Panda Security for Business Review - why 4.1 stars?

Shlomi Lavi / updated: Sep 30, 2019

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What is Panda Security for Business?

Panda Security for Business is an an on-premise endpoint protection package that incorporates modules like Security for File Servers, Security for Desktops, Panda AdminSecure and Security for Commandline. It is a software developed to monitor corporate network computers from a central point.

The company Panda Security SL was founded in 1990 by Mikel Urizarbarrena. During its early days Panda's main focus was developing antivirus software but today it has been offering other types of security products including cybercrime prevention technology, spyware detection applications and firewalls.

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Who is it best for?

The security software was developed for businesses with many connected computers that need to have a global security of the entire network. The idea here is to help companies protect their critical assets by giving the administrator the power to manage all the computers from a central console and have better control over the application each desktop can have access to.

The Panda Security for Business will work fine on Workstations, Collaboration Servers, Gateway Servers, Mail Servers, File Servers and Virtualized Environments. The software will be of help to companies using Microsoft SharePoint, ForeFront and Exchange.

Among the customers currently using the software you will find Maragon Private Schools, SOS Children’s Villages, Grupo Amper S.A., EADS Defense & Security and the Shasta County Office of Education.

Main features and functionalities

Panda Security for Business offers you a complete system that monitors and protects all the computers connected to your network. The software was designed to optimize computer productivity by allowing the administrator to have a certain level of control over what application each computer could have access to.

Panda Security for Business includes a number of modules that turn out to be useful to different types of companies irrespective of their size and the structure of their system. The software just simplifies the process of detecting hidden malware and that can be very important especially in the case where a company has very critical assets to protect.

Panda offers an additional layer of proactive technology to protect from even unknown malware, Internet threats and targeted attacks. This can be extremely valuable to businesses.

What is the actual cost?

The cost of license starts at $116 per user/year. ITQlick pricing score is 5.4 out of 10 (10 is most expensive). Access ITQlick pricing guide for Panda Security for Business.

Pros

• A business solution that offers a 24/7 telephone support throughout the year
• A security system that filters out spams for Workstations and laptops
• The proactive antimalware protection takes advantage of the Collective Intelligence that works in real time as the software is connected to the net.
• Installation is centralized and the software can easily be configured to monitor multiple PCs
• The software easily gets updated and is able to protect even remote workstations and laptops

Cons

• The software is only compatible to Windows operating system, not available on Mac
• There is no app for the software to be used on mobile devices
• Protection of data is not that strong. Files can't be encrypted or shredded.
• Option for remote wiping or locking of devices not available
• The company fails to offer online assistance via chat.

How it stacks up?

Access a head to head analysis of Panda Security for Business vs alternative software solutions.

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