Symantec Endpoint Protection - Wikipedia Symantec Endpoint Protection Symantec Endpoint Protection Symantec Endpoint Protection GUI, version 14 Developer ( s ) Symantec Corporation Stable release 14 MP2 ( Build 2415 ) / 2 June 2017 ; 3 months ago ( 2017 - 06 - 02 ) Operating system Windows, macOS and Linux Platform IA - 32 and x86 - 64 Type Anti-malware, intrusion prevention and firewall License Trialware Website symantec.com/business/endpoint-protection Symantec Endpoint Protection, developed by Symantec, is a security software suite, which consists of anti-malware, intrusion prevention and firewall features for servers and desktops. It has the largest market - share of any product for endpoint security. Contents 1 Version history 2 Features 3 Vulnerabilities 4 Reception 5 References 6 External links Version history The first release of Symantec Endpoint Protection was published in September 2007 and named version 11.0. Endpoint Protection is the result of merger of several security software products, including Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition 10.0, Client Security, Network Access Control, and Sygate Enterprise Edition. Endpoint Protection also includes new features. For example, it can block data transfers to unauthorized device types, such as USB flash drives or Bluetooth devices. At the time, Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition was widely criticized as having become bloated and unwieldy. Endpoint Protection 11.0 was intended to address these criticisms. The disk footprint of Symantec Corporate Edition 10.0 is 100 MB, whereas Endpoint Protection 's is 20 MB. In 2009, Symantec introduced a managed service, whereby Symantec staff deploy and manage Symantec Endpoint Protection installations remotely. A Small Business Edition with a faster installation process was released in 2010. In February 2011, Symantec released version 12.0 of Endpoint Protection. Version 12 incorporated a cloud - based database of malicious files called Symantec Insight. Insight was intended to combat malware that generates mutations of its files to avoid detection by signature - based anti-malware software. In late 2012, Symantec released version 12.1. 2, which supports VMware vShield. A cloud - version of Endpoint Protection was released in September 2016. This was followed by version 14 that November. Version 14 incorporates machine learning technology to find patterns in digital data that may be indicative of the presence of a cyber-security threat. It also incorporates memory exploit mitigation and performance improvements. Features Symantec Endpoint Protection is a security software suite that includes intrusion prevention, firewall, and anti-malware features. According to SC Magazine, Endpoint Protection also has some features typical of data loss prevention software. It is typically installed on a server running Windows, Linux, or macOS. Version 14 is the only currently - supported release. Endpoint Protection regularly scans computers for security threats. It is used to prevent unapproved programs from running, and to apply firewall policies that block or allow network traffic. It attempts to identify and block malicious traffic in a corporate network or coming from a web browser. It uses aggregate information from users to identify malicious software. Symantec claims to use data from 175 million devices that have installed Endpoint Security in 175 countries. Endpoint Protection has an administrative console that allows the IT department to modify security policies for each department, such as which programs or files to exclude from antivirus scans. It does not manage mobile devices directly, but treats them as peripherals when connected to a computer and protects the computer from any malicious software on the mobile device. Vulnerabilities In early 2012, source code for Symantec Endpoint Protection was stolen and published online. A hacker group called `` The Lords of Dharmaraja '' claimed credit, alleging the source code was stolen from Indian military intelligence. The Indian government requires vendors submit source code of any computer program being sold to the government, to ensure that they are not being used for espionage. In July 2012, an update to Endpoint Protection caused compatibility issues, triggering a Blue Screen of Death on Windows XP machines running certain third - party file system drivers. In 2014, Offensive Security discovered an exploit in Symantec Endpoint Protection during a penetration test of a