What is Symantec Endpoint Protection?
Symantec Endpoint Protection for Macintosh and Windows, available via IUware, combines technologies from previous Symantec products: • Antivirus and Antispyware: Antivirus and Antispyware scan for viruses and other security risks, including spyware, adware, and other files that can put a computer or a network at risk. • Personal Firewall: The Symantec Endpoint Protection firewall provides a barrier between the computer and the Internet, preventing unauthorized users from accessing the computers and networks. It detects possible hacker attacks, protects personal information, and eliminates unwanted sources of network traffic. • Intrusion Prevention: The intrusion prevention system (IPS) is the Symantec Endpoint Protection client’s second layer of defense after the firewall. The intrusion prevention system is a network-based system. If a known attack is detected, one or more intrusion prevention technologies can automatically block it. • Proactive Threat Scanning: Proactive threat scanni
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