Data Sheet: Endpoint Security Symantec Multi-tier Protection Trusted protection for endpoints and messaging environments

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1 Trusted protection for endpoints and messaging environments Overview creates a protected endpoint and messaging environment that is secure against today s complex data loss, malware, and spam threats controlling costs and managing risk. The integrated product suite combines multiple advanced endpoint security technologies for laptops, desktops, mobile devices, and servers, and helps secure a wide range of operating systems including Windows, Linux, and Macintosh. Symantec Multi-tier Protection also leverages Symantec Brightmail technology to protect and IM against spam and viruses. It filters content, helps ensure compliance with IT policies, and prevents sensitive data from leaving the network. Endpoint Security Symantec Multi-tier Protection delivers more than world-class, industry-leading antivirus and antispyware signature-based protection. It also provides advanced threat prevention that protect endpoints from targeted attacks and attacks not seen before. It includes turnkey, proactive technologies that automatically analyze application behaviors and network communications to detect and block suspicious activities, as well as administrative control features that allow organizations to deny specific device and application activities deemed as high risk. This multilayered approach significantly lowers risks, giving confidence that business assets are protected. Multi-tier Protection s endpoint security gives organizations all the capabilities now, along with the ability to enable individual components as needed. Whether the attack is coming from a malicious insider or is externally motivated, endpoints are protected. Messaging Security Symantec Multi-tier Protection delivers effective and accurate antispam and antivirus protection for both inbound and outbound and instant messaging (IM). Multi-tier Protection s messaging security components can be deployed both at the messaging server level on Microsoft Exchange and Lotus Domino and at the gateway level with physical or virtual appliance-based security. Advanced content filtering and structured data matching helps organizations control sensitive data, reduce the risks associated with data loss, and meet regulatory compliance and corporate governance demands. Multi-tier Protection is simple to administer and catches more than 97% of spam with less than one in a million false positives 1. Continuous automatic updates, global and self-learning local IP reputation analysis, and comprehensive reporting ensure that Multi-tier Protection effectively and transparently responds to new spam threats to minimize network downtime and preserve employee productivity. Integrated Suite Symantec Multi-tier Protection includes the following 1. Symantec Brightmail Gateway earned InfoWorld s Technology of the Year for Best Mail Security, InfoWorld Jan 07, 2008, ml Page 1 of 6

2 best-of-breed components from Symantec: Symantec Endpoint Protection Symantec Brightmail Gateway software subscription* Symantec Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange Symantec Mail Security for Domino Symantec Premium AntiSpam Symantec AntiVirus for Mac Symantec AntiVirus for Linux Symantec Mobile Antivirus for Windows Mobile * The Brightmail Gateway software subscription can either be deployed on a physical Brightmail / Mail Security 8300 Series appliance or as a virtual appliance on VMware. Appliance hardware and VMware software are sold separately. Key benefits Complete Protection Unmatched Protection Protect with confidence with the market-leading endpoint security, messaging security, and data loss prevention vendor. Multi-layered defense Protect your environment against data loss, malware, and spam by accurately identifying and addressing risks consistently across different platforms. Unified Threat Prevention Protect proactively from unknown threats for endpoints, messaging servers, and gateways with more than traditional antivirus and antispyware. Data Loss Prevention Protect sensitive client data and valuable confidential information at the gateway with advanced content filtering and data loss prevention. Trusted Research Protect proactively with real-time security intelligence that provides early threat warnings and protection from newly evolved threats. Easy Management Simplified Implementation Quickly deploy with minimal disruption to your environment. Consistent Experience Simplify routine management tasks and reduce learning curves with common management and user interfaces. Improved Productivity Streamlined management and optimize workflow administrators and end-users from unproductive tasks. Adaptive Configuration Meet IT policy objectives with granular controls of policies and features which are easily configurable and selectively deployable. Reduced Complexity Deploy integrated essential endpoint and messaging security technologies as unified solutions with coordinated management. Automated Controls Compliance Achieve and prove adherence to regulatory objectives with ease. Monitoring and Enforcement Identify and control the flow of sensitive information via and IM, as well as on to and off of endpoints. Real-time Automatic Updates Adapt to risks faster and take action within minutes with the Symantec Page 2 of 6

3 Global Intelligence Network, the largest security research network in the world. Lower Operational Costs Reduce the time, cost, and expertise needed to manage multiple technologies. Insightful Reporting Provide maximum visibility into actions, events, and status from endpoints to messaging gateways. Key features Antivirus and antispyware Symantec Endpoint Protection 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 Protecting against unseen threats (i.e., zero-day threats), it includes TruScan Proactive Threat Scan, which does not rely on a signature. Single agent and single management console The Symantec Endpoint Protection portion of Symantec Multi-tier Protection provides antivirus, antispyware, desktop firewall, IPS, device and application control, and network access control (with the purchase of a Symantec Network Access Control license) on a single agent all managed by a single management console. Mobile AntiVirus for Windows Mobile Symantec AntiVirus for Mac and Symantec AntiVirus for Linux remove viruses from attachments, Internet downloads, and other sources to safeguard the enterprise network. Symantec Mobile AntiVirus for Windows Mobile enables secure mobile computing by providing comprehensive virus protection against malicious threats that target Windows Mobile operating systems. Antispam and messaging security protection The Symantec Brightmail-based antispam technology delivers greater than 97 percent effectiveness and a false positive rate of less than one in a million, making it one of the industry s most accurate solutions. 1 Scans inbound and outbound and IM traffic for compliance with regulatory and governance requirements Provides incident management and reporting capabilities that enable organizations to implement policies and analyze and manage violations Continuously delivers automatic spam signature updates and reputation scoring to help ensure effective, real-time protection against new threats Offers unparalleled protection, as evidenced by the industry s only record of over 40 consecutive VB100 awards, since 1999 Provides real-time analytics and reporting, gaining visibility into and IM usage and growth patterns Symantec AntiVirus for Linux and Mac, and Symantec Page 3 of 6

4 Data Sheet: Endpoint Security Services Symantec offers a range of consulting, technical education, and support services to guide organizations through the migration, deployment, and management of Symantec Multi-tier Protection and help realize the full value of your investment. Essential Support Services provide confidence that critical assets are protected around the clock. For organizations that want to outsource security monitoring and management, Symantec also offers Managed Security Services to deliver real-time security protection. Minimum System Requirements Page 4 of 6

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6 Visit our website To speak with a Product Specialist in the U.S. Call toll-free 1 (800) To speak with a Product Specialist outside the U.S. For specific country offices and contact numbers, please visit our website. About Symantec Symantec is a global leader in providing security, storage, and systems management solutions to help businesses and consumers secure and manage their information. Headquartered in Cupertino, Calif., Symantec has operations in more than 40 countries. More information is available at Symantec World Headquarters Stevens Creek Blvd. Cupertino, CA USA +1 (408) (800) Copyright 2009 Symantec Corporation. All rights reserved. Symantec and the Symantec logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Symantec Corporation or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners. 01/ Page 6 of 6