GFI Vipre Antivirus Business

High performance, Business Antivirus and Endpoint Security

Built from the ground up after years of research and development, GFI VIPRE® Antivirus Business delivers fast and efficient online security with low impact on system resources. It’s cost-effective, reliable, easy to use and easy to maintain – the perfect antivirus solution for your business.

The GFI VIPRE Antivirus Business product line gives you seamless, tightly-integrated security solutions that deliver antivirus and antispyware protection, client firewall, and malicious website filtering technologies that protect against the ever-changing and sophisticated wave of malware in a comprehensive, highly efficient manner.

GFI Vipre Antivirus Business Benefits:

• Remove incompatible software
  Quickly and thoroughly remove your previous AV product to avoid conflicts during installation.
• Auto-configure the Windows Firewall
  Create agent communication exclusions within the Windows Firewall for easier deployment.
• Protect your network
  Detect and remove viruses, worms, spyware, Trojans, bots, rootkits and other malware.
• Improve performance
  Scan large volumes of information quickly – with minimal impact on system resources.
• Control access and management
  Establish user-based permissions for administrators and policy based scan schedules and agent options.
• Run from one command screen
  Centrally manage deployments, policies, updates, configurations, schedules and recommendations.
• Secure email messages
  Keep electronic communications safe with endpoint protection against email-borne viruses.
• Get even greater protection
  Choose the Premium version for bi-directional firewall and malicious web filtering features.

A different approach to malware protection

Today, traditional viruses make up only about four percent of the total current malware universe - and are relatively easy to detect and remove. Protecting against the new wave of malware that has emerged over the last five years requires a fundamental shift in how technology is engineered to stay one step ahead of organized cyber criminals. Given the need for increased threat protection, many vendors have responded by retooling their existing antivirus products and adding new layers of antivirus capabilities, rather than building better, more efficientcore code. The resulting solutions tend to be bloatware that dramatically impact system performance.

GFI’s approach is different. We’ve translated our years of experience in researching, detecting, and remediating sophisticated malware into the next-generation endpoint protection technology, VIPRE -- without building on older generation antivirus engines or other sourced technology components. VIPRE Antivirus Business is fast, efficient technology in a single, powerful threat engine with low impact on system resources.

Why Choose VIPRE Antivirus Business?

• High-performance technology that won't slow down your users' PCs
• An easy-to-use management console that gets you up and running fast
• Low RAM usage and more efficient scanning intelligence than older tools
• Clean, fast, and powerful: Designed 'by admins for admins'
• Next-generation malware detection technologies protect against zero-day threats

What's new in GFI VIPRE Antivirus Business 5.0:

Released: October 5, 2011

Enhanced management console
The user-friendly console is designed for easy navigation and allows administrators to accomplish tasks easily – all in one place.

Incompatible software removal
Quickly and thoroughly removes previous antivirus products to avoid conflicts on the network during installation.

Windows Firewall auto-configuration
Automatically creates agent communication exclusions within the Windows Firewall for easier deployment, saving time and effort.

Integrated database
Dramatically accelerates the installation cycle, improves console response time and is scaled for use with MS SQL and MS SQL Express.

Remote access layer
Easily connects to and accesses multiple sites remotely without compromising security.

Server auditing
Provides the who, what and when of changes made to network AV settings, ensuring policy enforcement and compliance.

Features:

New features in version 5.0

Enhanced management console
The user-friendly console is designed for easy navigation and allows administrators to accomplish tasks easily – all in one place.

Incompatible software removal
Quickly and thoroughly removes previous antivirus products to avoid conflicts on the network during installation.

Windows Firewall auto-configuration
Automatically creates agent communication exclusions within the Windows Firewall for easier deployment, saving time and effort.

Integrated database
Dramatically accelerates the installation cycle, improves console response time and is scaled for use with MS SQL and MS SQL Express.

Remote access layer
Easily connects to and accesses multiple sites remotely without compromising security.

