Is Antivirus Alone Enough? Understanding the Difference Between Endpoint Security and Antivirus Software
Almost all PCs and mobile devices used in companies have antivirus software installed to prevent virus infections and malware (malicious software) attacks such as ransomware, which can cause serious damage to computers.
However, in recent years, due to the increasing sophistication and complexity of cyber attacks, there is a problem that conventional antivirus software (virus protection software) alone cannot prevent viruses from entering.
Therefore, ‘Endpoint Security’ is considered effective for new security measures, which we will discuss in detail this time.
With the spread of remote work and the increase in the number of people working from home, servers, client PCs, and mobile devices are increasingly exposed to danger.
Take this opportunity to understand the difference between ‘Antivirus Software’ and ‘Endpoint Security’ and protect your PCs and mobile devices from virus infections and malware threats.
【What is the difference between Antivirus Software and Endpoint Security?】
« What is Antivirus Software? »
Traditionally, ‘Antivirus Software’ has been the core of security software installed on PCs. Antivirus software prevents the installation of viruses, malware, ransomware, and other unintended threats that endanger PCs and mobile devices.
Therefore, antivirus software is also referred to as ‘Entrance Measures’ to prevent dangers, playing roles such as intrusion detection and intrusion prevention, preventing viruses from entering the organization, and detecting and eliminating/isolating viruses the moment they are infected.
However, antivirus software has fewer built-in functions to protect computers from dangers compared to endpoint security. Therefore, ‘Endpoint Security’ is now attracting attention as a more comprehensive security measure to protect PCs and mobile devices from dangers.
« What is Endpoint Security? »
Endpoint security is a security measure aimed at comprehensively protecting terminals and has more functions than antivirus software.
Although the content varies depending on the product, endpoint security is sometimes referred to as ‘Exit Measures’ and includes not only virus and malware countermeasures but also encryption, logon authentication, and OS/software vulnerability countermeasures.
In other words, endpoint security is a comprehensive package of various network security measures, including antivirus measures.
【Antivirus Alone is Not Enough! Reasons to Introduce Endpoint Security】
« What is Antivirus Software? »
Traditionally, ‘Antivirus Software’ has been the core of security software installed on PCs. Antivirus software prevents the installation of viruses, malware, ransomware, and other unintended threats that endanger PCs and mobile devices.
Therefore, antivirus software is also referred to as ‘Entrance Measures’ to prevent dangers, playing roles such as intrusion detection and intrusion prevention, preventing viruses from entering the organization, and detecting and eliminating/isolating viruses the moment they are infected.
However, antivirus software has fewer built-in functions to protect computers from dangers compared to endpoint security. Therefore, ‘Endpoint Security’ is now attracting attention as a more comprehensive security measure to protect PCs and mobile devices from dangers.
« What is Endpoint Security? »
Endpoint security is a security measure aimed at comprehensively protecting terminals and has more functions than antivirus software.
Although the content varies depending on the product, endpoint security is sometimes referred to as ‘Exit Measures’ and includes not only virus and malware countermeasures but also encryption, logon authentication, and OS/software vulnerability countermeasures.
In other words, endpoint security is a comprehensive package of various network security measures, including antivirus measures.
【Antivirus Alone is Not Enough! Reasons to Introduce Endpoint Security】
Therefore, ‘EXO Security’ provided for companies and corporations is attracting attention.
EXO Security protects PCs and mobile devices from viruses and malware threats such as ransomware that cannot be completely prevented by antivirus software.
Basic functions include:
・Anti-malware blocking technology that employs artificial intelligence and cloud analysis technology
・Defense against new types of ransomware
・Blocking access to malicious sites
In addition to these basic functions, for personal information protection, it also has the following functions:
・Detection of unencrypted personal information
・Encryption recommendation or forced encryption
It is also made with an emphasis on information leakage countermeasures, program blocking functions, and ease of management, and is very popular due to such comprehensive services.
EXO Security, which provides endpoint security, is called B2BSaaS (Business to Business Software as a Service), and is a subscription service for companies and corporations.
Therefore, instead of owning software or systems, you can use the service by paying a fee for the right to use it for a certain period as a cloud service.
«EXO Security is 5,000 yen per month »
EXO Security is 5,000 yen (tax included) per month for 50 users. Therefore, if 50 people use the service, it costs only 100 yen per person per month.
Other companies charge 24,000 yen per month or 19,300 yen per month for 50 users, which is expensive compared to EXO Security, and often have fewer functions than EXO Security.
With EXO Security’s rich functionality, 5,000 yen per month can be said to be the strongest cost performance.
EXO Security also has a free trial period.
If your company/corporation wants complete security measures and malware protection, please try the currently popular ‘EXO Security’ for free once.
【Summary】
This article explains:
・The difference between antivirus software and endpoint security
・The importance of endpoint security
・Recommended endpoint security measure service ‘EXO Security’
Considering the machine costs of allocating resources to danger countermeasures, the financial costs of compliance violations, and the costs of corporate reputation degradation caused by large-scale security breaches, it can be said that the introduction of endpoint security is essential for companies and corporations.
Take this opportunity to understand the difference between antivirus software and endpoint security and take measures to protect your company’s PCs and mobile devices from danger with endpoint security.
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