Avast

Avast is a cybersecurity brand with a long history in antivirus and endpoint protection. Founded in 1988 in the Czech Republic, Avast became widely known for consumer antivirus software and later expanded into business security, privacy and device protection. Avast Business provides endpoint security products for small businesses, including Essential, Premium and Ultimate Business Security plans managed through a cloud-based Business Hub. Features include endpoint protection, ransomware and data protection, phishing protection, web controls, VPN capabilities, USB protection and automated patch management. Avast's security technology uses cloud threat intelligence, behavioral analysis and machine learning to identify malware and other suspicious activity. The business portfolio is designed to help organizations protect Windows, Mac and server endpoints without requiring a large security operations team. Avast became part of Gen Digital, the cybersecurity company formed through the merger of NortonLifeLock and Avast. Gen Digital now brings Avast together with brands such as Norton, AVG and other consumer and small-business security technologies. Its business products remain relevant to small organizations seeking centrally managed antivirus, ransomware protection, patching and privacy controls.