ESET Inspect vs Intercept X Endpoint comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiEDR
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Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
12th
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
32
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
ESET Inspect
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
53rd
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Intercept X Endpoint
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
101
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (7th), ZTNA (8th), Managed Detection and Response (MDR) (9th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (8th), Ransomware Protection (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2024, in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiEDR is 7.4%, up from 4.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ESET Inspect is 1.2%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Intercept X Endpoint is 4.1%, down from 10.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
Unique Categories:
No other categories found
No other categories found
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
2.4%
 

Featured Reviews

AE
May 1, 2023
Easy to configure and use, and improved our customer satisfaction
We work with the end-to-end Fortinet portfolio, especially their UTM firewall, anti-APT, and EDR solutions Fortinet has improved our customer satisfaction. This is primarily what I see. Fortinet FortiEDR is easy to use. It is easy to deploy, manage, and configure. Fortinet helps free up around 14…
DD
May 29, 2023
Practically, there are no limitations in terms of creating rules and exceptions, whether they relate to file operations, processes, network traffic, users, or registries.
Every vendor is working on making the job of SOC analysts easier, with fewer false positives and more precise detections. ESET uses LiveGrid technology that provides feedback on the reputation of files and operations. It's hard to eliminate all of the false positives, but hopefully, we'll see some improvement with the advances in AI. For XDR tools like ESET Inspect, customers must have a higher knowledge of Windows internals and other "under the hood" processes that are underlying day-to-day activities in the network. There is a challenging learning curve that customers need to master and for the adequate implementation of an XDR solution, time is needed. Not for the installation of the software, that's easy, but for setting the solution to work satisfactorily concerning specifics of the environment. Also, never mind ESET's traditionally light footprint, every XDR solution asks for solid server power to process raw events from endpoints. The more you want to return for forensics, the larger the database.
Saad Qaiser - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 5, 2024
Provides web protection and filtering and application and peripheral control
We've been selling Intercept X Endpoint for eight years now. It's best suited for customers already using Sophos Firewall or considering one. Deploying both solutions offers synchronized security, where the firewall and endpoint communicate to enhance security posture. If an endpoint is attacked…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The setup is pretty simple."
"The product's initial setup phase is very easy."
"Having all monitoring, response, tracking, and mitigation tools in one dashboard provides our analysts and SOC team with a comprehensive view at a glance."
"I get alerts when scripts are detected in the environment."
"Fortinet FortiEDR made our clients feel secure and more at ease, knowing that they had an EDR solution that would close the gap in their security posture."
"The product detects and blocks threats and is more proactive than firewalls."
"Fortinet has helped free up around 20 percent of our staff's time to help us out."
"It notifies us if there's any suspicious file on any PC. If any execution or similar kind of thing is happening, it just alerts us. It doesn't only alert. It also blocks the execution until we allow it. We check whether the execution is legitimate or not, and then approve it or keep it blocked. This gives us a little bit of control over this mechanism. Fortinet FortiEDR is also very straightforward and easy to maintain."
"The rules are the best and most useful features."
"I find the multilayered endpoint security the most valuable feature."
"Rules are the most valuable feature of ESET Inspect. They are created through XML language, and they track and filter events from endpoints. If the event matches the rule, the rule is triggered. Exceptions are the second most valuable feature because it gives you the power to filter false positives in large numbers. The third most valuable feature is the Learning mode that facilitates making exceptions for known processes with a good reputation."
"ESET Enterprise Inspector's most valuable feature is EDR."
"ESET Enterprise Inspector's greatest asset lies in its user-friendly interface, which allows for easy navigation and thorough analysis of incidents."
"Scalability-wise, it is a very good solution."
"The most valuable feature of Sophos Intercept X is cloud management."
"The solution protects us."
"The solution is easy to install."
"What I have found the most valuable about Sophos Intercept X is the ease of use with management administration and the solution's ability to stop exploits and ransomware."
"The most valuable features of Sophos Intercept X are the minimal configuration needed for the end user and the central view of all the endpoints. There are plenty of tools to control and manage the endpoints. Additionally, there is the capability of connecting the endpoint to the CLI."
"The base product and the anti-malware feature are most valuable."
"The security on offer is pretty good. We are happy with it."
"The most effective features of Intercept X Endpoint for threat prevention are ransomware protection, miscellaneous behavior detection, and network threat protection."
 

