On Access Scanning

[Migration User]

Does Symantec End Point support On-Access Scanning like McAfee does?  I am unable to find any information in the logs about End Point checking a CD that has been inserted into the drive.  The customer would like to use Symantec instead of McAfee.

 

Thanks

-Steve

[Migration User]

Can you please describe how ON Access works in McAfee. As per my knowledge either it is Manual Scanning or Could be Aotu protect,if any of these then YES Symantec have it but by different name

[Migration User]

 

Whenever you access, copy, save, move, open or close a file, Auto-Protect scans the file to ensure that a threat has not attached itself. By default, it loads when you start your computer to guard against threats and security risks. It also monitors your computer for any activity that might indicate the presence of a threat or security risk. Auto-Protect can determine a file's type even when a threat changes the file's extension.

Please have a look at this KB as well

What is Auto-Protect ?

[Migration User]

Thanks for your input.  I have found what you said is correct.  McAfee scans files very much the same way.  The customer explained to me about McAfee but it does not work the way they explained it or expected it to work.  Their decision on what virus software to use can be better explained so they understand how the On-Access scanning works for both products.

Thanks

BugsBunny58

 

[pete]

yep, Auto protect scan will scan for the malwares in real time .

[Mithun Sanghavi]

Hello,

I would also request you to check the below Articles:

What's new in version 12.1 http://www.symantec.com/docs/HOWTO55189

Information on Symantec Endpoint Protection Scans

https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/articles/information-symantec-endpoint-protection-scans

This would provide you more Information. I am sure that would assist you and your customers.

Hope that helps!!