ESET PROTECT Enterprise vs Harmony SASE (formerly Perimeter 81) comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

ESET PROTECT Enterprise
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
14th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (16th)
Harmony SASE (formerly Peri...
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
9th
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (5th), Firewalls (10th), Enterprise Infrastructure VPN (7th), ZTNA as a Service (3rd), ZTNA (1st), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (4th)
 

Featured Reviews

ML
Jan 6, 2023
Excellent solution that helps us manage client computers with valuable dynamic folder features
The way we manage all the computers and how it's centralized to one server can be improved. Since the service is on cloud, we don't want to worry about the connection. So the availability and sustainability could also be improved. Also, you can't connect the ESET Protect server with your domain, meaning ESET Protect automatically extracts the information of all the computers in that domain and then creates a list of all the computers. Then, with that list in the cloud, if we don't have any rules, we move to the lesser computers. Then we can organize the computer into a folder or organization. Currently, we cannot split the rules for all different MSPs. So if we want to assess a rule in the EDR, it affects the whole organization, which means all the different customers. That's not a good thing because we need to allow some websites for some customers and block them for others. The EDR doesn't have that solution yet, but ESET advised that they're working on it and will have that feature by this year. So we must be very cautious when creating something on the EDR side.
reviewer8099174 - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 6, 2023
Secure access with an intuitive design and straightforward controls
My primary use case for Perimeter 81 is to have a secure remote workforce. With colleagues stationed across the globe, it ensures a secure network connection, enabling seamless remote work.  This is particularly vital for our multinational operations, as it guarantees that our team can access…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The product enabled Zero-Day Protection for our environment. We never encountered any issues regarding threats."
"ESET is better in some ways than other vendors because it fulfills many areas where we'd otherwise have to use different products."
"It's helped us with restrictions and knowing which users we can provide permissions to and which users we need to restrict."
"The solution provides EDR. You can customize how you prepare the endpoint for clients and the dashboard alerts."
"The solution doesn't have high memory usage."
"The most valuable features of ESET File Security are the performance and it doesn't take too many resources."
"ESET PROTECT Enterprise is reliable."
"The solution provides EDR. You can customize how you prepare the endpoint for clients and the dashboard alerts."
"It's improved the security of every single OS in the organization as well as the visibility and security capabilities."
"The solution has many valuable aspects, including anti-Phishing, which blocks phishing attacks in all applications (email, messaging, and social networks)."
"Now that we use Harmony Connect, the files are inspected and we are sure that no malicious content is inside the company."
"The scalability is good, and I'd give it an eight out of ten."
"Harmony SASE helps us to manage compliance by regulating the amount of access to each department and user. We control the relevant apps and websites, which can be accessed from company-owned devices. Harmony SASE uses its own threat intelligence data from the cloud for threat prevention, and detect and manage threats with their own threat intelligence data and SASE firewall features."
"The installation is very easy."
"HTTPS decryption is a valuable service and not always found in cloud-based secure web gateways."
"It has centralized management that allows administrators to supervise and control the security of the entire network."
 

Cons

"I would like to see more features on the reporting side of things."
"In the current version of ESET File Security, you cannot download a file, it always wants the real-time upload which you have to wait until the file is ready. This is annoying. In previous versions, you were able to use the downloaded engine."
"The tool is complex and expensive."
"The availability and sustainability could also be improved."
"ESET Protect could improve the performance. The performance of the home computers and laptops becomes slow due to their heavy software load. It would be a benefit to make a lighter version of the software which does not have any impact on the performance of the computer's hardware."
"Its automation can be improved."
"The solution can be quite technical and therefore is challenging for new users."
"Sometimes, the connection to the machine requires troubleshooting."
"As it is a new market solution, I still face some instabilities in access at certain times of the day when I have more than 150 users using it simultaneously."
"Support is one of the points of improvement."
"In the future, maybe P81 can improve the network traffic balancing and redundancy."
"Regarding the support, the schedules can be improved since they are generally in another geographical area, and it is difficult to solve the problems with the time differences between them and us."
"Zero Trust Network Access can be a security breach if not used correctly."
"I'd love to learn more about all of the features. Maybe a monthly spotlight of features or having a banner that explains more ways certain features could be used would be helpful."
"Automation and scalability are areas where the solution lacks and needs to improve."
"Its initial setup process is complex for a hybrid environment."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is cost-effective compared to one of its competitors."
"ESET PROTECT Enterprise is affordable."
"There is a license needed to use ESET Protect. The licensing cost is very low, it is approximately $10 per license."
"Overall I am very happy with the solution’s flexibility and pricing."
"I would rate Harmony Connect's pricing at six out of ten. It wasn't particularly expensive, but it wasn't super cheap either."
"The product is neither cheap nor expensive."
"I consider the product to be a medium-priced solution. There are no additional costs attached to the tool."
"The product is reasonably priced."
"Annual licenses cost $30 to $40 each."
"Perimeter 81 charges separately for gateways and VPN connectivity, but compared to Azure, it seemed more reasonable."
"The product's pricing model accommodates diverse needs and deployment sizes."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
23%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Construction Company
8%
Educational Organization
6%
Computer Software Company
21%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Security Firm
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ESET Protect?
The product enabled Zero-Day Protection for our environment. We never encountered any issues regarding threats.
What needs improvement with ESET Protect?
Sometimes, the connection to the machine requires troubleshooting. This particular area needs improvement. The installers downloaded from the cloud don't function automatically. It needs manual int...
What is your primary use case for ESET Protect?
Our primary use case involves approximately 180 workstations, 180 laptops, and office protection in our environment.
What do you like most about Perimeter 81?
Even after restarting, it tries to quickly reestablish connection which is very helpful.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Perimeter 81?
It's essential to consider the organization's specific requirements and budget. Here are some general recommendations: * Evaluate your needs * Understand pricing models * Request a quote * Compare ...
What needs improvement with Perimeter 81?
In terms of improvement, Perimeter 81 could enhance its reporting and analytics capabilities to provide more detailed insights into network activity. Additionally, expanding integration options wit...
 

Also Known As

ESET Protect, ESET File Security
Check Point Quantum SASE
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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Aqua Security, Cognito, Multipoint, Kustomer, Postman, Meredith
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