CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager vs VirusTotal comparison

CyberArk and VirusTotal are both solutions in the Anti-Malware Tools category. CyberArk is ranked #5 with an average rating of 8.8, while VirusTotal is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.9. CyberArk holds a 1.3% mindshare in Anti-Malware Tools, compared to VirusTotal’s 3.5% mindshare. Additionally, 86% of CyberArk users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of VirusTotal users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager and VirusTotal operate within the enterprise security field, each offering distinct capabilities. CyberArk has an edge in privilege management, while VirusTotal is more effective in malware detection.

Features: CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager provides lifecycle management, password and session management, and application privilege control. VirusTotal offers malware detection, analysis of large files, and comprehensive threat intelligence through numerous antivirus integrations.

Room for Improvement: CyberArk needs simplified policy configuration, better integration with non-Windows environments, and faster support response times. VirusTotal requires enhanced documentation, improved API for easier integration, and more advanced AI features.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: CyberArk is often deployed in hybrid environments but suffers from complex deployment and mixed support reviews. VirusTotal is primarily cloud-based, with straightforward deployment but variable support quality.

Pricing and ROI: CyberArk is expensive, aimed at larger enterprises, and offers a strong ROI for its extensive features. VirusTotal is more affordable, with good value for threat detection, but can be costly compared to competitors.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

CyberArk Endpoint Privilege...

Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools

5th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Endpoint Compliance (4th), Privileged Access Management (PAM) (4th), Application Control (3rd), Ransomware Protection (5th)

VirusTotal

Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools

4th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIP) (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Anti-Malware Tools category, the mindshare of CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is 1.3%, down from 2.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VirusTotal is 3.5%, down from 5.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Anti-Malware Tools Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
VirusTotal	3.5%
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager	1.3%
Other	95.2%

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Sumit Chavan

Lead Consultant at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees

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.

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Chinmay Banerjee

Advisor Adtech/Martech/API product/project Engineering at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Helps businesses collect threat data while keeping privacy in mind and apable of detecting, blocking, and removing viruses and malware

There are two gray areas I still need to explore. I have worked with VirusTotal because it easily integrates with over seventy antivirus scanners and blacklisting services. In addition to those there is much scope to improve and add other services or integrations. The areas for improvement are that VirusTotal is not using much AI or generative AI models, while other competitors are starting to build them. For example, VirusTotal's work is based on the setup done by their engineers. If you want to do scanning or protection activities for a specific site, app, or device, that is the area VirusTotal is currently focused on. But other competitors are building AI models that can do things like left-side scanning and provide auto-generated reports. VirusTotal has predefined reports, but there is a lot of manual effort involved. Secondly, the API is very limited if I want to integrate VirusTotal with other applications. They need to build more connectors and provide support for Webhook connectors for the API. If you can't build your own connector, it's always good to have provisions for Webhook setup connectors across platforms. Thirdly, Kaspersky, a competitor of VirusTotal, is using a methodology called "gatekeeper." A gatekeeper is a security system that protects the inside of a building from outside threats. This is the model Kaspersky is currently using. You have your website set up, but the entire army of VirusTotal or Kaspersky is standing guard, protecting you from the first gate itself. Right now, VirusTotal detects threats from your domain, but it is always better to verify inside the domain and protect it from the first level when people or malware are entering. This first level of protection is lacking in VirusTotal right now. The security bridge and protection gate are missing.

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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

"The solution is scalable."

"It has drastically reduced the attack surface for local administrative rights and the chance of escalation of privilege. We've removed, at this point, close to 98 percent of the local administrative accounts on workstations. If there were an incident, it would stop at that point and we'd be able to know."

"Regarding the granularity of the managed controls in CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager, we have different levels of features to define compensations and capabilities, which help us verify configurations and access, ultimately keeping the safety of rights intact."

"The biggest benefit of CyberArk EPM for our customers is control over privileged access for endpoints. Endpoints are often the starting point for attackers to enter and move within a network. CyberArk EPM bridges the gap between security and operations teams. Operations teams are happy because work isn't stopped due to admin rights issues, while security teams are satisfied that full admin rights aren't given to all users."

"The most valuable feature is that their database is completely encrypted and protected with multiple layers."

"You can use it to strip users of their local admin rights and, at the same time, elevate applications for them."

"Users can scale the solution."

"CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager (EPM) 's most valuable feature is its ability to manage user application privileges and protect against ransomware attacks by controlling access to specific files and applications."

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"VirusTotal provides 95% to 98% accurate information."

"It allows us to see if there have been previous reports on certain indicators of compromise, providing insights from other security professionals."

"VirusTotal provides 95% to 98% accurate information."