Server auditing
Provides the who, what and when of changes made to network AV settings, ensuring policy enforcement and compliance.

Top Features

GFI VIPRE Antivirus Business is available in two editions:

• VIPRE Antivirus Business: Includes antivirus and antispyware protection
• VIPRE Antivirus Business Premium: Includes antivirus, antispyware, firewall and malicious web filtering

The features below are available with both editions unless otherwise noted.
(Features available exclusively within a particular edition are listed further on in this page.)

Next-generation anti-malware technology
GFI VIPRE® Antivirus Business utilizes an advanced technology stack to scan large volumes of information quickly with minimal impact on system performance. The solution detects and blocks viruses, worms, spyware, Trojans, bots and rootkits via a single, powerful anti-malware engine.

Antivirus, anti-phishing email security
VIPRE Antivirus Business protects against email viruses, with direct support for Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express, Windows Mail and any email program that uses POP3 or SMTP. Additionally, the solution strips emails of phishing links – blocking access to phishing websites.

Real-time monitoring and protection against zero-day threats
VIPRE Antivirus Business monitors and protects against malware threats, including zero-day threats, in real time. It leverages multiple detection methods, such as dynamic code translation, heuristics, behavioral analysis and traditional, signature-based technologies, to analyze malware:

• Cobra™ heuristics – Determines if a sample is malware through dynamic pattern assessment and tags those identified as malware for further analysis
• Active Protection™ – Blocks threats in real time with malware detection inside the Windows kernel
• MX-Virtualization™ (MX-V) – Observes and analyzes the behavior of potential malware in a virtual environment

Real time live threat data integration
Threat definition updates for VIPRE Antivirus Business incorporate live threat data from GFI Labs and other sources:

• ThreatTrack™ – GFI Labs data feeds which include the latest malware samples, and suspicious or malicious URLs/IP addresses
• GFI Sandbox™ – Leading dynamic malware analysis tool that rapidly evaluates large volumes of potential malware samples
• ThreatNet™ – VIPRE user community where members share potential malware threats with GFI researchers for further examination

Uncomplicated management
VIPRE Antivirus Business was built by IT administrators for IT administrators and includes many user-friendly features, such as:

• User-based access – Ensures appropriate access and control for all IT administrators through permissions
• Policy-based management – Creates and manages policies to regulate scan schedules and all agent options
• Flexible reporting – Schedules and customizes reports, in a wide variety of file formats, to run at designated times to send to specified users or to a management team
• Scalable multi-site tiering – Controls multiple physical locations by tiering at the site level for multi-site access

System compatibility
VIPRE Antivirus Business agents are compatible with Windows 2000, Vista, XP, Windows 7 (32 and 64-bit), Server 2003 and Server 2008 (including R2). The solution also supports Mac computers running Mac OS X versions 10.5 (Leopard), 10.6 (Snow Leopard) and 10.7 (Lion).

Network access control (NAC) support
OPSWAT-certified VIPRE Antivirus Business provides integrated control and seamless visibility with OESIS-enabled devices, including NACs and SSL VPN gateways from Cisco, F5, Juniper, Microsoft, SonicWALL, HP, Dell and Tipping Point.

Features of GFI VIPRE Antivirus Business Premium Edition

VIPRE Business Premium includes all the features of VIPRE Antivirus Business with the addition of host-based intrusion prevention (HIPS), network intrusion prevention (NIPS), intrusion detection (IDS) and:

Bi-directional firewall – Protects against inbound and outbound threats with optional rules for applications, ports and system services

Web filtering – Automatically blocks third-party ads, malicious URLs and phishing websites, optionally blocks scripts

• Unique IDS functionality – Included in VIPRE are pre-defined IDS rules that are updated through VIPRE threat signatures. Administrators also have the ability to write detailed rules based on the Snort® language to complement their own security profile.  Rules can be made to block admin-defined inbound or outbound traffic.
• Boot time firewall – The Boot Time feature allows administrators to limit access on a desktop to only certain network resources upon loading.
• Ad blocking – Automatically block third-party advertisements to reduce web page clutter.
• Script blocking – Optionally block Java script, VB scripts, and ActiveX controls.
• Bad URL blocking – Bad website blocking that uses the comprehensive ThreatTrack™ malicious URL feeds from GFI Labs™.
• Anti-phishing – Blocks access to known phishing websites by email or through the web browser.

