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BlackBerry Cylance Cybersecurity vs CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

BlackBerry Cylance Cybersec...
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
4.6
Number of Reviews
44
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (20th)
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege...
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
36
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Compliance (4th), Privileged Access Management (PAM) (4th), Anti-Malware Tools (4th), Application Control (5th), Ransomware Protection (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Endpoint Security solutions, they serve different purposes. BlackBerry Cylance Cybersecurity is designed for Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) and holds a mindshare of 1.1%, down 1.4% compared to last year.
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager, on the other hand, focuses on Privileged Access Management (PAM), holds 3.6% mindshare, down 3.7% since last year.
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
 

Featured Reviews

Sooraj Makkancherrry - PeerSpot reviewer
Doesn't have daily updates, which is important for healthcare IT
I face challenges with the exclusion policy - it still scans folders we told it not to, causing issues. When we contact support, they tell us to update the latest agent, but we can't do that immediately due to medical device protocols and validation testing. I wish support would try to understand our issues better instead of giving this standard response. The machine learning feature they use often tells us to upgrade the agent or add things to the exclusion list, which isn't unacceptable. It's a very good and new technology as a tool and antivirus. But sometimes, it doesn't work properly with our medical devices and products, quarantining files it shouldn't even after we add them to exclusions. This is tricky for us.
Sumit Chavan - PeerSpot reviewer
Helps secure the infrastructure and control users with admin rights
There are many features that are currently missing. A customization option is required for certain policies. For instance, if we need to stop PowerShell scripting, we have to create a different policy for that. Being able to create a sub-level policy within a top-level policy would be good. Currently, no user-based policy option is available inside the EPM console. We can only create computer-based policies. The database is available, but there is a drawback in not being able to create local groups on the EPM console. We only have to depend on Active Directory. This limits infrastructure security as we depend on the Active Directory team to manage user groups. If they remove any users, we lose control. If we could create groups locally and block them or set specific policies, we would have more control. Local endpoint management is missing from the EPM site. Moreover, there is an issue with policies not running as expected when we make enhancements. We have to find multiple ways to whitelist applications or enhance policies.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I've found the AI engine in CylancePROTECT to be particularly effective for technology and in preventing unknown threats."
"One of the best features of the solution is that it's easy to deploy."
"Even if an endpoint loses connection to the Internet, I know that endpoint is protected against 99.99% of the threats in the wild today."
"A user can continue to add endpoints and the solution will continue to perform well."
"CylancePROTECT is very stable - we've had no issues with performance and no errors or bugs."
"It does a good job of protecting us."
"I find the actual overall endpoint malware protection the most valuable feature of CylancePROTECT."
"The most valuable features are script blocking and macros within Word documents for stopping unwanted applications from running in the background."
"The most valuable feature is the ability to control users with admin rights. Even if developers and senior folks maintain their admin rights, we can still manage their activities."
"The feature called PTA, which stands for Privileged Threat Analytics keeps track of what admins are doing and works with Centimeters. If something fishy is going on with a user's credentials, it alerts the security team so they can act fast. Plus, it automates stuff like resetting credentials or blocking users. So, if there's a potential hack, CyberArk can change passwords and lock out users in a snap. It also gives you a heads-up if anything unusual is going on with server activities, like someone creating new users with uncontrolled credentials."
"The solution is scalable."
"CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager enhances computer security by providing minimal access, effectively preventing ransomware attacks."
"CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is entirely cloud-based, so no further upkeep is required."
"The password rotation and the session recording are the most valuable features."
"The most valuable feature of CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is its high performance, it's the best identity security platform. The security is good. It's easy to showcase the feature and capabilities and compare it with other competitors. It competes well with other solutions. Additionally, it is a complete solution."
"It allows whitelisting."
 

Cons

"It was not effective. There were a lot of false positives, even when we use Adobe, and everybody uses Adobe, which is not a threat."
"CylancePROTECT's dashboard could be more user-friendly."
"The user interface is outdated."
"The initial deployment was quite complicated."
"I would say one thing that they might need to bring in is protection for mobile devices."
"It should provide more details about the events that they have detected."
"The process of whitelisting a script that you want to be able to run can be a little bit difficult, or awkward."
"Having worked with SentinelOne, Cylance is good, however, it probably needs to add a feature similar to SentinelOne's rollback functionality. With this feature, if you get infected, with a click, you can go back to the pre-infection state. If Cylance could add this functionality to their offering as well, that would be ideal."
"It cannot be on-prem. It is only cloud-based. Sometimes, that's a restriction in terms of usage."
"We have had some major issues with the tool, but we have worked with the R&D teams and we have worked with support. There is room for improvement, especially on response times. But they're working on it and they're doing the best they can."
"CyberArk should consider whitelisting important applications like PowerShell and DLL that are currently not allowed due to some malicious content."
"Another enhancement needed is the scheduling of deployment, which I expect in future releases."
"CyberArk should consider whitelisting important applications like PowerShell and DLL that are currently not allowed due to some malicious content."
"The solution can be complex to use at times."
"Without knowledge, you are not able to find some items as they are really hidden within the UI."
"A customization option is required for certain policies. For instance, if we need to stop PowerShell scripting, we have to create a different policy for that. Being able to create a sub-level policy within a top-level policy would be good."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"​Shop around for sure and be assured the price you pay will be close to other solutions available, but even at a slight mark-up from the other solutions, you are getting real endpoint protection versus nothing more than a cheap security blanket that might keep you warm at night."
"My company is on a yearly CylancePROTECT subscription. Price-wise, the solution is slightly expensive, so I'd rate it as eight out of ten."
"The licensing part of the product is too expensive compared to other solutions in the market."
"Our licensing cost for the solution is around $4,000 for six months. There are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."
"We pay our license on a yearly basis and have just renewed for two years."
"It's not so heavily priced; rather, it's average and decent."
"CylancePROTECT is an affordable solution."
"CylancePROTECT is worth the money, but I'm not sure of its exact price. I can't remember off the top of my head."
"Although I do not deal directly with the pricing, CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is costly compared to other solutions. However, it offers beneficial features."
"The product's license is easy to procure."
"It is an expensive solution."
"The solution's pricing is reasonable compared to other vendors' products."
"The tool is a bit pricey compared to its competitors. My company does work with competitors, but I don't have hands-on experience with other software. I've just done some comparisons."
"I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten since the price can be too high for smaller businesses."
"I feel that the price of the product is nominal. It must be around 10 to 15 USD per installation. I rate the product price an eight to nine out of ten, where one is high price, and ten is low price."
"I think that it was in the range of $200,000 that had to get approved."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Blackberry Protect?
It is a good endpoint solution. It is very easy to manage and detect the threat immediately. It will take the necessary actions.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Blackberry Protect?
The price is reasonable for us at the moment. I rate the overall solution an eight out of ten.
What needs improvement with Blackberry Protect?
I face challenges with the exclusion policy - it still scans folders we told it not to, causing issues. When we contact support, they tell us to update the latest agent, but we can't do that immedi...
Looking for recommendations and a pros/cons template for software to detect insider threats
This is an inside-out --- outside-in --- inside-in question, as an insider can be an outsider as well. There is no short answer other than a blend of a PAM tool with Behavioral Analytics and Endpo...
What do you like most about CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager?
The most valuable feature of the solution is its performance.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager?
I've received feedback that the pricing is high, however, for me, the value it brings is worth the cost. It's really one of the best solutions.
 

Also Known As

Blackberry Protect
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Sample Customers

Panasonic, Noble Energy, Apria Healthcare Group Inc., Charles River Laboratories, Rovi Corporation, Toyota, Kiewit
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