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SMB Security
NerdService.Net helps protect its customers’ confidential data with comprehensive cybersecurity

See how NerdService.Net helps protect the organizations it supports with powerful, easy-to-use cybersecurity

SMB Security
Charity Digital helps keep charities safer online with powerful cybersecurity

Read how Charity Digital helps protect the sensitive data of the non-profits and charities it supports with Avast Business solutions.

SMB Security
Southern Imaginations helps empower vulnerable communities with easy-to-use cybersecurity

Learn how Southern Imaginations works with organizations in underserved communities to help keep them safer online with Avast Business solutions.

What is Port Scanning?

Port scanning determines which ports on a network are open and could be receiving or sending data. Both cyberattackers and administrators can use these scans, which introduces a risk of cybercriminals exploiting weak entry points.

What is Defense in Depth?

Solidify your business security with Defense in Depth - a strategy that uses physical, technical, and administrative controls for maximum protection.

Linux ransomware: How to protect your business

Linux ransomware is a growing threat and could impact you, but there are steps you can take to protect your systems. Find out more about security best practices and stop attacks.

Cybercrime
What is ransomware?

To help protect your business, it’s fundamental to understand ransomware and its potential impact. Check out our guide for info on this plus how to keep ahead of cybercriminals.

Cybercrime
What is Sodinokibi (REvil) ransomware?

Sodinokibi (REvil) ransomware is an evasive type of malware that uses advanced encryption. It is easily accessible in a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) format. Understanding how to prevent this cyberthreat remains the most effective approach in keeping business data protected.

Cybercrime
How can businesses protect against ransomware?

Ransomware attacks are today’s fastest growing malware threats. For businesses that fall victim to them, the consequences can be devastating. Learning how to keep data and devices protected from infection is crucial.

Cybercrime
What is WannaCry Ransomware?

WannaCry is a type of crypto-ransomware, malicious software used by attackers to extort money from their victims. Taking active steps to prevent this type of ransomware is instrumental in keeping digital business assets secure.

Cybercrime
Linux ransomware: How to protect your business

While the majority of ransomware attacks target Windows operating systems, Linux is becoming an increasingly popular target. Learning how to prevent attacks with sound administration and the implementation of security best practices is the key to keeping businesses protected.

Cloudcare services
History and Future of Network Security

As digital data began to grow and include increasingly sensitive information, cybercrime became a dangerous risk, and network security became an important priority. With more data now than ever, multi-layered network security is crucial.

AntiVirus features
What is Sandboxing? How does Cloud Sandbox Software work?

A sandbox is an environment used for opening files or running programs without interfering or affecting the device they’re on. Explore how cloud-based sandboxing can benefit and protect your business.

SMB Security
Avast Small Business Solutions

Find out more about how our cybersecurity solutions can help you. Manage your IT security from anywhere via our cloud technology, advanced AI, and global threat protection network.

Endpoint protection
Business Hub

Get a clear insight into Avast Business Hub’s ease-of-use and cybersecurity capabilities. Monitor cyberthreats in real-time from a single, web browser-based console and much more.

Endpoint protection
Avast Essential Business Security

Learn more about how Avast Essential Business Security can help provide remote protection for your small business’s computers, plus a centralized defense against advanced cyberattacks and more.

Endpoint protection
Avast Premium Business Security

Dig deeper into how Avast Premium Business Security helps you and your employees keep your business data safer and more private via next-gen antvirus, VPN, and USB control.

Endpoint protection
Avast Ultimate Business Security

Find out more about how Avast Ultimate Business helps you protect your organization from cyberthreats with next-gen antivirus, online privacy tools, and automated patch management software.

Endpoint protection
Avast Business Patch Management in Business Hub

Avast Business Patch Management streamlines patching by identifying critical vulnerabilities and making it easy to deploy patches across all endpoints from one central dashboard.

Data sheet
Antivirus for Linux Data Sheet

Avast Business Antivirus for Linux delivers essential business-grade protection for your Linux systems. Provides real-time, high-performing protection that you can count on.

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Avast Business CloudCare Patch Management

Avast Business Patch Management streamlines patching by identifying critical vulnerabilities and making it easy to deploy patches across all endpoints from one central dashboard.

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Avast Business CloudCare Content Filtering

Avast Business Content Filtering empowers you to increase productivity and protection with advanced, real-time content filtering controls for your business.

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Avast Business Cloud Backup in Business Hub

Avast Business Cloud Backup Service keeps data secure and ensures business continuity by protecting endpoint devices with an automated backup process that is easy to deploy and manage.

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Business Hub (for partners)

Discover what Avast Business Hub can do for you as an IT service provider. Help safeguard the cybersecurity of multiple customers and track real-time cyberthreats, all from one console.

