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Symantec End-user Endpoint Security vs. Powertech Antivirus for IBM Systems

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

MetricSymantec End-user Endpoint Security

by Broadcom

Powertech Antivirus for IBM Systems

by Fortra

Overall rating4.44.6
Review count55113
Ease of use9.19.1
Ease of setup8.78.8
Quality of support8.99.8
Meets requirements9.29.1
NPS64.78599276.923077
Small Business26.2%7.7%
Mid-Market30.6%46.2%
Enterprise43.2%46.2%
Total page views347103
Total LLM citations1,43742

Symantec End-user Endpoint Security

Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) is designed to protect against malware attacks including targeted attacks, advanced persistent threats, and zero-day threats with a layered approach to security at the endpoint. Superior protection that fuses essential and next-gen technologies in a multi-layered fashion. High-performance, lightweight single client, single management console across both physical and virtual protection and orchestrated response delivered at scale

Pros

  • Security
  • Threat Detection
  • Ease of Use
  • Features
  • Reliability
  • Visibility

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