Compare security tools and managed protection for business devices, accounts, email and data.
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Cybersecurity
Best for: Small firms wanting straightforward device protection
Avast Business Security is aimed at small firms wanting straightforward device protection. Its core offer includes Device security, Web protection and Management. A practical strength is credible option in this…
Cybersecurity
Best for: Businesses wanting managed endpoint protection
Bitdefender GravityZone is aimed at businesses wanting managed endpoint protection. Its core offer includes Endpoint protection, Risk analytics and Management console. A practical strength is credible option in this service…
Cybersecurity
Best for: SMEs wanting layered endpoint security
ESET PROTECT is aimed at sMEs wanting layered endpoint security. Its core offer includes Endpoint security, Management and Device protection. A practical strength is credible option in this service category.…
Cybersecurity
Best for: Microsoft-centric small businesses
Microsoft Defender for Business is aimed at microsoft-centric small businesses. Its core offer includes Endpoint security, Microsoft integration and Threat protection. A practical strength is credible option in this service…
Cybersecurity
Best for: Very small businesses protecting a modest number of devices
Norton Small Business is aimed at very small businesses protecting a modest number of devices. Its core offer includes Device security, Account protection and Small-team plans. A practical strength is…
Cybersecurity
Best for: SMEs wanting centrally managed endpoint security
Sophos is aimed at sMEs wanting centrally managed endpoint security. Its core offer includes Endpoint security, Central management and Threat protection. A practical strength is credible option in this service…
| Product | Best for | Cost | Basis / commitment | Useful comparison facts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small firms wanting straightforward device protection | Public plans or quote — check current price | plan/service pricing · Plan, order or contract terms vary by selected product. | Device security · Web protection · Management | Full details | |
| Businesses wanting managed endpoint protection | Public plans or quote — check current price | plan/service pricing · Plan, order or contract terms vary by selected product. | Endpoint protection · Risk analytics · Management console | Full details | |
| SMEs wanting layered endpoint security | Public plans or quote — check current price | plan/service pricing · Plan, order or contract terms vary by selected product. | Endpoint security · Management · Device protection | Full details | |
| Microsoft-centric small businesses | Public plans or quote — check current price | plan/service pricing · Plan, order or contract terms vary by selected product. | Endpoint security · Microsoft integration · Threat protection | Full details | |
| Very small businesses protecting a modest number of devices | Renewal from £74.99/year for 5 users; introductory offers vary | annual small-business security subscription · Annual auto-renewing subscription unless cancelled | Device security · Account protection · Small-team plans | Full details | |
| SMEs wanting centrally managed endpoint security | Public plans or quote — check current price | plan/service pricing · Plan, order or contract terms vary by selected product. | Endpoint security · Central management · Threat protection | Full details |
Remove any option that fails a must-have requirement, then compare the remaining providers on total cost, capability, support and flexibility.
Not necessarily. Value depends on what is included, the limits that apply and the cost of missing functionality.
Before renewal and whenever the size, risk profile or working practices of the business change materially.