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Cybereason Next-Generation Antivirus vs Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP) comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

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

Cybereason Next-Generation ...
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
21st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Exchange Online P...
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
8th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
41
Ranking in other categories
Email Security (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Anti-Malware Tools category, the mindshare of Cybereason Next-Generation Antivirus is 0.3%, down from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP) is 1.2%, down from 1.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Anti-Malware Tools Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP)1.2%
Cybereason Next-Generation Antivirus0.3%
Other98.5%
Anti-Malware Tools
 

Featured Reviews

Peter Nowak - PeerSpot reviewer
Cross-platform capability enhances security integration
The single agent, combined with the EDR system, delivers additional information and data for the EDR. Regarding the use cases, or maybe it fits better into another question about the motivation of the customers, I can see two approaches. The first approach is where the customer has an existing EDR system running, and their contract comes to an end. They are looking to either prolong it, renew it, continue with the current system, or look for something cheaper or better. When they reevaluate the contract, it's a sales approach to suggest that for a similar amount of money, not very much more, they can get something much better. It's not only a plain EDR or plain antivirus system - it's antivirus plus EDR. The difference in price is not much. Especially for the antivirus, the cross-platform capability is significant, as it's for Windows and Linux workstations and servers. Having one system for all platforms is essential. This has helped in two ways. The majority of customers want one thing for all, however, some customers definitely want two systems, servers separated from workstations. I have a big data center for banks, and they separate Windows Servers from Linux Servers. It is important for them to have two different systems. By providing this multi-operating system capability, I have engaged with customers via the Linux servers because the Windows servers are handled differently, so they were looking for a second different system, which opened the door for us.
Amber Worth - PeerSpot reviewer
Retrieves data from quarantines and easy to read logs with robust security features
Some of the searchability when looking for specifics in Exchange logs is tedious. Although eventually the information is located, it can be difficult if detailed information is lacking. Improving the search process by allowing searches with different types of parameters and facilitating searches within emails would be advantageous. Simplifying interfaces would also be appreciated.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Especially for the antivirus, the cross-platform capability is significant, as it's for Windows and Linux workstations and servers."
"I would rate the overall product as an eight out of ten."
"The tool's detection range works fine. Its most valuable features are its ease of employment and lightweightness. It's not heavy on resources. We focus on malware and ransomware detection."
"The solution's most valuable feature is its AI detection algorithm part, which helps and is Cybereason's way of detecting the unknown, not just the signature-based threats."
"The scalability is pretty good; it does what it is supposed to do."
"It is an easy solution."
"We use the solution in all our environments. We use it for remedy tickets and give them updates. It was our main communication point."
"We can migrate seamlessly without any disruptions to our operations."
"We use the solution to receive emails. We do not use the calendar function as our clients are slow adaptors to the latest features."
"Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP) is used essentially for email filtering, acting as an anti-spam and security product for email."
"It offers great security against malware and other threats."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Exchange Online Protection is the accidental release of information protection capabilities. Additionally, the solution is easy to use."
 

Cons

"Cybereason Next-Generation Antivirus is not available in the local language, which can be inconvenient."
"I have been told several times that the stability of the sensor, not the back end, is an issue."
"Integrating other tools is sometimes an issue when using Cybereason Next-Generation Antivirus."
"I have been told several times that the stability of the sensor, not the back end, is an issue."
"Microsoft 365 Defender and EOP policies are stable with the proper license. However, with the basic policy, it's hard to say it's stable due to configuration limitations."
"The price of Microsoft Exchange Online Protection could be reduced to make it more competitive."
"It wasn't easy or intuitive enough for me to start using it. So, the reason was that the solution changed."
"When the product is being updated, it changes some of the setups. The support team is also not good."
"Some of the searchability when looking for specifics in Exchange logs is tedious."
"We have experienced issues while migrating from on-prem to the cloud. The tool needs to improve its stability."
"We would like the solution to have more in-built intelligence in the way that it reviews potential security risks, rather than our team constantly having to update the policies."
"The security compliance features need to be improved. Sometimes, a client's mailbox becomes full because of retained information and not because of mail. I would like to see improvement in block rules as well."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I rate the solution's pricing a four out of ten. Its pricing is justified."
"I rate the solution's pricing a seven on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."
"The solution falls on the higher or more expensive side of the spectrum."
"Online Protection is fairly expensive."
"The solution is expensive but is backed by Microsoft's reputation."
"The tool's pricing is excellent."
"The product is bundled with Microsoft 365."
"The price could be lower."
"Apart from the license fee for the solution, there are no additional costs."
"Microsoft Exchange Online Protection's pricing is a little bit more because its price has recently increased."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Performing Arts
14%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Non Profit
7%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business24
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise10
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cybereason Next-Generation Antivirus?
I rate the solution's pricing a four out of ten. Its pricing is justified.
What needs improvement with Cybereason Next-Generation Antivirus?
I have been told several times that the stability of the sensor, not the back end, is an issue. After certain updates, it consumes too much processor time without utilizing the processor capacity e...
What is your primary use case for Cybereason Next-Generation Antivirus?
My use case involves providing endpoint security. When I introduce the EDR system, in many cases, it replaces the current antivirus system as well. Therefore, my use case is to replace an old antiv...
What do you like most about Microsoft Exchange Online Protection?
The initial setup was easy. The configuration process is very straightforward.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Exchange Online Protection?
The user interface of Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP) has room for improvement, as at times it doesn't make sense where to go to access certain features.
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Exchange Online Protection?
My use case for Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP) is basically to protect ourselves from phishing emails and to improve our email security.
 

Also Known As

Cybereason NGAV
Microsoft EOP, MS Exchange Online Protection
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

CONNECTICUT WATER, BEAM SUNTORY, CADWALADER, WICKERSHAM & TAFT, RTI Surgical, HOSPITAL REVENUE CYCLE MANAGEMENT COMPANY, MCBEE ASSOCIATES, FORTUNE 500 BANK
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