VIPRE Business Antivirus Edition Comparison:

Powerful endpoint protection - you choose which solution is right for your organization

Specifications:

Administration Console and VIPRE Antivirus Business Services

Operating System

• Windows 7 (32- & 64-bit)
• Windows Vista SP2 (32- & 64-bit)
• Windows XP Professional SP3 (32- & 64-bit)
• Windows Server 2008 SP2 (32- & 64-bit) (excluding Server 2008 Core)
• Windows Server 2003 SP1+ (32- & 64-bit)
• NOTE: Embedded OS are not supported

Hardware

• Pentium III 400 MHz or higher
• 300 MB free disk space
• 512 MB memory
• 1024 x 768 monitor resolution

Miscellaneous

• MDAC 2.6 SP2 or later
• Internet Explorer 6 or later
• Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 (if not already installed, .NET will automatically install during installation)

VIPRE Agent

Operating System

• Windows 7 (32- & 64-bit)
• Windows Vista, Vista SP1+(32- & 64-bit)
• Windows XP SP1+ (32- & 64-bit)
• Windows Server 2008 (32- & 64-bit) (excluding Server 2008 Core)
• Windows Server 2003 SP1+ (32- & 64-bit)
• Windows 2000 Server with SP4 RU1 or later
• Windows 2000 Professional with SP4 RU1 or later
• Windows Embedded for Point of Service (WEPOS) platforms

Hardware

• 150 MB free disk space
• 512 MB memory

Miscellaneous

• Internet Explorer 6 or later

Supported Email Applications:

• Outlook 2000+
• Outlook Express 5.0+
• Windows Mail on Vista
• SMTP/POP3 (Thunderbird, IncrediMail, Eudora, etc.)
• SSL supported in Outlook and Outlook Express only.

Note: GFI VIPRE Antivirus Business is currently available in English; localized versions of the software will be available shortly.

Screenshots:

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VIPRE Business Premium™ Screenshots

 

Awards and Reviews:

	Best Channel Product in Endpoint Security category - VIPRE Antivirus Business was named a Best Channel Product in the Endpoint Security category for 2010.
	Westcoast Labs Checkmark Award - VIPRE has been awarded the West Coast Labs Checkmark for 100% detecting and disinfection of malware in their rigorous tests.
	2009 SC Magazine Awards US finalist - VIPRE Antivirus Business was named a SC Magazine Awards US finalist.
	VIPRE Antivirus Business - OPSWAT Certified - Gold certified by OPSWAT in antivirus for integrated control and seamless visibility with OESIS-enabled devices
	VIPRE Antivirus Business Premium - 2010 GovSec Award - VIPRE was honored at the Government Security Expo & Conference as the winning Wireless Security solution.
	VIPRE Antivirus Home Premium - AV-Test Certified - Certified by the AV-Test Institute, a leading independent IT security research provider, for performance in protection, repair and usability
	VIPRE makes the VB100 list - VIPRE is listed on the VB100 list by Virus Bulletin, the highly-respected independent comparative testing group.
	ICSA Labs Certification - VIPRE has been certified by ICSA Labs, an independent division of Verizon Business
	VIPRE Antivirus Home Premium - "The Number 1 Antivirus" - VIPRE Antivirus + Antispyware has a great combination of features, and though they're relatively new on the security scene, their antivirus software is one of the best. - Cloud Computing Lives
	VIPRE Antivirus Business Premium - 4 out of 5 stars - "A great-value alternative to those annual subscriptions...many advanced features; light on system resources; good help file" - Computeractive
	PC Format tests GFI VIPRE - PC Format tesed 10 anti-virus products and pitted them against each other. GFI VIPRE Business Edition was given positive reviews particularly with regard to the Lifetime offer - PC Format
	GFI VIPRE protects you IT Business - German IT publication COMPUTERWOCHE trialed VIPRE and found it to be a complete security suite for businesses.
	VIPRE is certified by the OESIS OK program founded by OPSWAT. VIPRE achieved Certification for the Antivirus category and Gold Certification in the antiphishing category for all consumer and enterprise versions. This certification provides enterprise and consumer prospects and customers with independent verification that GFI VIPRE® Antivirus products operate seamlessly with thousands of compliance, manageability assessment and support solutions - August, 2010
	Network Computing Awards 2009 Finalist - VIPRE Antivirus Business was nominated as a Network Computing Awards 2009 Finalist

