Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business vs Sophos EPP Suite comparison

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiEDR
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Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
32
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (12th)
Kaspersky Endpoint Security...
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
112
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (12th), Endpoint Compliance (2nd), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (11th)
Sophos EPP Suite
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (27th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2024, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiEDR is 5.0%, up from 3.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is 4.1%, up from 4.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos EPP Suite is 0.6%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
Unique Categories:
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
7.4%
Endpoint Compliance
30.9%
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Featured Reviews

PN
May 1, 2023
The rule creation, monitoring, and inspection profiles are great
We use Fortinet firewalls for perimeter security at six to seven of our locations It provides extreme perimeter security, especially for VPN and application profiles, and seamless security monitoring through FortiAnalyzer. As a firewall the solution is great, we never had any issues. We saw time…
Rehan Rauf  - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 31, 2024
A scalable and easy-to-deploy product that provides excellent security and vulnerability assessment features
We use the solution for endpoint protection, device control, site management, and centralized manageability The product provides complete visibility of users and their access control. The solution has some impact on our system performance, but it does not interfere with my day-to-day jobs. It is…
Sherwin De Claro - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 7, 2022
The solution provides endpoint detection and response with a nice-looking dashboard
The primary use case of this solution is to protect our endpoints, computers, laptops, and mobile devices The solution has increased user productivity by not having encountered any downtime. The most valuable feature is endpoint detection and response. Maintaining the solution is not difficult…

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 detects and blocks threats and is more proactive than firewalls."
"he solution is an anti-malware product that integrates well with other vendor products such as firewalls, SIEM, etc. It captures threat intelligence and gives you better visibility. The product also has sandboxing features."
"I like FortiClient EMS. FortiEDR has a lot of great features like lockdown mode, remote wipes, and encryption. I can set malware outbreak policies and controls for detecting abnormalities. You can also simulate phishing attacks."
"I get alerts when scripts are detected in the environment."
"Fortinet has helped free up around 20 percent of our staff's time to help us out."
"It is a scalable solution...The initial setup of Fortinet FortiEDR was straightforward."
"Ability to get forensics details and also memory exfiltration."
"I think that all the features are valuable for our environment."
"Endpoint Security is efficient and easy to use. It doesn't slow the performance of your personal computer."
"The reporting feature is good. Also, the device control is good."
"Kaspersky Enterprise solution's combined protections have helped to block a lot of malware which would have caused a lot of interruptions in our operations."
"Especially the firewalling, I found useful, as you can control the applications and services on a granular level to tell them where they have access to or not."
"The product is quite scalable."
"The security is very good, compared to some other products."
"The policies are easy to make and controlled by the Kaspersky Administrative Security Center, which comes at no additional costs."
"Sophos EPP Suite stands out with its user-friendly dashboard and strong web filtering features for enhanced online security."
"The most valuable feature is data loss prevention."
"It's a pretty good product. It's on level with other products in the market."
"The solution is useful for security purposes."
"The most valuable features of Sophos EPP Suite are the synchronized threat and ransomware protection."
"It's easy to deploy."
"The web control and the application control are two good features."
"The solution's most valuable aspect, for us, is the DLP portion of the product."
 

