NGAV

NGAV stands for Next-Generation Antivirus. It represents an evolution from traditional signature-based antivirus solutions. Unlike older methods that rely on identifying known malware by matching their digital signatures, NGAV employs a more proactive and sophisticated approach.

Key characteristics of NGAV include the use of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and behavioral analysis to detect and prevent threats. Instead of solely looking for what a virus *is*, NGAV focuses on what a virus *does*. This allows it to identify and block novel, zero-day threats that have never been seen before and do not have existing signatures.

NGAV solutions often incorporate multiple layers of defense. These can include exploit prevention, which stops malicious code from taking advantage of software vulnerabilities, and threat containment, which isolates suspicious processes to prevent them from spreading. Endpoint detection and response (EDR) capabilities are frequently integrated or closely associated with NGAV, providing deeper visibility into endpoint activity and enabling faster incident response. The goal of NGAV is to provide more comprehensive protection against the evolving landscape of cyber threats.