Cloud Security for Endpoints Customer Presentation
Traditional security pitfalls On-premise management server complexities Too cumbersome for organizations that lack servers and IT staff Costs extend beyond the AV solution license Visible costs - server hardware, dedicated IT to maintain onsite architecture Hidden costs - server licensing and power, maintenance downtime Lack of flexibility Lack of easy support for remote users or offices Too complicated for smaller organizations which lack servers and dedicated IT and as a result settle for less secure consumer alternatives Besides the visible license costs there are a number of significant hidden costs such as: server hardware, licenses and power, or IT time involved in deploying, performing updates and regular maintenance Dependent upon on-premise management server, the solutions do not offer real-time centralized control of remote users or offices
Cloud Security for Endpoints by Bitdefender Local scanning and hosted management console Eliminates the complexity of onsite architecture, frees IT time and enables even less technical users to manage the solution Cost-effective protection Single subscription fee, no upfront costs Reduce security costs as servers are hosted and maintained by the service provider Single console for real time control of all remote users or offices Best antimalware protection according to AV-Test reviews in 2011
Readily available security service and web based administration Cloud-based architecture Security console available within minutes, no server installation and configuration required Simple and fast to deploy protection remotely from the console Intuitive security administration Pre-configured policy templates After deployment, only effort is to monitor security reports Solution does not require advanced IT skills to administer
Simplified security infrastructure generates immediate savings Based on a hosted architecture, Cloud Security for Endpoints eliminates the following costs: Server hardware Server licenses, power and maintenance Deployment and configuration of the onsite management component Regular maintenance Manual updates
Centralized control of security for remote users and offices Control all sites and roaming users in a single console Enhanced security with real time control for the increasingly mobile workforce Minimize IT travel costs Highly efficient for geographically dispersed organizations Mgt. Console Servers hosted and maintained in service provider cloud Protect and manage all remote users or offices Company site Site 1 Site 2 Centrally manage endpoint protection for all branch offices from a single console Minimize IT costs by eliminating the need for IT specialists to travel between different offices and address security issues onsite Ideal for geographically dispersed organizations that gain efficient control of security without investing in server hardware for each location
Number-one-ranked antimalware technologies Proactive defense against a wide array of threats Stop viruses, spyware, trojans, worms, rootkits Site advisor, antiphishing and data theft protection Two way personal firewall with intrusion detection Highest awards from the top independent testing organizations AV-Test Best Protection 2011 and all 2012 testing rounds to date AV-Comparatives highest protection rate in July 2012
Value propositions Enterprise-level security without complex onsite architecture Cloud-based architecture eliminates onsite server and maintenance costs Efficient and simple management of remote users and offices from a single console Added value – besides regular antimalware features, also included are web filtering, antiphishing, user control and productivity modules Improve security using number-one ranked security technologies
Case study – Ideal Integrations Profile IT system integration company, clients ranging from SMB to VLE Problem Inefficient to deploy and manage security, using separate on- premise systems for each customer Solution Hosted deployment Cloud Security for Endpoints Free up internal resources using centralized security management Added flexibility and simplified customer licensing
Features Cloud hosted central management console and local scanning Configurable security policies and reports per user, group, or company Antimalware, antiphishing and Internet protection for desktop, laptop and server endpoints Detects and uninstalls competing antimalware solutions Remote deployment and real-time control and monitoring of all systems no matter where they are located Productivity module that enables the administrator to control or restrict internet access or access to certain applications
Key differentiators Bitdefender technology is consistently ranked #1 Bitdefender tops tests conducted by the top independent agencies Other companies usually boast sporadic, older or less trusted tests Unique console for all security needs Simplified central management of all modules in a single console More value Not just antimalware but also firewall and IDS for web protection Additional web control and productivity features also included
Licensing Free trial: 30 day period, after which product ceases to function Subscriptions for 1 / 2 / 3 year models. Special discounts apply for education, government, competitive upgrade and renewal Licenses per endpoint (same price for server or workstation)
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