In many dedicated security tools, FIM is a standalone module. In Symantec Endpoint Protection, FIM is a sub-component of the system.
Lacks native FIM. It focuses on antivirus, SONAR (behavioral detection), and firewall. It does not monitor registry keys, system files, or configuration files for "unauthorized changes" in the traditional FIM sense (e.g., hashing files at rest to detect tampering). In many dedicated security tools, FIM is a standalone module