Xcitium (Comodo) Security
Xcitium (the security business formerly part of Comodo) is built around a different philosophy: rather than only detect-and-block, it contains unknown applications in a virtual environment by default, allowing safe execution while preventing damage.
Auto-Containment
Unknown apps run in isolated container until verdict reached.
Zero-day Defense
Effective against unknown malware (no signature required).
Xcitium Platform
Cloud-managed console for endpoint, MDR, ITSM integration.
Managed MDR
24/7 managed detection and response option.
How auto-containment works
Traditional AV: detect threats by signature, then block. Xcitium adds a layer where any unknown executable runs in a virtual container with restricted system access. The user sees normal application behavior; underneath, the threat (if any) cannot persist or damage the system. Once a verdict comes back (clean / malicious), the container is unsealed or destroyed.
This is particularly relevant for zero-day threats where no signature exists yet — the application is contained and harmless even before detection completes.
Where it fits
- Endpoint-heavy environments with high zero-day exposure
- Organizations frustrated by false positives from signature-based AV
- SMBs wanting a different security philosophy from Defender / Sophos / Kaspersky
- Often deployed alongside Defender or Kaspersky for defense in depth
Frequently Asked Questions
Traditional AV detects known threats by signature and behaviour. Xcitium adds auto-containment — unknown apps run in a virtual sandbox by default, so threats cannot damage the host even before detection. The combination of detection + containment improves zero-day resilience.
For known good applications (vast majority of daily usage) there is no containment overhead. Unknown applications run in a lightweight virtualized environment; for typical office applications the impact is minimal. Edge cases (very heavy unknown apps) may show measurable impact.
The endpoint security business was renamed Xcitium when the company restructured. Some legacy product names still reference Comodo; the modern platform is Xcitium.
Generally yes, with one designated as the primary AV and the other in passive mode. We map the configuration during deployment to avoid conflict.
How Xen Bilişim delivers Xcitium (Comodo) Security
- 1. Discovery: Stakeholder interviews, current-state inventory, compliance review and risk mapping; deliverable: written discovery report.
- 2. Plan: Target architecture, SKU/licence selection, migration plan and SLA scope documented; quote signed.
- 3. Implement: Phased rollout with pilot → full deployment; user training and runbook delivered; KVKK/ISO compliance evidence collected.
- 4. Operate: Continuous monitoring, quarterly health-checks, incident response and roadmap reviews — under MSP retainer or project-end transfer.
Typical end-to-end timeline: 4-6 weeks (varies by scope).