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Cynet vs WatchGuard EPDR comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.1
Cynet offers effective and affordable cybersecurity, providing immediate value and reducing management needs, enhancing user investment confidence.
Sentiment score
3.7
WatchGuard EPDR optimizes operations, reduces costs, enhances security, and provides efficient endpoint management, especially valued in Latin America and schools.
The return on investment with Cynet is pretty good, as it doesn't require a dedicated resource to manage, being highly automated.
CoFounder at Vinca Cybertech Pvt. Ltd.
I can say that knowing you have a product like WatchGuard EPDR that's working 24/7 to help protect students in a school is good for ROI.
IT Manager at Redeemer Baptist School
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.4
Cynet's customer service is generally praised for responsiveness, though some users desire faster support and wider geographic coverage.
Sentiment score
6.2
WatchGuard EPDR's customer service is praised for knowledge and resolution speed, but some experience inefficiencies and availability issues.
Their SOC side support, when a threat is detected, is excellent.
vCIO At Grove Networks Inc. at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
My experience with the technical support of Cynet is excellent; they are just one click away.
CoFounder at Vinca Cybertech Pvt. Ltd.
Based on our needs, they schedule remote sessions and resolve the issues.
Technical Consultant at Vincacyber
They create a case, tell me to refer to articles, and if not resolved, they take a remote session to solve the issue.
Solution Architect at Simvicitsolutions
Technical support for Panda Adaptive Defense 360 is provided by the reseller, and they also do preventive maintenance yearly.
Section Head, Information Technology at a transportation company with 201-500 employees
The technical support from WatchGuard would rate at about an eight on a scale of 1 to 10, where one is the worst technical support and 10 is the best technical support.
Citrix Solutions Architect at Digital Generation
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.6
Cynet offers scalable, flexible deployment for medium to enterprise businesses, supporting various systems and user bases efficiently.
Sentiment score
7.6
WatchGuard EPDR offers excellent scalability and integration, efficiently supporting diverse users across platforms, particularly small to medium businesses.
The solution is highly scalable.
Senior Chief Manager at Arcil
We can deploy Cynet for 50,000 users, and we have deployed it at that scale, with the capability to scale higher to 100,000 users without any challenges.
CoFounder at Vinca Cybertech Pvt. Ltd.
Cynet is very scalable.
vCIO At Grove Networks Inc. at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
WatchGuard EPDR is very competitive regarding its scalability.
Citrix Solutions Architect at Digital Generation
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.1
Cynet is favored for its stability, reliability, minimal system impact, and users' long-term satisfaction despite minor Linux update issues.
Sentiment score
8.3
WatchGuard EPDR and Panda Security Adaptive Defense are stable, with high user satisfaction, minor update issues, and effective malware detection.
Within six years of usage, we have not had any issues such as outages or downtime.
CoFounder at Vinca Cybertech Pvt. Ltd.
It is very stable with no hanging problems.
Solution Architect at Simvicitsolutions
WatchGuard EPDR is a very stable solution and is not resource intensive.
Citrix Solutions Architect at Digital Generation
The stability is approximately a seven to eight out of ten.
IT System Support Administrator at a non-profit with 501-1,000 employees
 

Room For Improvement

Cynet should enhance mobile support, integration, customization, usability, and AI features, with better incident data and third-party integrations.
WatchGuard EPDR needs improved integration, data protection, intuitive administration, DNS security, stability, deployment, reporting, and lower processor load.
There should be more options than deploying solely through group policy, as the assumption that GPO is working isn’t always the case.
vCIO At Grove Networks Inc. at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
Having a DLP feature would also add value.
Senior Technical Consultant at Vincacyber
Integration with local Active Directory, not only Azure AD, is a must.
Cyber Security Specialist at a computer software company with 1-10 employees
Panda Adaptive Defense 360 is not compatible with certain network devices like access points, switches, or routers, which would be an area for improvement.
IT System Support Administrator at a non-profit with 501-1,000 employees
Other firewalls allow adding categories and in-app controls which WatchGuard currently lacks.
Solution Architect at Simvicitsolutions
An area for improvement would be the software deployment to seamlessly deploy software packages across multiple machines simultaneously.
Citrix Solutions Architect at Digital Generation
 

Setup Cost

Cynet offers competitive pricing with flexible licensing, appreciated for its cost-benefit ratio and comprehensive features by enterprise buyers.
WatchGuard EPDR offers flexible subscription pricing that's seen as reasonable, with advanced features justifying higher costs.
I think the pricing of Cynet is fair and one of the better options in the market.
vCIO At Grove Networks Inc. at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
The price of Cynet is reasonable considering its features and support.
IT infrastructure Specialist at Nok airline public company limited
Cynet does not ask for additional costs for add-on features.
Technical Consultant at Vincacyber
It is worth the money and provides good return on investment.
The pricing is slightly high, but the product quality justifies it.
Solution Architect at Simvicitsolutions
Regarding pricing, I am not sure because I did not compare it with other antivirus; maybe it is pricey.
Section Head, Information Technology at a transportation company with 201-500 employees
 

