Simplifying Security for SMBs: Introducing Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition 2013
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The document discusses the increasing cyber threats faced by small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), highlighting a significant rise in targeted attacks and malware incidents. It introduces Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition 2013 as a solution that offers simple, effective, and cloud-managed security to protect against these growing threats. Key features of the service include easy setup, continuous protection, and options for both cloud and on-premise management.
Simplifying Security for SMBs: Introducing Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition 2013
- 1. Simplifying Security for SMBs Introducing Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition 2013 October 1, 2012 1
- 2. Bare Minimum Security No Longer an Option for SMBs • Small businesses are increasingly being targeted – Targeted attacks against SMBs doubled between 2011 and 2012* – Direct correlation between a rise in attacks against small companies and a drop in attacks against larger ones *Source: Symantec Intelligence Report, June 2012 Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition 2013 - 10/1/12 2
- 3. Threats Increase Across All Fronts • Malware Attacks up by 81% – Malicious software created by hackers to disrupt computer operation, gather sensitive information, or gain access to private computer systems • Web Attacks up by 36% – Emails with links to websites infected with malware to acquire information such as usernames, passwords or payment details • Malware Variants up by 41% – Different types of malware proliferating over time Source: Symantec Internet Security Threat Report 2011 Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition 2013 - 10/1/12 3
- 4. SMBs Are Weakest Link in Supply Chain • Hackers use SMBs as stepping stone into larger companies – 28 % to 41% of data breaches caused by a third-party* • Top 500 global businesses average 60 alliances each with smaller companies† • Becoming the gateway to a major client’s or partner’s data can destroy an SMB – Contracts now demanding partners have top-level security †Source: House Small Business Committee *Source: Ponemon 2011 Global Cost of a Data Breach Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition 2013 - 10/1/12 4
- 5. SMB Security Challenges Maintain Strong Maximize Reduce Complexity Protection Productivity • Stop advanced threats • Enable employees to • Protection that is • Deploy security quickly work confidently online effortless and easily • Empower remote • Maximize security with • Secure laptops, workforce limited staff and desktops and servers • Secure employees training without impacting • Simplify ongoing system performance management Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition 2013 - 10/1/12 5
- 6. Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition 2013 Key Messages • A simple, fast and effective cloud- managed service that protects you from viruses and malware. • Set up in just minutes with no additional hardware, special IT staff or training required • Not quite ready for the cloud? Ask about the on-premise management option. • A cyber attack can destroy your business in minutes. We protect it just as fast. Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition 2013 - 10/1/12 6 6
- 7. Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition 2013 Key Benefits Simple, Fast and Set Up in Just Cloud-Ready When Effective Minutes You Are •Always-on protection with • No additional hardware • Start with on-premise automatic security needed management and move to updates • No special IT staff or the cloud-managed •Employee systems stay training needed service at no additional current cost • Fast protection of laptops, •Intelligent scanning means desktops and servers • Simple subscription fee faster, fewer scans covers either management choice and includes •Easily protect remote maintenance, updates and devices (laptops) 24x7 support Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition 2013 - 10/1/12 7
- 8. Key Features Features Details Management Choice Cloud-managed service or on-premise management option. Virus and Malware Protection Blocks viruses, spyware, Trojan horses, worms, bots and root kits. Firewall Security Defends against hackers with a quiet two-way firewall. Web Browser Security Identifies unsafe and dangerous websites in search results Guards against malware attacks that exploit vulnerabilities in Generic Exploit Blocking applications that interact over the internet. Easy Setup and Management Simple setup in minutes with a web-based management console. Ability to detect and protect against harmful files from USB storage USB Device Control devices. Cloud-managed service only. Windows 8 Support Protection of x86 and x64 devices running Windows 8. Better bandwidth optimization when accessing security updates. Local Update Service Cloud-managed service only. On-premise management application is enabled to be integrated RMM -Enabled with leading RMM tools. RMM vendors who have already integrated include Kaseya, Level Platforms, and LabTech. Integration with Partner Management Console Cloud-managed service can be managed through PMC. (PMC) Subscription-based Pricing A single subscription covers either management choice. Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition 2013 - 10/1/12 8
- 9. Managed in the Cloud or On-Premise Intuitive Getting Started Wizard • All that’s needed is an Internet connection to get started • Step-by-step wizard guides user through choice of management and installation • Cloud-managed service recommended for most customers • Installs in just minutes Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition 2013 - 10/1/12 9
- 10. Partner Management Console • Single web-based portal simplifies management and monitoring • Enables MSPs to differentiate their services, maximize opportunities and accelerate profitability • Supports both Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition 2013 and Backup Exec.cloud Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition 2013 - 10/1/12 10
- 11. Web-Based Management No Hardware Required • Get critical information at-a-glance • View information on the latest global threats • Manage computers, users, policies and subscription details • Available in a customizable widget-based Web interface • Centralized view of all Cloud- managed services and related subscriptions Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition 2013 - 10/1/12 11
- 12. Simplifying SMB Endpoint Protection Today October 1 Symantec Endpoint Protection Symantec Endpoint Small Business Edition 2013 Protection.cloud (Cloud-managed service) Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition 12.1 (on-premise management) Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition 2013 - 10/1/12 12
- 13. Thank you! Copyright © 2012 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. This document is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as advertising. All warranties relating to the information in this document, either express or implied, are disclaimed to the maximum extent allowed by law. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition 2013 - 10/1/12 13