GEC NEWS WIRESymantec has introduced Symantec Endpoint Protection Cloud, a new solution for small and mid-sized businesses to protect them from targeted attacks and ransomware. According to the latest Symantec Internet Security Threat Report, 65 percent of all targeted attacks struck small and mid-sized organisations in 2015 to steal valuable company information. Symantec Endpoint Protection Cloud gives small business owners enterprise-grade protection in a solution that can be set up in less than five minutes and operated by someone with general IT knowledge.
“Attackers no longer aim just for the Fortune 500. Small and mid-sized business owners must adopt the same vigilance against advanced attacks and deploy the same modern defense capabilities found in enterprise solutions like machine learning to protect their businesses,” said Javed Hasan, VP of Engineering at Symantec. “With Symantec Endpoint Protection Cloud, we’re providing a cloud-based solution with all the features necessary to keep our SMB customers’ information secure without over-taxing already stretched IT departments.”
Symantec Endpoint Protection Cloud provides a single cloud-based console for endpoint protection, management, mobility and encryption, bringing users a solution that simplifies management and reduces total cost of operation, typical pain points for SMBs.Jason Bystrak, executive director, North America, Ingram Micro Cloud said, “We are pleased to add Symantec Endpoint Protection Cloud to the Ingram Micro Cloud Marketplace portfolio as a key security solution for our reseller partners.”
