Dell Data Protection - Endpoint Security Suite [EOL] vs Trellix Endpoint Security Platform comparison

Dell Technologies and Trellix are both solutions in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category. Additionally, 83% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of Trellix users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 14, 2025

Trellix Endpoint Security Platform and Dell Data Protection - Endpoint Security Suite [EOL] compete in the endpoint security market. Trellix appears to have the upper hand due to superior data protection features and better pricing and support, making it attractive to cost-sensitive buyers.

Features: Trellix Endpoint Security Platform is prominent for its adaptable risk management tools, efficient threat intelligence, and comprehensive intrusion prevention. Dell's suite, although EOL, is praised for strong data encryption, robust policy enforcement, and its seamless integration with existing Dell systems.

Room for Improvement:Trellix could enhance ease-of-use for more straightforward policy configuration, improve integration with third-party solutions, and advance incident response capabilities. Dell's solution could have benefitted from more timely updates, better customer service response, and continued product evolution to keep up with new threats.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Trellix offers a streamlined cloud-based deployment model with responsive customer support assisting quick onboarding. Conversely, Dell's solution was acknowledged for its seamless integration within Dell environments, but its customer service was less effective and prompt, affecting deployment experiences.

Pricing and ROI:Trellix generally provides a more favorable cost structure, emphasizing an upfront investment yielding substantial long-term ROI due to efficient resource allocation. Dell's initial setup costs were higher, offering less value in comparison to its operational lifecycle, due to its end-of-life status.

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Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Net...

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ABHISHEK_SINGH

Senior Process Expert at A.P. Moller - Maersk

Gained full visibility and streamlined threat detection through behavior-based insights and AI integration

Initially, we got to have a lot of false positives when we onboarded, but nowadays it's quite smooth. We have fine-tuned our security policies and allowed different levels of policies to get rid of those false positives. Currently, we are getting a fairly good amount of incidents that are not false positives or benign, but actionable items. The process is streamlined. In the initial days, the operations used to get involved in a lot of benign and other activities, but now the process is streamlined. We are leveraging the auto-detection and remediation plans. The operations teams are now more involved in other business roles as well, not just looking into the logs and fetching out what's happening there. They have fixed a lot of things. Initially, they didn't have IAC code drift detection, cloud posture management, or security posture management, but they have those now. They purchased different vendors and did a merger with that. They have now Prisma Cloud that gets integrated and now they are working with Cortex Cloud. Everything that was negative has now been addressed, and the product altogether looks to be in a very better and mature shape now. Currently, it's more or less detecting the workloads with AI-based best practices. Since most organizations are consuming AI agents and other things, we are looking forward to seeing what other feature enhancements Palo Alto can support in that.

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Alexander Zhuravel

Head of Network and Server infrastructure department at JSC Alfa Bank Ukraine

A highly scalable tool that ensures its users face no problems while using it as a backup system

The tool is scalable and is currently being used on over 2,000 nodes. So, our company doesn't count the number of clients we have, but we do count the number of nodes, specifically referring to file system nodes, backup nodes, database nodes, virtual machine nodes, and blockchain nodes, which we use for file-based applications. According to the traffic, a backup of five petabytes of data can be done for a month.

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PankajKumar24

IT Manager at Gigabit Technologies Pvt Ltd

Advanced threat prevention has strengthened incident response and customized security workflows

The biggest advantage of Trellix Endpoint Security Platform is the ATP solution, which provides advanced threat prevention. Machine learning algorithms are available in the product as part of the threat anti-malware, including predictive machine learning and behavioral analysis, which are integral to the anti-malware module of EPP. In terms of my experience with the machine learning algorithms for analysis and threat detection, we are analyzing logs provided by Trellix, but we are not able to conduct specific machine learning analysis on those logs. The automated response mechanisms in the products help with incident management because we have to create playbooks in Trellix console for automation, which we need to enable. The customizable dashboard of Trellix Endpoint Security Platform definitely contributes to the decision-making process, as we customize the dashboard according to customer requirements. When it comes to integration aspects, we are able to integrate Trellix Endpoint Security Platform with SIEM or SOAR solutions using the ePO console, which enhances threat detection capabilities. Reporting and analytics aspects have an impact on security posture assessment, as we are able to fetch reports in the ePO console customized according to customer requirements for downloading and sending via email.

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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

"One of the main benefits of the solution is its intelligence to correlate the events into an incident."

"The multi-layered approach to the product gives you confidence that it will stop exploits, ransomware, worms, or viruses from compromising endpoints, essentially providing peace of mind."

"The tool is easy to use."

"The multi-layered approach to the product gives you confidence that it will stop exploits, ransomware, worms, or viruses from compromising endpoints, essentially providing peace of mind."

