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Component Overview

This Article Applies to:

  • Avast Business Hub

 

Mobile Protection has been removed from all Small Business Solutions subscriptions (Essential/Premium/Ultimate Business Security) due to low adoption. Therefore, the Hub will no longer offer any related management options. The mobile devices with the subscriptions activated are reverted to the free version.

 

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 straight from the Hub, choosing which ones to enable or disable and customizing their settings to fit your business needs.

Components

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

Additional Components

  • 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.
  • 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 Operating System

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)  
USB Protection

All listed Small Business Solutions components are included with each subscription type except for the VPN and USB Protection services, which do 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.

Servers

There are some components that we do not recommend installing on a server. For optimal performance, the following types of servers should only have the suggested components enabled:

  • File Server : File Shield
  • Application Server: File Shield
  • DNS Server: File Shield and Ransomware Shield
  • Email Server: Exchange component, File Shield, and Ransomware Shield
  • Web Server: File Shield and Ransomware Shield
  • Terminal Server: File Shield and Ransomware Shield
  • SharePoint: SharePoint component, File Shield, and Ransomware Shield

For more information, see Recommended Components for Servers and Workstations.

Configuring Components

You can access additional configuration options for each Active Protection component by clicking Customize beside the component slider.

Main Shields

Other Components

Firewall