Symantec Endpoint Protection protects laptops, desktops and servers in your network against malware and risks with its robust technology that shields against stealthy attacks such as rootkits, mutation spyware and zero-day threats that bypass traditional antivirus solutions.
Deployment of this single software agent and user-friendly interface is effortless, while its extensive reports offer essential security-related data for evaluation.
Detection
Symantec Endpoint Protection utilizes advanced detection capabilities to identify threats that could compromise laptops, desktops and servers. It was specifically created to offer protection from rootkit and zero-day attacks that bypass traditional security defenses.
Product features anti-virus, heuristic scanning and an intrusion prevention system designed to identify malicious programs. Based on an extensive set of rules, this product decides if a program should run or not; also utilizes heuristic process scanning that inspects programs to see if any features suggest potential threats like Trojan horses or keyloggers; it can block accessing its command and control server altogether.
Global Intelligence Network, one of the world’s largest databases, regularly updates virus and malware definitions. The solution offers flexible settings that enable you to customize how it scans and responds to detected risks; you can set an action for when something suspicious is found – like Quarantine files when found; Remove infected ones when necessary; block communication with remote hosts when communication attempts fail or accessing specific applications or IP addresses is restricted – etc.
Symantec Endpoint Protection can also offer defense against kernel-level rootkits and other sophisticated attacks that bypass traditional security measures, thanks to its heuristic process scanning and machine learning capabilities. Heuristic process scanning detects attacks before they do any damage. Worm protection through USB drives and infrared ports is also included, while blocking connections that violate network policies also provides valuable defenses.
Monitoring and analyzing user activity on a system can also be done through this system, including tracking registry changes, file system modifications and folder changes to generate reports on user actions. Furthermore, monitoring can prevent data breaches by scanning attachments sent via email and documents downloaded onto an endpoint for sensitive information that might indicate breaches.
Solution can also help lower costs associated with managing endpoints by offering a single agent that is centrally managed through a management console, making deployment and management simpler across an organization.
Hardening
Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP), unlike traditional antivirus, utilizes intelligence to detect zero-day attacks. SEP’s SONAR behavioral monitoring AI investigates thousands of file behaviors to determine whether software is malicious without blocking legitimate programs; this method decreases security overhead while simultaneously improving performance.
SEP provides multiple security capabilities to defend endpoints against threats, such as next-generation antivirus, device firewall and advanced EDR. Our platform combines these features into one unified agent for maximum protection.
Next-generation antiviral protection (NGAV) shields users against viruses, Trojans, rootkits and other threats that bypass traditional antivirus. Symantec Endpoint Protection also offers firewall and intrusion prevention components which block traffic to suspicious domains, IP addresses and services, preventing network attacks from spreading; device control monitors files, system registry entries and accesses for suspicious activity while remote wiping functionality offers protection from Advanced Persistent Threats that is difficult to eradicate; plus remote wipe capabilities against Advanced Persistent Threats that is difficult to eradicate – power eraser remote wipes the endpoint so users are protected.
The SEP management console provides an all-encompassing way of controlling all aspects of its solution – deployment, configuration and alerts – in one convenient place. This enables you to tailor security policies specifically to the needs of your network or organization.
Symantec security researchers are continually uncovering new and sophisticated attack techniques. To detect them, Symantec Enterprise Protection uses Targeted Attack Analytics (TAA). TAA combines local and global telemetry data with machine learning analysis to produce threat intelligence about affected machines, attacker methods and any additional forms of attack intelligence that might occur. Once collected, SEP UEBA technology processes it all in order to generate policies to detect unknown threats automatically.
SEP provides more than the aforementioned capabilities; it enables you to also manage how devices utilize the internet by setting restrictions on what websites they can visit and which system resources they can access. Furthermore, SEP includes a host filter to detect modifications made to hosts files by malware that redirect communications.
SEP includes comprehensive technical support services, such as self-help portal, phone support and troubleshooting tool. Furthermore, the platform features ready-made reports tailored specifically to your security requirements.
Response
Symantec Endpoint Protection uses intrusion prevention, heuristic process scanning and behavior analysis to identify threats. It automatically blocks known attacks such as Trojan horses, worms, keyloggers or any unauthorized software while performing heuristic process scans that identify new or unknown threats hiding as benign programs – alerting security teams immediately of their presence if possible. Furthermore, scanning for malicious activity in Windows Registry also assists in detecting illegal software installations.
EDR solutions (or Endpoint Detection and Response) were created to address advanced threats that are hard for traditional antivirus products to capture, providing real-time analysis of security incidents. By gathering endpoint telemetry data and correlating and analyzing it to detect anomalies or suspicious activity, they alert security staff of these incidents as well as initiating automated responses such as isolating an affected endpoint or stopping malicious processes from spreading across networks.
Endpoint detection and response solutions can often function independently, however when combined with other security tools it becomes much simpler to detect and respond to advanced threats. Security staff can use EDR data to correlate threat intelligence gathered with EDR information such as attacker, type of attack, impacted machine(s), remediation instructions.
EDR solutions also allow security personnel to identify malware that may have bypassed other protective controls, such as antimalware and firewalls, by hiding behind legitimate applications that avoid detection systems. This helps reduce false positives while increasing efficiency by relieving security staff of having to individually investigate each case individually.
EDR solutions can further minimize risk by offering proactive defenses against commonly employed attack techniques such as lateral movement, Active Directory credential theft and living off the land attacks. They may also detect compromised devices which could serve as command and control servers or have been infiltrated with ransomware to encrypt files or folders on endpoint devices.
Management
Symantec Endpoint Protection software is an efficient way to defend against malware infections in your business, with features for setting security policies, alerts and monitoring endpoint statuses. Furthermore, its user-friendly design enables IT teams to tailor security to fit the unique requirements of their company.
SEP uses artificial intelligence and proprietary technologies to implement its multilayered prevention system, which includes zero-day attacks. SEP provides powerful security protection for businesses of any size; its robust defenses make it suitable for enterprises as well as smaller organizations with dedicated IT departments that want to prevent threats from entering their network. However, SEP lacks some advanced detection features found in Broadcom’s higher tier Symantec Endpoint Security Complete product.
SEP suffers from its inability to accurately detect malicious software samples, which results in false positives that can prove costly for businesses relying on SEP to safeguard against cyber attacks and protect IT networks. This issue is especially prevalent when it comes to polymorphic malware which utilizes custom packers in order to remain undetected by scanners.
SEP employs a behavioral analysis engine that detects and responds to malicious activities at the endpoint. This engine can identify whether any file activity may be an attempt at data theft, file corruption, malware installation or any other illegal function; then take preventative steps and notify IT staff of any potentially dangerous or suspicious behaviors.
SEP monitors a broad array of other activities on your computer. For instance, it can detect when programs download files from suspicious websites and notify IT staff; in addition to tracking and blocking any attempts by them to connect to the Internet to download malicious code or collect sensitive information.
SEP offers various support options, including an online self-help portal with product guides, how-to articles and instructional videos; telephone assistance and user discussion boards; as well as a troubleshooting instrument enabling IT teams to address problems directly.
