Sophos EPP Suite vs ThreatLocker Protect comparison

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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)
Sophos EPP Suite
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (27th)
ThreatLocker Protect
Average Rating
9.2
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
Network Access Control (NAC) (5th), Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (26th), Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (16th), Application Control (4th), ZTNA (9th), Ransomware Protection (6th)
 

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 Sophos EPP Suite is 0.6%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ThreatLocker Protect is 0.7%, down from 1.0% 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%
No other categories found
Network Access Control (NAC)
0.3%
Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
0.4%
 

Featured Reviews

SP
May 1, 2023
We saw time to value within two weeks of implementing the solution, which strengthened our use cases
We use FortiAI, FortiSIEM, and FortiEDR Fortinet helped us scale large-scale deals with clients because of its strong offerings. Fortinet is very straightforward to use. I have access to a lot of technical resources, and I have been able to use them effectively. Fortinet has helped free up around…
CM
Apr 26, 2023
Good antivirus and endpoint security with an easy setup
We use the solution in situations where clients need broad security. We use it as a firewall, HA, and as a VPN The solution integrates well with the Sophos Firewall. We have the advantage of better security and blocking capabilities. It can be locked with a firewall even if there's no antivirus.…
Dave Porter - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 2, 2024
The software is incredibly intuitive and easy to use, even for non-technical users
I'm deeply impressed with ThreatLocker Protect, and I've been in IT for over 40 years, including four years as a school administrator and teacher. The software is incredibly intuitive and easy to use, even for non-technical users. The interface is clean and well-organized, making it simple to navigate and find what we need. The support team is truly exceptional. They are responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful. Whether it's a quick question or a complex issue, they are always available to assist. My wait time has never exceeded 15 seconds, and resolutions are typically within five minutes. They even offer regular audit reviews to proactively identify and address any potential problems. ThreatLocker University provides comprehensive, self-paced training that is easy to follow and understand. It empowers users to effectively utilize the software and maximize its benefits. Overall, ThreatLocker Protect stands out for its intuitive design, exceptional support, and comprehensive training. It's a fantastic product backed by a remarkable company culture, making it a true pleasure to use.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The console is easy to read. I also like the scanning part and the ability to move assets from one to the other."
"Impressive detection capabilities"
"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."
"Additionally, when it comes to EDR, there are more tools available to assist with client work."
"Having all monitoring, response, tracking, and mitigation tools in one dashboard provides our analysts and SOC team with a comprehensive view at a glance."
"The main thing is that I feel safe. Because the processes that have been used to get a handle on the attackers are much better than other competitors"
"The solution was relatively easy to deploy."
"Fortinet FortiEDR's scalability is quite good, and you can add licenses to the solution."
"It's easy to deploy."
"Great cloud management."
"The most valuable feature of Sophos EPP Suite is the accounting and reporting services are good and professional. The business features of the solution are very useful, such as the reporting page for clients. It provides a clear understanding of usage, including how much traffic has been used and how much is remaining. Additionally, it's user-friendly and easy to understand. Overall, the solution is good, useful, and has a helpful user interface."
"So easy to deploy and use that you really don't even need their technical support."
"Sophos EPP Suite stands out with its user-friendly dashboard and strong web filtering features for enhanced online security."
"The solution is useful for security purposes."
"What I like best about Sophos EPP Suite is that it's a good product. What's nice about it is that after I installed it on my computer, the tool detects and eliminates most of the problems, malware, and vulnerabilities. It works very well and is very efficient because it doesn't use up many resources from my computer. For me, Sophos EPP Suite is the best security and antivirus solution. In terms of its endpoint capabilities, I'm unable to comment on other Sophos security devices, but it seems Sophos EPP Suite has a next-generation firewall feature, though I didn't use it, and it may not be comparable to other next-generation firewalls. My current firewall is a next-generation firewall from Fortinet, and it's the best firewall for me in terms of cost and security, but for endpoint protection, I use Sophos EPP Suite, and it has the best security for my device. The tool is also good for organizations. It's the best tool."
"It's very light on the endpoints."
"Every single feature has been invaluable."
"We use ThreatLocker's Allowlisting to whitelist specific applications and prevent unauthorized software from running."
"Feature-wise, the learning mode and the fact that it's blocking everything are the most valuable. I don't see why more companies don't use the type of product."
"Using ThreatLocker is effortless because I can access it from an app on my phone, so I can help clients after hours. My client had an issue while I was at dinner, and I didn't have a tech on the problem, but I could deal with it from my phone. I can see what the client is doing and approve or deny it. It helps me deliver better service to my clients when they need it."
"Application control, ring-fencing, and storage control are the most important features, followed closely by elevation."
"The sandbox functionality is fantastic."
"The most valuable feature is selective elevation, which allows elevating an individual process to admin privilege without granting admin privilege to that user, which has been by far the most useful feature outside of the overall solution itself."
"ThreatLocker Allowlisting has all of these features integrated into one console, making it effective."
 

