Symantec Endpoint Protection 11

Symantec Endpoint Protection 11 is a new generation enterprise antivirus that includes Symantec AntiVirus to provide all-round protection for enterprise desktops, laptops and servers. The software delivers protection against viruses, spyware, hackers, malware and other known threats that may compromise your business' security.

Symantec Endpoint Protection 11 includes sophisticated firewall technology, remote device and application management tools, Symantec AntiVirus, antispyware and intrusion prevention technology.

Symantec Endpoint Protection 11 is an easy-to-configure, fully-fledged computer security suite for companies of all size. Administrators can use Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager, which is a centralizer management console, to adjust security settings on all SEP-enabled computers within the network. This can reduce your administrative overhead and maintenance costs.

Symantec Endpoint Protection 11 now includes Symantec's TruScan™ that intelligently detects suspicious network activity and automatically blocks them for later inspection. For example, when an application starts to behave oddly, Symantec Endpoint Protection kicks in and blocks that suspicious application generating a report to the network administrator.

This suite is part of Symantec Multi-tier Protection that delivers more comprehensive protection at all levels of your organization. Endpoint Protection can be, however, bought separately for more specifc protection needs.
Product Features

* Multi-layered security based on Symantec's AntiVirus technology
* Includes protection against viruses, spyware and hackers' attacks
* Contains Intrusion Prevention Technology and device control
* Detects and removes opportunistic rootkits utilizing the Veritas Mapping Service (VxMS)
* Easy to deploy, configure and maintain thanks to the Central Management Console and Single Agent technology
* Blocks generic exploits before they can infect a system
* Device Control system allows you to define what devices can be used within your corporate network – remotely block out USB memory stick, external CD/DVD drives and other potential risky devices on connected desktops and laptops
* Contains the WholeSecurity technology that scrutinizes applications' behavior and internally scores them to establish if they are malicious software or not
* Single Agent delivers unified reporting, maintenance and licensing for all Symantec Endpoint Protection and Symantec Network Access Control (SNAC) applications
* Single Management Console is the one tool you need to manage all your SNAC-enabled applications from Symantec

Why do I need Symantec Endpoint Protection 11? Symantec Endpoint Protection will decrease administrative overhead and radically simplify enforcement of security policies.
What are Symantec Endpoint Protection 11 and Symantec Network Access Control (SNAC) 11? Symantec Endpoint Protection 11 is a unified platform for organizations and businesses that includes antivirus, antispyware, firewall, intrusion and device control.

Symantec Network Access Control (SNAC) 11 defines access rules to a network and imposes security settings and policies to all network users you may have in the organization.
Is the and Symantec Network Access Control 11 included in Symantec Endpoint Protection 11? SEP and SNAC are sold as separate products, however SEP is already enabled to use SNAC if you decide to purchase its license in the future.
Is Symantec Endpoint Protection the right product for me? Symantec Endpoint Protection is relevant for the following customer segments:

* Small Business
* Medium Business
* Enterprise
* Large Enterprise with thousands of end users

What industries is Symantec Endpoint Protection designed for? Symantec Endpoint Protection 11 and Symantec Network Access Control 11 usage is not limited to a specific vertical market, although they will be of particular relevance to the following sectors: Government agencies, Healthcare and Education, Banking and Legal. SEP is especially useful in organizations where strict usage policy is to be imposed and a high level of data security need to be ensured.
How can my business benefit from introducing Symantec Endpoint Protection? Some of the most important business benefits from using Symantec Endpoint Protection are:

* A full-circle protection from viruses, spyware, hackers and malware
* Significantly lower total cost of ownership of the company-wide security solution
* Reduced administrative overhead and cost of management due to a centralized management
* Company-wide security policies are easy to enforce

Is there a trial version of Symantec Endpoint Protection 11 available for free evaluation? Symantec Endpoint Protection Trialware is not available. However, Symantec enables some of their partners to pass evaluation copies to their customers at no cost under the Internal Licence and Evaluation programs.