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Powertech Antivirus for IBM Systems vs. BlackFog

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricPowertech Antivirus for IBM Systems

by Fortra

BlackFog

by BlackFog

Overall rating4.64.8
Review count1340
Ease of use9.19.3
Ease of setup8.89.6
Quality of support9.89.4
Meets requirements9.19.6
NPS76.92307792.307692
Small Business7.7%68.6%
Mid-Market46.2%31.4%
Enterprise46.2%0.0%
Total page views103367
Total LLM citations42931

Powertech Antivirus for IBM Systems

Powertech Antivirus (formerly Stand Guard Anti-Virus) is the only commercially available server-level antivirus solution native to IBM i, Linux, and AIX, enabling organizations to meet compliance requirements and protect infrastructure from viruses. Powertech Antivirus keeps up-to-date by automatically downloading the latest virus definitions and enhancements to protect from the latest threats. A Key Part of Fortra (the new face of HelpSystems) Powertech is proud to be part of Fortra’s comprehensive cybersecurity portfolio.

Pros

    BlackFog

    Data can’t be stolen if it never leaves. BlackFog prevents data exfiltration from endpoints, stopping sensitive information from flowing to ransomware groups, AI tools, cloud services, and other unauthorized destinations. While most cybersecurity solutions focus on detecting threats, BlackFog focuses on preventing the outcome attackers want most: access to your data. Our endpoint-native platform monitors and controls outbound communications in real time, preventing data loss through ransomware, insider threats, shadow AI, and other exfiltration channels.

    Pros

    • Security
    • Protection
    • Customer Support
    • Ease of Use
    • Security Protection
    • Data Protection