What Cybersecurity, Antivirus product for Small Business

Gone are the days of traditional antivirus software that detected viruses based on preloaded signatures. Most vendors now develop tools that install on your computer and remain connected to the vendor’s software at all times. This tool, called a sensor, monitors system activity and feeds data to the vendor’s software. The vendor software performs the analysis, and if action is needed, it instructs the sensor to execute it. This approach creates a much faster feedback and response loop.

For small business, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is an excellent choice. The technical list of features is here for the nerdy types:

– Core Defender Vulnerability Management
– Attack surface reduction
– Next-generation protection
– Endpoint detection and response
– Automated investigation and remediation
– Microsoft secure score for devices
– Microsoft threat experts
– Centralized configuration and administration, APIs
– Integration with other Microsoft Solutions
– Microsoft Defender XDR

In simple terms, it works on Macs, Windows and even Linux machines. Its provides protection against malware, ransomware and phishing attempts and provides automated threat remediation. And you can use it in up to 5 machines with one license. Prasna IT recommends Microsoft Defender for Endpoint P II.