Avast Business is a cloud-based security software for endpoint devices and servers and is primarily targeted at industry users rather than individuals. The software can also be installed on-premises and can secure any number of PCs, Macs and servers.
Avast Business helps organizations to secure their online banking and other financial transactions as well as offers a sophisticated firewall that shields the organization’s computers from unauthorized access and hackers. The anti-spam feature protects the employees from phishing and spam emails and helps to protect sensitive data. The product offers anti-virus and anti-malware tools as well as uses firewalls and boot-time scans to safeguard the endpoint devices from malicious threats and internet intruders. Avast for Business also provides security solutions for file servers, email servers and Linux-based servers. The software has a built-in anti-spam for Microsoft Exchange servers and provides comprehensive reporting options and real-time alerts. The product also offers real-time anti-rootkit protection, anti-virus and anti-spyware engine as well as helps to check for any unusual behavior. Avast can detect harmful scripts hidden in web pages, scan files, attachments and all incoming & outgoing emails and protect the computer from potential damage and hijack.
Avast for Business is used by small and large enterprises across the globe. Championship Networks, Lightning Bird Logistics, Greenwood/Asher and Associates, Nightwire, Craig Group Ltd. and Championship Networks are a few of its customers. Avast also offers separate security solutions for individuals, home users and schools.
Avast for Business - One of the cheapest options for your company.
Used occasionally for 1-2 years
Reviewed 2020-06-17
Review Source: Capterra
One of the things I’ve always loved deeply about all versions of Avast is its 30-day free trial, where you can see if it’s the solution to your problems, both individual and corporate.
The avast suite was the first antivirus model I got and used on my computer, since my childhood, which I just switched to solutions that I thought were more robust and efficient.
I really like the fact that avast has automatic solutions to detect threats that lurk around the network, so that you can browse smoothly, without worrying too much about problems (if you surf casually, of course). The built-in VPN is very interesting and is a very smart solution, helping you strongly to stay hidden at desired times.
Although I liked Avast and its corporate solution very much, I believe that there are solutions in similar price ranges that have won me much more than him, so I say easily: it is not a perfect antivirus, but I guarantee that if you have a small company, or just for you, Avast is a cost-effective solution.
One of the things I’ve always loved deeply about all versions of Avast is its 30-day free trial, where you can see if it’s the solution to your problems, both individual and corporate.
The avast suite was the first antivirus model I got and used on my computer, since my childhood, which I just switched to solutions that I thought were more robust and efficient.
I really like the fact that avast has automatic solutions to detect threats that lurk around the network, so that you can browse smoothly, without worrying too much about problems (if you surf casually, of course). The built-in VPN is very interesting and is a very smart solution, helping you strongly to stay hidden at desired times.
Although I liked Avast and its corporate solution very much, I believe that there are solutions in similar price ranges that have won me much more than him, so I say easily: it is not a perfect antivirus, but I guarantee that if you have a small company, or just for you, Avast is a cost-effective solution.
Pros 1 - Much more customizable than other antiviruses in the same price range.
2 - Detects a reasonable number of threats.
3 - The program's firewall is exceptional in its detection.
4 - Its compatible with Mac OS, Windows and Windows Server (best value I found for server protection solution).
5 - Three different types of protection, so you can choose the one that best fits your use and your company.
Cons 1 - Some more advanced threats were not detected, which started to worry me.
2 - Although it protects you (sometimes try to protect) from spam and other threats, the program opens several pop-ups, visually polluting your desktop a little.
3 - Strong problem to protect against some types of spam.
4 - The difference between the three versions: Regular, Pro and Pro Plus, are not so significant to justify the price difference between them, being that it would be more interesting to have only a more robust version.
