Key Features and Benefits

OfficeScan protects computers from security risks by scanning files and then performing a specific action for each security risk detected. An overwhelming number of security risks detected over a short period of time signals an outbreak. To contain outbreaks, OfficeScan enforces outbreak prevention policies and isolates infected computers until they are completely risk-free.

OfficeScan uses smart scan to make the scanning process more efficient. This technology works by off loading a large number of signatures previously stored on the local computer to a Smart Protection Server. Using this approach, the system and network impact of the ever-increasing volume of signature updates to endpoint systems is significantly reduced.

Damage Cleanup Services™ cleans computers of file-based and network viruses, and virus and worm remnants (Trojans, registry entries, viral files) through a fully-automated process.

To address the threats and nuisances posed by Trojans, Damage Cleanup Services does the following:

• Detects and removes live Trojans

• Kills processes that Trojans create

• Repairs system files that Trojans modify

• Deletes files and applications that Trojans drop

Web Reputation technology integrated into OfficeScan proactively protects client computers within or outside the corporate network from malicious and potentially dangerous Web sites. Web Reputation breaks the infection chain and prevents downloading of malicious code.

The OfficeScan firewall protects computers using stateful inspection, high performance network virus scanning, and elimination.

Device Control regulates access to external storage devices and network resources connected to computers. Device Control helps prevent data loss and leakage and, combined with file scanning, helps guard against security risks.

For details, see Device Control.

Traditional security solutions are focused on preventing external security threats from reaching the network. In today’s security environment, this is only half the story. Data breaches are now commonplace, exposing an organization’s confidential and sensitive data – referred to as digital assets – to outside unauthorized parties. A data breach may occur as a result of internal employee mistakes or carelessness, data outsourcing, stolen or misplaced computing devices, or malicious attacks.

The Data Protection feature in OfficeScan safeguards an organization’s digital assets against accidental or deliberate leakage.

OfficeScan provides seamless integration of the Cisco™ Trust Agent, enabling the most effective policy enforcement within a Cisco Self-Defending Network. It also includes a Policy Server for automated communication with Cisco Access Control Servers.

Plug-in programs, along with new product versions, service packs, and patches, are designed to add new features and security capabilities into OfficeScan, and enhance the product's performance. Plug-in Manager facilitates the installation and management of these plug-in programs.