Features

Symantec Endpoint Protection has proactive threat scanning, rootkit removal, and advanced application and device control. It uses the Veritas Mapping Service (VxMS) to access the PC below the OS level. With this tool, Endpoint Protection is equipped to detect and remove complex rootkits that attempt to hide.

Symantec Endpoint Protection uses proactive threat scanning to analyze file behavior and determine the threat severity even if it’s not identified on the current virus definition list. Symantec keeps an eye on the entire internet landscape to protect from a variety of threats.

Another nice feature is the ability for administrators to control access of applications. Files, folders and other programs can be controlled to restrict users from accessing them.

Furthermore, Symantec Endpoint Protection can be used to control and restrict various devices. The manager can restrict users from connecting and using a variety of external devices that may contain viruses, such as CD burners, printers, mp3 players, USB flash drives and other USB devices. In fact, you can restrict devices that connect using serial ports, FireWire, infrared or BlueTooth technology. Restricting these devices can help protect users from taking important files as well as stop them from deploying malware.

Effectiveness

Symantec Endpoint Protection is certainly effective, protecting your business resources from a variety of known and unknown threats. Endpoint Protection is armed to protect your business computers, laptops, and servers from all forms of malware, including viruses, spyware, rootkits, worms, Trojans, adware, bots and keyloggers.

Symantec Endpoint Security features a desktop firewall, intrusion prevention system (IPS) and network access control (NAC) for further protective measures. Because Endpoint Security monitors the system in real-time, threats can be detected before they cause a problem.

Symantec's Endpoint Protection software is certified by ICSA Labs, Virus Bulletin 100 and West Coast Labs.

Scalability

Symantec Endpoint Protection is scalable to accommodate to the size and specifics of your company. The software can be purchased as a package for five, 10 or 25 users. Or you can purchase a subscription for anywhere from five to 1,000 licenses.

Symantec takes advantage of other security solutions you already have in place, leveraging other antivirus products, firewalls, intrusion prevention systems and network access control programs. Symantec Endpoint Protection requires just one centralized administration console to protect a company, regardless of size.

Management

Symantec Endpoint Protection is simple to install, implement and deploy across the entire company. The single agent and management console controls all aspects of the program and makes managing the whole system quite easy. Centralized management can increase productivity and minimize administrative requirements.

Managing and getting the most out of the system is facilitated with a simple interface and intuitive navigation. The management console makes it easy to locate and take advantage of all the powerful tools.

Symantec Endpoint Protection includes the ability to create a number of well-designed reports to analyze and account for the system performance. You can track and report on overall security status, events and actions taken and top security threats.

Help & Support

Symantec provides a number of useful help resources specifically for Symantec Endpoint Protection: a searchable knowledgebase, in-depth product manual, FAQs and how-to articles and a support forum. Common troubleshooting tips are online. Symantec Education Services offer training courses to help you get the most out of Endpoint Protection. They offer live and virtual instruction on proper use, maintenance and administration of the software.

Symantec Endpoint Protection is one of the best small business antivirus software products. The system is flexible and easy to implement and manage.