# ManageEngine Endpoint Central | Next-Generation Antivirus Capabilities

## Now with built-in Next-Gen Antivirus, Endpoint Central is stronger than ever

Real-time malware threat detection, response, and protection, all within the same console with no extra tools and zero complexity.

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## Recognized by critics and highly rated by users

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Certified by AV-Comparatives for Business Security, our award-winning protection is recognized by experts and trusted by users worldwide.

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## Next-gen endpoint security for evolving cyberthreats

Built for modern IT environments, Endpoint Central provides enterprise-grade protection against emerging and persistent malware threats. From zero-day exploits and Malware-as-a-Service to ransomware, spyware, and beyond, Endpoint Central defends your endpoints against a constantly evolving threat landscape. It combines trusted, signature-based detection with an intelligent next-generation antivirus to deliver accurate threat detection, instant quarantine of infected devices, and full removal of malicious files. The result? Stronger security, fewer disruptions, and peace of mind—without the complexity.

### Key highlights

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**~1%**  
System bandwidth used by our agent, minimizing resource footprint

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**1M+**  
Endpoints currently under continuous 24/7 protection

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**>99%**  
Ransomware detection accuracy with patented behavior analytics engine

## Multi-layered detection and rapid remediation built for tomorrow's threats

Endpoint Central helps you malware-proof your enterprise with three simple, yet effective strategies. The Malware Protection add-on saves time and effort, so you can focus on what truly matters — growing your business.

### Detection

![Malware Detection Icon](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/malware-detection-icon-1.svg)

#### Behavioral detection

Leverages behavioral detection and machine learning to deeply analyze network patterns, spot anomalous activities, and flag threats that traditional antivirus tools often miss.

![Malware Detection Icon](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/malware-detection-icon-2.svg)

#### Signature-based detection

Utilizes malware signatures and AI analytics to identify known and packed malware variants without requiring daily definition updates.

![Malware Detection Icon](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/malware-detection-icon-3.svg)

#### Advanced memory scanning

Detects shellcode, injected DLLs, and payloads, uncovering hidden threats that evade traditional detection methods, including memory-based attacks, ransomware, and LoLBins.

![Malware Detection Icon](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/malware-detection-icon-4.svg)

#### Exploit detection

Detects active exploitation of vulnerabilities with intelligent triggers in real-time and halts lateral movement.

### Response

![Malware Response Icon](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/malware-response-icon-1.png)

#### Malware detection

Immediate alerts are delivered to system administrators upon malware detection.

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#### Threat forensics

Traces the malware process tree and reconstruct the attack timeline using MITRE ATT&CK® technique IDs and indicators of compromise to uncover attacker tactics, techniques and procedures, and gain insights into entry points, lateral movement, and overall impact.

![Malware Response Icon](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/images/malware-response-icon-3.png)

#### Quarantine infected systems

Automatically quarantines infected systems upon detecting malicious files to prevent propagation across the network.

### Protection

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#### Threat neutralization

Automatically isolates and eradicates malicious files from infected endpoints without human intervention.

#### Data restoration

Quickly restores infected systems to their preattack state with a single click in the event of a ransomware attack.

## How do you enable the Malware Protection add-on?

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**Activate your license:** Download your license file, upload it in the license update view, and activate your license.

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**Enable protection:** You will be directed to the Enable Malware Protection Add-on page. Activate the add-on and begin your 30-day trial of Endpoint Central’s next-gen antivirus capabilities.

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**Select devices to protect:** Choose whether to enable the add-on for all devices or for specific device groups. You have complete flexibility in how you wish to proceed with the trial. That’s it! Start viewing live threat data within minutes.