Cons

"The amount of usage, the number of details we get, or the number of options that can be tweaked is limited in comparison to that with other EDR solutions"
"Everything with Fortinet having to do with their cloud services. They need to invest more in their internal infrastructure that they are running in the cloud. One of the things I find with their cloud environment compared to others' is that they go cheap on the equipment. So it causes some performance degradation."
"I think cloud security and SASE are areas of concern in the product where improvements are required. The tool's cloud version has to be improved in terms of the security it offers."
"Cannot be used on mobile devices with a secure connection."
"The solution is not user-friendly."
"FortiEDR could add a separate scanning dashboard. In incident management, we prefer to remove the endpoint system from the environment and scan the system. We typically use Symantec for that, but if we want to use FortiEDR for that, then we need a scanning tab to clarify things."
"Integration with Azure and SaaS provisioning tools could improve Fortinet FortiEDR."
"Making the portal mobile friendly would be helpful when I am out of office."
"I'd like Kaspersky to be more stable and secure."
"I might have the best product in the market. But if it's not properly configured, then I'm losing many of these features. I'm not getting the most out of them. And this is actually one of the biggest challenges that we're facing."
"It's grown more expensive and customers are not happy about it."
"There are many improvements needed, such as faster responses, faster notification, and immediate reports."
"The solution could improve by having some integration with other vendors."
"If someone has the older version of the solution, and wants to install a newer version, they must remove all of the previous applications. Otherwise, there will be issues with the solution."
"The process for upgrades is very slow."
"I would like the solution to be able to allow to have end to end security services from the final user to the server."
"In terms of improvement, the main challenge is setting up VPN connections."
"Deployment and central management need to be improved."
"There has been an increase of about 7-10% in recent months. That's why we face issues with customers who have been using it since 2017."
"Lacks delegated administration privileges for large organizations, and differential permissions for admins."
"There are also issues with the compatibility of the OS. When using Sophos with Windows and devices, most of them work well, but as soon as we work with macOS and Linux, many issues arise that we do not want to have."
"The product's filtering and stability can be better."
"Sophos EPP Suite could improve the way it can be installed. They used to have one installer and now they have two, one for the server and one for the client. I don't know the difference, it brings confusion."
"Sophos EPP Suite's support services need improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price is comprable to other endpoint security solutions."
"We got a good deal on licensing, so it is in the competitive range."
"Fortinet FortiEDR has a yearly subscription."
"While the cost may have been high, we view it as a worthwhile investment due to Fortinet's reliability and long-term performance."
"The pricing is typical for enterprises and fairly priced."
"Fortinet FortiEDR is available at a very competitive price compared to the other products in the market."
"I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
"The solution is not expensive."
"The solution is comparatively priced."
"The price of this solution is affordable and there is only a standard license required."
"Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is an expensive solution."
"The price is reasonable. We evaluated some other vendors, but Kaspersky charges less and offers more."
"I received a very good deal with Kaspersky."
"For 300 nodes, we pay about 15,000 Malaysian Ringgit ($3,500 USD)."
"There is a license required for this solution and we have 1,800 licenses. The cost is a bit high and we are looking for an alternative."
"The solution's pricing is reasonable."
"I rate the price of Sophos EPP Suite a four out of five."
"We purchased a three-year license, which gave us a large discount."
"Pricing and licensing are good and affordable."
"If you compare this to other solutions from a pricing perspective, the enterprise version of Sophos turns out to be cost-effective."
"There are licenses to use this solution and we are on a three-year license."
"Pricing could always be lower. It costs around $120 per seat per year."
"The solution's cost is reasonable."
"The tool’s price is the same as its competitors."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Educational Organization
57%
Computer Software Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
5%
Financial Services Firm
4%
Computer Software Company
21%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Educational Organization
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

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 is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Kaspersky Endpoint Security?
The cost of the solution is approximately $31,000 for three years. There are no costs above the standard licensing fee.
What needs improvement with Kaspersky Endpoint Security?
The solution could provide more frequent updates.
What do you like most about Sophos EPP Suite?
Sophos EPP Suite is a powerful antivirus.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos EPP Suite?
Sophos EPP Suite is a competitive and affordable solution. The product is adaptable in economically weak countries, too.
What needs improvement with Sophos EPP Suite?
Sophos EPP Suite focuses completely on security and lacks managerial features or a management console. Competitors li...
 

Also Known As

enSilo, FortiEDR
Kaspersky Work Space Security, Kaspersky Endpoint Security
EPP Suite
 

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Sample Customers

Financial, Healthcare, Legal, Technology, Enterprise, Manufacturing ... 
ACMS, Arqiva, Pakistan International Airlines, RAO UES
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