Antivirus Had Its Time — But It’s Not 2012 Anymore
Let’s be honest: basic antivirus used to be enough. It scanned for malware, flagged dangerous files, and gave us some peace of mind.
But today’s attacks are faster, smarter, and far more evasive. And that means many businesses are relying on tools that no longer offer meaningful protection.
Here are 3 signs you’ve outgrown traditional antivirus — and what you should be using instead.
1. You’ve Had a “Close Call” or Unexplained Incident
Maybe a suspicious login appeared. A team member opened a phishing email. Or a ransomware attempt got caught at the last minute.
These near-misses are a sign: antivirus is reactive. It waits for known threats, but today’s attacks evolve too fast.
What you need:
A system like EDR (Endpoint Detection & Response) that monitors behaviour — not just files — and isolates threats instantly.
2. You’re Managing Multiple Devices or Remote Teams
Antivirus doesn’t scale well. Managing updates, monitoring alerts, and keeping logs for compliance gets messy — especially with hybrid or remote teams.
What you need:
A centralised, policy-based system like Bitdefender Secure or Secure Plus that lets you manage all devices in one place, in real time.
3. Your Clients or Industry Expect Higher Standards
If you’re an MSP, or work in finance, healthcare, education, or law — clients are starting to ask questions:
- Do you meet Cyber Essentials?
- Can you show threat logs?
- What’s your response plan?
Basic antivirus can’t answer those questions. And increasingly, it’s not enough for contracts or audits.
What you need:
A compliance-ready solution with reporting, MDR support, and visibility across users and endpoints.
What to Do Next
At Your Comms Group, we offer three modern endpoint security tiers:
- Secure – Real-time EDR protection (£4.99/endpoint)
- Secure Plus – Includes 24/7 Managed Detection & Response (£14.99/endpoint)
- Extra – Adds full Extended Detection & Response with cloud visibility (£18.99/endpoint)
👉 Compare the full security tiers
📩 Email us at [email protected] to get started or request a quote.
Final Thought
If you’ve been wondering whether your antivirus still cuts it — the answer is probably no. But upgrading doesn’t have to be complicated. Let us help you make it simple.
