Avast Essential Business Security delivers essential endpoint protection for small and growing businesses by combining next-generation antivirus with powerful features that defend your devices and data from malware, ransomware, phishing and other cyber threats.
Designed with business-scale management in mind, this solution enables administrators to deploy protections, monitor endpoint health, and respond to threats across multiple devices through a central console. Real-time, AI-based threat detection and layered shields including file, web and behaviour protection help keep your network secure and your team focused on moving your business forward.
Pros:
- Comprehensive protection including antivirus, firewall, ransomware shield and phishing defence.
- Cloud-based centralised management: deploy, monitor and manage multiple endpoints from one dashboard.
- Easy to scale with your business as device count grows.
- Helps reduce risk of breaches and downtime by strengthening endpoint security.
Cons:
- Advanced features such as VPN or identity protection may only be available in higher-tier editions.
- Optimal deployment in larger networks may require some IT expertise.
- Less feature parity between platforms — Windows version may offer the most comprehensive protection.
System Requirements
| Component | Minimum / Supported Requirements |
|---|---|
| Windows (Client PCs) | Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 SP1 – Pro, Education or Enterprise editions; Internet connection required for updates and management. |
| macOS | macOS 10.11 or later, with at least 500 MB free disk space. |
| Windows Server | Supported on modern Windows Server versions – refer to deployment guide for specific editions. |
| Processor | 1 GHz or faster compatible processor. |
| RAM | Recommended 2–4 GB or more depending on workload. |
| Disk Space | Approximately 300 MB to several GB free space depending on install and update files. |
| Internet | Required for activation, updates and cloud management. |
| Administrator Rights | Required for installation and certain maintenance tasks. |

