What is Antivirus Software?
Antivirus is a security software that prevents, detects, and removes malware. Malware describes all kinds of malicious or unwanted code that is intended to harm a computer network or its sub-components. Malware includes Viruses, Trojans, Keyloggers, Ransomware, Worms etc. Antivirus Software is the standalone security solution which is installed on individual devices such as desktops, laptops, and smartphones, as well as on servers. Today’s time most of these Antivirus Softwares provide all types of security measures. These Antivirus Softwares run in the background and frequently scan device directories and files for malicious patterns and alerts if the presence of any malware is detected.
Difference between Endpoint Security and Antivirus Software
Endpoint security is the process of protecting endpoints on end-user devices such as desktops, laptops, and mobile devices against attackers, While Antivirus software is a program that is created to search, detect, prevent, and remove software viruses from your system that can harm your system. Switching from an antivirus to an endpoint security solution will provide you with not just higher cybersecurity but also a centralized and easy-to-manage security management system.