Overview of Traps
Palo Alto Networks Traps antivirus is a local and cloud-based endpoint security software offering advanced protection from malware.
The Traps software allows for integration with specialized security applications such as WildFire and Cortex XDR.
How to Set It Up and Uninstall
The current version of Traps, version 4.2, is easy to install on your network. Simply follow the steps below:
- Unzip the file and click the Traps installation file.
- Accept the license agreement.
- Fill in your ESM server info.
- Click install.
- When the installation is complete, click finish.
To uninstall Traps, follow the steps below:
- Navigate to the Control Panel.
- Click on Programs and Features.
- Click on Traps from the list.
- Click Uninstall, then select Yes.
- Enter the uninstall password and click next.
Features
Traps antivirus offers the latest in malware protection with features such as behavioral analytics and device management. Other features also include an activity log, application security, device management, and web threat management.
General
Money-back Guarantee | No |
Free Version | No |
Platform | Mac, iOS, Windows, Android |
Parental Controls | No |
Email Protection | Yes |
Chat | No |
VPN Services | No |
Smartphone Optimizer | Yes |
USD Virus Scans | Yes |
Automated Virus Scans | Yes |
Game Mode | No |
Safe Browser | Yes |
Passive Mode | No |
Threat Protection
Anti-Spyware | Yes |
Anti-Worm | Yes |
Anti-Trojan | Yes |
Anti-Rootkit | Yes |
Anti-Phishing | Yes |
Anti-Spam | Yes |
Adware Prevention | Yes |
Scanning
The auto-scanning feature allows you to set automatic scans for particular time stamps. Each scan is then logged and saved.
Pricing
Plan | Price | Number of Devices | Top Features
|
Standard Plan $ | 46.99 Yearly, per endpoint | 1 device | Machine learning, and behavior-based ransomware protection. |
Discount
Discounts are applicable if your business is an educational organization.
Privacy and Security
Traps implements technical, organizational, and physical security measures to ensure your personal information stays safe.
Performance and Protection
Traps participated in an AV-TEST in 2017. Protection results showed a 100% detection of real-world attacks. Plus, Traps scored a maximum score on the performance test too.
Malware Protection
Traps antivirus detects 100% of malware attacks. Automated scans keep an updated database of malware, so you will always be protected.
Ransomware Detection
You can rest easy knowing Traps will prevent all ransomware and hacking tools immediately. It will also pick up unknown signatures, keeping you 100% safe.
Phishing Detection
The phishing detection helps keep you safe from viruses and dodgy online content. All emails and websites are scanned to ensure safety at all times.
Spyware Detection
The spyware keeps you protected from programs designed to access your data.
Firewall Protection
Traps antivirus offers superior firewall protection. Using technique based prevention, it protects you from known and unknown threats.
Lab Test Results
AV-TEST, a third-party organization, tested Palo Alto Networks Traps Antivirus in 2017. Results showed a 100% detection of real-world attacks. Since then Traps has won many awards, the latest being the Next Generation Firewall Data Quadrant Award Winner 2020.
Ease of Use and Interface
The user interface is straightforward to use, even for a first-timer. The simplicity makes it a breeze to navigate, even by complex software standards.
Customer Support
Customer support on Traps is quick and effective. Palo Alto Networks offers many methods to contact a support team. This is supported by looking at other user reviews of the software. The only shortfall is the support of the cloud-based agent.