Avast Software s.r.o.

Avast Business Security

Composite Score

8.1 /10

CX Score

8.4 /10

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What is Avast Business Security?

Defend against malware, phishing and virus attacks that expose your company to risk. Protect what matters most with on-premise or cloud-managed endpoint security.

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Avast Business Security Ratings

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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

85 Likeliness to Recommend

1
Since last award

96 Plan to Renew

1
Since last award

88 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

1
Since last award

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+88 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Avast Business Security?

2% Negative

6% Neutral

92% Positive

Pros

Respectful
Efficient Service
Fair
Transparent

Feature Ratings

Average 83

Endpoint Detection and Response

Dynamic Malware Detection

Kernel Monitoring

Centralized Management Portal

Ransomware Recovery and Removal

Port and Device Control

Cross Platform Support

Automated Remediation

Mac OS support

Forensics

System Hardening

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 82

Ease of Implementation

Business Value Created

Ease of Customization

Ease of IT Administration

Quality of Features

Ease of Data Integration

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Usability and Intuitiveness

Breadth of Features

Availability and Quality of Training

Vendor Support

Avast Business Security Reviews

Hong C.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: IT Leader or Manager

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted May 2023

Spectacular guardian of emails

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Avast Business Security from other similar products?

The difference between avast and other similar programs is that it is very didactic and easy to understand in terms of alerts, the sounds of these alerts do not alter you, but rather are pleasant to the ear and visually it is fantastic, in the long run it produces the least possible stress and interference in the user's environment.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect about this product is that threats are easily logged in a long list, this is essential, I can actually access them virtually and click separating the false positives from the real threats.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Nothing, it really is a sophisticated program that has always been at the forefront and has all the flanks covered as far as security news is concerned.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I recommend that you try it for yourselves and you will see the advantages of having your web and desktop environment secured from malware.

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Unique Features
Efficient Service
Inspires Innovation

Soraya E.

Role: Finance
Industry: Finance
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2023

The first defensive device I used

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Avast Business Security from other similar products?

Avast antivirus is one of the most important malware protection and detection tools in the world, since its foundation in 2001 this tool has facilitated data protection and equipment cleaning in a fast and easy way, there are pay versions that are accessible, but the free version will only need to be updated every time it requires it, this to keep the tool adapted to the new threats that are presented, or computer viruses.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I like it because it is the one I have always used, it has a long list of recommendations and it is because many years ago it is the first in many places of the world in terms of detection of faults and viruses in the computer, I use it daily because it performs inspections on a daily basis, maintaining my precious instrument of work as it is my fully protected PC

What do you dislike most about this product?

There are a lot of versions and it's hard to know exactly what will best suit us, and it constantly requires updates that may take a little while, but I can say that it's the easiest and most efficient that there is.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

This tool shows the flaws that are found on your computer automatically and gives you the respective suggestions so that you choose that you want to perform the tool.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

KUNTAL B.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Energy
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2023

A great Security solution by Avast

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Avast Business Security from other similar products?

Avast offers comprehensive protection, advanced features and performance optimization which is better than other counterparts in the market.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The best aspect of Avast is the wide range of security solutions which it provides on malware/spyware, malicious websites and so on. It also has automatic updates and browser extension to help stay secure.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The scan speed of Avast is somewhat slow compared to other business security solution offerings.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Overall Avast Business Security is a good security solution to provide end-to-end solution for business and enterprises. It covers all the aspect of security protection to secure critical and confidential data from threats.

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Enables Productivity
Unique Features

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Avast Business Security Ratings

85 Likeliness to Recommend

1 Since last award

96 Plan to Renew

1 Since last award

88 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

1 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+88 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love Avast Business Security?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Endpoint Detection and Response Active threat detection that remediates against known and unknown malware and malicious activities, leveraging machine learning techniques.

Dynamic Malware Detection Heuristics are applied to files to identify similarities with known malware and block it.

Kernel Monitoring Monitoring of processes, memory, and system files at the OS level.

Centralized Management Portal Includes multiple client management, push install capability, comprehensive policies for different groups, and active directory integration and synchronization.

Ransomware Recovery and Removal Recover files removed and/or encrypted by ransomware.

Port and Device Control Includes USB encryption and endpoint data loss prevention.

Cross Platform Support Includes the variety of client devices and operating systems supported by the solution.

Automated Remediation Automate remediation of alerts due to exceeding defined thresholds e.g. trigger scripts to address low disk space alerts.

Mac OS support Endpoint security support to identify and block threats on Mac workstations.

Forensics Includes the ability provide full visibility in an easy-to-understand display of what happened on an endpoint during an attack in (near) real-time.

System Hardening Automated vulnerability patching and vulnerability assessment.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Avast Business Security Reviews

Hong C.

Spectacular guardian of emails

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Soraya E.

The first defensive device I used

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

KUNTAL B.

A great Security solution by Avast

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

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