Valuable Features

Cynet delivers seamless threat detection with automation, scalability, and low management effort, featuring advanced EDR/XDR capabilities and 24/7 support.
WatchGuard EPDR simplifies threat detection and enhances IT productivity with advanced search, real-time insights, and robust endpoint protection.
The valuable aspects of Cynet are its EDR and XDR components, which are available at a reasonable price point.
vCIO At Grove Networks Inc. at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
The most effective features of Cynet are its ransomware protection and lateral movement deception.
Senior Technical Consultant at Vincacyber
The SOAR function, deception, and forensics are very useful.
Cyber Security Specialist at a computer software company with 1-10 employees
The cloud of WatchGuard lets me see all my devices, updating me to minute levels with detailed information, such as patch status and vulnerabilities.
Solution Architect at Simvicitsolutions
The detection capabilities for malicious activities are effective.
IT System Support Administrator at a non-profit with 501-1,000 employees
The EDR has a high accuracy rate with only a few false positives.
 

Categories and Ranking

Cynet
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
14th
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
12th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
45
Ranking in other categories
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (11th), User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (4th), Threat Deception Platforms (2nd), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (4th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (10th), Ransomware Protection (3rd)
WatchGuard EPDR
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
10th
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
13th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
37
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Cynet is 1.3%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of WatchGuard EPDR is 2.1%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
WatchGuard EPDR2.1%
Cynet1.3%
Other96.6%
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
 

Featured Reviews

Roshan Jadhav - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Consultant at Vincacyber
Has improved threat detection and streamlined incident analysis through centralized control and AI-driven insights
People are looking for Cynet because it has next-generation threat protection that detects zero-day threats. It has UEBA (user entity behavior analysis), threat hunting features, and storage device control where we can create profiles and block unauthorized USB storage devices. We can also create threat protection policies to detect malware, ransomware, and many other threats. The most valuable feature is the UBA (User behavior analysis). It has integration with SIEM solutions, allowing us to share our logs to third-party SIEM servers. Cynet has AI integration which showcases complete forensic data about threats, making it very easy to understand what happened with the system and what type of incident was detected. Autonomous breach protection is a feature of Cynet which can detect and mitigate known and unknown threats based on signatures. If there are any signature-less files, malware, or ransomware, it will detect them based on autonomous breach protection capabilities. The centralized management console provides a dashboard where we can see four types of attack vectors and incident counts in real-time. It continuously scans the radar and shows open alerts related to files, hosts, users, or networks. We can easily export these alerts and send reports via email.
NJ
Section Head, Information Technology at a transportation company with 201-500 employees
Using cloud-based console for software inventory management and email alerts
I have no idea if I use some automation functions. I can't find any disadvantages; maybe that is because many companies haven't used it. I would prefer to see some features such as AI in antivirus solutions. I appreciate reporting, but it could be better with monthly reporting or auto-generated monthly reports.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Computer Software Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Hospitality Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business29
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise12
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business26
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise2
 

Questions from the Community

When evaluating User Activity Monitoring, what aspect do you think is the most important to look for?
The support team that stands behind the detection and response. Is there adequate expertise and are they behind you 24x7x365? Cynet CyOps has been there for us.
What do you like most about Cynet?
In terms of incident response, Cynet can contain attacks, offer a trial period to customers, and uninstall if not continued. The most valuable aspect is its integration capabilities, covering endpo...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cynet?
Cynet is not very costly. We can refer it to other customers because Cynet does not ask for additional costs for add-on features. They provide an all-in-one platform in a single license. We don't h...
What do you like most about WatchGuard EPDR?
The product's most valuable features are the zero-trust application service and its capability to detect threats and attacks.
What needs improvement with WatchGuard EPDR?
I would not be able to say what areas of WatchGuard EPDR have improved, as I do not work with the product myself so much anymore. I just used to assist with installation and deployment, especially ...
 

Also Known As

No data available
Panda Adaptive Defense 360
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Meuhedet, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
Indra, Valea AB, Fineit, Aemcom, Data Solutions INC., Gloucestershire NHS, Golden Star Resources Ltd, Hispania Racing Team, Instituto Dos Museus e da ConserÊo, Escuelas Pias Provincia Emaus, Axiom Housing Association, Municipality of Bjuv, Lesedi Nuclear, Mullsj_ municipality, Eng. skolan Norr AB, Dalakraft AB, Peter Green Haulage Ltd
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