 

GFI VIPRE Antivirus Business FAQs:

What happened to VIPRE Enterprise? Is VIPRE Antivirus Business the same?
Yes. VIPRE Enterprise and VIPRE Enterprise Premium are now known as VIPRE Antivirus Business and VIPRE Business Premium.

Can my VIPRE Enterprise server installation be upgraded to VIPRE Antivirus Business 5.0?
Yes. However, upgrades from version 3.1 require version 3.1.3121 to be installed before upgrading to version 5.0. Upgrades from version 4.0 require version 4.0.4547 or above to be installed before upgrading to version 5.0. During installation, version 5.0 will detect the version you are upgrading from and, if needed, will provide you with the download URL for the interim version.

Is the upgrade to VIPRE Antivirus Business 5.0 free?
The upgrade is free for all customers under a current maintenance agreement.

Do I need a new license key to upgrade from VIPRE Enterprise to VIPRE Antivirus Business?
No. Your VIPRE Enterprise license key will work with VIPRE Antivirus Business. However, upgrading from VIPRE Enterprise to VIPRE Business Premium requires a premium edition key, which will begin with 402.

What are the server and agent resource requirements?
The management server and console consumes about 100MB-150MB of RAM. Agent memory consumption is typically around 10MB-20MB with Active Protection™ enabled. During a scan, this can temporarily increase up to 60MB.

Can VIPRE Antivirus Business be installed on virtual machines?
Yes. Keep in mind that in addition to protecting virtual machines, you should also protect the VM host machine to ensure maximum protection.

Does VIPRE Antivirus Business protect Mac platforms?
Yes. We have a Mac client available, which supports OS X versions 10.5 (Leopard), 10.6 (Snow Leopard) and 10.7 (Lion).

Does VIPRE Antivirus Business only run in domain environments?
No. VIPRE is designed to function in both domain and workgroup environments.

Does VIPRE Antivirus Business support Microsoft Terminal Server and Citrix environments?
Yes. Licensing is easy - you pay for just one agent on the server.

Does VIPRE Antivirus Business work with Microsoft Exchange servers?
Yes. VIPRE agents can be installed on servers that run Microsoft Exchange. While it is not designed to scan the Exchange Information Store, VIPRE does provide email protection when installed and enabled on endpoint machines.

Is VIPRE Antivirus Business compatible with Hyper-V?
Yes. As with any virtual environment, you will need to protect both the host and guest operating systems.

I am replacing another antivirus product. Can VIPRE Antivirus Business help remove my previous product?
Yes. Version 5.0 features Incompatible Software Removal, a new technology that automatically handles the removal of most third-party antivirus products prior to installation. This is a policy-level setting, allowing you to control this functionality as needed. (Note: This feature is supported on endpoint systems running Windows XP Professional SP2 and above.)

I don't see the product I'm trying to remove in the Incompatible Software Removal list. Can you add it for me?
Yes. Our support team can assist with this process.

Do I need to perform any special configuration changes to the Windows Firewall so that the VIPRE agents can communicate and obtain updates?
No. Version 5.0 will automatically provision the Windows Firewall configuration with the necessary application exclusions.