Cons

"We've encountered challenges during API deployment, occasionally resulting in unstable environments."
"Cannot be used on mobile devices with a secure connection."
"Detections could be improved."
"I haven't seen the use of AI in the solution."
"The SIEM could be improved."
"I would like the solution to extend beyond endpoint protection and include other attack surfaces such as other network components."
"Intelligence aspects need improvement"
"The solution's installation from a central installation server could be improved because the engineers had a little bit of trouble getting it installed from a central location."
"The solution needs to perform better or update its anti-ransomware and anti-malware engines to keep up with the latest hacking techniques."
"The support could be improved. The response times are slow."
"We use cloud services quite a bit. Therefore, I would like to see integration with other security tools besides endpoint so that I'm not managing different tools separately. I would prefer to have a single security solution for my laptop and for managing other security things like passwords."
"We have to use additional third-party solutions to fill the gaps in the capabilities of Sophos EPP Suite, such as using a mobility scanner. It would be helpful to add this feature."
"In my country, having an on-premises deployment model is preferred. In this part of the world, on-premises is still the way many companies want to go. Therefore, they should supply some sort of option that allows for that reality."
"The management console need improvement."
"Technical support needs to be improved."
"More integration options could be included in Sophos EPP Suite."
"The snapshots used in the ThreatLocker University portal are outdated snippets and have not been updated in conjunction with the portal itself."
"There are some times when applications get submitted, the hashes don't really line up."
"The portal can be a little overwhelming at times from an administration point of view. It displays a lot of information, and it's all useful. However, sometimes there is too much on the screen to sift through, especially if you're trying to diagnose a client's problem with a piece of software. Maybe something has stopped working since they updated it, and we need to see if ThreatLocker is blocking a component of that software."
"Adding applications to the allowlist can sometimes feel overwhelming."
"From a reporting perspective, enhancing the ability to customize reports would be beneficial."
"More visibility in the built-ins would be nice."
"If you have a thousand computers with ThreatLocker agents on them, when you approve or create a new policy saying that Adobe Reader that matches this hashtag and meets certain criteria is allowed to be installed, it applies at the top level or the organization level. It applies to every computer in the company. When you make that new policy and push it out and it goes out and updates all of the clients. Unfortunately, at this time, it does not look like they stagger the push-out."
"The reporting could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I'm not familiar with pricing, but it looks a bit costly compared to other vendors I think."
"It's not cheap, but it's not expensive either."
"It is expensive and I would rate it 8 on the scale."
"We got a good deal on licensing, so it is in the competitive range."
"The pricing is good."
"The hardware costs about €100,000 and about €20,000 annually for access."
"I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
"I know it is tough to get big budget additions up front, but I highly recommend deploying environment wide and adding the forensic service."
"Pricing and licensing are good and affordable."
"Sophos is cheaper than some competing products."
"There are licenses to use this solution and we are on a three-year license."
"The solution is expensive."
"I would rate the price seven out of ten, for its cost-effectiveness."
"A yearly subscription has to be purchased or made towards the licensing cost of the solution. The solution is an affordable or an economical one for corporate houses."
"The price of Sophos EPP Suite is reasonable."
"The solution for an enterprise license costs around 13 million Philippine pesos."
"I find ThreatLocker's pricing to be reasonable for the services it provides."
"The price is very reasonable, and we have been able to integrate ThreatLocker with all of our clients."
"The pricing is fair and there is no hard sell."
"The pricing works fine for me. It's very reasonably priced."
"I can't complain. Cheaper would always be nice, but I think it's reasonable compared to other software in the cybersecurity market."
"Considering what this product does, ThreatLocker is very well-priced, if not too nicely priced for the customer."
"I believe ThreatLocker's pricing model is fair and flexible, allowing account managers to offer customized deals based on our specific needs."
"The price of ThreatLocker Allowlisting is reasonable in the market, but it is not fantastic."
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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
21%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Educational Organization
7%
Computer Software Company
38%
Retailer
6%
Government
5%
Healthcare Company
5%
 

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 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...
What do you like most about ThreatLocker Allowlisting?
The interface is clean and well-organized, making it simple to navigate and find what we need.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ThreatLocker Allowlisting?
ThreatLocker's pricing seems justifiable. We get a lot of value for what we pay, with excellent support, the program ...
What needs improvement with ThreatLocker Allowlisting?
The snapshots used in the ThreatLocker University portal are outdated snippets and have not been updated in conjuncti...
 

Also Known As

enSilo, FortiEDR
EPP Suite
ThreatLocker Allowlisting, ThreatLocker Network Control, ThreatLocker Ringfencing
 

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Sample Customers

Financial, Healthcare, Legal, Technology, Enterprise, Manufacturing ... 
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