financial services organization. The exploit in the Application and Device control driver allowed a logged - in user to get system access. It was patched that August. Reception According to Gartner, Symantec Endpoint Protection 14 is one of the more comprehensive endpoint security products available and regularly scores well in independent tests. However, a common criticism is that customers are `` fatigued '' by `` near constant changes '' in the product and company direction. SC Magazine said Enpoint Protection 14 was the `` most comprehensive tool of its type... with superb installation and documentation. '' The review said EndPoint Protection had a `` no - brainer setup and administration, '' but it does have a `` wart '' that support fees are `` a bit steep. '' Forrester said version 12.1 was the most complete endpoint security software product on the market, but the different IT security functions of the software were not well - integrated. The report speculated the lack of integration would be addressed in version 14. Network World ranked Symantec Endpoint Protection sixth in endpoint security products, based on data from NSS Labs testing. References Jump up ^ `` Download the latest version of Symantec Endpoint Protection ''. Enterprise Technical Support. Symantec. 3 April 2017. ^ Jump up to : Walsh, Lawrence ( November 2007 ). `` Troubled Waters ''. CSO Magazine. 6 ( 10 ). CXO Media. ^ Jump up to : Ouellet, Eric ; McShane, Ian ; Litan, Avivah ( 30 January 2017 ). `` Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms ''. gartner.com. Gartner. ^ Jump up to : Messmer, Ellen ( 24 September 2007 ). `` Symantec revamps endpoint security product ''. Network World. Retrieved 16 April 2017. Jump up ^ Messmer, Ellen ( 23 June 2009 ). `` Symantec unveils endpoint protection services ''. Network World. IDG. Jump up ^ Moltzen, Edward ( 1 January 2010 ). `` Security In 20 Minutes, Really ''. CRN. The Channel Company. ^ Jump up to : Messmer, Ellen ( 15 February 2011 ). `` Symantec looks to protect users from mutating malware ''. Network World. IDG. Jump up ^ Messmer, Ellen ( 3 December 2012 ). `` Symantec releases first anti-malware software to work with VMware vShield security system ''. Network World. IDG. Jump up ^ Kuranda, Sarah ( 13 September 2016 ). `` Symantec Rolls Out New Cloud - Based Endpoint Protection Solution For SMBs ''. CRN. The Channel Company. ^ Jump up to : Osborne, Charlie ( 1 October 2016 ). `` Symantec launches endpoint protection solution based on artificial intelligence ''. ZDNet. CBS Interactive. ^ Jump up to : Sarrel, Matthew ( March 2008 ). `` Security That 's All Business ''. PC Magazine. Retrieved 16 April 2017. ^ Jump up to : Stephenson, Peter ( 22 August 2016 ). `` Symantec Endpoint Protection 14 ''. SC Magazine. Haymarket Media Group. Retrieved 20 April 2017. Jump up ^ Stephenson, Peter ( 1 August 2012 ). `` Symantec Endpoint Protection 12 v12. 1 ''. SC Magazine. Haymarket Media Group. Retrieved 16 April 2017. Jump up ^ `` Released versions of Symantec Endpoint Protection ''. Enterprise Technical Support. Symantec. 16 March 2017. Retrieved 18 April 2017. Jump up ^ `` About the Symantec Endpoint Protection firewall ''. Enterprise Technical Support. Symantec. 28 October 2016. Jump up ^ `` How intrusion prevention works ''. Enterprise Technical Support. Symantec. 28 October 2016. ^ Jump up to : Vijayan, Jaikumar ( 6 January 2012 ). `` Symantec confirms source code leak in two enterprise security products ''. Computerworld. Retrieved 18 April 2017. Jump up ^ Akhtar, Iyaz ( 6 January 2012 ). `` That stolen Symantec source code ? It 's for older enterprise products ''. CNET. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 18 April 2017. Jump up ^ Raywood, Dan ( 16 July 2012 ). `` Symantec fixes ' blue screen of death ' bug ''. SC Magazine UK. Haymarket Media Group. Retrieved 16 April 2017. ^ Jump up to : Kirk, Jeremy ( 5 August 2014 ). `` Symantec patches privilege escalation flaws in Endpoint Protection ''. Network World. IDG. ^ Jump up to : Sherman, Chris ; McClean, Christopher ; Schiano, Salvatore ; Dostie, Peggy ( 19 October 2016 ). `` The Forrester Wave : Endpoint Security Suites, Q4 2016 ''. ( Registration required ( help ) ). Jump up ^ `` NSS Labs rated 13 advanced endpoint security products, flagged 2 with caution rating ''. Network World. IDG. 15 February 2017. Retrieved 18 April 2017. 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Question: what is the current version of symantec endpoint protection
Answer: version 14