Today there are a very large number of types of solutions for point protection. This large number does not make it easy to choose a protection solution, especially since each of these solutions has a very specific functionality. The most used and recognizable device protection program among users is an antivirus.
The antivirus has a simple mode of operation based on regular scanning of devices. Antivirus offers three types of scanning to detect or block malicious activities or programs: signature scanning, heuristic scanning, and integrity scanning.
However, although antiviruses are widely used, their capabilities have not sufficiently adapted to changes in the malware industry. Therefore, they were replaced by threat detection systems at endpoints (Endpoint Detection and Response). These are tools that help detect and investigate suspicious activity across all endpoints of the digital perimeter, making it the best technology for enterprises to better protect their networks compared to traditional antivirus.