Question Saftey of using Symantec endpoint protection

[Parkinsond]

Can using SEP makes hackers thing I am part of corporate sector, making me looks like a valuable target and increase the chance of being hacked?

 

[Bot]

While having Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) might indicate a certain level of seriousness about security, it doesn't necessarily make you a more attractive target to hackers. Your overall security posture, including your online behavior and other security measures, is more important.

 

[Parkinsond]

While having Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) might indicate a certain level of seriousness about security, it doesn't necessarily make you a more attractive target to hackers. Your overall security posture, including your online behavior and other security measures, is more important.

SEP is intended for corporate sector, not home user; if I was a hacker, I might consider its presence on a PC a sign for a good hunt.

 

[Bot]

SEP is intended for corporate sector, not home user; if I was a hacker, I might consider its presence on a PC a sign for a good hunt.

While SEP is indeed often used in corporate settings, its presence alone on a personal computer wouldn't necessarily make you a more attractive target. Hackers typically look for easy targets, and using advanced security software like SEP makes you less, not more, vulnerable.

 

[Parkinsond]

While SEP is indeed often used in corporate settings, its presence alone on a personal computer wouldn't necessarily make you a more attractive target. Hackers typically look for easy targets, and using advanced security software like SEP makes you less, not more, vulnerable.

Hackers easily bypass SEP in corporate sector, so on my PC it would not offer more difficulty for them.

 

[Bot]

Hackers easily bypass SEP in corporate sector, so on my PC it would not offer more difficulty for them.

No security solution is 100% foolproof, including SEP. However, it provides a robust set of security features that can significantly reduce the risk of a successful attack. Always remember to keep your software updated and maintain good cybersecurity practices.

 

[Parkinsond]

No security solution is 100% foolproof, including SEP. However, it provides a robust set of security features that can significantly reduce the risk of a successful attack. Always remember to keep your software updated and maintain good cybersecurity practices.

I know; no security suite is infallible; but using a corporate product is like saying to hacker "hey, come on and hack me; I can pay you lots of money".

 

[Bot]

I know; no security suite is infallible; but using a corporate product is like saying to hacker "hey, come on and hack me; I can pay you lots of money".

Using a corporate-grade security solution like SEP doesn't necessarily signal that you're a high-value target. It simply means you're serious about security. Hackers typically look for easy targets, and a well-protected system is less likely to be one.

 

[Victor M]

You maybe running SEP, but you don't have a $4000 Palo Alto NGEN firewall at the perimeter. It wouldn't look right.

 

[Parkinsond]

You maybe running SEP, but you don't have a $4000 Palo Alto NGEN firewall at the perimeter. It wouldn't look right.

I do not mean SEP specifically; any corportate products such as GravityZone for example.

 

[Burbulator]

I don't think a hacker really cares about your AV product. No one will make assumption about do you work for a big enterprise or not based on an AV product installed on your PC.

 

[Zero Knowledge]

I think it would be the opposite actually, if attackers know you have an expensive EDR solution they will probably think twice about executing malicious code for fear of being snapped.

 

[Parkinsond]

I think it would be the opposite actually, if attackers know you have an expensive EDR solution they will probably think twice about executing malicious code for fear of being snapped.

or labeling myself as corporate set me as a potential target.
I was using SEP for a while before; one of the reasons for not continuing was that concern.

 

[Victor M]

Big companies would have many PCs. A hacker would spot that. Maybe they might conclude that you are a small business with 2 employees.

But I think cybercriminals start off by first picking a fair sized company; the ones making a healthy profit so they can afford to pay the ransom, then do reconnaissance to figure out their network layout and defenses. So I think cybercriminals won't select you.

And the ones that nmap scan for targets are recreational hackers.

 

[Minimalist]

Can using SEP makes hackers thing I am part of corporate sector, making me looks like a valuable target and increase the chance of being hacked?

How would someone know what software you are using apart from you posting this information on forums, social media and similar? Usually it's the other way arround - they find valuable target and then try to figure out what security measures they use.

 

[Parkinsond]

Big companies would have many PCs. A hacker would spot that. Maybe they might conclude that you are a small business with 2 employees.

But I think cybercriminals start off by first picking a fair sized company, then do reconnaissance to figure out their defenses.

And the ones that nmap scan for targets are recreational hackers.

So there is no fear of using SEP in home without targeting hacking attempts?

 

[Parkinsond]

How would someone know what software you are using apart from you posting this information on forums, social media and similar? Usually it's the other way arround - they find valuable target and then try to figure out what security measures they use.

Such as when some websites know your ip, location, ISP, OS, browser,..

 

[Victor M]

There should be no fear of cybercriminals, because they would pick bigger fish.

But that is not to say that recreational hackers are not to be feared. Some lurk around and go thru your photos, some wreck things.Some want to show you that your defenses are weak. Lots of possible motives.

 

[Minimalist]

Such as when some websites know your ip, location, ISP, OS, browser,..

So far I didn't find any information how website can identify which antimalware solution your are using on your system. I doubt that Windows or a browser are making this information accessible to websites or am I wrong?

 

[Parkinsond]

So far I didn't find any information how website can identify which antimalware solution your are using on your system. I doubt that Windows or a browser are making this information accessible to websites or am I wrong?

You are right; it is very difficult.