A systems administrator needs to add an endpoint control that will stop known viruses, worms, Trojans, and ransomware from executing on corporate laptops while allowing any detected malicious files to be quarantined or deleted. Which of the following security tools BEST fulfills this requirement?
Endpoint antivirus (also called anti-malware) software continuously scans files and processes using signature, heuristic, and behavioral techniques to detect, block, quarantine, or remove malicious code. Full-disk encryption protects data at rest but does not actively identify malware. Continuous data-backup software focuses on availability, not threat detection. Performance-optimization utilities tune system resources and offer no direct protection against malicious software.
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