Avast Business Antivirus Pro is part of Avast’s Endpoint Protection for Small Business suite, along with Avast Business Antivirus and Avast Business Antivirus Pro Plus.
Avast has been around a long time. They have managed to create a scalable cloud-based security infrastructure that sees everything that happens on the internet. It’s a view into everything online, good and bad. This gives Avast the unique advantage of being first to inspect and analyze potential threats. They prevent over 1.5 billion attacks every month, in fact. And when new malware is discovered, they can quickly deploy new security features to protect our users. This is the strength behind Avast Business Antivirus Pro.
Avast Business Antivirus Pro is an extremely easy-to-use hosted endpoint protection product. That’s partly because it’s an easy-to-deploy cloud service. But it’s also just a simpler product than the full-on EDR solutions like Sophos Intercept X. Avast does a good job covering all the bases most small businesses need, and it also throws in a VPN service, Sandbox browser, and data shredder.
Light on your pocketbook and your bandwidth
Avast is very affordable compared to the competition. It offers great features that ensure protection from both online and offline threats. It’s powered by next-gen antivirus, ensuring your network remains safe from advanced cyberattacks, no matter which devices are connected.
Another common refrain among users is how unobtrusive Avast is. It runs, and protects, in the background, and you likely will not even notice it. And, Avast provides 24/5 fast and friendly support. Staff are highly trained technical engineers, who can assist you via email, chat, or phone. They’re really here for you.
Differences between the versions
Avast has changed how it prices its next-gen antivirus platform. The tiers are Avast Business Antivirus, Antivirus Pro, and Antivirus Pro Plus. Each tier targets different types of endpoints and devices, so pricing is a la carte.
The base tier is Avast Business Antivirus. This is a macOS product, however, and it handles AV and anti-malware for that operating system.
Avast Business Antivirus Pro is primarily for Windows Server endpoints, which includes specific features for SharePoint Server and Exchange Server. It’s for the on-premises versions of those products, not the cloud services.
Avast Business Antivirus Pro Plus provides the broadest feature set for all your Windows desktop endpoints. These include comprehensive malware threat detection, email and file scanning, and Avast’s VPN and data shredding features.
What does Antivirus Pro Plus have that Antivirus Pro doesn’t?
Avast Antivirus Pro Plus has privacy and identity protection features that the other two options do not. These protections keep your business information and identity safe. They protect your bank info, passwords, and downloads from hackers, especially while using Wi‑Fi on public networks. It also has Server protection, as does Antivirus Pro, which Avast Antivirus basic does not.
Interface
One of the things you’ll notice with Avast Business Antivirus Pro is that the web interface is very different, and frankly, a lot better. There is also a new patch management dashboard that gives you a count of how many devices need patching. This might be the biggest improvement.
In addition, Reporting has been completely overhauled. You can now schedule reports and get a broader range of information. It includes a report for checking in on who used the remote access feature, which is a huge benefit when that level of access is available.
Easy install
To get vast Business Antivirus Pro up and running is a total snap. You can adjust the security settings as you like, and once it’s installed, you are fully protected. Additional client computers can be included in the hub with no problem. Install, configure, then forget it’s there. It will protect your installed computers against most everything.
Performance of Avast Business Antivirus Pro
In independent testing, Avast Business Antivirus Pro did quite well when its’ anti-phishing capabilities were tried out. Same thing with browser-based attacks and executables like PowerShell, Auto-IT, Python, and Ruby.
Third-party testing confirms these results. AV-Test awarded Avast Business Antivirus Pro Plus a 6 in its August 2021 tests. They ranked it as Outstanding. Avast blocked 100% of 0-day malware attacks in real-world testing using 303 samples, and it blocked 99.9% of widespread malware discovered in the four weeks before testing. That test used 18,402 samples.
Summary
Avast Business Antivirus Pro is an excellent service, and it makes managing security an easy task for a small business administrator. It also offers a significant level of protection against threats. It is a very good entry-level solution for protecting a small organization that doesn’t need mobile device management or EDR/XDR.
Avast excels at being one of the easiest solutions to manage, which could be a huge selling point for organizations that lack the IT savvy needed to handle complex administrative tasks. Corporate Armor would love to answer any questions you ay have, and save you money on your next antivirus solution. So email us, or call 877-449-0458. Thanks for reading!
Avast Business Antivirus Pro datasheet
Cool things about Avast Business Antivirus Pro
| Avast prevents over 48 million cyberattacks daily |
| Excellent threat detection capabilities |
| VPN and File Shredder included |
| Extremely easy to manage |
| Includes basic remote control |