All-in-One Software: Symantec

Security threats that come from the web can be frustrating for home computer users, but absolutely crippling for a large corporation.  A business may face a wide range attacks from rootkits, bots and malicious spyware.  These facts have made the world of E-commerce and technology an infectious battlefield.  While there are many threats that exist, Symantec has all of your security needs covered in their Endpoint Protection 11.0 software. 

Comprehensive antivirus protection

Symantec Endpoint Protection 11.0 is a complete security application that puts a virtual line of defense around your computer.  It's HIPS (host-based intrusion prevention system) utilizes a proactive TruScan threat scan to prevent various attacks, while locking down your system and allowing only authorized programs to function.  The program's anti-virus, anti-spyware and rootkit features do an exceptional job at blocking malware from your computer.  Its firewall component is user-friendly and provides low-level security against network exploits.  Symantec Endpoint Protection 11 also manages removable device privileges, a great choice for businesses with a large network of users. 

Administrators can easily install the software directly onto network servers and distribute it to the workstations.  The convenient Setup Wizard walks you through the configuration process in which passwords and the database can be created.  All in all, the installation is fairly painless though it takes about 15 minutes to complete.

Flexiblity to meet your antivirus protection needs

Symantec Endpoint Protection 11.0 provides a network administrator with the appropriate tools needed to detect and block malicious attacks.  With a comprehensive security solution that allows such a high level of customization and flexibility, it's expected that you will have to spend a fair amount of time making yourself familiar with the program.  After learning the ins and outs, you will find that this product works well at keeping your business secure. 

This security suite outperforms several rival products with its ability to not only detect, but completely destroy network threats.  It will clean up a good percentage of all files and entries in the registry dropped by malware.  Symantec's sophisticated security program even has the ability to detect and block malicious content based solely on behavioral patterns. 

Symantec's program includes a solid firewall that excels at keeping unauthorized computers at bay.  It also offers convenience by reducing the unnecessary warnings about granting access to popular web browsers, such as Internet Explorer and Firefox.  This software does however, display an important warning when detecting an unsecured wireless connection.  It includes a confidential toolbar that blocks out phishing web sites and the Browser Defender utility that checks for exploits in versions 6 and 7 of Internet Explorer.  While Symantec's new product does come equipped with parental control options; these features are readily available for download on their website.

Similar to many of it's Norton products, Symantec Endpoint Protection is a well-rounded application that will lock down your computer and go that extra mile to secure your corporate network.  The program has a clean, appealing design with robust features that allow to make easy configurations.  Known as one of the most reliable vendors on the market, Symantec has delivered another stellar product at the top of several reviews.