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We performed a comparison between Forescout Platform and Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Endpoint Compliance solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Forescout Platform vs. Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business Report (Updated: March 2024).
768,415 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use.
Here are some excerpts of what they said:
Pros
"This is clearly the best product for the NAC use cases in this field for Forescout.""The best parts of Forescout Platform are its orchestration features, discovery capabilities, classification buckets, and flexibility in creating policies.""Provides a good overview of all devices on a network.""The initial setup is easy, taking no more than two or three weeks.""Emergency response, risk assessment information to get a view of the of the vulnerability.""The standout strength of this solution lies in its unique capability to effectively manage unmanaged switches.""The stability is amazing for the Forescout Platform. We have been using Forescout for four years, and no one complained about the stability.""Forescout Platform has made it possible to block people working near our construction sites who should not have access to our network."

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"Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business detects malware and is easy to configure.""Deployment and centralized management are essential for us because of the number of loads that we have along with the number of geographic locations where we are based.""It's easy to use.""One of the main features of this solution is the fast scanning capabilities.""Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business's most valuable feature is the ease of management.""Center Management""There is plenty of features that make the solution work very well.""The interface is friendly."

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Cons
"Forescout needs to improve its cloud management and remote connectivity.""Although Forescout manages endpoints and network devices, there is no capability for user management.""Can be expensive if it's only being used for one feature.""Multitenancy should be included in the next version so it could be used as a managed service provider.""For the user, the policy that they have implemented sometimes needs adjustments. Sometimes the features that the customer asks for aren't involved in the main installation, and I need to bolt an add-on in. However, I never know if this policy is the right one when I do this.""Other solutions have TACACS+, but Forescout does not. In the next release, I would like to see Forescout have accounting.""It's scalable, but not without a big investment. It doesn't do so well at the branch. At the home office, it does okay and not so well at the branch.""Forescout needs to upgrade its development in the future."

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"The licensing fees could be reduced.""It needs more computer resources. They should have more anti-spam features.""It would be great if, as an additional feature, you could download updates without deploying updates to end users.""There were issues with the cloud management.""I would like to see integration to many different systems easier.""This solution would be improved if it were more compatible with Windows Server. There is not a client for Windows Server, like for Windows Workstation, so there are a lot of things you cannot control from the local system, or from the desktop directly. You have to control everything from the policy server, not from the client's side. The interface is kind of light, and it's not good—it could be more user-friendly.""We have had some problems with it comes to uninstalling it, so you have to make sure that you do everything right.""We would like to know where attacks are coming from."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Devices with multiple IP's count multiple times against your license count."
  • "The fact that we were allowed to spin up as many servers as we had need of to support our geographic requirements while paying for licensing as an enterprise truly set Forescout apart from the crowd and improved the way we could design our access."
  • "We went with the virtual appliance option. The biggest cost to running these types of appliances would be to either have multiple virtual appliances at every data center or running Remote SPAN hardware to provide you the real-time network visibility."
  • "The ROI is priceless."
  • "It might not be the cheapest solution, but you get what you pay for."
  • "Time savings in finding rogue devices as well as identifying potentially unwanted devices on the network has saved the organization time and money."
  • "The setup cost, pricing, and licensing are on the high side."
  • "Forescout Platform is too expensive, so the price should be reduced."
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  • "Pricing is very competitive and licensing is very much ethical."
  • "The licensing is based per agent. You can get discounts if you have more agents."
  • "It is quite standard, because we use the volume licensing."
  • "It is a cost-effective endpoint security service."
  • "I received a very good deal with Kaspersky."
  • "It is a cost-effective product."
  • "The licensing is fine, and it is well within reasonable rates."
  • "It's a little more expensive compared to other competitors like Symantec."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Forescout is a very powerful NAC product that does not rely on port level configuration. It can detect and block unauthorized devices very quickly. But it has a lot of capabilities and really would… more »
    Top Answer:I would rate the Forescout Device and Visibility Control Platform at a six out of ten.
    Top Answer:I recommend doing a compression demo. If people use it, they will buy it. So they have to see the product in place. That's the main recommendation is to do a proof of concept. If they do, they will… more »
    Top Answer:Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business detects malware and is easy to configure.
    Top Answer:The cost of the solution is approximately $31,000 for three years. There are no costs above the standard licensing fee.
    Top Answer:The solution's management console can be better and more granular than it is now. The solution could add a sandbox in which we could simulate files. The technical support team’s response time could be… more »
    Ranking
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    Also Known As
    Forescout Platform, CounterACT for Endpoint Compliance, ForeScout CounterACT
    Kaspersky Work Space Security, Kaspersky Endpoint Security
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    Overview

    Forescout Platform provides today’s busy enterprise organizations with policy and protocol management, workflow coordination, streamlining, and complete device and infrastructure visibility to improve overall network security. The solution also provides concise real-time intelligence of all devices and users on the network. Policy and protocols are delineated using gathered intelligence to facilitate the appropriate levels of remediation, compliance, network access, and all service operations. Forescout Platform is very flexible, integrates well with most of today’s leading network security products, and is a very cost-effective solution.