What if my Group Policy has rules in place to prevent the Windows Firewall auto-configuration application exceptions?
The VIPRE Site Service, VIPRE Agent Service and micro-installer service will automatically verify the Windows Firewall configuration each time the service is started and will override any Group Policy rules to prevent this.

Does VIPRE Antivirus Business 5.0 require SQL Express to be installed?
New installations of version 5.0 will now use a built-in database, as opposed to the Microsoft SQL Express 2005 prerequisite that existed in version 4.0. Customers upgrading from version 4.0 will remain on the SQL database.

I upgraded from 4.0 to 5.0 and would like to use the new built-in database. Is this possible?
Not yet. We are currently working on a utility to handle this.

I just installed the VIPRE Antivirus Business console on my server. Is it automatically protected by an agent?
No. You must now install a VIPRE agent locally onto your server.

How do I deploy VIPRE Antivirus Business throughout my network?
Simply assign endpoints to a policy and the agents get "pushed out" via a silent installation. The Automatic Agent Installation feature lets you select endpoint machines by IP address, IP address ranges, subnet, machine name and Active Directory. Additionally, agents can be created as both MSI files and executables, allowing login scripts or third-party deployment products to handle the deployment. If using the MSI package, end users can also install the agent manually.

Can I set up remote update servers at multiple locations and still manage my agents from one central policy server?
Yes. You can set up as many remote update servers as necessary, while still managing VIPRE agents via one policy server. Remote update servers handle both threat definitions and agent software updates.

Can I remotely upgrade the management console and VIPRE Site Service at other locations?
No. You must upgrade these, as well at the report viewer and update servers independently at each location.

How do I protect remote users and ensure that their laptops "phone home?"
You can deploy VIPRE agents to remote devices, even if they do not connect using VPN. This is done by forwarding port 18082 to your VIPRE server, then adding your public IP address or DNS hostname to the policy settings.

Will our VPN prevent remote users from infecting the network?
No. A Virtual Private Network (VPN) provides a secure, encrypted tunnel between remote users and a network through firewalls. If a remote user's machine has malware, the VPN will transmit that code through the firewall directly into your network without detection. For this reason, it is very important that you protect all endpoints with VIPRE agents.

Do you have templates available with recommended policy settings, exclusions, etc.?
Yes. Our built-in policy templates provide preset configurations and exclusions based on best-practice recommendations for many common environments.

Does VIPRE Antivirus Business offer reporting on custom-created reports (e.g., Crystal Reports)?
No. Currently, custom reporting is not available. VIPRE does, however, contain a robust report viewer, which allows you to generate and schedule a variety of reports in multiple file formats.

Can report data be published, to an intranet, for example, for employees to connect to?
Yes. You can export reports to several file formats and publish them as you wish.

Does VIPRE Antivirus Business support file-type and folder exclusions?
Yes. Exclusions can be applied to specific files and/or paths, including wildcards.

Can the VIPRE icon in the system notification area (system tray) be hidden from end users?
Yes - this is a policy-level setting.

Are email notification alerts available for email servers that use SSL?
Currently, SSL is not supported for email notification alerts.

How scalable is VIPRE Antivirus Business?
Very. VIPRE can be scaled to accommodate organizations of all sizes. It is recommended that for sites of 250+ endpoints, customers configure the product to store all data in a Microsoft SQL or SQL Express database.

What is the minimum number of seats I need to purchase?
A minimum of 5 seats is required per license key.

How do I justify the cost of this product to management?
Easy. Let's say that it takes, on average, 20 minutes to clean up an infected machine (one hour for three manual disinfections). Add to this IT overhead and lost productivity costs of infections, as well as the costs associated with a security breach, which low estimates put in the tens of thousands of dollars?, and VIPRE is the cost-effective solution.

Can I use the same VIPRE license key for multiple sites?
Yes. VIPRE license keys are limited to the number of agents installed, not locations.

What if I have a threat that I can't remove?
Our dedicated security response team is on standby to assist, should you ever experience this situation. This service is free of charge to our customers.