BlackBerry Cylance Cybersecurity vs Deep Instinct Prevention Platform comparison

BlackBerry Cylance Cybersecurity vs. Deep Instinct Prevention Platform

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Categories and Ranking

BlackBerry Cylance Cybersec...

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

24th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

4.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Deep Instinct Prevention Pl...

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

36th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

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Anti-Malware Tools (17th)

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of BlackBerry Cylance Cybersecurity is 1.3%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Deep Instinct Prevention Platform is 0.9%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
BlackBerry Cylance Cybersecurity	1.3%
Deep Instinct Prevention Platform	0.9%
Other	97.8%

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

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Sooraj Makkancherrry

Security Operations Manager at Philips

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.

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Tom Foal

CTO at Klaatu IT Security Ltd

Stops ransomware before it executes and reduces response time for the team

A potential area of improvement for Deep Instinct Prevention Platform is their focus on file uploads and large data storage, backups, and other related areas. It is difficult to think of what they could improve, but low information provided by the system when it detects something is one area, particularly in scripting. Deep Instinct Prevention Platform detects malicious scripts but it needs better measures, perhaps signing scripts, so we can be sure that a script is created by a client, not by some malware. It is really about helping us triage incidents effectively, so a bit more help with the analysis of incidents, particularly what the Deep Instinct Prevention Platform agent has discovered, would be beneficial. We need to know what it has spotted that makes it suspect malware.

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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

"It is extremely simple to manage and deploy."

"The CylancePROTECT agent is very low on CPU usage, so it has virtually no adverse impact on my servers, desktops, or workstations."

"It is a good endpoint solution. It is very easy to manage and detect the threat immediately. It will take the necessary actions."

"The most valuable features are script blocking and macros within Word documents for stopping unwanted applications from running in the background."

"Two or three years ago when the WannaCry virus struck, the people that were on Cylance were the ones that weren't affected."

"The platform's most valuable features are the malware detection capabilities."

"The initial setup of CylancePROTECT is very easy."

"It does a good job of protecting us."

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"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"It has the lowest false-positive ratio that I have come across. I have only had one which was a legitimate file that I had to whitelist. It was for one of the applications I was trying to install and integrate. But the false positive ratio is very low."

"Deep Instinct’s prevention-first approach to stopping unknown ransomware and malware is the reason why we purchased the product. The pre-execution versus post-execution is a big piece for us where it is able to stop something before it even hits the box or desktop. That was one of the big reasons why we went with Deep Instinct."

"Its false positives are very low, because the behavior analysis engine double checks them."

"It has given us a more structured approach for detecting and preventing threats. It has machine learning-based detection and prevention. Their engines, in even older versions, are able to pick these viruses and malware. They have posted a lot of use cases online for detecting different viruses and malware that have been out for many years."

"Deep Instinct Prevention Platform stops all malware, including zero-days in 20 milliseconds, and I have never managed to get anything past it, which means I do not have to get out of bed whenever something happens at the client because we know anything bad has been stopped."

"When we were looking at Carbon Black and Sophos, the prevention pieces weren't as strong when compared to DI, which is why we decided to go with DI... I would rather have a product that does the prevention up front and saves me the effort of having to wipe someone's workstation."

"The detection rate is very high. In all the testing with around 20 partners in different environments, quite a lot of them had installed with other anti-malware applications, like Sophos. This software can co-exist with those applications in the same machine. This is impressive."

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Cons

"The solution’s technical support could be improved."

"The initial deployment was quite complicated."

"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."

"Making the dashboards a bit modern to make them easier to search would also be helpful."

"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."

"CylancePROTECT could be improved in its technical support and communication."

"The security scripting needs improvement. It needs deeper security for scripting."

"We would like to see secure integration and multi-factor authentication to be able to access the administration dashboard."

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"I would like to see improvement in the user interface so that the user has more control. For example, it would be good if a user could change their grouping if they want to be part of another group. Or if I want to right-click and scan a specific file that I just imported, that would be helpful. Sometimes you just want to do an extra scan to make sure you're safe."

"They have a manual, but it is not excessive."

"The main area for improvement in Deep Instinct Prevention Platform is Arm support, which is not implemented yet."

"If the client is working remotely and doesn't have a VPN then the deployment is difficult to do."

"There's an issue in the installation process where you can't install it unless you disable the built-in Windows Bitdefender antivirus. So, you have to manually disable Microsoft Bitdefender in order to install Deep Instinct. So, that makes it impossible to do a network rollout unless you manually visit each computer, which is ridiculous."

"Some features are too resource intensive."

"The interface on the endpoint could be a little more descriptive and more valuable. It doesn't always tell you the data you need to see. Improvement there would be very helpful."

"I am looking forward to them adding Linux in Q1 or Q2 of 2019, as this is often requested by my partners and customers. Currently, Deep Instinct only has Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We pay our license on a yearly basis and have just renewed for two years."

