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OfficeScan

by Trend Micro · Since 1988
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Quick facts
VendorTrend Micro
Year launched1988
StatusActive
LocationPodium Level (East) 2 Kingdom Street Paddington Central London W2 6BD, United Kingdom
Countries servedGlobal
Languages1
Integrations1+
Free tierN/A
Free trialN/A
Contact salesYES

About OfficeScan

Trend Vision One™ is an endpoint security platform from Trend Micro that defends the endpoints at every stage. It combines 5G Network Security, Industrial Network Security, and Trend Cybertron, the industry’s first proactive cybersecurity AI, so organizations can protect themselves against a range of cyber threats. This solution is designed to offer broadest threat protection available, utilizing advanced AI capabilities to identify and respond to vulnerabilities in real time. Key capabilities: 5G Network Security Industrial Network Security Trend Cybertron Endpoint threat detection Incident response Best for: organizations that need comprehensive endpoint security solutions to safeguard their networks and data.

Trend Micro OfficeScan was a powerful and comprehensive endpoint security solution known for its robust, multi-layered threat protection, including advanced machine learning and behavioral analysis capabilities. Its strengths included centralized management, integrated protection against a wide range of threats, and specialized modules for features like virtual patching, data loss prevention, and EDR. While it received some criticism for its reporting capabilities and has since been replaced by Apex One, it was a highly regarded and innovative product in its time, recognized by industry analysts. For organizations that were using OfficeScan, the transition to Apex One offered a path to more modern, cloud-based security management.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Support for virtual environments and cloud-based deployments to accommodate modern IT infrastructures
  • Provided comprehensive protection against viruses, malware, ransomware, and other security threats.
  • Infused high-fidelity machine learning and behavioral analysis for robust, layered threat detection.
  • Effectively utilized endpoint resources, outperforming competitors on CPU and network usage.
  • Offered centralized visibility, management, and reporting for all managed endpoints.
  • Provided integration with other Trend Micro security products for broader threat defense.
  • Included options for virtual patching, device control, and data loss prevention through additional modules.
Cons
  • Limited reporting capabilities compared to other endpoint protection solutions
  • Some users have reported occasional performance issues, such as slowing down of computer systems
  • Can be resource-intensive on older or slower machines, impacting overall system performance
  • Had some reported issues with the reporting aspect, according to user reviews.
  • The transition to Apex One might have caused temporary disruption for some users.
  • Off-premises endpoint protection relied on a feature like Edge Relay or VPN for full connectivity to the OfficeScan server.
  • Certain advanced features required additional licenses or modules, increasing the cost.
  • Required dedicated server infrastructure for on-premises deployments.

Features

Key features

Layered Threat Protection

Utilized a blend of threat protection techniques, including machine learning, behavioral analysis, file reputation, and web reputation, to provide comprehensive defense against malware and ransomware.

Centralized Management

Provided a web-based management console hosted on the OfficeScan server for central visibility, reporting, and policy deployment across all managed endpoints.

Device Control

Regulated access to external storage devices and network resources, helping to prevent data leakage and the introduction of security risks via external devices.

Virtual Patching

Used a host-based intrusion prevention system (HIPS) to shield against known and unknown vulnerabilities before a patch could be applied, extending protection to critical platforms, including legacy operating systems.

Endpoint Investigation and Response (EDR)

Offered an optional endpoint sensor to record and report system-level activities, enabling threat analysts to assess and respond to attacks rapidly.

Additional features

Anti-Malware Scanning

Performed real-time, manual, and scheduled scans for malware, Trojans, worms, and spyware/grayware.

Behavioral Monitoring

Constantly monitored endpoints for unusual modifications to the operating system or installed software to detect advanced threats.

Web Reputation Services

Proactively protected endpoints from malicious and potentially dangerous websites by blocking web threats before they reached the endpoint.

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Allowed administrators to identify and protect digital assets by creating policies to limit or prevent their transmission through common channels like email and external devices.

Apex One Firewall

Protected endpoints and servers using stateful inspections and network virus scans, with customizable rules for filtering connections.

Connected Threat Defense

Integrated with Trend Micro's Smart Protection Network and other security products to share threat intelligence and enable rapid response to emerging threats.

Mobile Security Integration

Integrated with Trend Micro Mobile Security for centralized management of both endpoints and mobile devices.

Security for Mac Module

Extended protection to Mac computers, including web-based threats and Mac-specific malware, with centralized management.

Endpoint Encryption

Provided an option for full-disk encryption, folder and file encryption, and removable media encryption to protect data at rest.

Damage Cleanup Services

Automatically cleaned computers of file-based and network viruses and worm remnants in the background.

Agent Optimization

Optimized protection and performance for both physical and virtual endpoints.

Outbreak Prevention

Enforced outbreak prevention policies and isolated infected computers to contain outbreaks.

Smart Scan

Optimized scanning efficiency by offloading signatures to Smart Protection Sources, reducing system and network impact.

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
1
Interface languages
1
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Interface languages

English

Billing currencies

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