"The behavior-based detection feature is valuable."

"Palo Alto is constantly adding new features."

"It collects and caches and the knowledge of machine learning from different customers to take to the cloud. It makes it better to use for everybody. It allows for quick learning and updates and can, therefore, offer zero-day malware security. This sharing of metadata helps make the solution very safe."

"The user interface of the solution is sophisticated and straightforward."

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"Technical support is excellent."

"It is a stable solution."

"The backup speed and deduplication are the most valuable features."

"Dell Data Protection has a decent service and integrates well with users' active directories."

"It is a stable solution. Our company faces no problems with the backup system…The initial setup wasn't complex."

"The most valuable features of the solution are its speed, backup speed, and restore speed."

"The security engine is effective at catching potential threats."

"There's a really they have a really nice way to test it first. Before you adopt it. And so I would suggest trying to they they create a test site for you, and they give you a link to it, and you can basically try out all the features on your own for I think we did it for a month."

"A big advantage of McAfee Endpoint Security is the ability to manage very big environments. We are supporting environments with 200,000 to 300,000 endpoints. The ability to manage with one single console is very important for us. McAfee has phenomenally improved in terms of detection. It provides real-time detection and response with the error, Real Protect, and reputations. It is not only based on signatures but also on behavior analytics, artificial intelligence, or machine learning. We have environments that never had issues with ransomware in the last 20 years. McAfee has a very good performance in this field."

"I found the initial setup to be easy."

"Would benefit with the addition of DLP features."

"Trellix Endpoint Security seems to do a good job in terms of protecting my infrastructure from malware."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is its dashboard."

"The product is quite user-friendly."

"The solution is broken down into different components from the portals. Web filtering, which is an added feature has been great for us."

"It's a stable solution with good performance."

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Cons

"Initially, we got to have a lot of false positives when we onboarded, but nowadays it's quite smooth."

"Cortex XDR is trickier to configure than other Palo Alto products. This is one area where we are not so satisfied."

"It tends to do 99.9% of things. The only thing I'd like is single sign-on authentication into their cloud platform so that my users can be properly authenticated against it."

"They have the worst support, as a company, that I have ever worked with, as they are difficult to get a hold of and keep on the phone."

"If you compare it to SentinelOne, which has more functionalities and detection capabilities on an open platform, the pricing on SentinelOne is far more reasonable and cheaper than Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks."

"Limited remote connection."

"The solution should add unwanted malicious hash values to a block list so that whenever the action is triggered, it will automatically prevent the malicious content."

"The setup is quite easy. We had appropriate support from the manager. One thing that was missing was the integration part."

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"The backup speed and deduplication are the most valuable features."

"I consider the product pretty expensive, so from an improvement perspective, I would like the pricing to be better."

"The solution’s user interface should be made more user-friendly."

"The solution could be more user-friendly."

"Implementation in a beta environment is necessary before rollout to the larger community."

"The restore feed needs improvement."

"Whenever we talk about reporting, I have a chance to look at the reporting, and in my opinion, it's not user-friendly."

"We had a very large problem that has, unfortunately, not been solved. Simply put, when we start the computer the program will not start."

"The solution consumes a lot of end user memory and CPU. Trellix doesn't really focus much on the anti-malware side."

"We experienced some bad behavior when we first installed the product."

"Recently, Trellix has introduced a CDR, which involves more manual response than automatic. I believe they should enhance the system by adding features like automated response and the ability to create custom playbooks. This is crucial for an EDR solution, and currently, Trellix lacks this feature while other products offer it."

"Users can just install software into their computers. We need some sort of application control system that, if there are any pieces of software that are not whitelisted, then the solution could flag it or maybe alert the administers. That would be very helpful."

"We know that McAfee isn't the best antivirus and it can't protect us 100%, although we are okay with the level of protection that it gives us."

"Impacts performance of the servers quite negatively."

"The detection and response capabilities need to be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We pay about $50,000 USD per year for a bundle that includes Cortex XDR."

"We didn't have to pay any additional fee for the cloud instance. It just came with the renewal, which was nice."

"The solution is expensive. It's pricing is on a yearly-basis."

"The price was fine."

"The pricing seems fair, and I do like the licensing model. You use wherever they are, and it is elastic."

"Traps pays for itself within the first 16 months of a three-year subscription. This is attributed to OPEX savings, as security teams spent less time trying to identify and isolate malware for analysis as a result of a reduction in malware incidents, false positives, and breach avoidance."

"In terms of the cost Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is very expensive because we are a Mexican company and when you translate dollars to pesos the cost is very high. The solution is very expensive for Mexican companies. I understand that they have international prices, but I do not think it offsets the price enough for many companies in countries, such as Mexico. The amount it is reduced is not a massive percentage."

"It is "expensive" and flexible."

