Symantec 20032623 - Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition Implementation Manual page 140

140 Managing Virus and Spyware Protection
Managing scans on client computers
Scan type
Auto-Protect
Download Insight
also runs an active scan when new definitions arrive on the client computer. On
unmanaged computers, Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition
also includes a default startup scan that is disabled.
You should make sure that you run an active scan every day on the computers in
your network. You might want to schedule a full scan once a week or once a month
if you suspect that you have an inactive threat in your network. Full scans consume
more computer resources and might impact computer performance.
See Managing scans on client computers"
Scan types
Table 11-4
Description
Auto-Protect continuously inspects files and email data as they are written to or read
from a computer. Auto-Protect automatically neutralizes or eliminates detected viruses
and security risks.
Note: Mac clients support Auto-Protect for the file system only.
See About the types of Auto-Protect"
Download Insight boosts the security of Auto-Protect scans by inspecting files when users
try to download them from browsers and other portals.
Download Insight uses reputation information to make decisions about files. A Symantec
technology that is called Insight determines the file reputation. Insight uses not only the
source of a file but also its context to determine a file's reputation. Insight provides a
security rating that Download Insight uses to make decisions about the files.
Download Insight functions as part of Auto-Protect and requires Auto-Protect to be
enabled.
See How Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition uses reputation data to
make decisions about files"
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