The term “endpoint security” is used all the time today but is often confused with “anti-virus.” Endpoint security and anti-virus are similar but are not the same.
While there are many definitions on the internet, we here at Ironclad Tech Services like to simplify the confusion and say anti-virus software is a way of protecting a device against malware (viruses), but endpoint security does that and more.
Endpoint security is a more complete solution, providing malware protection but also protecting the device as well as the network it is on from other online threats. Endpoint security solutions usually also provide IDS (Intrusion Detection) and IPS (Intrusion Prevention) capabilities that a typical anti-virus software does not. There are other differences, but the easiest way to distinguish the two is that anti-virus addresses one security threat while endpoint security addresses multiple security threats.
Which Endpoint Security Do I Choose?
Ironclad Tech Services recommends VIPRE Endpoint Security We recommend it not just because we sell it; we sell it because it is a product we believe in and also use in our own business.
We recommend it for these reasons:
- It is a top rated anti-malware solution.
- It has a small footprint, meaning it does not eat up all the resources (memory, processor etc) on the device it is protecting. It does not slow down the device it is running on.
- It has a low false positive rate – if it informs you that you have an issue, you most likely do.
- It has advanced features such as advanced machine learning, behavior analysis, and ransomware protection.
Take a look at this chart for a recent comparison of VIPRE Endpoint Security against other solutions on the market.
Ironclad Tech Services is a VIPRE partner. If you are interested in purchasing VIPRE Endpoint Security, please Contact Us so we can assist you in determining your endpoint security needs.
We have positioned all our Business Technology Solutions to address any technology need you may have to grow, manage, and protect your business. Malware and other Endpoint Security issues can negatively affect your business so let us help you prepare now for these issues.
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