account protects up to three iOS, Android, or macOS devices.
Developed exclusively for macOS, Jamf Protect provides a solution to maintain endpoint compliance, monitor for, respond to, and remediate security incidents on macOS with minimal impact to the device and end-user experience. Jamf Protect detects Mac-specific threats, and prevents…
360 Antivirus Pro is an antimalware software designed to protect PCs from cybersecurity threats, ransomware, malware, adware, and phishing attacks. The program provides virus protection safeguarding digital devices from viruses, spyware, and data theft. Its scanning features enable…
Wordfence is a suite of products used to protect Wordpress sites. The free version blocks basic attacks. Premium provides real-time firewall rules, malware signatures, country blocking, and blocks over 40,000 malicious IPs with a dynamically-updated IP blocklist. And it includes…
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…
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.
Bitdefender GravityZone combines multiple security services into a single platform to reduce the cost of building a trusted environment for endpoints.
Cybercriminals increasingly target small businesses because they expect it to be easy. Norton Small Business is an antivirus service available as a subscription for protecting a multitude of endpoints, from NortonLifeLock (formerly Symantec).
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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:
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.
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.
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.