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# Endpoint Protection (Antivirus) for Nonprofits
**Endpoint Protection (Antivirus)** is essential for nonprofits, safeguarding devices and networks from malware, phishing, and ransomware. It protects sensitive data, prevents costly disruptions, and strengthens digital infrastructure, allowing nonprofits to focus on their mission without compromising security.
## Malwarebytes ThreatDown
[ThreatDown (by Malwarebytes)](https://www.techsoup.org/threatdown) is a cybersecurity platform designed to protect endpoints, servers, and mobile devices with modern antivirus, ransomware defense, and managed detection. All plans are managed from a **centralized cloud console**, making it easy for IT staff or consultants to deploy policies, monitor threats, and roll out updates across the organization.
**Core platform features include**
* Centralized management console (multi-device visibility and control)
* Next-generation antivirus and automated remediation
* Device and application control
* Vulnerability assessment and patch management (on supported plans)
* Ransomware rollback and recovery
* Endpoint detection and response (EDR)
* Managed threat hunting (on higher tiers)
* Optional Mobile Security add-on for iOS, Android, and Chromebooks
### Malwarebytes Threatdown Pricing via TechSoup
* **Advanced – $25 per endpoint/year**: Best value for most nonprofits. Includes antivirus, remediation, rollback, patch management, EDR, and managed threat hunting. Affordable yet powerful protection for budget-conscious organizations.
* **Elite – $39 per endpoint/year**: Adds fully Managed Detection & Response (MDR). This means cybersecurity experts monitor and respond to threats 24×7—critical for nonprofits without in-house security staff or those handling sensitive donor, client, or health data.
* **Other options**: Core ($22) for very basic protection, and Ultimate ($51) for maximum coverage, including DNS filtering and premium support. Server editions are also available at the same tiered pricing.
✅ **Recommendation**: Most nonprofits should start with **Advanced** for its strong balance of cost and security. Choose **Elite** if your organization wants experts on call to detect and respond to attacks—especially important if you lack dedicated IT security staff.
## Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
[Microsoft Defender](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/business/endpoint-security/microsoft-defender-endpoint) is the endpoint protection that comes with all versions of Windows.
[Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/business/endpoint-security/microsoft-defender-endpoint) is a premium version of Defender that is included with the 10 Microsoft Business Premium licenses that nonprofits get for FREE. Defender for Endpoint offers advanced protection and central management. This solution integrates well with the rest of the Microsoft 365 management capabilities.
## Bitdefender Antivirus
[Bitdefender](https://bitdefender.com/) can be purchased at a significant discount[ from TechSoup](https://www.techsoup.org/search/products/bitdefender/). It offers cloud management capabilities and a central console to view all threats across all your endpoints. It does not provide critical services like EDR and MDR, and requires more administrative setup and management than some other solutions, such as Threatdown.
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