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Avast Business Premium Remote Control in Business Hub

Delve into how Avast Business Premium Remote can help save time for IT admins. Connect to employee computers to access files, applications, and provide live troubleshooting support with with ease.

Data sheet
Management Console Data Sheet

Manage your device and application security with the Avast Business Management Console, and centrally control the security of all devices in your network.

Data sheet
Cloud Sandbox FAQ

Sandbox is available in every tier of Avast Business Antivirus and provides the ability to analyze potential threats and vulnerabilities in a secure, virtual environment that’s isolated from the rest of the network.

Data sheet
Behavior Shield FAQ

Our patented Behavior Shield technology, available in every tier of Avast Business Antivirus, plays a critical role in our Web, File, Email and Behavior four-shield security defense.

Data sheet
CyberCapture FAQ

Our proprietary, cloud-based CyberCapture technology, available in every tier of Avast Business Antivirus, detects morphed, yet unknown files, in real-time and protects you from zero-day attacks.

Data sheet
Avast Business CloudCare

Avast Business CloudCare is a cloud-based security platform that helps IT professionals monitor threats and deliver layered security services to multiple offices, networks, and devices.

What Is a Data Security Incident?

What Is a Data Security Incident? An introductory module from Avast Business’ Data Security Training Course.

What Is a Data Security Breach?

What is a data security breach? An introductory module from Avast Business' Data Security training course.

Data Security Best Practices for Business

Developing data security best practices for business? Find out about creating a policy with this module from Avast Business' Data Security course.

Cybercrime
Understanding Social Media Security

What are the social media security risks for businesses and why can social be a security threat? Find out in this Avast Business Training module.

What is Avast Business Patch Management?

Avast Patch Management automates patching so business devices and applications stay up to date and safe from cyberattacks.

Avast Business Small Office Protection

Avast's Small Office Protection works effortlessly with your business’ existing hardware, equipment and devices to offer next-gen endpoint security.

Avast Business Secure Internet Gateway

It's time to rethink your network security strategy. Workers are connecting from anywhere and everywhere, exposing business networks. Avast's Secure Internet Gateway protects your employees no matter where they connect.

Ransomware: The New Downtime Threat to SMBs

Learn more about ransomware: how it enters your network, the data it steals, and the damage it causes. Find out how Avast Business can help you with preventing these threats and protecting your business.

Phish Phinder: Spot Phishing Emails Easily With This Guide

Learn how to spot a phishing email and determine its legitimacy, what to avoid opening, and how to stay protected from future attacks.

The Importance of Having a CISO Strategy for SMBs

In this ebook, Richard Tubb, IT Business Growth Expert, and Avast CISO, Jaya Baloo, discuss the best strategies on keeping SMBs safe online.

Interview Report: The Security Impact of Digital Transformation

Wondering how to thrive in the “End of Box” era? This white paper outlines new cloud security strategies in the digital transformation age.

Top 5 Reasons Why Savvy MSPs Are Adopting Managed Security Services

In this white paper, you’ll learn more about the new SMB downtime- cybercrime, the case for managed security services, and key components of a managed security service.

Three Essential Components of a Managed Security Service

What makes SMBs attractive targets for cybercrime? In this white paper, IT service providers can learn more about primary attack surfaces for SMBs, and best practices for protecting customers' devices, data, and people.

Management console
Edison Power Constructors improves efficiency by 70%

Discover how Edison Power increased efficiency by 70% using the Management Console’s automation and scheduling capabilities, and improved visibility across the network by 100%.

Management console
Regent College improves security and efficiency using Management Console

Find out how Regent College uses Avast Business Antivirus and Management Console for improved detection and protection against CryptoLocker ransomware and other malware. They also see improved efficiencies with easy deployment and management.

Management console
Northern New Mexico College improves efficiencies by 70%

Discover how Northern New Mexico College gained a 360 degree view of security health across its campus and improved efficiencies by 70% using Avast Business Antivirus and the Management Console.

Cloudcare services
100% improvement in threat detection caused by human error

Read more about how Calvary Christian Academy used Avast Business Antivirus to achieve 100% improvement in threat detection caused by human error.

Cloudcare services
100% improvement in threat detection caused by human error

Read more about how Calvary Christian Academy used Avast Business Antivirus to achieve 100% improvement in threat detection caused by human error.

Cloudcare
Harrap ICT improves threat protection and increases sales

Find out how Harrap ICT improved threat protection, gained a multi-feature security solution, and sold one and two year CloudCare licenses to 25% of its existing client base.

Cloudcare
Computer Geeks increases managed security service contracts by 70%

Discover how Computer Geeks used Avast Business CloudCare to grow its managed security services business by 70%.

Management console
100% improvement in threat detection caused by human error

Read more about how Calvary Christian Academy used Avast Business Antivirus to achieve 100% improvement in threat detection caused by human error.

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