It is a good measure to protect the OC from incoming threats. The best thing which makes an antivirus software unique is its update frequency and avast has a very good update frequency ( and hence it is time to time ready to face new viruses and malware). And cost is also good enough so that most can afford it
It is a good measure to protect the OC from incoming threats. The best thing which makes an antivirus software unique is its update frequency and avast has a very good update frequency ( and hence it is time to time ready to face new viruses and malware). And cost is also good enough so that most can afford it
Pros There are many pro which I can list here
The most important which I surely look in an antivirus is its update frequency. And this keeps up to expectations
And besides keeping safe from the threats and issues, it is packed with many other features like ransomware shield, von protection,safe browser, password protection manager, performance tool and much more. In short,if I purchase all of this individually then it will be much more expensive than this antivirus itself
So overall it is bang for the buck
Cons There are few cons with the software
1.) I am a programmer. So when I develop and test apps ,many times this antivirus assumes the newly generated source code as a threat. So to speed up my work ,I disable the antivirus for 1 hour
2.) I have a metered internet. An antivirus software must be updated to keep up with latest threats but this one consumes a lot of internet and the "safe browser" included with it also consumes a lot of internet
3.) It can have downeffect on performance of the PC
4.) The browser with it sometimes block legitimate websites
5.) Not frequently but once it deleted files from my game and I had to again install it
Overall we love Avast and continue to use it daily. It makes that function of our life (scanning, updating, cleaning) easy.
Pros We've been using Avast Business now for 10+ years and all of our employees work with it daily. The biggest help is Avast is lightweight (doesn't take much RAM) and does everything we need it to with an extremely simple UI. We use it for Anti-Virus protection, driver updating, and general cache and file cleaning. Over the years the software has been improving it's UI, and I can't imagine what else it can do but every release seems to be better and better.
Cons When starting your computer up, Avast's load time has grown, but it's honestly non-consequential (going from 10 seconds to 30 seconds). Also, occasionally, you get an ad pop-up for a service from them that you haven't purchased yet, but it's very nominal.
Pros Central Management. Don't need to much CPU power. Easy to install.
Cons Automatic Update also reboots 24x7 servers without warning. Reboot should be scheduled separately.
Management Console information mostly outdated or delayed.
No responsive design, can't even quick check a virus found, need to go to a computer to see what it is.
GPO based MSI rollout not work for most use cases.
Can't change the Central Management. We migrated from On-Premises installation to Cloud.
Had to uninstall AVAST everywhere and install everything again. REALLY BAD.
Though it updated several times to make it more relaiable against mordern threads, i feel completely safe and relaxed by using this software. I can say my business is secured by their reliable help and support. Hope to see this software in top leading positions among all other software.
Though it updated several times to make it more relaiable against mordern threads, i feel completely safe and relaxed by using this software. I can say my business is secured by their reliable help and support. Hope to see this software in top leading positions among all other software.
Pros I like its easy operational activities and i like its eye catching appearence. I can make everything secure by this application and i feel secured about their modesty.
Cons Sometimes it become hard to find what i am searching otherwise i am happy with this software.
● Avast Business is a security software solution that helps businesses to protect their endpoint devices, file servers and email servers from viruses, malware and other threats.
● Avast endpoint protection suite provides anti-virus and anti-malware tools in addition to boot-time scans, sandbox, firewalls and anti-spam to prevent unauthorized access, phishing and junk emails.
● Avast file server security protects Windows file servers from malicious attacks, integrates with SharePoint and offers remote assistance feature through desktop sharing.
● Avast email server security module scans all incoming and outgoing emails for malware, blocks attachment files based on their extension type and allows multi-threaded scanning optimization features.
● Avast Business also provides security solutions for Linux file servers, email servers and the complete network.
FAQs for Avast Business
Below are some frequently asked questions for Avast Business.
Q. What type of pricing plans does Avast Business offer?
Avast Business has the following pricing plans:
Starting from: $39.99/year Pricing model: Subscription Free Trial: Available (No Credit Card required)
Q. Who are the typical users of Avast Business?
Avast Business has the following typical customers:
Small Business, Large Enterprises, Public Administrations, Non Profit, Freelancers, Mid Size Business
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