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About relying on security software: don't.<br />
Other measures are by far more effective:<br />
-patch management for apps and windows<br />
-restricted acounts<br />
-blocked startup areas<br />
-teach users what (not) to do<br />
-maybe internet only via a hardened terminal server<br />
-maybe a software restriction policy<br />
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If you like virus scanners more than anything of the above, lookout for a product that can be configured what to scan and configure it. But you cannot rely on it.<br />
If you are looking for product suggestions, you should describe what you are trying to potect against what attack. I think looking for a product comparable to Sym. endpoint is not very descriptive.
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About relying on security software: don't.
Other measures are by far more effective:
-patch management for apps and windows
-restricted acounts
-blocked startup areas
-teach users what (not) to do
-maybe internet only via a hardened terminal server
-maybe a software restriction policy

If you like virus scanners more than anything of the above, lookout for a product that can be configured what to scan and configure it. But you cannot rely on it.
If you are looking for product suggestions, you should describe what you are trying to potect against what attack. I think looking for a product comparable to Sym. endpoint is not very descriptive.

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thanks for the comments , we are using endpoint from symantec , looking to go for sophos , need some help to justify I like the NAC feature from sophos , i can contol dhcp clients etc....
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thanks for the comments , we are using endpoint from symantec , looking to go for sophos , need some help to justify I like the NAC feature from sophos , i can contol dhcp clients etc....

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Hi all,<br />
I am looking for a good AV , anti-spy ware, NAC,etc for our network , we are using symantec end point and i am not happy with it for various reason , one reason is performance impact , 2nd i cant relay on this .i would like to hear from you the best choice vs dollar and easy management , any comparable products ?<br />
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thank you all.
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Hi all,
I am looking for a good AV , anti-spy ware, NAC,etc for our network , we are using symantec end point and i am not happy with it for various reason , one reason is performance impact , 2nd i cant relay on this .i would like to hear from you the best choice vs dollar and easy management , any comparable products ?

thank you all.

virus and network security.

Operating system security (OS security) is the process of ensuring OS integrity, confidentiality and availability. OS security refers to specified steps or measures used to protect the OS from threats, viruses, worms, malware or remote hacker intrusions. OS security encompasses all preventive-control techniques, which safeguard any computer assets capable of being stolen, edited or deleted if OS security is compromised, including authentication, passwords and threats to systems and programs.

OS Security

Anti-virus software was originally developed to detect and remove computer viruses. However, with the proliferation of other kinds of malware, antivirus software started to provide protection from other computer threats. In particular, modern antivirus software can protect from malicious browser helper objects (BHOs), browser hijackers, ransomware, keyloggers, backdoors, rootkits, trojan horses, worms, malicious layered service providers (LSPs), dialers, fraud tools, adware and spyware. Some products also include protection from other computer threats, such as infected and malicious URLs, spam, scam and phishing attacks, online identity theft (privacy), online banking attacks, social engineering techniques, Advanced Persistent Threat (APT), botnets and DDoS attacks.

Anti-Virus Apps

A vulnerability is a weakness which allows an attacker to reduce a system's information assurance. Vulnerability is the intersection of three elements: a system susceptibility or flaw, attacker access to the flaw, and attacker capability to exploit the flaw. To exploit a vulnerability, an attacker must have at least one applicable tool or technique that can connect to a system weakness, known as the attack surface. Vulnerability management is the cyclical practice of identifying, classifying, remediating, and mitigating vulnerabilities. Other vulnerabilities include security risks, security defects and constructs in programming languages that are difficult to use properly.