"The tool is not that expensive."

"Review closely how many endpoints you actually need before buying into a pricing level. Deal and deal with the VAR of your choice."

"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."

"The solution provides me with competitive pricing."

"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."

"Our licensing cost for the solution is around $4,000 for six months. There are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."

"The monthly fee is $55 USD per user."

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"One thing about their licensing program that I like is that just one covers the server as well as on the endpoint as well as mobile devices. There is no complexity in calculating how many SKUs I need for mobile, for laptop, for desktop, and for servers. It's very simple and that makes it much easier to budget."

"Its pricing is too high, but that is not because of the product. It is expensive because of the cost of the console. You need a console to control the whole thing, but the console is expensive. You have to split this cost among all possible users. Normally, to be able to make it economically attractive, you need at least 1,000 agents, PCs, or users. If you have a customer with 300 to 500 agents, PCs, or users, it becomes too pricey."

"If I include the false positive rate and the detection rate in the comparison, Deep Instinct is worth its price."

"There is a need for customers of the product to pay towards the licensing costs of the tool."

"We are a nonprofit. The MSP had provides pretty decent nonprofit rates for us. This was one of the key factors that made us choose Deep Instinct over its competitors who were significantly more expensive."

"There are no additional costs on the price, and our company has a support contract, which bundles in those services anyway."

"Pricing and licensing are very straightforward. It's two SKUs, one is for the console and the other is for the client."

"The pricing is a little bit expensive but we are satisfied with DI's performance."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Government

Computer Software Company

16%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	33
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	13

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	5

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?

What do you like most about Deep Instinct?

The product offers integration capabilities and is also easy to use.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Deep Instinct?

The price for Deep Instinct Prevention Platform is reasonable. It is about the same price as any other antivirus.

What needs improvement with Deep Instinct?

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Also Known As

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Overview

BlackBerry Cylance Cybersecurity leverages AI and machine learning for efficient malware detection and zero-day threat protection, offering robust endpoint security with high detection accuracy and low false positive rates.

BlackBerry Cylance Cybersecurity delivers advanced threat protection with AI-driven algorithms and machine learning. Its lightweight design ensures low system resource usage, making it both efficient and effective. It's recognized for centralized management, easy deployment, and a clean interface, providing comprehensive endpoint protection against diverse threats. The integration of features like CylanceOPTICS and behavioral monitoring enhances security insights. While the system excels in malware detection, enhancements are needed in areas like user interface design, reporting, deeper threat analysis, and integration with third-party systems. Support and pricing improvements could also increase competitiveness.

What are the key features of BlackBerry Cylance Cybersecurity?

AI and Machine Learning: Utilizes cutting-edge technology for malware and threat detection.
Zero-Day Protection: Safeguards against emerging threats without the need for constant updates.
Centralized Management: Simplifies deployment and management across devices.
CylanceOPTICS: Provides advanced security insights and behavioral monitoring.
Low Resource Usage: Ensures efficient operation with minimal system impact.

What benefits should users expect from BlackBerry Cylance Cybersecurity?

High Detection Accuracy: Reduces risk with minimal false positives.
Efficient Resource Management: Enhances performance with its lightweight design.
Proactive Threat Defense: Protects against a wide range of threats with centralized management.
Advanced Insights: Offers unique features for detailed security analysis.

Organizations deploy BlackBerry Cylance Cybersecurity for threat analytics, log management, and endpoint protection. As an antivirus replacement, it protects against zero-day malware, ransomware, and various threats. Its AI algorithms detect anomalies, minimizing risks in both internet-connected and isolated environments. Many businesses incorporate it into wider security strategies, appreciating its centralized management and proactive defense capabilities.

BlackBerry

Deep Instinct PREVENTS >99% of UNKNOWN threats like ransomware and zero-days before they land inside your environment – not after. With both an agentless and agent-based approach, we ensure file-based and fileless attacks are prevented. To achieve this, Deep Instinct is pioneering the use of deep learning AI to prevent threats in <20ms, without requiring calls to the cloud for threat intelligence. Our ability to scale to the needs of the enterprise is unprecedented as is our delivery of the industry’s lowest false positive rate of <0.1%.

The Deep Instinct Prevention Platform combines industry-leading static analysis based on the only deep learning framework dedicated to cybersecurity and includes two solutions:

Deep Instinct Prevention for Applications is a flexible, containerized and highly scalable solution, deployed via API or ICAP, to scan million so files per day and prevent malicious files from entering storage environments.

Deep Instinct for Endpoints complements EDR solutions by preventing threats pre-execution, minimizing false positives, improving the productivity of SOC teams, and increasing the efficiency of the security stack.

To learn more, visit: https://www.deepinstinct.com.

Deep Instinct

Sample Customers

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

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BlackBerry Cylance Cybersecurity vs. Deep Instinct Prevention Platform