The objectives of AVIEN are as follows:

• share information about the Anti-Virus and malware reality in each organization
• share information about the techniques used to combat viruses and other malware
• share information about Anti-Virus vendors and products
• share information about malware currently causing problems
• participate in an Early Warning System (formerly AVIEWS) to warn members of new and spreading threats from viruses and other malware with potential major implications as well as software bugs with similar potential for disaste
• provide resources and education about malware through publications and conferences
• Promote the open exchange of information between anti-virus professionals from all areas in a high signal to noise ratio environment.
  
• Give its members the edge in protecting their networks from malicious attacks of all kinds

AVIEN comprises not only a fast alerting service, but also constant conversations on topics related to handling malware.