The sandbox in IT is an isolated environment, no different from the real system. It helps detect discrepancies in a file or traffic by analyzing its actions in the system, and issues a verdict. All programs will run inside the antivirus, with any changes will remain there without affecting the overall system. The user can perform the usual functions associated with visiting portals, links, downloading files and more in the normal way. If harmful symptoms appear, it is enough to delete the contents of the utility with one click.
The key features of the sandbox are a comprehensive file check, which includes signature, static and dynamic analysis. The following main functions of the utility should be highlighted:
- detection and prevention of malware;
- checking for threats, taking into account the capabilities of cloud service;
- fast exchange of information about dangerous objects;
- threat tracking and report preparation.
The operation also consists of analysis, generation of anti-virus signatures with blocking of the whole family of malicious objects in the sandbox, protection of personal data, display of results on a network or firewall. The use of this security product is associated with such advantages as protection of Internet surfing, improved privacy, secure correspondence, launch of any client applications, messengers. The program monitors potentially unprotected sources.
