Firewall & Anti-Virus Software

Firewall and Anti Virus Options

Total AV

Services Provided

Anti-Malware

Real-Time Antivirus
-This blocks threats in real-time as the threat is encountered

Spyware removal

Adware Cleaner
-This removes unwanted ads which aggressively pop up

Anti-Ransomware
-Helps to avoid becoming the victim of attacks which encrypt the users files and blackmail or demand a ransom

Data Breach Search
- Username/Email & Password data breach protection

Advanced WebShield
-Blocks websites which try to leach your personal information

100% compatibility
-Use this anti virus on your desktop computer, laptop smartphone and tablet

Cons

Currently this anti-virus does not have options for server support

Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection

Microsoft Defender ATP uses the following combination of technology built into Windows 10 and Microsoft's robust cloud service:

• Endpoint behavioral sensors: Embedded in Windows 10, these sensors collect and process behavioral signals from the operating system and sends this sensor data to your private, isolated, cloud instance of Microsoft Defender ATP.
• Cloud security analytics: Leveraging big-data, machine-learning, and unique Microsoft optics across the Windows ecosystem, enterprise cloud products (such as Office 365), and online assets, behavioral signals are translated into insights, detections, and recommended responses to advanced threats.
• Threat intelligence: Generated by Microsoft hunters, security teams, and augmented by threat intelligence provided by partners, threat intelligence enables Microsoft Defender ATP to identify attacker tools, techniques, and procedures, and generate alerts when these are observed in collected sensor data.

AVG File Server Business Edition’s.

Safe network. Real-time.

CyberCapture NEW

When an unrecognized file is downloaded onto one of your PCs, a copy will be sent to our experts at our Threat Labs to identify if it’s safe or not.

Linkscanner© Surf-Shield

Checks webpages before they open in your browser and displays a safety rating in the search engine results to help you surf the web with more confidence.

Firewall

Protects against online security threats like spam, viruses, hackers and malware.

Network Antivirus

Better protection against even the newest malware thanks to cloud-based Real-Time Outbreak Detection and proactive AI Detection

We have used AVG file server on servers we have installed previously and found that it is a very easy to use and setup protection. AVG has many benefits including 24/7 phone support

Here are the different packages to choose from

AVG File Server
Business Edition

$20.39per 1 device 1 year

AVG AntiVirus
Business Edition

$43.19per 1 device 1 year

AVG Internet Security

Business Edition

$61.59

per 1 device 1 year

Conclusion

AVG

Since they offer everything the branch need in terms of server security i feel as though this is the best option. AVG also offer scale-ability with its different packages. Being able to pay for a specific amount of devices

As this is for small business operating in Nelson we need the ability to easily expand our security.

References

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-defender-atp/protecting-windows-server-with-windows-defender-atp/ba-p/267114#

https://www.avg.com/en-ww/antivirus-business-edition?gclid=CjwKCAjwmKLzBRBeEiwACCVihh7BWfvEUscaspHKgZE0nHbmuDagjGJnur44KKZk6xuKdajrhv3cjxoCQFIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/microsoft-defender-advanced-threat-protection