: Administrators can now configure and manage the Adaptive Protection policy entirely within the on-premises Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM), removing the previous requirement to use the cloud console for these tasks.
Upgrading to is highly recommended for any organization still running RU9 or older. The move to bring Adaptive Protection on-premises is a game-changer for businesses that cannot yet commit to a full cloud console but still face sophisticated ransomware and LOTL threats.
False positives on JavaScript files. RU10 Fix: The new "Low Confidence ML model" allows you to log-but-not-block scripts. This reduces helpdesk tickets by 70% compared to RU9.
Includes updated versions of critical components like OpenSSL , Apache Tomcat , cURL , and the JDK (Eclipse Temurin) to address vulnerabilities.
: Administrators can now disable the uninstall password requirement in the Client Password Settings dialog, enabling the use of PowerShell or command-line scripts for bulk removals.
During installation or upgrade, you are now required to create a site-level default client password. This prevents unauthorized users or malware from stopping or uninstalling the protection.