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Powertech Antivirus for IBM Systems vs. Symantec Enterprise Cloud

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

MetricPowertech Antivirus for IBM Systems

by Fortra

Symantec Enterprise Cloud

by Broadcom

Overall rating4.64.4
Review count1329
Ease of use9.19.0
Ease of setup8.89.0
Quality of support9.88.5
Meets requirements9.19.2
NPS76.92307759.259259
Small Business7.7%24.1%
Mid-Market46.2%37.9%
Enterprise46.2%37.9%
Total page views103175
Total LLM citations4216

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

    Symantec Enterprise Cloud

    Symantec Integrated Cyber Defense (ICD is a comprehensive cybersecurity platform designed to unify and streamline security across an organization's entire digital infrastructure. By integrating advanced threat protection, information security, identity management, and compliance solutions, ICD effectively safeguards enterprises against sophisticated cyber threats. This unified approach reduces the complexity and cost associated with managing multiple security products, while enhancing the organization's overall security posture.

    Pros

    • Ease of Use
    • Monitoring
    • Integrations
    • Security
    • Internet Security
    • Reliability