Solutions for centralized security management by Doctor Web help automate and simplify configuring and managing information security of computers within logical structures (for example, company computers that access each other from both inside and outside of company's local networks). Protected computers are added to a single anti-virus network and administrators monitor and manage their security from the centralized server. Connection to a centralized anti-virus system ensures high level of protection with minimum effort from end-users.
Logical structure of anti-virus networks
Doctor Web solutions for centralized security management use the client-server model (see the figure below).
Local anti-virus components (clients, such as Dr.Web for macOS) protect computers of the company or users of IT service provider. Anti-virus components ensure protection and help connect to the central protection server.
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Central protection server |
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Network based on TCP, NetBIOS |
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Anti-virus network administrator |
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Access using HTTP/HTTPS |
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Protected local computer |
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Transmitting updates via HTTP/HTTPS |
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Doctor Web update server |
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Figure 1. Logical structure of the anti-virus network
Local computers are updated and configured from the central protection server. The flow of instructions, data and statistics in the anti-virus network goes also through the central protection server. The amount of traffic between protected computers and the centralized server can be substantial, which is mitigated by traffic compression options. To prevent leaks of sensitive data or substitution of software downloaded onto protected computers, the solutions also support encryption.
Updates to the central protection server are delivered from Dr.Web update servers.
Local anti-virus components are configured and managed from the central protection server as required by anti-virus network administrators. Administrators manage central protection servers and the topology of anti-virus networks (for example, validate connections to central protection server from remote computers), as well as configure local anti-virus components when necessary.
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Local anti-virus components are not compatible with other anti-virus software, including versions of Dr.Web anti-virus solutions that do not support operation in the central protection mode. Installing two anti-virus apps on one computer may lead to a system crash and loss of important data. |
Centralized security solutions
Dr.Web Enterprise Security Suite
Dr.Web Enterprise Security Suite is a complex solution for corporate networks of any scale. It protects workstations, mail and file servers from all types of modern information security threats. It also contains diverse tools that help anti-virus network administrators track and manage local anti-virus components, for example, deploy and update software, monitor the network status, collect statistics, and receive notifications of malware events.
Dr.Web AV-Desk internet service
Dr.Web AV-Desk is Doctor Web's novel internet service for online service providers. With this solution, providers can deliver information security services to individual and corporate customers by offering them service packages that may include protection from viruses, spam and other computer threats for as long as necessary. Services are provided online.
For more information on Dr.Web AV-Desk internet service, visit the official Doctor Web website at www.av-desk.com.