The NPAV EDR Protection Shield provides real-time protection against a wide range of cyber threats through its Application Control Service, Online Shield Service, and other Shield features.
Configuring Shield Settings
To apply settings for any of the Shield features, follow these general steps:
- Navigate to Policy > Shield tab.
- Select the checkbox next to the desired service.
- Choose the appropriate option from the dropdown menu.
- Click Save and Next.
Application Control Service
Monitors and controls applications running on the endpoint to prevent the execution of unauthorized or malicious software. It detects and blocks viruses (including polymorphic viruses), worms, trojans, backdoors, rootkits, spyware, adware, ransomware, keyloggers, crimeware, zero-day threats, and other malicious or unwanted applications.
Online Shield Service
Delivers real-time cloud-assisted protection by scanning files, downloads, web content, and application activities to identify and block known and emerging threats, including malware, ransomware, phishing attacks, zero-day exploits, and other internet-based threats.
Optimize
Enhance system performance through various optimization features.
Privacy Control & Check Cleaner
Control your privacy settings and clean unnecessary data from your system.
SMB LAN Sharing
Manage settings related to file and printer sharing over your local area network (LAN) using the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol.
Application Lock Down Mode (LDM)
Restrict applications to a predefined set of functionalities for enhanced security.
Windows Safe Mode Protection:
Ensures that NPAV EDR remains active and continues to protect the system even when Windows is started in Safe Mode.
All Alerts Popup
This setting controls whether pop-up alerts are displayed for all detected security events.
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) adds an essential layer of security to your Windows logins. When enabled, in addition to your password, a second form of verification is required, significantly enhancing the security of your system access.
Self Protection
Self Protection is a critical feature designed to safeguard the antivirus files and processes from unauthorized modification or termination by malware or other malicious attempts.
Wi-Fi Monitoring
Wi-Fi Monitoring ensures that your system only connects to trusted Wi-Fi networks. Any untrusted or unrecognized Wi-Fi connections will be automatically blocked, protecting your device from potential threats on insecure networks.
File/Folder Protection
This feature allows you to define specific protection levels for your files and folders. You can select from the following options:
- All Access Denied: Prevents all forms of access (read, write, modify, delete) to the selected files or folders.
- Restrict From Modification: Allows read access but prevents any modifications (writing, deleting, or renaming) to the selected files or folders.
- Disable: Turns off all specific protection for the selected files or folders, allowing standard system access.
