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BlackBerry Cylance Cybersecurity vs Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 27, 2025

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...
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
32nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
4.6
Number of Reviews
44
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Kaspersky Endpoint Detectio...
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
34th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of BlackBerry Cylance Cybersecurity is 1.0%, down from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is 0.9%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
 

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.
Rizki Arya Indracahya - PeerSpot reviewer
Efficient integration and log monitoring enhances security operations
The central management needs improvement. The ease of use for updating and managing through the web console is difficult and lacks features. Integration with Mobile Device Management is not good, and controlling client update times can become problematic. If there is a network issue during an update, it can create junk files on the system, filling up disk space.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is a good endpoint solution. It is very easy to manage and detect the threat immediately. It will take the necessary actions."
"CylancePROTECT works on AI technology, is always up to date, and uses very few resources on your devices."
"Has good RAM capacity for the power I need"
"On the management side, we liked the way it displays things."
"We are quite security-focused. Blackberry Protect as an endpoint solution for our service really delivers what we are expecting."
"The solution runs in the background, and I do not need to care about it."
"I like the AI and mathematical components that they use."
"The deployment of updates is easy."
"The product's most valuable feature is the flexibility of installation with the console and a simple administration strategy."
"Overall, I would rate Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum an eight out of ten."
"The most advantageous aspect is tracking and taking action automatically."
"One of the most valuable features of Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is its cloud console allows users to remotely isolate a single computer from a network in the event of an attack, enabling them to perform root cause analysis without disrupting the entire network. This is particularly useful for organizations that may not have expert resources for endpoint detection and response."
"The performance is good."
"EDR Optimum's best features are its dashboard, control of external media, and user-friendliness."
"The solution's most valuable features are the advanced detection and anti-theft features."
"It offers features like system hardening, vulnerability management, patch management, and device control, which are not present in other solutions."
 

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."
"It's a good solution but some features just need to be updated."
"The solution needs better dashboards that are easier to use."
"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 should provide more details about the events that they have detected."
"The price for this EPP platform is expensive and could be improved."
"The security scripting needs improvement. It needs deeper security for scripting."
"The solution’s user interface could be improved."
"The technology grows day by day, so we need to check for updates and do the updates daily. Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is still improving over time and quality-wise, there are still things that need to be changed in the product, so that's why I rated it nine out of ten. Compatibility could also be improved in the product."
"EDR Optimum's scalability could be improved."
"The initial setup is a bit difficult."
"The product could be improved by resolving the problem with uninstalling devices. The uninstallation needs better handling, specifically with automatic license deletions."
"Occasionally, I encounter connection problems, and the signal is not very good."
"Scalability depends on various factors."
"What I want to be added to Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is a single pane of glass management, where everything is integrated into a single pane of glass."
"The solution can improve the uninstallation process. The removal of the agent can be difficult. The purpose is for security, but it requires a lot of time and sometimes a special tool."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's not so heavily priced; rather, it's average and decent."
"Do not get hung up on price. You pay for what you get and expensive will hurt one time, where cheap will hurt forever, especially if you fall victim to a ransom attack, etc.​"
"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."
"We pay our license on a yearly basis and have just renewed for two years."
"The solution's pricing is around the same as most EDRs but slightly behind some of the major ones."
"The initial end-point cost may seem a little high (~$55/device/year) but when you look at the total peace of mind that the solution provides, with no reboots for updates, and negligible performance impact, it is well worth it."
"We went through a third party initially to do the renewal, but we won't be renewing, we will move on to something else."
"The tool’s pricing is yearly. The solution’s pricing is expensive."
"Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is more affordable than the endpoint security product of Fortinet. Whether it's worth the money depends on your security strategy."
"The pricing is totally reasonable."
"The solution could be made a bit cheaper."
"Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is affordability, even for companies with limited budgets, such as those in the Pakistani market. It is a subscription-based license."
"I would rate the product's pricing a nine out of ten. You need to pay about 80,000 rupees yearly for the tool. There are no additional costs associated with the product."
"The price of the solution is reasonable. It cost approximately €10,000 annually."
"Kaspersky gives a consolidated price with a good solution. If we choose something else, we need to add other options on our own."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
12%
Computer Software Company
12%
Government
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Educational Organization
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...
What do you like most about Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum?
The product's most valuable feature is the flexibility of installation with the console and a simple administration strategy.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum?
Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is reasonably priced for the market. I do not know the exact cost of the license per endpoint or annually.
What needs improvement with Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum?
For improvement, I recommend automating the deletion of licenses when uninstalling Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum. The product could be improved by resolving the problem with uni...
 

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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