SonicWALL Complete Anti-Virus Solutions

SonicWALL® Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware solutions automatically deliver updated security definitions immediately to the endpoint as they become available, protecting against today’s rapidly-evolving threats. Working in conjunction with SonicWALL network security appliances, the SonicWALL Enforced Client guarantees that all endpoints have the latest versions of anti-virus and anti-spyware software installed and active. The SonicWALL® Client/Server Anti-Virus Suite integrates additional protection for Windows-based file, print, and Exchange servers.

In partnership with McAfee, the leader in business anti-virus solutions, SonicWALL offers a choice of two anti-virus services to protect every endpoint against the most sophisticated virus threats, dangerous spyware, and productivity-draining ad-ware.

SonicWALL takes a multi-layered approach that addresses each point of vulnerability in a network. The endpoint solutions are one important part of an overall solution that includes Gateway Anti-virus, Anti-Spyware and Intrusion Prevention Service. This gateway service protects the perimeter—serving as one more layer of protection in the defense against viruses and spyware. Servers must also be protected, as they exchange data with outside sources and function as the central focus point in the network. Once infected, a server could then easily infect hundreds of endpoints. Server protection is delivered through the SonicWALL Client/Server Anti-Virus Suite.

Using a layered approach, most threats can be caught before they can infect individual endpoints. But malware may still penetrate strong perimeter and server defenses. In fact, many malware threats originate inside the network, bypassing perimeter protection entirely. For example, an employee or contractor may plug into the network with an infected notebook running out-of-date anti-virus software. With the last line of defense—Endpoint Security delivered through the SonicWALL Enforced Client Anti-Virus & Anti-Spyware engine—this final vulnerability is eliminated.

IT may be diligent about protecting gateways and servers. But protecting every endpoint—especially in a widely dispersed company—isn't always as easy. The enforced approach of SonicWALL's Endpoint Security solves this problem. Enforcement means that the SonicWALL security appliance verifies that all clients are running SonicWALL Anti-Virus with the latest virus and spyware signature files. Clients that are not in compliance are redirected to automatically download updates, and Internet access is blocked until the client becomes compliant with the anti-virus policy. Integrated desktop firewall capability adds another layer of protection by blocking unwanted Internet access to or from the computer.

In addition to SonicWALL’s traditional enforced mode of deployment, SonicWALL's Endpoint Security products can also be deployed in a stand-alone mode. This non-enforced deployment configuration allows customers to deploy Enforced Client Anti-Virus without an associated SonicWALL Unified Threat Management (UTM) device. In stand-alone mode, the client is deployed and managed via the MySonicWALL.com Web portal instead of the SonicWALL UTM management interface. This provides protection against the latest Internet threats with automated updates of virus and spyware signatures delivered directly to the desktop, without the need to replace non-SonicWALL UTM appliances.

Compliance with both internal policies and external regulations requires visibility and reporting. SonicWALL centralized reporting is comprehensive and easy-to-understand, generating real-time and historic data on the network, individual users, and the entire anti-virus and anti-spyware environment. Reports can be pre-scheduled or generated on-demand, and accessed through the SonicWALL network security appliance Web interface.

Service Comparison
USAGE	Enforced Client AV/SPY	Client/Server AV Suite
Type	Workstations Only	Workstations & Servers
License Sizes	Licenses from 5 to 1000+ Users	Licenses from 5 to 1000+ Users
KEY FEATURES:	Enforced Client AV/SPY	Client/Server AV Suite
Anti-Virus Protection
Anti-Spyware Protection - Client
Desktop Firewall Protection - Client
Automated Updates & Virus Signature Files
Automated Installation & Deployment - Client
Automated Enforcement at Gateway - Client
Stand-alone Client AV Mode¹
One-click Remediation
Real-time 24/7 Reporting
Centralized Mgmt Reporting - Client
Policy-based Management - Client
Desktop & Laptop Protection
Server Protection
On-Access Scanning
On-Demand Scanning
All Media Source Protection: HDD, CD, DVD, Floppy, Flash Drives, iPods, etc
Interpretability with SonicWALL Network Security Appliances (TZ, PRO and CSM series)
OS SUPPORT	Enforced Client AV/SPY	Client/Server AV Suite
Workstation OS Support	Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista	Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista
Server OS Support	N/A	Windows 2000 Server (Standard, Small Business, Advanced, DataCenter), Windows 2003 Server (Standard, Enterprise, Web Edition, Small Business)
Exchange Server Support	N/A	Microsoft Exchange 2000, Small Business 2000, Exchange 2003, Small Business 2003, Exchange 2007

¹Stand-alone mode for Client/Server Anti-Virus Suite to be released shortly.

Note: When purchasing Anti-Virus licenses, buy the quantity of licenses you need for the number of machines you would like to protect. This does not have to match the number of nodes supported on your SonicWALL unit. For example, If you have a 10 node SonicWALL unit, but only have 5 machines on your network, purchase a 5 license subscription. All Anti-Virus parts are stackable. Anti-Virus licenses can be split between multiple SonicWALL units.


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