Avast Essential Business Security
Essential cyber protection and security control for small businesses that want device security, remote visibility and centrally controlled protection against viruses, phishing, ransomware and advanced cyberattacks.
Built for small and growing businesses
Essential Business Security can be centrally managed through Avast Business Hub. The official data sheet also describes an unmanaged individual-installation option for small offices that do not need central management capabilities.
Device Protection
Next-gen antivirus backed by multiple shields and AI-powered threat detection.
Data & Network Protection
Firewall, ransomware, remote-access and network defenses for business systems.
Online Security & Privacy
Browser, webcam and anti-phishing protections to support safer everyday work.
What’s included
Device Protection
Core endpoint defenses for day-to-day business devices.
File Shield+
Real-time scanning of programs and files before they are opened, run, modified or saved.
Web Shield+
Scans web traffic in real time to help prevent malicious scripts and malware downloads.
Mail Shield+
Scans incoming and outgoing email handled by supported desktop email clients for malicious content.
Behavior Shield+
Monitors processes for suspicious behavior that may indicate malicious code.
Sandbox+
Runs suspicious applications or web activity in an isolated environment to reduce risk to the PC.
CyberCapture+
Detects rare suspicious files and can send them to Avast Threat Lab for analysis.
SmartScan+
Checks for malware, outdated applications, unsafe settings and suspicious add-ons.
Rescue Disk+
Supports pre-boot scanning when a deeper malware-removal approach is needed.
Data & Network Protection
Layered controls for network traffic, sensitive data and server workloads.
Advanced Firewall+
Monitors traffic between employee devices and the internet and helps block dangerous data transmissions.
Ransomware Shield+
Helps protect sensitive files and folders against unauthorized modification, deletion or encryption.
Remote Access Shield+
Helps defend endpoints against RDP exploits and brute-force attacks.
Network Inspector+
Checks networks, connected devices and router settings for potential security weaknesses.
Data Shredder+
Irreversibly erases selected files or drives to help prevent data recovery and misuse.
SharePoint Server Protection+
Checks files uploaded to shared storage for malware.
Exchange Server Protection+
Scans and filters email at the Exchange server level to help stop threats before they spread.
Online Security & Privacy
Tools designed to reduce phishing, browser and privacy risks.
Real Site+
Helps users avoid fake websites and DNS hijacking designed to steal sensitive information.
Security Browser Extension+
Checks site reputation and authenticity and adds privacy-oriented browser controls.
Browser Cleanup+
Checks browsers for poorly rated add-ons and helps remove cookies containing personal information.
Browser Shield+
Helps prevent malware from stealing browser cookies and saved passwords.
Webcam Shield+
Helps stop untrusted applications from accessing a PC webcam without user consent.
Avast Business Hub
Get browser-based visibility, reporting and administrative capabilities for managed Avast Business deployments. The cloud console can centralize services, subscriptions, devices, policies, alerts and commands.
Flexible device management: use the online management platform for centralized control, or the unmanaged installation model where central management is not required. Business Hub integrated services can include Patch Management, Premium Remote Control and Cloud Backup as add-ons.
Review the Avast data sheet
The detailed feature descriptions on this page are based on the official Avast Small Business Solutions data sheet supplied for this project.