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D3 Security vs VMware Carbon Black Endpoint comparison

D3 Security and VMware are both solutions in the Security Incident Response category. D3 Security is ranked #8 with an average rating of 9.0, while VMware is ranked #1 with an average rating of 7.7. D3 Security holds a 2.6% mindshare in IRP, compared to VMware’s 7.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of D3 Security users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of VMware users who would recommend it.
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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 2, 2025

VMware Carbon Black Endpoint and D3 Security compete in the cybersecurity solutions category. VMware Carbon Black has the upper hand in threat detection, whereas D3 Security leads in incident response capabilities.

Features: VMware Carbon Black Endpoint uses behavior analysis and cloud-based analytics for real-time threat detection and prevention. It effectively identifies and stops threats instantly. D3 Security offers advanced incident response with streamlined management and automation. It integrates strongly with various security tools, improving incident handling processes.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: VMware Carbon Black Endpoint is straightforward to deploy and integrates seamlessly with minimal disruption, backed by effective customer service. It adapts to different infrastructures easily. D3 Security offers a smooth deployment experience with an emphasis on automation and easy configuration, reducing dependency on customer support. Both provide strong support with varying ease based on specific use cases.

Pricing and ROI: VMware Carbon Black Endpoint provides significant ROI through effective threat prevention, justifying setup costs in environments needing strong security measures. D3 Security's pricing reflects its extensive incident response features, offering good ROI for prioritized incident management. Though initial costs might be higher, its automation benefits potentially lead to long-term savings, making it a valuable investment for incident management efficiency.

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Categories and Ranking

D3 Security
Ranking in Security Incident Response
8th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) (19th)
VMware Carbon Black Endpoint
Ranking in Security Incident Response
1st
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
63
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (21st), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (15th), Ransomware Protection (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Security Incident Response category, the mindshare of D3 Security is 2.6%, down from 2.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Carbon Black Endpoint is 7.9%, down from 18.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Muhammad Aamir Riaz - PeerSpot reviewer
Useful for automation and reporting and has open API for seamless integration
It was easy to integrate the tool with our infrastructure because all the APIs are pre-built. We just created a drag-and-drop prompt to integrate the solution with our infrastructure. I rate the overall solution a ten out of ten. Everyone needs to evaluate this solution according to their organization's needs because it can integrate well, but this depends on the technology you already have in your organization. It is an automation tool for detection and response, and while integration is possible, using legacy products could create issues. Some legacy products are closed systems and do not expose their APIs to other vendors. In such cases, you could run into problems. If you are considering this solution, check which APIs are available before you proceed. Otherwise, you may get the solution, but you must spend time on integrations. They provide integration support, but it's not automatic; it will take time.
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Nikunj Kamboj - PeerSpot reviewer
Integrates well with our existing SIEM tool and helps in identifying suspicious activities
The solution's integration with our existing security infrastructure is good. Whenever we have any alert in VMware Carbon Black Endpoint, we can easily that alert in our SIEM tool and check logs from the SIEM tool itself. VMware Carbon Black Endpoint is just a secondary security tool for us, and we are just monitoring the alerts from it. The solution's behavioral analytics feature helps in identifying suspicious activities pretty well. Whenever we have even a small thing, we get an alert. The solution is deployed on the cloud in our organization. Performance-wise, the solution is doing great in terms of connecting to the host directly. Performing a malware scan usually takes a lot of time, more than 24 hours. A malware scan is something that we do only on Carbon Black for the old endpoint devices and servers. It used to take sometimes three days to perform. I would recommend the solution to other users. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
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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 an out-of-the-box automated integration with our 20 departments. We perform L1 LiveOps automatically through the portal."
"The solution's valuable feature is its GUI. It has more than 450 connectors, which are excellent for connecting devices and automating integration. The solution has all the features we need. We deployed it in our environment, and it's fully integrated. Thanks to their open APIs, the seamless integration makes everything work well together."
"It is a scalable solution...The initial setup was straightforward."
"I like its protection very much. It protects and allows us to lock the environment pretty tightly. Nothing that is not approved through Carbon Black can run in the environment. There is no default. Everything goes through Carbon Black Protect, and everything has to be first approved. Every software is considered to be guilty before prove innocent."
"The EDR and reports were helpful in improving our organization."
"You can deploy it through the cloud so that even if your stuff is outside of your controlled environment, you are still under control, based on the policies you create. The policies are controlled through the cloud. For example, if I don't allow anyone to do a certain activity or to install a particular app, and a consultant or a partner who is not part of our environment is doing so, it will stop them as well."
"We can access computers remotely if we need to."
"The tool is pretty stable."
"It significantly speeds up incident response times by alerting analysts immediately upon detecting potential issues."
"The new feature that we're deploying, the new offering from Carbon Black, is MDR, which stands for manage, detect, and response. It's the most valuable feature because Carbon Black will be continuously checking the logs, and they will be advising us on how to improve some of the policies as well as review the logs. If there are any nefarious agents or things happening on the end points, they will know."
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Cons

