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Symantec Endpoint Protection Editor's Review

Nowadays, every computer users need to use some form of security or other to stay away from numerous security threats. These threats come in forms of virus, Trojan horse and similar malicious programs from web and sources like removable media and network etc. If this is the case with home users, there is no denying security need of business users. In office intranets and business networks, several computers and laptops are always linked to the web and network sharing activities remain at peak. Therefore, risk of malware intrusion is significantly higher in such setups. If you are looking for a robust solution for comprehensive business security needs, give Symantec Endpoint Protection a try. It blends a powerful cloud and PC based app to offer networked computers safety from all possible online and offline threats.

The software is compatible with Microsoft Windows XP and later version of OSes including Windows Server versions. The installation is a tad long but nothing that network users cannot figure out. The pricing is on par with similar security apps. The Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager needs to be installed first and then you can customize the app and database. It’s Migration and Deployment Wizard is used to install the app remotely on client PCs on the network. Symantec offers detailed installation guides for installing the client on specific versions of Windows.

The Endpoint Protection comprises of two parts- desktop based Endpoint Protection client and Symantec.cloud interface, the latter being an online app. The web interface is quite user friendly. Adding new computers to a workgroup is simple. You need to log in to the cloud profile from the client computer and download the installer. Once the app is installed on client PC, no specific configuration is needed. Interestingly, most configuration options of the Windows client are accessible solely through Symantec.cloud interface. This is good in a way since users cannot mess up settings from client computers, willingly or otherwise. You can see whether your PC is connected to Symantec.cloud service and its protection status. Even when the PC is in offline mode, basic application defenses remain active.

In the Symantec.cloud page, you can see health status of each of the connected PCs. You also get the summary of recent activities ads see quarantined items. The tabs placed at interface’s top part offer access to different services of the app. You would do better to keep most of the security options at default settings including its SONAR real-time threat detection. You may however want to bar network shares from scans. There is Safe Surfing alerts and web browser based defense to minimize intrusion through browser plug-ins. In this suite, you do not get options like content filtering.

Configuring most settings is pretty straightforward as well. From the management console, you can control client computer access rights and set limits. For example, you can set the client PCS on network incapable of writing to USB drives or burning to CD. It is also possible to make customized messages that will be displayed when client PC users try to perform restricted activities.

While the cloud centric interface offers good level of overall protection and it is intuitive, there are occasional glitches. The interface sometimes responds sluggishly while you try to access some elements. This can happen when clients are running a scan which makes them connect to Symantec cloud network. When it comes to malware detection, the app performs really well and beats many of its contenders. Symantec Endpoint Protection can block virus downloads, malware within compressed files.

Symantec’s support system is quite comprehensive. Their staffs get back to queries on anything related to app performance or features fast and help you through email and live chat. The online help resources are also quite useful in this regard.

Positive Points:
 -  Comprehensive security for network users.
 -  Cloud based control for security settings, mostly.
 -  Support for zero day threat detection.
 -  Excellent malware detection and removal rate.

Negative Points:
 -  Web interface gets sluggish sometimes.
 -  Content filtering not available.

Conclusion:
Symantec Endpoint Protection scores really well when it comes to business computing security from all perspectives. The installation can be customized to suit your needs and post installation, you can set access limits and set profiles for each client computers. The app’s reliance on web interface is good as it prevents users from tinkering with app settings much. The malware detection and cleanup rates of the app are also top notch. The app security settings, while elaborate, are not much confusing. Symantec’s TruScan proactive threat scanning keeps your PCs safe from new threats. The major drawback of the suite is that it can become sluggish sometimes, especially so when client PCs run scans. If you are willing to put up with it, the app does not have much reason to fret about.

Rating: 4/5







Symantec Endpoint Protection Publisher's Description

Symantec Endpoint Protection 11.0 combines Symantec AntiVirus with advanced threat prevention to deliver unmatched defense against malware for laptops, desktops and servers. It seamlessly integrates essential security technologies in a single agent and management console, increasing protection and helping lower total cost of ownership.

Key Features

* Seamlessly integrates essential technologies such as antivirus, antispyware, firewall, intrusion prevention, device and application control.
* Requires only a single agent that is managed by a single management console.
* Provides unmatched endpoint protection from the market leader in endpoint security.
* Enables instant NAC upgrade without additional software deployment for each endpoint.

New Features

Single Agent and Single Console
Delivers a single agent for all Symantec Endpoint Protection technologies and Symantec Network Access Control. Delivers a single integrated interface for managing all Symantec Endpoint Protection technologies and Symantec Network Access Control. All allow for a single communication method and content delivery system across all technologies.

* Provides operational efficiencies such as single software updates, single policy updates.
* Provides unified and central reporting.
* Provides unified licensing and maintenance.
* Requires no change to the client when adding Symantec Network Access Control enforcement.
* Lowers Total Cost of Ownership for endpoint security.
* Reduces administrative effort.

Proactive Threat Scanning
Behavioral-based protection that protects against zero-day threats and threats not seen before. Unlike other heuristic-based technologies, TruScanTM Proactive Threat Scan scores both the good and bad behavior of unknown applications, providing a more accurate malware detection.

* Accurately detects malware without the need to set up rule-based configurations.
* Helps lower the number of false positives.

Advanced Rootkit Detection and Removal
Provides superior rootkit detection and removal by integrating VxMS (Veritas Mapping Service - a Veritas technology), thereby providing access below the operating system to allow thorough analysis and repair.

* Detects and removes the most difficult rootkits.
* Saves time and money and productivity lossses associated with re-imaging infected machines.

Application Control
Allows administrators to control access to specific processes, files, and folders by users and other applications. It provides application analysis, process control, file and registry access control, and module and DLL control. It enables administrators to restrict certain activities deemed as suspicious or high risk.

* Prevents malware from spreading or harming endpoints.
* Locks down endpoints to prevent data leakage.

Device Control
Controls which peripherals can be connected to a machine and how the peripherals are used. It locks down an endpoints to prevent connections from thumb drives, CD burners, printers, and other USB devices.

* Prevents sensitive and confidential data from being extracted or stolen from endpoints (data leakage).
* Prevents endpoints from being infected by viruses spread from peripheral devices.

Optimal Client and Server Performance
Optimized client boot times and application load times enables comprehensive protection and better performance for all customer sizes and environments.

Free download from Shareware Connection - Combines Symantec AntiVirus with advanced threat prevention

Publisher: Symantec | License: Shareware | Price: 226.00
Version: 12.1.671.4971 | Size: 522240 KB | Platform: WinOther
Released Date: 15-07-2012 | Rating: 5 | Title: Symantec Endpoint Protection

Author Url: http://www.symantec.com/index.jsp
Program Info Url: http://www.symantec.com/index.jsp
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