Uncovering Malware: How Threat Scanning Amplifies Endpoint Protection

When it comes to cyberattacks, there are several potential openings that hackers may exploit. But one of their favorites is endpoints. An endpoint can alternatively be referred to as an “entry point.” Endpoint connections are formed when a user accesses your network via an end-user device, including laptops, smartphones, or tablets. Amplifying your endpoint protection is an integral part of comprehensive cybersecurity protocols. This can be done quickly and easily by adding a threat scanning solution. 

Antivirus Software Alone is Not Enough

You may be thinking, “My company has antivirus software installed on all its devices, so I’m safe, right?” 

While antivirus software may lead you to believe that your network is protected, there are additional factors to consider: First, antivirus alone cannot protect you. Second, only properly updated antivirus software will work effectively. Using outdated antivirus programs can be nearly as dangerous as not having any sort of protection in place at all. 

Traditional antivirus software is designed to be a reactive solution. The technology passively detects malware in order to defend your network while you engage in activities like checking emails or browsing the internet. 

Reactive anti-malware software can be helpful, but many of these programs are not updated frequently enough. This is especially true if users download software to company devices once and never replace it with updated versions. 

Anti-malware software may not be able to detect newer varieties of malicious programs.  Additionally, it can only detect threats, not contain them. The software will notify you when a suspicious file is found and instruct you to delete it manually. However, if the process isn’t completed fully, your systems could be left vulnerable to attack. 

Proactive Threat Detection   

If you are concerned about the quality of your cybersecurity, get ahead of the potential problem. By implementing proactive threat detection software, you can better protect your systems and secure endpoint connections. The technology is advanced enough to take on ever-evolving malware programs that threaten your business every day. 

Proactive threat detection solutions offer real-time protection, much like traditional software. However, they have much more advanced capabilities, as well. This technology uses complex algorithms to detect suspicious files. It even monitors malware behavior to hunt down threats before they infiltrate your system. 

Threat Scanning Software Enhances Endpoint Security 

Effective cybersecurity programs today require the use of more than one solution. While you may already have some endpoint protection in place, such as antivirus software,  it alone is not enough to protect your organization. That’s where supporting tools and technologies come in. 

Threat scanning technology can be paired with your existing solutions to drastically improve your endpoint protection without the need to rip or replace anything. This makes enhancing your cybersecurity an easy prospect. As complex as the cyber threat landscape is today, it’s important to take advantage of additions to your security posture that are simple to add and substantially improve your protection. 

Stay Ahead of Malware with Digital Defense’s Frontline Active Threat Sweep 

When it comes to proactive malware solutions, there are many options out there on the market today. However, not all anti-malware technology is created equal, nor does it protect equally. One of the most robust and effective ways to enhance your endpoint protection is to implement a defense-in-depth methodology and use a threat scanner like Digital Defense’s Frontline Active Threat Sweep solution. Frontline Active Threat Sweep, or ATS, will fortify your endpoint protection and amplify your cybersecurity, so you can stay ahead of malware attacks and protect your business-critical assets. 

Benefits of Active Threat Sweep: 

• On-demand agentless threat detection 
• Proactively analyzes your assets for signs of malware 
• Thwarts attacks before they compromise your data  
• Identifies outdated or dysfunctional endpoint protections 
• Detects active or passive threats earlier than other programs 

Download the Frontline ATS Data Sheet 

Undetected cyber threats lurking in your network can cost your business considerably. The longer these threats go undiscovered, the more damage they can do. Frontline ATS quickly and reliably assesses active threat activity in your network using powerful, patented technology. Frontline ATS can identify: Trojans, Adware, Unwanted Applications, Software Bundles, Ransomware, Exploit Kits, Backdoors, Browser Modifiers, Hack Tools, and Worms, among others.  To learn more about Frontline Active Threat Sweep, request a demo, or obtain a free trial, contact our team today! 

Our Active Threat Sweep (ATS) technology is integrated with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. Watch the video to learn more.