McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator vs Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform comparison

The compared McAfee and Zscaler solutions aren't in the same category. McAfee is ranked #12 in SOAR , with an average rating of 8.7, and holds a 0.7% mindshare in the category. Zscaler is ranked #1 in ZaaS , with an average rating of 8.6, and holds a 17.4% mindshare. Additionally, 82% of McAfee users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 98% of Zscaler users who would recommend it.

McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator

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98% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) (12th)

Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange...

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) (2nd), Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) (5th), Application Control (4th), ZTNA as a Service (1st), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (1st), Remote Browser Isolation (RBI) (1st)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Security Software solutions, they serve different purposes. McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator is designed for Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) and holds a mindshare of 0.7%, up 0.7% compared to last year.
Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform, on the other hand, focuses on ZTNA as a Service, holds 17.4% mindshare, down 20.7% since last year.

Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator	0.7%
Microsoft Sentinel	15.9%
Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR	9.6%
Other	73.8%

Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR)

ZTNA as a Service Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform	17.4%
Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks	13.7%
Cato SASE Cloud Platform	12.5%
Other	56.400000000000006%

ZTNA as a Service

Featured Reviews

Binu Haneef

System Administrator at Sky News Arabia

Comprehensive security management enabled through efficient integration and automation

McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator helps automate routine security tasks. We created customized automation. For example, when we did not have an EDR or XDR solution, we created tasks exclusively for detection and response automation and automatic segregation of infected PCs. The ability to customize the dashboard in McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator helps us significantly. The main feature is automation for auto-segmentation and segregation. As we are in an AI era, McAfee can focus on AI tools. Instead of putting manual effort into each security-related task, it can implement more advanced automation using AI. This enhancement could improve cybersecurity significantly. Regarding the reporting area in McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator, we are satisfied with what we currently have. Our cybersecurity team needs customized reports beyond the default ones. We have more than 20 separate reports for identifying threats, managing, and understanding the security posture of our company and assets.

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Sumit Bhanwala

architect at Tata Consultancy

Cloud-based platform simplifies device and data center management

I find it to be good. The solution is cloud-based with the latest inspection engines, which I find to be amazing. We are less dependent on data centers and device management, which reduces our efforts significantly. It improves our device management, data center management, and updating devices. We need fewer engineers for this management, and it reduces time and efforts for data center management, device upgrades, and IT support.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator has a built-in advanced pattern, which is very useful because it can detect any pattern."

"The best part is management in McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator."

"Application control and traffic encryption are the most valuable features."

"You have to have some experience, however, it's pretty simple to understand."

"The solution provides excellent advanced analytics capabilities and the integration capabilities make it straightforward to integrate McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator with IT workflow systems."

"If you set it up right, it can really manage a very complex environment which require fine tuning where there are a lot of exceptions. That's what it caters to. It can just do those specifics in those exceptional situations, which is good."

"Technical support is very helpful."

"The DLP feature in McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator is good."

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"The scalability is pretty good."

"The most valuable features of Zscaler Private Access are reliability, scalability, and availability."

"SASE's most valuable features are proxy and content filtering."

"Zscaler Cloud DLP provides you with basic DLP features that you get out of the box such as keywords, regular expressions, and data identifiers, for example, your social security numbers, and credit card numbers, with everything built into the product, so you can directly use those features within the policies. You don't need to create it from scratch, and to me, this is the biggest benefit of Zscaler Cloud DLP. You have a lot of templates to choose from in the solution, rather than having to create templates from scratch or reinvent templates."

"The most valuable features of Zscaler SASE include web filtering, application control, and the private access configuration."

"I like the web filtering capabilities."

"It is a very scalable solution. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"Has a good zero trust feature."

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Cons

"There are some issues we are having with updating our Windows server. So we need to contact support or access our support portal."

"I would like to see McAfee reduce the amount of manual work required."

"It's a little bit complex to configure it, but when you start using it, it is much easier. There are many policies that you need to create, and in three or four places"

"McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator should improve its integration with other tools."

"The issues with the integration capabilities of the product, specifically the ones that are deployed on an on-premises model, need to be improved."

"They have to do something to make the solution more resilient or recoverable from power failure events, which may include creating their own database."

"McAfee should improve in terms of customer support and assigning a knowledgeable TAM to customers."

"It would be highly beneficial if the metrics or dashboards could be customized"

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"The pre-defined dictionaries could be improved."

"Zscaler Cloud DLP needs to improve its compatibility with other security tools."

"Zscaler Private Access's reporting is poor. We should have more insight into the reports regarding what is blocked and allowed."

"We faced certain migration and implementation challenges in executing the tasks, so I would suggest improvement related to the stability of the solution."

"An area for improvement would be the ease of configuration."

"The only issue with Zscaler Cloud DLP is that it only gives you DLP protection from web traffic, which is flowing out, while a full-blown DLP solution such as Forcepoint or Symantec gives you DLP coverage for multiple channels. Zscaler Cloud DLP doesn't give you coverage for email, fax, and USB channels, and this is the only challenge or room for improvement in the solution. It's just an extension on top of what you're buying on the proxy, so it's just an added layer, and it doesn't cover DLP on a very broad level. I'm unsure if Zcaler is in the business of competing with a full-blown DLP solution, and if there's a plan to expand the features of Zscaler Cloud DLP beyond the web channel because you'll have to deploy a full-blown agent for it. I'm unsure if this is on the cards because the solution is just an added layer that you get with your proxy. I've asked the Zcaler team whether there's a plan to go full DLP in the future, but I didn't get a positive response. There isn't any feature I'd like added to Zscaler Cloud DLP currently, because anything you could think of that should be in cloud or SaaS solutions is already there, except for machine learning, as it's the only functionality that seems to be lacking in the solution. Machine learning is an additional policy available in other DLP solutions in the market, but my team didn't find it in Zscaler Cloud DLP."