"With VirusTotal, I can check for any hash, malware, file, domain, IP URL, or malicious URL, and Kaspersky stays clean."

"It gives detailed information about suspicious IPs, which is one of its most valuable features."

"The initial setup is easy."

"It provides detailed insights into possible malicious behavior, dropped files, and TCP connections."

"It can scan the dark web and find if an email ID has been compromised. This is another area that we have not explored yet."

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Cons

"Without knowledge, you are not able to find some items as they are really hidden within the UI."

"The price of the solution should improve."

"One area that has room for improvement is in managing the credentials for network devices."

"The turnaround time of the support team is an area of concern where improvements are required."

"The product needs a streamlined user interface; improvements to the user interface can enhance user experience and make the solution more intuitive to navigate."

"Compared to other tools like Linux, this solution isn't as user-friendly."

"Another enhancement needed is the scheduling of deployment, which I expect in future releases."

"It is hard to deal with technical support if you are not certified."

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"VirusTotal has different versions, and sometimes the parameters of the API are not very clear."

"The platform could improve in the areas of endpoints and networks."

"VirusTotal has predefined reports, but there is a lot of manual effort involved."

"There should be room for improvement, particularly in the API side of things."

"VirusTotal is hard to understand because you need to know Google Docs to create queries, and it doesn't have documentation for that."

"VirusTotal needs better advertisement and promotion, especially in the Middle East, since it is not yet widely recognized or popular in that region."

"I would like to see an improved user interface and some automation."

"They can improve the telemetry. Whenever we handle a sample, they cannot provide any information about a victim."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The professional services for one eight-hour day would be $1,800."

"I think that it was in the range of $200,000 that had to get approved."

"I believe it's quite a reasonably priced solution. It's not very common to use CyberArk because it's a niche solution, but customers who are willing to control administrative accounts are willing to pay this money."

"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."

"The solution's pricing is reasonable compared to other vendors' products."

"The price of CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is expensive."

"The tool is priced high. I would rate its pricing an eight out of ten."

"CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is slightly expensive, but costs can be negotiated to become more competitive."

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"VirusTotal is an expensive solution."

"The pricing is reasonable."

"The pricing is very economical."

"We are using VirusTotal with free licenses, managing the license limits across three or four accounts, thus incurring no costs."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

14%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

10%

Government

Computer Software Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Comms Service Provider

University

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	17
Midsize Enterprise	9
Large Enterprise	18

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	5

Questions from the Community

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...

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What do you like most about CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager?

The most valuable feature of the solution is its performance.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager?

I believe it's quite a reasonably priced solution. It's not very common to use CyberArk because it's a niche solution, but customers who are willing to control administrative accounts are willing t...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VirusTotal?

I do not know about the pricing or licensing as our organization services VirusTotal for our clients.

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What needs improvement with VirusTotal?

I would like to see improvements in the score consistency and accuracy. VirusTotal should add more details like those from competitors such as URL Void or Symantec URL Checker, which show the categ...

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What is your primary use case for VirusTotal?

As I work in an incident response role, my daily task is to mitigate the security alert and perform the analysis part. When any alerts come, I check the IPs from where they originate and the locati...

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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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VirusTotal provides a comprehensive digital security platform by leveraging a vast malware database. It integrates numerous antivirus scanners for robust malware and virus detection, offering valuable insights for threat intelligence and security analysis.

VirusTotal is widely used for malware analysis and cybersecurity investigations, relying on its extensive capabilities in file and IP analysis. It integrates seamlessly with various antivirus engines, ensuring detailed threat intelligence. The platform excels at performing automated reputation checks, gleaning insights from a robust community, and delivering comprehensive information on suspicious activities. With an API system, it facilitates deeper analysis and integration into existing security workflows.

What are the standout features of VirusTotal?

Vast Malware Database: A comprehensive repository for malware intelligence.
Integration with Antivirus Scanners: Collaborates with multiple scanners for enhanced detection.
File and IP Analysis: Detailed insights into files and IP addresses.
Automated Reputation Checks: Efficiently verifies file and domain safety.
Community Insights: Gathers valuable data from an active community.

What benefits and ROI should be considered?

Threat Intelligence: Informs strategic security decisions with detailed malware data.
Enhanced Detection: Supports comprehensive threat identification and response.
Contextual Analysis: Provides extensive details for thorough investigation of threats.

In sectors like retail, FinTech, and GRC, VirusTotal is integrated into cybersecurity workflows to enhance incident response capabilities. It is invaluable for analyzing phishing websites, inspecting URLs, identifying compromised information, and generating alerts for specific threats. APIs enable deeper examination of suspicious activity, supporting comprehensive cybersecurity operations.

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