Summary:
Panda Security for Business is a software-based solution which offers endpoint security
protection for desktops and servers. It is packaged as a centralized console, which
manages configuration and deployment of client agents. The centralized console can be
installed on virtually any Windows-based host, while the client agents can be deployed to
protect a wide range of host operating systems.
Price $50 per user for one year (five-25 seats)
Panda Security for Business is a software-based solution
which offers endpoint security protection for desktops and servers. It is packaged as a
centralized console, which manages configuration and deployment of client agents. The
centralized console can be installed on virtually any Windows-based host, while the client
agents can be deployed to protect a wide range of host operating systems.
Installation of the administrative console was simple. The
interface itself is fairly easy to navigate and all the agents are managed using policy
inheritance via nested folders.
Deployment of the agent was also easy, although it requires
two steps: a communications agent and then the actual client agent itself. Both of these
appear as separate system tray icons on the client machine. There are also lots of
administrative features, although we would have preferred if the administrative console
was web-based instead of a locally installed management application. This may not be much
of a hassle for some.
The endpoint protection features are abundant. The solution
provides malware protection, a client firewall, application control, host-based IPS,
removable media protection and integration with Cisco NAC. An additional protection
mechanism called Malware Radar, an on-demand auditing service, adds another layer of
proactive protection. While it is included, it's a separate agent install. Although the
added protection would be nice, it may not be worth having to manage two separate agents
in most environments.
Documentation for the product is superb. The help files
include examples of many different subject areas and how users might manage the product.
Basic, no-cost, eight-hours a day / five-days-a-week
support is included and is offered via phone and email. No additional support packages are
offered. The Panda Security website includes a support section, FAQs and knowledge base.
Strengths:
Lots of features and extensive support for different operating systems and devices.
Weaknesses:
No remotely accessible web console. The Malware Radar feature requires another agent in
addition to the core product agent.
Verdict:
Overall, a fairly solid product offering that will fit the needs of most organizations.
Contact www.pandasecurity.com
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