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'''Symantec Endpoint Protection''', developed by [[Broadcom Inc.]], is a security software suite that consists of [[anti-malware]], [[intrusion prevention]] and [[Firewall (computing)|firewall]] features for [[server (computing)|server]] and [[desktop computer|desktop]] computers.<ref name="two"
==Version history==
The first release of Symantec Endpoint Protection was published in September 2007 and was called version 11.0.<ref name="Messmer 2007">{{cite web | last=Messmer | first=Ellen | title=Symantec revamps endpoint security product | website=Network World | date=24 September 2007 | url=http://www.networkworld.com/article/2285937/lan-wan/symantec-revamps-endpoint-security-product.html | access-date=16 April 2017}}</ref> Endpoint Protection is the result of a merger of several security software products, including Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition 10.0, Client Security, Network Access Control, and Sygate Enterprise Edition.<ref name="Messmer 2007"/> Endpoint Protection also included new features.<ref name="Messmer 2007"/> For example, it can block data transfers to unauthorized device types, such as [[USB flash drive]]s or [[Bluetooth]] devices.<ref name="Messmer 2007"/>
At the time, Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition was widely criticized as having become bloated and unwieldy.<ref name="two" /> Endpoint Protection 11.0 was intended to address these criticisms.<ref name="two">{{Cite news |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=LmAEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA36 |title=Troubled Waters |last=Walsh |first=Lawrence |date=November 2007 |work=CSO Magazine |publisher=[[CXO Media]] |issue=10 |volume=6}}</ref> The [[disk footprint]] of Symantec Corporate Edition 10.0 was almost 100 MB, whereas Endpoint Protection's was projected to be 21 MB.<ref name="two" />
In 2009, Symantec introduced a managed service, whereby Symantec staff deploy and manage Symantec Endpoint Protection installations remotely.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.networkworld.com/article/2257821/security-vulnerability-mgmt/symantec-unveils-endpoint-protection-services.html |title=Symantec unveils endpoint protection services |last=Messmer |first=Ellen |date=23 June 2009 |website=[[Network World]] |publisher=[[IDG]]}}</ref> A Small Business Edition with a faster installation process was released in 2010.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.crn.com/features/security/222300110/security-in-20-minutes-really.htm |title=Security In 20 Minutes, Really |last=Moltzen |first=Edward |date=1 January 2010 |website=[[CRN (magazine)|CRN]] |publisher=The Channel Company}}</ref> In February 2011, Symantec announced version 12.0 of Endpoint Protection.<ref name="Messmer 2011">{{Cite web |url=http://www.networkworld.com/article/2199769/network-security/symantec-looks-to-protect-users-from-mutating-malware.html |title=Symantec looks to protect users from mutating malware |last=Messmer |first=Ellen |date=15 February 2011 |website=[[Network World]] |publisher=[[IDG]]}}</ref> Version 12 incorporated a cloud-based database of malicious files called Symantec Insight.<ref name="Messmer 2011" /> Insight was intended to combat [[malware]] that generates mutations of its files to avoid detection by [[Signature based detection|signature-based]] anti-malware software.<ref name="Messmer 2011" /> In late 2012, Symantec released version 12.1.2, which supports [[VMware]] vShield.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.networkworld.com/article/2161783/network-security/symantec-releases-first-anti-malware-software-to-work-with-vmware-vshield-security-.html |title=Symantec releases first anti-malware software to work with VMware vShield security system |last=Messmer |first=Ellen |date=3 December 2012 |website=[[Network World]] |publisher=[[IDG]]}}</ref>
A cloud version of Endpoint Protection was released in September 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.crn.com/news/security/300082061/symantec-rolls-out-new-cloud-based-endpoint-protection-solution-for-smbs.htm |title=Symantec Rolls Out New Cloud-Based Endpoint Protection Solution For SMBs |last=Kuranda |first=Sarah |date=13 September 2016 |website=[[CRN (magazine)|CRN]] |publisher=The Channel Company}}</ref> This was followed by version 14 that November.<ref name="Osborne 2016">{{Cite web |url=http://www.zdnet.com/article/symantec-launches-endpoint-protection-solution-based-on-artificial-intelligence/ |title=Symantec launches endpoint protection solution based on artificial intelligence |last=Osborne |first=Charlie |date=1 October 2016 |website=[[ZDNet]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]}}</ref> Version 14 incorporates machine learning technology to find patterns in digital data that may be indicative of the presence of a cyber-security threat.<ref name="Osborne 2016" /> It also incorporates memory exploit mitigation and performance improvements.<ref name="gartner" />
==Features==
Symantec Endpoint Protection is a security software suite that includes [[intrusion prevention]], [[Firewall (computing)|firewall]], and [[anti-malware]] features.<ref name="SearchSecurity20182">{{cite web | title=Symantec Endpoint Protection and the details for buyers to know | website=SearchSecurity | date=February 8, 2018 | url=http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/feature/Antimalware-protection-products-Symantec-Endpoint-Protection | access-date=February 8, 2018}}</ref> According to ''SC Magazine'', Endpoint Protection also has some features typical of [[data loss prevention]] software.<ref name="scmag" /> It is typically installed on a server running [[Windows]], [[Linux]], or [[macOS]].<ref name="one">{{Cite news |url=https://www.scmagazine.com/symantec-endpoint-protection-12-v121/review/6652/ |title=Symantec Endpoint Protection 12 v12.1 |last=Stephenson |first=Peter |date=1 August 2012 |work=SC Magazine |access-date=16 April 2017 |publisher=[[Haymarket Media Group]]}}</ref> As of 2018, Version 14 is the only currently-supported release.<ref name="Symantec Enterprise Technical Support 2017">{{Cite web |url=https://support.symantec.com/en_US/article.TECH154475.html |title=Released versions of Symantec Endpoint Protection |date=16 March 2017 |website=Enterprise Technical Support |publisher=[[NortonLifeLock|Symantec]] |access-date=18 April 2017}}</ref>
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