Kaspersky Endpoint Security Self-Defense

Kaspersky Endpoint Security protects the computer from malicious applications, that attempt to block the operation of Kaspersky Endpoint Security or even remove it from the computer. The set of available Self-Defense technologies for Kaspersky Endpoint Security depends on whether the operating system is 32-bit or 64-bit (refer to the table below).

Kaspersky Endpoint Security Self-Defense technologies

Technology

Description

х86 computer

x64 computer

Self-Defense mechanism

The technology blocks access to the following application components:

  • Files in the Kaspersky Endpoint Security installation folder
  • Registry keys with records belonging to the application
  • Processes that the application runs

AM-PPL (Antimalware Protected Process Light)

The technology protects Kaspersky Endpoint Security processes against malicious actions. For more details about AM-PPL technology, please visit the Microsoft website.

AM-PPL technology is available for Windows 10 version 1703 (RS2) or later, and Windows Server 2019 operating systems.

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External management defense mechanism

The technology restricts the management of Kaspersky Endpoint Security using special remote administration applications (such as TeamViewer or RemotelyAnywhere).

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(except for Windows 7)

In this section

Enabling and disabling Self-Defense

Enabling and disabling AM-PPL support

Enabling and disabling external management defense

Supporting remote administration applications
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