"The reporting, especially custom reporting, needs to be improved. Additionally, it would be better if it could be hosted on Linux."
"Reporting needs improvement. MTTR and MTTD metrics aren't directly available in playbooks and require manual effort to achieve."
"The application control can be improved. It should also have an automatic update of the agents."
"Adding an application and a device control feature would be a great help for this solution."
"Right now, Carbon Black CB Defense doesn't support cloud computing and Kubernetes."
"It is difficult to extract reports for ongoing scans"
"There are many different controls that are needed to be put into place for upgrading that makes it difficult. Having to re-engineer your IT infrastructure to match their software, as opposed to having it integrate and work independently causes difficulties. When there is an update to any software everyone has to be involved."
"I'm not sure as to the logic of how we've decided to customize it. We've only really used it since February and therefore there may be more to do on that front. That's why it's hard to say if something is missing or if we just aren't utilizing it."
"Occasionally, we'll have issues with the latest version and they'll basically tell us that they will improve it in the next iteration. They need to work on their version release quality."
"The pricing could be more reasonable."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The platform is expensive."
"The license is annual. It's a standard license."
"The pricing is annually based and operates through another department than mine."
"The pricing [is] more or less the same as other similar solutions."
"The licensing cost is on the more expensive side, but I thought it was worth it because they did a good job. It was one of the vendors I truly didn't have to worry about too much until this latest upgrade."
"Its pricing was very good, which is one of the reasons I went to it as an alternative. It is on a yearly basis. There are no additional fees."
"It is more expensive, but it's worth it. There are no additional costs beyond the standard licensing fee."
"​The cost/benefit factor has great relevance in Cb Defense implementations​."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Government
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about D3 Security?
It is an out-of-the-box automated integration with our 20 departments. We perform L1 LiveOps automatically through the portal.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for D3 Security?
We follow a different procurement process. For example, Fortinet qualified technically but lost out in the financial stage due to a two-stage bidding process. So, pricing can be subjective and depe...
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What needs improvement with D3 Security?
The reporting, especially custom reporting, needs to be improved. Additionally, it would be better if it could be hosted on Linux.
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What to choose: an endpoint antivirus, an EDR solution or both?
I can recommend Carbon Black, an award-winning next-gen anti-virus (NGAV) and endpoint detection and response (EDR) security solution. The CB Predictive Security Cloud platform combines multiple hi...
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What's the difference between Carbon Black CB Response and Carbon Black CB Defense?
Carbon Black offers two different levels of Endpoint Detection and Response. One is the VM Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint Standard (CB Defense), and the other is the Carbon Black Endpoint Detection an...
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What do you like most about Carbon Black CB Defense?
VMware Carbon Black Endpoint is a highly stable solution.
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Carbon Black CB Defense, Bit9, Confer
 

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Overview

D3 Security provides a full-lifecycle incident management platform—one that enables multiple detection sources, enriches standards-based workflows with threat intelligence, orchestrates response, and always guides its users to conclusive remediation. The system is unique in its ability to eliminate incident recurrence, through root cause and corrective action discovery, digital forensics case management, and by generating a foundation of actionable intelligence that supports policies, countermeasures and controls.

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VMware Carbon Black Endpoint provides comprehensive endpoint security against ransomware, spyware, malware, and viruses, catering to both cloud and on-premise environments.

VMware Carbon Black Endpoint facilitates endpoint detection and response, threat hunting, application control, antivirus support, and protection for virtual and physical machines. Features include intelligent learning, whitelisting, and integration with other security tools, making it suitable for distributors, MSPs, and enterprises seeking advanced threat defense and real-time monitoring. With its capability to detect and stop malicious executables, it supports both offline and online environments and offers tools like command shell access for deeper investigation.

What are the key features of VMware Carbon Black Endpoint?
  • Intelligent learning: Improves detection capabilities over time.
  • Whitelisting: Allows only approved applications to run.
  • Integration with other security tools: Enhances overall security posture.
  • Centralized cloud control: Manages endpoints from a single interface.
  • Command shell access: Offers deeper investigation capabilities.
  • Dynamic grouping: Facilitates organized endpoint management.
  • Simplified policy management: Streamlines security policy implementation.
  • API for system remoting: Allows remote system access and management.
  • Twenty-four-seven support: Provides continuous assistance and response.
What are the benefits of VMware Carbon Black Endpoint?
  • Real-time monitoring: Offers constant vigilance against threats.
  • Threat hunting: Identifies and mitigates threats proactively.
  • Historical data analysis: Assists in understanding past incidents and patterns.
  • Improved endpoint protection: Enhances overall endpoint security.
  • Enhanced threat detection: Reduces exposure to advanced threats.

VMware Carbon Black Endpoint is implemented across various industries including technology, healthcare, and finance. Organizations utilize it in cloud and hybrid environments, enhancing their security frameworks with real-time monitoring, intelligent learning, and robust threat detection capabilities tailored to their specific industry needs.

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Sample Customers

S&P Global, Scotiabank, Cybereason, Cummins
Netflix, Progress Residential, Indeed, Hologic, Gentle Giant, Samsung Research America
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