SHADE Sandbox is an alternative for antivirus and a tool for virtualization. It locally virtualizes applications (i.e. internet browsers) and locks all incoming internet files and possible viruses in its safe virtual environment - a "sandbox", keeping them isolated from the Operating System to maintain it clean from malware.

SANDBOXES in the realm of anti-virus software are aptly named for their intended purpose. Boxed off areas of sand in playgrounds ensure that children have a place to play in this messy environment without spreading the fine sand throughout the rest of the playground. With a playground sandbox, you are effectively containing the sand, or mess, in a smaller environment. Anti-virus software follows the same principle with an effective internet security strategy.