Business security software for companies, offices and IT teams: endpoint protection for PCs and servers, cloud and email security, firewall subscriptions and multi-user licence packs. The range covers over 2,800 products, led by Trend Micro, Lenovo and Microsoft, with F-Secure, Webroot and WatchGuard also available.
How to choose business security software
What needs protecting. Count laptops, desktops, servers and mobile devices separately, because licences are often sold per device type. Endpoint products protect each machine, while firewall and network products protect the edge of your network, so many businesses need both.
Licence size and term. Licences usually come in packs for a set number of users or devices and run for a fixed term, commonly one to three years. Buy a pack slightly above your current headcount if you plan to hire, since adding seats later can mean a separate order and a different renewal date.
Management console. A cloud console lets you roll out policies, read alerts and isolate an infected device from a web browser, which suits small teams and remote staff. Organisations with strict data-hosting rules may prefer a console they run themselves, so check which model a product uses before ordering.
Operating system support. Confirm that the product covers the systems you actually run: Windows, macOS, Linux servers or mobile devices. Server protection is frequently a separate product from workstation protection, so do not assume one licence covers both.
Depth of detection. Basic antivirus blocks known malware. Endpoint detection and response, email filtering and ransomware rollback add monitoring and investigation tools, and they are worth considering where staff handle customer records or payments.
Business security brands we carry
- Trend Micro: a security vendor headquartered in Tokyo and known for endpoint, server and cloud workload protection; it accounts for most of this category.
- Microsoft: maker of Windows and Microsoft 365, whose Defender security tools are closely tied to those platforms and to identity management.
- Lenovo: best known for ThinkPad laptops and ThinkSystem servers, and listed here with software for business hardware.
- F-Secure: a Finnish company known for endpoint protection and managed detection services aimed at small and mid-sized organisations.
- Webroot: known for cloud-based endpoint protection that relies on online threat intelligence rather than large local signature files.
- WatchGuard and Fortinet: both known for firewalls and unified threat management appliances, with subscriptions for web filtering, intrusion prevention and VPN.
Also in our range: Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Axis.
Business security software FAQ
Is Windows built-in protection enough for a business?
For a very small office with few risks, built-in Windows protection gives a reasonable baseline. Businesses usually add dedicated security software for central management, reporting, email and web filtering, and faster response when a device is compromised. The more staff, remote workers and sensitive data you have, the stronger the case for a managed product.
How many licences do I need?
You need one licence for every device or user the vendor requires, depending on how the product is licensed. Check whether the pack counts users, who may each have several devices, or individual devices, and include servers in the total. Buying a few seats above your headcount leaves room for new starters.
What is the difference between antivirus and endpoint protection?
Antivirus mainly detects and removes known malware on a single device. Endpoint protection is aimed at businesses and adds a central console, policy control and often behaviour-based detection across all company devices. Some editions also include response tools that let administrators isolate a machine remotely.
Do I need a firewall as well as endpoint software?
Yes, in most business networks the two do different jobs and work best together. A firewall filters traffic entering and leaving the network, while endpoint software protects each device, including laptops used away from the office. Firewalls from vendors such as WatchGuard and Fortinet usually need an active subscription to keep filtering rules and threat updates current.