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"You'll need to pay more than the product's original price for the support."

"It is more expensive than one of its competitors."

"It is an expensive solution."

"There are some extra expenses for using the product, in addition to licensing related to the maintenance of the product."

"Pricing for McAfee MVISION Endpoint is not very good, and I would rate its cost three out of five, though I won't be able to mention how much its actual price is."

"The price of the product is similar to the ones in the market that offer the same features."

"The current pricing is much better than before because they now offer product-related promotions along with some changes in product licensing. The new pricing model is better than before."

"I would rate the cost as four to five, considering it's normal compared to other products. I find it nominal and worth the money."

"The pricing is more or less the same as the other tools in the market."

"The pricing is great and licensing fees are billed on a yearly basis."

"Trellix Endpoint Security is an inexpensive platform."

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Also Known As

Cyvera, Cortex XDR, Palo Alto Networks Traps

DDP, ESS

McAfee Endpoint Security, McAfee Endpoint Protection, Intel Security Total Protection for Endpoint, McAfee Complete Endpoint Protection, Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS)

Overview

Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks provides advanced threat detection with AI-driven endpoint protection and seamless integration, ensuring multi-layered security and automatic threat response.

Cortex XDR is designed to safeguard endpoints against malware and suspicious activities. It offers advanced threat detection and response capabilities using behavioral analysis, AI, and machine learning. It seamlessly integrates with security infrastructures, providing endpoint security, firewall integration, and enhanced visibility in both cloud-based and on-premises environments.

What are the key features of Cortex XDR?

Advanced Threat Detection: Uses AI and machine learning for proactive threat identification.
Multi-layered Security: Combines various security measures for comprehensive protection.
Endpoint Protection: Safeguards against malware and exploits.
Behavioral Analysis: Monitors suspicious activity for early detection.
Automatic Threat Response: Automates responses to neutralize threats.

What benefits should users expect?

Ease of Use: Simplifies security management with intuitive design.
Resource Efficiency: Minimizes impact on system resources.
Integration Capabilities: Works well with existing security setups.
Reduced Analyst Workload: Automates processes to decrease manual intervention.

Organizations in diverse sectors deploy Cortex XDR to protect against malware, leveraging its advanced threat detection capabilities. Its integration with existing security infrastructures appeals to those seeking comprehensive protection in both cloud and on-premises environments, providing enhanced visibility and threat intelligence.

Palo Alto Networks

Dell endpoint systems management (ESM) products provide a comprehensive and easy-to-use family of solutions that fulfills your systems management needs, regardless of your organization's size. Dell ESM solutions manage, maintain and secure your entire IT infrastructure - servers, Windows PCs, Macs, Chromebooks, mobile devices and connected noncomputing devices, such as printers, IP telephony and routers, in preparation for the Internet of Things. With a flexible suite of products and services, Dell ESM prepares companies to meet emerging systems management requirements, Preconfigured appliances, robust features, simple integrations with other software, fast deployment and rapid time to value.

Dell Technologies

Trellix Endpoint Security Platform offers essential features like centralized management, threat prevention, and encryption, facilitating seamless scaling and integration with other systems while prioritizing user security.

This comprehensive platform focuses on endpoint protection, antivirus capabilities, and malware defense. It enhances cybersecurity with data loss prevention, advanced threat detection, and AI-driven features for reliable protection without impacting performance. Central management and advanced reporting streamline integration and ease of use. Flexible policy deployment through the management console and its robust security measures, such as DLP and device control, further increase protection. Challenges include high CPU and memory usage affecting performance, a complex interface, and lengthy deployment. Third-party integration and Windows Hello support need improvement. Additional concerns involve improved threat detection and faster technical support responses.

What are the key features of Trellix Endpoint Security Platform?

Centralized Management: Allows seamless integration and scaling with consistent control across environments.
Threat Prevention: Provides comprehensive antivirus and malware protection to secure systems.
Encryption: Ensures data security with robust encryption techniques.
Advanced Reporting: Facilitates detailed insights and analysis for better decision-making.
AI-Driven Detection: Offers reliable threat detection without impacting system performance.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Comprehensive Protection: Offers extensive security measures for protecting digital environments.
Ease of Integration: Simplifies the process of incorporating into current systems and processes.
Flexible Policy Deployment: Supports adaptable policy management to meet diverse requirements.
Scalability: Enables growth while maintaining efficiency and security.
Robust Security Features: Provides advanced security measures like DLP and device control.

Trellix Endpoint Security Platform is widely implemented in industries such as banking and government for securing mobile and desktop devices. Its capabilities cover network security, device control, and remote access protection, catering to diverse environments by offering robust cybersecurity management against advanced threats.

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CBI Health Group, University Honda, VakifBank

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