Seqrite Endpoint Security (EPS) is India's most deployed enterprise endpoint protection suite — used by government departments, banks, manufacturers, CA firms, and SMBs across the country. If you're evaluating Seqrite for your business, this guide covers everything you need to decide confidently and deploy correctly.
Why Indian Businesses Choose Seqrite
1. Made in India — Data Stays in India
Seqrite is built by Quick Heal Technologies, India's largest listed cybersecurity company (NSE: QUICKHEAL). All threat intelligence processing, cloud console hosting, and customer data resides on infrastructure in India — not on servers in Europe or the USA.
For businesses that handle regulated Indian data (financial records, patient data, defence-adjacent work), or that operate under MEITY guidelines requiring Indian vendors, this is a non-negotiable requirement.
2. CERT-In Empaneled
Quick Heal Technologies is empaneled by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), the government body under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) responsible for cybersecurity incident response in India.
CERT-In empanelment is required for:
- Government department and PSU software procurement under MeitY guidelines
- Vendors supplying to defence organisations (DRDO, armed services, OFB)
- Organisations choosing Indian-origin security software under the "Atmanirbhar Bharat" framework for IT procurement
No global endpoint security vendor has CERT-In empanelment at the level Quick Heal does. If your procurement requires it, Seqrite is the enterprise-grade answer.
3. Purpose-Built for Indian Business Environments
Seqrite's product design reflects the realities of Indian business IT:
- Support for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 — still common on factory floors, point-of-sale systems, and older office hardware
- Hindi and regional language support in the admin interface
- Local Quick Heal support centres in all major cities — real phone support, not just email tickets
- Pricing in INR with GST invoicing from day one
Who Uses Seqrite in India
Seqrite EPS is deployed across a wide range of Indian sectors:
Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI)
NBFCs, cooperative banks, insurance companies, and stock brokers use Seqrite EPS Advanced or Total for:
- Ransomware protection against cryptolocker variants targeting financial data
- DLP (Data Loss Prevention) to prevent client financial data from leaving the organisation
- EDR for forensic investigation of security incidents
- Compliance with RBI's cybersecurity framework for regulated entities
Seqrite's CERT-In empanelment makes it a preferred choice in bank and NBFC board discussions around vendor selection.
Manufacturing and Make in India
Manufacturing companies — auto components, pharma, textiles, engineering — deploy Seqrite EPS for:
- USB/device control: Preventing malware introduction via pen drives on factory floor machines
- Application control: Restricting factory Windows machines to only authorised ERP/MES applications
- OT system protection: Protecting older Windows-based SCADA and HMI systems that cannot be upgraded to Windows 11
- Remote worker protection: Managing endpoint security for field sales and service teams via SESS console
CA Firms and Legal Practices
Chartered accountancy firms and law firms handle the most sensitive financial and legal data in the private sector. Seqrite EPS Total is the recommended deployment:
- DLP blocks client ITR data, balance sheets, and audit files from being emailed to personal accounts or copied to personal drives
- EDR provides forensic capability if a compromise is suspected (important for ICAI and Bar Council member liability)
- CERT-In empanelment is increasingly cited in engagement letters from large corporate clients who specify vendor requirements
Education — Schools, Colleges, Universities
Government-aided schools and colleges, state universities, and educational organisations under AISHE often have procurement requirements aligned with CERT-In guidelines. Seqrite EPS Core is:
- The most cost-effective CERT-In empaneled option for large computer lab deployments
- Supported by Quick Heal's education-specific pricing
- Manageable by a small or non-specialist IT team via the SESS console
Healthcare and Hospitals
Hospitals managing patient records, diagnostic reports, and billing systems on Windows networks use Seqrite EPS for:
- Protection of patient-facing systems (HMIS, pharmacy, lab reporting) often running older Windows versions
- Preventing ransomware that specifically targets healthcare systems (a major global threat vector)
- USB blocking to prevent data exfiltration from nursing stations and admin terminals
Choosing the Right Seqrite EPS Plan
EPS Core — The Right Choice For
- Small offices with 10–50 endpoints where the primary threat model is commodity malware, spam, and browser-based attacks
- Computer labs (schools, coaching centres) that need centralised management of many machines
- Businesses deploying endpoint security for the first time, where building security maturity over time is the plan
- Tight budgets — EPS Core at ~₹799/endpoint/year is the most affordable CERT-In compliant option in India
EPS Core provides antivirus, anti-spyware, email security, web filtering, application and device control, plus the SESS cloud management console.
