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Component Overview

This Article Applies to:

  • Avast Small Business Solutions
  • Avast Small Office Protection

 

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Mobile Protection has been removed from all Small Business Solutions subscriptions (Essential/Premium/Ultimate Business Security) due to low adoption. The mobile devices with the subscriptions activated are reverted to the free version. Small Office Protection subscriptions are not affected at this time.

 

There are many components that come along with the Avast Business products, both in the baseline Antivirus and additional versions. You can easily manage these, choosing which ones to enable or disable and customizing their settings to fit your business needs. Small Office Protection comes with similar components to Small Business Solutions but is only available as an unmanaged solution.

Antivirus and Firewall Components

  • File Shield: Scans programs and files, preventing detected malware from infecting the device.
  • Web Shield: Scans transferred data when browsing online, preventing malware from being downloaded and run.
  • Mail Shield: Scans for threats in incoming and outgoing email messages.
  • Behavior Shield: Monitors processes to detect and block suspicious files based on their similarity to other known threats.
  • Ransomware Shield: Walls off folders from ransomware attacks.
  • Remote Access Shield: Blocks unwanted remote connections.
  • Wi-Fi Inspector: Checks connected Wi-Fi network for security issues, such as router and network vulnerabilities.
  • Security Browser Extension: Improves online security and overall experience when browsing the Internet.
  • Real Site: Protects against DNS (Domain Name System) hijacking.
  • Firewall: Monitors network traffic to protect from unauthorized communication and intrusions.
    • Leak Protection: Prevents sensitive data from leaking online.
    • Port Scan Alerts: Warns if the device is being scanned for open ports.
    • ARP Spoofing Alerts: Warns about attempted ARP spoofing attacks.
  • Sandbox: Allows running applications in virtual, isolated environment.
  • Webcam Shield: Prevents unauthorized applications from accessing webcam.
  • Data Shredder: Irreversibly erases data.
  •  Passwords: Standalone password manager that securely stores passwords in one place and syncs them across devices.
    • This service is in EoL (End-of-Life) and may be uninstalled during Antivirus upgrade. We recommend saving/exporting all your passwords and switching to Password Protection instead.
  • Password Protection: Secures browser-stored passwords against theft.
  • Browser Cleanup: Scans for poorly rated browser add-ons.
  • Rescue Disk: Scans the device outside of Windows.

Small Office Protection Only

  • Sensitive Data Shield: Protects documents containing personal information against unauthorized access and malware.
  • Do Not Disturb Mode: Silences notifications when any application is fullscreen.
  • Software Updater: Helps keep commonly used third-party software up to date to eliminate potential security risks.

Small Business Solutions Only

  • Exchange: Protects Microsoft Exchange Server against threats without interfering with its performance.
  • SharePoint: Protects Microsoft SharePoint Server against threats without interfering with its performance.

Additional Components (Small Business Solutions Only)

Managed and Unmanaged Clients

  • SecureLine VPN: Encrypts data traffic over the internet to help protect users’ data. It is a standalone app, available as part of Premium and Ultimate Business Security subscriptions.

Managed Clients Only

  • USB Protection: Controls access to removable devices with storage capabilities to help avoid data theft/loss or malware infections. It is available as part of Premium and Ultimate Business Security subscriptions.
  • Web Control: Controls access to various web categories to boost online security and productivity. It is available as part of Premium and Ultimate Business Security subscriptions.
  • Patch Management: Helps centrally set up, acquire, test, approve, and install system updates/patches, and third-party application updates. It is available as part of the Ultimate Business Security subscription, or as an add-on.
  • Cloud Backup: Backs up individual files or captures an image of an entire disk, automating the backup process. It is available as an add-on.
  • Remote Control: Allows IT admins to remotely access users' devices to configure settings or troubleshoot issues. It is available as an add-on (free or paid version).

Components by Subscription

Component Small Business Solutions Small Office Protection
File Shield
Web Shield
Mail Shield
Behavior Shield
Ransomware Shield
Remote Access Shield
Network Inspector
Security Browser Extension
Real Site
Firewall
Sandbox
Exchange  
SharePoint  
Webcam Shield
Sensitive Data Shield  
Data Shredder
Passwords*
Password Protection
Browser Cleanup
Do Not Disturb Mode  
Software Updater  
Rescue Disk
VPN (standalone app)  

All available Small Business Solutions components are included with each subscription tier except for the VPN service, which does not come with the Essential Business Security tier.

*The Passwords service is in EoL ( End-of-Life) and may be uninstalled during Antivirus upgrade. We recommend saving/exporting all your passwords and switching to Password Protection instead.

 

Mobile Protection Component Small Business Solutions Small Office Protection
File Scanner  
Photo Vault  
Hack Alerts/Identity Protection  
App Lock  
Anti-Theft  
Network Inspector  
Scam Protection  
Boost RAM  
Clean Junk  
Wi-Fi Speed Test  
Wi-Fi Protection  
App Insights  
Web Shield/Web Protection  
VPN Protection  
SecureLine VPN (standalone app)  

 

Components by Operating System

Small Business Solutions

Component Windows Workstations Windows Servers macOS 
File Shield
Web Shield
Mail Shield
Behavior Shield    
Ransomware Shield
Remote Access Shield  
Network Inspector  
Security Browser Extension    
Real Site  
Firewall    
Sandbox  
Exchange    
SharePoint    
Webcam Shield    
Data Shredder  
Passwords*    
Password Protection    
Browser Cleanup    
Rescue Disk  
SecureLine VPN (standalone app)  

All available Small Business Solutions components are included with each subscription type except for the VPN service, which does not come with the Essential Business Security tier.

*The Passwords service is in EoL ( End-of-Life) and may be uninstalled during Antivirus upgrade. We recommend saving/exporting all your passwords and switching to Password Protection instead.

Small Office Protection

Component Windows Workstations Windows Servers macOS 
File Shield
Web Shield
Mail Shield
Behavior Shield    
Ransomware Shield
Remote Access Shield  
Network Inspector  
Security Browser Extension    
Real Site  
Firewall    
Sandbox  
Webcam Shield    
Sensitive Data Shield    
Data Shredder  
Passwords*    
Password Protection    
Browser Cleanup    
Do Not Disturb Mode    
Software Updater    
Rescue Disk  
SecureLine VPN (standalone app)  

 

Mobile Protection Component Android iOS
File Scanner  
Photo Vault
Hack Alerts/Identity Protection
App Lock  
Anti-Theft  
Network Inspector  
Scam Protection  
Boost RAM  
Clean Junk  
Wi-Fi Speed Test  
Wi-Fi Protection  
App Insights  
Web Shield/Web Protection
VPN Protection  
SecureLine VPN (standalone app)

*The Passwords service is in EoL ( End-of-Life) and may be uninstalled during Antivirus upgrade. We recommend saving/exporting all your passwords and switching to Password Protection instead.

For more information on Avast Mobile Security for Small Office Protection and its components, see Mobile Protection.

 

Configuring Components

You can access additional configuration options for each Active Protection component either on the component page in the UI or in the Settings section.

Main Shields

Windows:

macOS:

Other Components

Windows:

macOS:

Firewall