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We performed a comparison between CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager and Symantec Endpoint Security based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager vs. Symantec Endpoint Security Report (Updated: May 2022).
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Pros
"The most valuable features of CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager are password management, session management, onboarding rules, platform customization, and safety management.""We were able to reduce the number of privileged accounts by 50%, which helped to simplify our privileged access management environment.""I am impressed with the product's seamless integration. The PAM wallet and enterprise password wallet are good also good.""The most valuable feature is that it does lifecycle management and that it will change to whatever the end target is.""The most valuable feature is that their database is completely encrypted and protected with multiple layers.""The most valuable feature of CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is its ability to reset passwords every time that it is needed or periodically.""It offers great performance.""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."

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"It is a stable product.""The firewall, IPS and device control are useful at protecting the environment.""The product blocks computer viruses.""The solution is completely scalable.""It's customizable, we're able to tune it to work with our products.""If there is exposure, we need to investigate the source of the attack, e.g., whether it came from the network or externally. We view the firewall logs, and if there has been exposure, then we use the Application Isolation feature. When there is an attack with on-prem, that system will go into isolation mode, removing connectivity to other internal systems. We also restrict the WLAN part to avoid that system broadcasting to other networks.""It's good for large organizations. It's able to handle a lot of users.""Some important features that are included are the built-in firewall and device control."

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Cons
"It is hard to deal with technical support if you are not certified.""They need much better integration with Azure AD.""It's an old product and has many areas that can be improved.""The installation process is pretty difficult.""For an experienced system implementer it will take approximately one day. However, for somebody who is inexperienced it may take up to five days.""One area that has room for improvement is in managing the credentials for network devices.""CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is not suitable for the current situation because when you compare it to OTP, OTP is the strongest password solution. You can use it as a one-time password, but you have to log into the password manager itself and if you don't change your password, it will be the weakest link in the security. In OTP, you don't have that weakest link.""The tool should be more user-friendly."

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"The solution has become quite complicated since Broadcom acquired Symantec, and we no longer sell it or try not to sell it.""The reporting function needs to be more user friendly in general.""If Symantec wants to improve, they should have a single event for all their products.""It would be nice to be able to manage the endpoints a bit further. A valuable attribute would be the management of software inventory, software deployment, and third-party software deployment. I would like to see the ability to deploy and delete unlicensed software. Many users try to install what they shouldn't, so that would be really useful.""This solution needs better compatibility with services and applications.""It would be nice to have customized reports integrated on the main console with no additional DB server or BI server.""The whitelisting feature does not work as expected.""Need to improved orchestration for broken clients fixes."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "licensing for this solution is based on the number of APV (privileged users), and the number of sessions that you want to record."
  • "I think that it was in the range of $200,000 that had to get approved."
  • "Pricing depends on how many devices you use. Right now, on-premise, it costs us a little, but it's worth it. It seems like the cloud solution is much more expensive. We got this solution one year ago, and it's like we bought the solution, and now they are not going to support it on-premise anymore. We are in the implementation phase, and we missed this, and we already paid for the licenses. This is wasted time from my perspective, and CyberArk should be more customer-friendly."
  • "The cost for CyberArk is very high."
  • "The price of CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is expensive."
  • "The price of CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is expensive. The solution is priced based on the number of accounts onboarded and the number of concurrent sessions. Everyone else is included in the price, such as support."
  • "We pay about $17 per user."
  • "CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager has a very high price, so it's a one out of ten for me in terms of pricing."
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  • "I’d say SEP deserves the money."
  • "Regarding the licensing, it was important negotiate a long contract to get a more attractive price, including advanced support in case of crisis."
  • "What we have paid for this product is good value for the work and the services that they are providing to us."
  • "Licensing is per user. Therefore, it makes it easy to do licensing."
  • "It is the better product, even if it is a little on the higher side."
  • "It's not cheap."
  • "Pricing and licensing are important to us when choosing a product."
  • "Pricing and licensing for our country is very good. It's not that expensive and the endpoint security is very good. It's not as cheap as some others, but they are not as good."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer: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 Endpoint… more »
    Top Answer: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… more »
    Top Answer:It's not at the lower end of the market. I think the price is reasonable considering the quality it delivers. It is a top-notch solution at a fair price point.
    Top Answer:Aqua Security is easy to use and very manageable. Its main focus is on Kubernetes and Docker. Security is a very valuable feature and their speed of integration is very good. The initial setup was… more »
    Top Answer:We use Symantec because we do not use MS Enterprise products, but in my opinion, Microsoft Defender is a superior solution Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a cloud-delivered endpoint security… more »
    Top Answer:The solution's application control feature is very, very powerful.
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    Overview

    CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager, a critical and foundational endpoint control addresses the underlying weaknesses of endpoint defenses against a privileged attacker and helps enterprises defend against these attacks through removing local admin rights, enforcing least privilege, and implementing foundational endpoint security controls across all Windows, macOS and Linux endpoints from hybrid to cloud environments.

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    Symantec Endpoint Security is a robust and reliable product that provides complete protection against viruses, malware, Trojans, and malicious files. It offers application and device control, ease of use in deploying and updating, a central control console, stability, scalability, auto-discovery capabilities, patch management, endpoint detection and response capabilities, intrusion detection module. 

    The Symantec Global Intelligence Network (GIN) provides threat intelligence and detection across endpoints, email, and web traffic. It has helped organizations reduce downtime, increase productivity, and improve security posture. Symantec Endpoint Security is easy to use, has a flexible administration, and offers more value than expected.

    Sample Customers
    Audio Visual Dynamics, Red Deer Advocate, Asia Pacific Telecom Co. Ltd., Kibbutz Ein Gedi, and AMETEK, Inc.
    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company40%
    Manufacturing Company20%
    Wholesaler/Distributor10%
    Energy/Utilities Company10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Government8%
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    Financial Services Firm17%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    University7%
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    Computer Software Company15%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Government8%
    Company Size
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    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise23%
    Large Enterprise37%
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    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise70%
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    Small Business42%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise38%
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    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise60%
    Buyer's Guide
    CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager vs. Symantec Endpoint Security
    May 2022
    Find out what your peers are saying about CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager vs. Symantec Endpoint Security and other solutions. Updated: May 2022.
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    CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is ranked 7th in Privileged Access Management (PAM) with 25 reviews while Symantec Endpoint Security is ranked 5th in EPP (Endpoint Protection for Business) with 138 reviews. CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is rated 8.0, while Symantec Endpoint Security is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager writes "Offers integrated solutions and expands its capabilities through strategic acquisitions". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Symantec Endpoint Security writes "The solution has given us visibility into compliance within our whole system and helped us ensure everything is updated". CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is most compared with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management, CrowdStrike Falcon, CyberArk Privileged Access Manager and BigFix, whereas Symantec Endpoint Security is most compared with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike Falcon, Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks, Trend Micro Deep Security and Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business. See our CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager vs. Symantec Endpoint Security report.

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