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Description
Every day, adversaries are producing over 1 million new malware variants. Conventional security measures depend heavily on historical threat data to identify malware through methods such as behavioral analytics, artificial intelligence, or pattern recognition, which leaves them vulnerable to unknown and newly emerging malware that exhibits different behaviors than previously encountered threats. While current security efforts emphasize the detection of malware, one must question whether this focus on detection is truly the most effective approach for cybersecurity. Various methodologies exist for identifying malware; for instance, anti-virus software utilizes signature files derived from previous threat data, AI systems apply machine learning techniques to formulate predictive mathematical models based on historical data, and behavioral analytics frameworks analyze past behaviors to create models for detection. The primary drawback of detection-centric technologies is their reliance on outdated malware information, which limits their effectiveness in responding to new threats. This raises critical questions about the adequacy of detection as a standalone measure and whether a more proactive strategy could enhance overall security.
Description
Numerous organizations utilize a variety of technology stacks that incorporate different operating systems such as Windows, Linux, AIX, or IBM i. However, the majority of antivirus solutions are primarily tailored for Windows environments. Implementing a native tool that mitigates scan failures and security vulnerabilities is crucial for ensuring that each platform within your infrastructure is adequately safeguarded against threats like viruses, worms, and malware. Powertech Antivirus stands out as the sole commercially available antivirus solution designed specifically for server-level protection, offering native scanning capabilities across IBM Systems, including IBM i, AIX, Linux on Power, and LinuxONE. This software boasts one of the most extensive collections of virus signatures available on any platform and maintains its effectiveness by automatically downloading updates for virus definitions and software improvements, ensuring continuous protection. By utilizing such a specialized antivirus solution, organizations can significantly enhance their security posture across diverse operating systems.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
IBM i
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
No
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
AppGuard
Country
Japan
Website
www.blueplanet-works.com/en/solution/appguard.html
Vendor Details
Company Name
Fortra
Founded
1982
Country
United States
Website
www.fortra.com/products/virus-protection-software-linux-aix-and-ibm-i
Product Features
Product Features
Endpoint Protection
Activity Log
Yes
Antivirus
Yes
Application Security
Yes
Behavioral Analytics
Yes
Device Management
Yes
Encryption
Yes
Signature Matching
Yes
Web Threat Management
Yes
Whitelisting / Blacklisting
Yes