Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition

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  • 1.  Should I install Symantec over Trend?

    Posted Nov 23, 2010 09:11 AM

    Can anyone help/advise. As a small charity we have been offered Symantec Protection Suite Small Bus Edition through the CTX/Techsoup scheme (see http://www.ctxchange.org/directory/80) and also available is Endpoint Edition.

    We run two servers - one with SBS 2003 and one with Windows Server 2003, and 11 clients running mix of W7 and XP Pro.

    Currently protected by Trend Client / Server Security Agent but this due for renewal and under this charity scheme Symantec LOADS cheaper - hundred of pounds differecne for us.

    Any thoughts on these questions will be welcome:

    - will Symantec Protection suite do everything the TREND suite does?

    - suitability for a network like ours

    - is installation on clients and servers a expert job or can a layperson do it with a bit of knowledge?

    - any thoughts on the installation process, I understand changing from one AV to another can be fraught sometimes.

    Appreciate any help

    David

    www.brps.org.uk



  • 2.  RE: Should I install Symantec over Trend?

    Posted Nov 23, 2010 10:06 AM

    Hello,

    I do not know what Trend product you are using, but SPS for Small Business includes these products.

    • Symantec™ Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition
    • Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery Desktop Edition
    • Symantec Mail Security for Microsoft® Exchange
    • Symantec Premium AntiSpam
    • Symantec AntiVirus for Macintosh

     

    Endpoint Protection offers - 

    • Antivirus and antispyware - Provides unmatched, best-of-breed malware protection, including market-leading antivirus protection, enhanced spyware protection, new rootkit protection, reduced memory footprint, and new dynamic performance adjustments to keep users productive.
    • Network threat protection - A rules-based firewall engine and Generic Exploit Blocking (GEB) block malware before it can enter a system.
    • Proactive threat protection - Protects against unseen threats (i.e. zero-day threats) with Symantec TruScan™ Proactive ThreatScan, which does not rely on a signature.
    • Single agent and single management console - Consolidates antivirus, antispyware, desktop firewall, and Intrusion Prevention on a single agent—all managed by a single management console.

    Key Benefits

    Reliable - Uncompromised enterprise-class protection
    • Trusted Security Vendor - Protect with the trusted Norton AntiVirus vendor who is also the leader in endpoint security.
    • More than AntiVirus - Integrated advanced threat prevention and desktop firewall to protect proactively against unknown threats.
    Simple - Easy to install, deploy and manage
    • SMB-ready - Save time and effort with pre-configured settings, notifications, and automatic summary reports.
    • Easy to use and manage – User-friendly interface and automated updates on latest antivirus definitions with minimal maintenance.
    Fast - Designed for Small Businesses
    • Quick Installation - Sets up in less than 20 minute with built-in wizards.
    • High Performance - Does not slow down your daily applications or affect your employee productivities.

     

    http://www.symantec.com/business/endpoint-protection-small-business-edition

     

    SEP Small Business Edition 12.0 Quick Installation Guide

    http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/ent-security.nsf/docid/2009052614202348

    Implementation Guide for Symantec™ Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition

    ftp://ftp.entsupport.symantec.com/pub/support/documentation/Implementation_Guide_SEPSBE12.0.pdf

    Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition 12.0 Frequently Asked Questions

    http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH96135&locale=en_US

    If you require more information, I will be happy to provide that for you.

     

    Best,

    Thomas