Viruses and malware that targets your computer and core technology is always evolving, changing rapidly to circumvent your computers Anti-Virus defenses. As cyber criminals work to make their malware stronger, Anti-Virus programs try to keep up by adding new potentially unwanted programs to am ever-expanding database of for the Anti-Virus software to block.
This is a very reactive way of thinking about cyber security, where Anti-Virus providers are only reacting to new threats as they are discovered in the wild. That also mean that for at least some period of time, new online threats could be reaping havoc while your Anti-Virus software is still unaware of the threat.
The older forms of Anti-Virus software also often rely on the user to often ensure that the database and virus definitions are fully up to date. Missing updates on your Anti-Virus software could result in missed threat detections, and lead to potential infections. To further compound problems, third-party Anti-Virus software which expires or stops working for some other reason leaves your computer completely exposed to viruses and malware. This is because Anti-Virus software installed on your computer will stop your computers built-in Anti-Virus software from running, even if the current software is out of date or not running.
How AI is Helping Anti-Virus be More Effective
Some developers are starting to be more proactive, and by utilizing the benefits provided through Artificial Intelligence some Anti-Virus programs are stopping even more complex forms of malware. Old Anti-Virus software uses outdated detection methods, and a reactive approach to detection which often translates to a “Bolted-On” feel for features and uses.
SentinelOne however takes a more purpose-built approach to protect against malware and viruses. The developers of SentinelOne designed their Anti-Virus software to utilize AI for detecting, preventing, and remediating modern attacks, all without the additional overhead and manual workflows of traditional Anti-Virus software. Customers on average see an average 353% Return on Investment when switching from legacy AV software, to AI driven platforms like SentinelOne according to a Forrester’s total Economic Impact report.
Malware and viruses undergo changes, updates, and evolve overtime to become harder to detect and remove. Legacy anti-virus programs struggle to deal with more complex malware which may be fileless and in-memory, or in air-gapped environments where cloud-based detection isn’t an option. As technology advances, so too does the malware developed by cyber-criminals. Furthermore, the hacking and cyber-crime space has grown exponentially, becoming an industry unto itself. Hackers no longer need to write custom malware, and instead take advantage of built-in technologies to “live off the land” so to speak.
Additionally Anti-Virus software like SentinelOne is equipped to handle unknown threats and modern TTP’s (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures) implemented by modern software threats, including fileless and in-memory attacks. SentinelOne also offers other unique benefits such as machine-powered attack reconstruction, where events leading up to an infection or detection are automatically reconstructed into an easy to read Storyline, focused on contextualized alerts for analysis. There is also an option for full automated recovery, giving you 1-click remediation and advanced system rollback capabilities.
With the help of Artificial Intelligence Anti-Virus software is better prepared to face new and developing threats before your computer get’s infected. Working with a Managed Services Provider (MSP) such as Natural Networks can enable your office to also be better suited to dealing with these threats so they don’t become a problem for your office IT infrastructure. Natural Networks utilizes SentinelOne for organizations who partner with us to maintain IT security and continuity. If you want to learn more about how Natural Networks can help you protect your office IT, give us a call today!
