The primary purpose of AntiVirus is to detect and remove malware. Standard features found on reputable platforms include:
- Realtime scanning of systems
- Automatic updating of the platform
- Quarantine of harmful files
- Report on findings
AntiVirus can offer a whole host of extra features, often as part of free packages and occasionally at extra cost. Do your research and identify an AntiVirus that is best suited to your organisation’s needs and budget. You may find you meet many compliance standards with only one tool!
Here are some of the many features AntiVirus platforms have to offer:
Safe Web Search
Blocks you from reaching known malicious websites when browsing the internet, this includes malware infected websites and scam websites looking to steal personal information.
Removeable Media Scan
Application Firewall
Built-in Password Manager
VPN Services
Individual File Scan
Dark Web Scanning
Webcam Protection
Cloud storage
Rootkit
Trojan