EPS Advanced — The Right Choice For
- Any business that has been hit by ransomware, or has a "near-miss" incident
- Finance companies, CA firms, legal practices, and healthcare where EDR (attack investigation capability) is important
- Remote and hybrid workforces where endpoints are outside the office network perimeter
- Businesses in regulated sectors where incident response documentation is required for compliance
EPS Advanced adds EDR, behaviour-based detection, ransomware rollback, and Advanced Threat Protection on top of EPS Core. The jump from Core to Advanced at ~₹350/endpoint/year more is the single highest-value upgrade in Seqrite's product range.
EPS Total — The Right Choice For
- Organisations with a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy for Android or iOS phones
- Businesses with field staff using company-issued mobile devices (sales teams, field service, delivery)
- Finance, legal, and government-adjacent businesses that need Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- HR-intensive businesses where managing a large fleet of mobile devices via a single console is operationally important
EPS Total adds DLP and MDM (Mobile Device Management) on top of EPS Advanced. DLP blocks sensitive data from leaving the organisation via USB, personal email, and cloud storage. MDM manages Android and iOS devices — enforce passwords, remote wipe, app restrictions — from the same SESS console.
Total Cost of Ownership — Seqrite vs Self-Managed Security
Many Indian SMBs rely on Windows Defender (free, bundled with Windows) or a retail consumer AV (Quick Heal Total Security, Norton, etc.) for business endpoint security. Here's how the cost and risk compare:
The Hidden Cost of Windows Defender for Business
Windows Defender is not "free" endpoint security. The hidden costs:
- No centralised management console — IT cannot see protection status across all endpoints simultaneously
- No EDR — if a machine is compromised, there is no forensic trail to investigate how and what was accessed
- No ransomware rollback — encrypted files after a ransomware attack are permanently lost (or you pay the ransom)
- No device control — any USB drive can be plugged into any machine
- No policy management — you cannot enforce security settings across 50 machines from a central point
The cost of a single ransomware incident for a 50-person company — data recovery, downtime, IT engagement, potential ransom — is typically ₹2–10 lakh. At ₹799/endpoint/year, Seqrite EPS Core costs ₹39,950/year for 50 endpoints.
The maths make the decision straightforward.
Implementation Timeline — What to Expect
For a typical 25–100 endpoint deployment through Cloudfy Systems:
Day 1:
- Scoping call — endpoint count, OS mix, server inventory, current AV product
- Licence purchase and provisioning
- SESS cloud console activated
Day 2:
- Agent deployment to all endpoints (remote push via SESS or GPO)
- Baseline security policies configured
- First scan completed — any existing infections identified and quarantined
Day 3:
- Policy fine-tuning based on scan results
- USB/device control policies tested
- Admin team walkthrough of SESS console
Day 3–7 (if migrating from existing AV):
- Existing AV uninstalled from all endpoints in batches
- Seqrite agent confirmed active on all machines before AV removal
- Post-migration verification report provided
Most deployments are fully operational within 3 business days for a 25–100 endpoint environment. Larger deployments (100–500 endpoints) typically take 5–10 business days.
Frequently Asked Buying Questions
Do I need to renew every year? Yes. Seqrite EPS is an annual subscription. Renewal pricing is typically 10–15% lower than new-purchase pricing. Cloudfy manages renewals with 60-day advance notification so you never have a lapse in protection.
What happens to my protection if the licence expires? At expiry, the Seqrite agent continues running on endpoints but stops receiving signature and threat intelligence updates. Within 30 days of expiry, advanced protection features (EDR, ATP) are disabled. After 90 days, the agent is deactivated. It is critical to renew before expiry.
Can I add more endpoints during the year? Yes. Additional endpoint licences can be added at any time on a pro-rata basis — you pay for the remaining months of the subscription year only. Contact Cloudfy for a top-up quote.
Is there a trial version available? Quick Heal offers a 30-day trial for Seqrite EPS. Contact Cloudfy Systems to request a trial with assisted SESS setup — this is better than a self-service trial because you get to see the full product including the console and policy management.
What does Cloudfy charge for deployment? Cloudfy does not charge separately for deployment on standard purchases. SESS console setup, agent deployment, and initial policy configuration are included in the purchase price. Complex environments (multi-site, virtualised, >500 endpoints) may have a professional services component.
The Cloudfy Advantage for Seqrite Customers
Buying Seqrite through Cloudfy Systems versus the Quick Heal website or a general IT distributor:
- Faster deployment: We start SESS setup the same day as licence provisioning — no waiting
- Policy expertise: We bring policies pre-configured for your industry (finance, manufacturing, education) — not generic defaults
- Migration support: If you're replacing another AV product, we ensure zero gap in protection during the transition
- Ongoing support: One number to call for Seqrite issues — not Quick Heal's national helpdesk queue
- Renewal management: We track your renewal date and handle it proactively
Ready to deploy Seqrite Endpoint Security? Contact Cloudfy Systems for an INR quote.
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