"We'd like to have two-factor authentication that is quite simple."

"In the next release, I would like to see RE2 Regex supported."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Compared to other Antivirus products, the cost of this solution is a bit high."

"This solution is priced in the mid-range."

"McAfee tries to package different things into different products, then sell them as different products with different licenses. They just split everything up into multiple things. That's just their sales pitch and how they do it."

"It is attractively priced. It is a fraction of what we're going to pay for CrowdStrike or SentinelOne, but it only has a fraction of the capabilities as well."

"McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator is not an expensive solution."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a three out of ten."

"It's an expensive solution"

"$The price of McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator is expensive, it is approximately $6,000 to $9,000 per license annually."

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"Zscaler Cloud DLP is moderately priced. We pay around 2 million rupees per year."

"The technical support is good."

"Zscaler CASB is an expensive solution."

"Pricing for Zscaler Private Access is moderate. It's acceptable, though I can't give you the exact price currently. It's not too expensive, and on a scale of one to five, I would rate it a four out of five in terms of pricing."

"Zscaler Private Access can be an expensive solution, depending on the license type you will purchase."

"It's an affordable solution"

"It has been relatively reasonable for what it does. Some of the additional license costs based on the advanced next-generation firewall functions are quite high, and they should have certain features ready and available as a baseline rather than having to purchase additional licenses for it. Overall, the cost seems reasonable."

"The cost is expensive. It depends on the number of users."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

University

Computer Software Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

Insurance Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	13
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	19

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	16
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	41

Questions from the Community

Which is better - Mcafee's MVision ePO or ePolicy Orchestrator?

Our organization ran comparison tests to determine whether Mcafee's MVision ePO or ePolicy Orchestrator network security software was the better fit for us. We decided to go with Mcafee's ePolicy O...

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What do you like most about McAfee MVISION ePO?

McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator's performance is good.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for McAfee MVISION ePO?

It's an expensive solution.

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What is the better solution - Prisma Access or Zscaler Private Access?

We looked into Prisma Access before choosing Zscaler Private Access (ZPA). Palo Alto’s Prisma Access is a secure access service edge (SASE) designed to deliver network security in a cloud-deliver...

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What do you like most about Zscaler SASE?

The most valuable features of Zscaler Private Access are reliability, scalability, and availability.

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What needs improvement with Zscaler SASE?

The solution needs to improve a lot of aspects.

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Also Known As

McAfee ePO, ePolicy Orchestrator, Intel Security ePolicy Orchestrator, McAfee MVISION ePO

Zscaler SASE, Zscaler DLP, Zscaler CASB, Zscaler CSPM, Zscaler Browser Isolation, Zscaler Posture Control

Overview

McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (McAfee ePO) is the most advanced, extensible, and scalable centralized security management software in the industry. Unifying security management through an open platform, McAfee ePO makes risk and compliance management simpler and more successful for organizations of all sizes.

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Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange enhances security with seamless cloud-based connectivity and VPN-less operation, offering integration with multiple identity providers and advanced security features, suitable for remote work environments.

Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange provides secure, adaptive connectivity without traditional VPNs, allowing organizations to replace legacy systems and bolster remote work security. The platform offers cloud-based protection, single sign-on, dynamic URL categorization, and scalable solutions. While advanced security features like DLP and threat protection enhance data protection, users may face issues with speed, connectivity, and some customization options. Integration challenges, latency due to multi-tenant hosting, reporting delays, and licensing costs require consideration. It supports secure internet access and private application security, ensuring traffic control and data compliance.

What are the key features of Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange?

VPN-less Connectivity: Enables secure remote access without traditional VPNs.
Cloud-based Security: Offers scalable protection utilizing cloud infrastructure.
Single Sign-On: Integrates with multiple identity providers for streamlined access.
Dynamic URL Categorization: Provides real-time URL filtering to enhance security.
Advanced Threat Protection: Detects and mitigates sophisticated threats effectively.
Customizable Policies: Allows tailored security protocols to fit unique requirements.
Comprehensive DLP: Protects sensitive data through robust data loss prevention.
Integration Capabilities: Connects seamlessly with cloud services and applications.

What are the benefits of using Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange?

Enhanced Security: Delivers consistent protection regardless of user location.
Improved Compliance: Ensures adherence to data protection regulations.
Streamlined Access: Simplifies connectivity to private and cloud applications.
Scalability: Supports expanding organizational demands with cloud scalability.
Real-time Visibility: Provides instant insights into security incidents and network traffic.

Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange is deployed across industries to secure remote access and enforce zero trust principles. Organizations in finance, healthcare, and technology sectors utilize it for secure internet access and visibility into cloud applications, enhancing performance and compliance in dynamic environments.

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Sample Customers

Brelje & Race, Cognizant, Sutherland Global Services, Eagle Rock Energy, Arab National Bank, Bank Central Asia, Kleberg Bank, Leading Mexican Bank, SF Police Credit Union, Macquarie Telecom, Seagate Technology, Blackburn & Darwen Council, California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation, IRCEP, Major U.S. State Government, State of Alaska, State of Colorado, Cemex, Deutsche Edelstahlwerke

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