Cons

"The dashboard isn't easy to access and manage."
"Once, we had an event that was locked and blocked, but information about it came to us two or three days later."
"The solution should address emerging threats like SQL injection."
"We find the solution to be a bit expensive."
"I would like the solution to extend beyond endpoint protection and include other attack surfaces such as other network components."
"They can include the automation for the realtime updates. We have a network infrastructure with remote sites. Whenever they send updates, they are not automated. We have to go into the console and push those updates. I wish it was more automated. The update file is currently around 31 MB. It could be smaller."
"Cannot be used on mobile devices with a secure connection."
"The solution is not stable."
"Every vendor is working on making the job of SOC analysts easier, with fewer false positives and more precise detections. ESET uses LiveGrid technology that provides feedback on the reputation of files and operations. It's hard to eliminate all of the false positives, but hopefully, we'll see some improvement with the advances in AI."
"It may be difficult for a first-time customer to understand all of the functions that are available to him."
"The solution could improve the consumption of resources. The RAM and CPU usage increases during usage which can cause issues. We have three separate services and it would be beneficial if all were executed from one agent limiting the over usage of system resources."
"The product is complex to configure, and there are too many errors that are not errors, making it an area that can be considered for improvement."
"It is not a stable product. We were disappointed in the stability of this product in comparison to McAffee."
"The platform's price could be better."
"They should keep doing what they're doing. Both of them have entered the EDR/MDR space, and they're keeping up with their competitors. I have a hard time understanding why their capabilities aren't garnering more attention."
"They need to focus on their SLA or technical support. They also need to focus on their UI. They should also improve their content filtering tool and update it so that correct categories are there. Sometimes, when I want to block an online gaming website, it is not shown under the correct category. It is shown under another category. They need to review their content filtering tool on a bi-weekly or monthly basis and update the sites and categories. This will be really helpful for them."
"From the management side, we receive detailed information. Sophos has many features, such as Threat Hunting but that comes with the XDR version of the solution. There's Sophos Intercept X and then there's Sophos Intercept X with XDR technology. We bought the XDR and then now the MTR, Managed Threat Response version available too. They have different packages for clients which gives them different options to pick from. If Sophos could combine more features into one package it would be beneficial."
"The technical support is the lone sore-point when dealing with this product."
"This solution is not in the high ratings on many of the top review sites. This solution has to be near the top for me to continue using it."
"The initial setup can be a bit challenging."
"I am not very satisfied with the product's reporting overall, and it needs improvement in this area."
"Deployment on cloud needs to be carried out manually."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We got a good deal on licensing, so it is in the competitive range."
"It's moderately priced, neither cheap nor expensive."
"The solution is not expensive."
"Fortinet FortiEDR is available at a very competitive price compared to the other products in the market."
"Fortinet FortiEDR has a yearly subscription."
"I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
"The price is comprable to other endpoint security solutions."
"The pricing is typical for enterprises and fairly priced."
"This is true in the case of licensing, we do not have the most expensive products, and we don't have the cheapest product, it's somewhere in the middle. Perhaps a little higher from the middle, but we are known for what we provide to our customers, and they are pleased."
"The platform is expensive; it could be cheaper."
"I feel it is a very expensive product."
"The pricing and licensing are the big issue now, in my opinion. If the price was less than other companies, or a one-time charge for service was available, I think there would be more users of this solution."
"I find the pricing to be a little bit expensive, although it is acceptable, for now."
"It is not very expensive but I don't have specific pricing details. The licensing is usually done on yearly basis."
"It's not bad, but compared to competitors, it's a little bit on the high side. The price could be more competitive."
"The price of this product should be reduced because it is a little high."
"Its cost is good."
"The price of Sophos Intercept X is competitive."
"Licensing costs are not expensive."
"The price of Sophos Intercept X is expensive. The license is paid on an annual basis. There are extra features that can be added depending on the endpoints. The solution is priced twice as much as the Comodo solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
24%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Construction Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Computer Software Company
19%
Government
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Educational Organization
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What's the difference between Fortinet's FortiEDR and FortiClient?
I suggest Fortinet’s FortiEDR over FortiClient for several reasons. For starters, FortiEDR guarantees solid protectio...
What do you like most about Fortinet FortiEDR?
We have FortiEDR installed on all our systems. This protects them from any threats.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiEDR?
The pricing of the solution is on the high end compared to its offerings and capabilities.
What do you like most about ESET Enterprise Inspector?
ESET Enterprise Inspector's most valuable feature is EDR.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ESET Enterprise Inspector?
The platform is expensive; it could be cheaper. However, it is an essential part of our network's security.
What is your primary use case for ESET Enterprise Inspector?
We are using ESET Enterprise Inspector for security. The solution can be deployed on the cloud and on-premise. One of...
How does Crodwstrike Falcon compare with Sophos Intercept X?
I like that Crowdstrike Falcon allows me to easily correlate data between my firewalls. Its detection and machine lea...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos Intercept X?
The price of the product is okay, in my opinion. The tool's cost per user and per annum basis is around INR 700 to 800.
 

Also Known As

enSilo, FortiEDR
ESET Enterprise Inspector
Sophos Intercept X
 

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Sample Customers

Financial, Healthcare, Legal, Technology, Enterprise, Manufacturing ... 
Mitsubishi Motors, Allianz Suisse, Cannon, T-Mobile
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