Symantec Endpoint Protection

Symantec Endpoint Protection is endpoint security software that takes a layered approach to defending devices. It goes further than traditional antivirus by combining several protection techniques in one product. The vendor says it draws on a large civilian threat intelligence network.

Features

• Antivirus protection: the baseline malware defence on each endpoint.
• Firewall: controls network traffic to and from the device.
• Intrusion prevention system: blocks attempts to exploit weaknesses on the endpoint.
• Advanced protection technologies: extra defences powered by shared threat intelligence.

Who it serves

The product is aimed at organisations that need security at the endpoint beyond basic antivirus.

Key facts

• Vendor: Symantec
• Approach: Layered security at the endpoint
• Category: Endpoint protection software