    Forescout Platform Features

    • Real-time complete visibility: With Forescout eyeSight, each and every device is classified when any attempt to access your network has been made. This includes - but is not limited to - desktops, laptops, android devices, virtual machines, switches, VoIP phones, USB memory sticks, webcams, IoT devices, and more.

    • Policy-based and manual controls: In today’s busy robust environment, networks are continually changing; there are different types and amounts of devices connected, various software applications, network compliance requirements, and the constant potential for risk make managing an IT network a very daunting challenge. The Forescout Console is used to simplify the administration and management of important alerts, remediation, and access controls to keep the network secure.

    • Intuitive real-time dashboards: Forescout Dashboards, a component of Forescout WebClient, is a comprehensive web-based intelligence center that gives full visibility and real-time insight of the complete network using both out-of-the-box and user-created widgets. The dashboards are very intuitive and deliver robust, easy-to-understand information about device visibility, compliance, health monitoring, and more.

    • Advanced reporting capabilities: The Forescout Reports Plugin will generate numerous valuable reports indicating real-time and overall status information about endpoint compliance, device details, networks guests, protocols, and more. The reports help to ensure IT administrators, executives, security teams, and other important shareholders stay well-informed about all network activity at all times.

    • Comprehensive third-party overview: Forescout eyeExtend facilitates seamless information sharing with third-party vendors, networks, and IT management solutions supporting improved automated workflows, productivity, cost-effectiveness, and overall security.

    Real User Reviews

    An important main feature of Forescout is the visibility the solution offers.

    One reviewer who is a Consultant at a tech services company, says, "Within three or four days, you can have complete visibility of your infrastructure on the network. Compared to other solutions, the deployment of the solution is easier and we can close the project quickly."

    Users also appreciate that the user interface is clear and easy to understand.

    An Instructor at a tech services company, shares, "The most valuable feature of the Forescout Platform is the large capacity it can handle. Additionally, the interface of the platform is good."

    Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is a cybersecurity solution that is designed to protect small and large business networks and devices from all types of cyber security threats by implementing machine learning algorithms for real-time threat detection and response. The solution offers antivirus protection, firewall, network attack protection, web control, device control, data encryption, reporting tools, and more. Kaspersky integrates with a wide variety of external systems and platforms and is easy to customize to meet your organization’s specific security needs.

    Benefits of using Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business

    Some of the key benefits of using Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business include:


    • Advanced threat protection: Detect and prevent malicious attacks on your network and devices with Kaspersky’s advanced AI-based technologies.

    • Centralized management: Deploy, manage, and monitor security across your entire network with an intuitive single pane of glass.

    • Compliance: Ensure compliance by meeting industry-specific security and regulatory requirements.


    • Optimized system performance: Ensure that your various security measures do not have a negative impact on device performance or productivity.


    • Comprehensive security: Protect your company’s desktops, laptops, servers, mobile devices, and network from multiple threats, including threats from mobile devices.


    • Flexibility: The solution can be customized to meet the specific security needs of an organization, making it easier to manage and secure complex environments.


    Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business features

    Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business provides its users with a wide range of features to protect their corporate networks and devices against multiple types of threats, including:


    • Cutting-edge security tools: Kaspersky uses advanced technologies to detect and prevent known and unknown threats, including viruses, spyware, Trojan horses, and other types of malware.


    • Endpoint management: Control and monitor endpoints from a central location, including device control, software deployment, and security policy enforcement.

    • Application access control: Manage access to application usage and prevent unauthorized usage of applications.


    • Encryption: Encrypts endpoint data to ensure data privacy and prevent unauthorized access.


    • Mobile device management: Control and secure mobile devices and prevent the loss or theft of sensitive data.


    • Web protection: Block access to malicious or inappropriate websites and gain protection against phishing attacks and other web-based threats.


    • Data protection: Prevent unauthorized access to sensitive and private information.


    • Network attack blocker: Protect network attacks, such as DDoS and other types of network-borne threats.


    Reviews from Real Users

    Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business stands out among its competitors for a number of reasons. Several major ones are its high performance, flexibility, and powerful virtualization capabilities.

    Natnael A., a consultant at IWM Network Solutions, writes, “The app virtualizing is a great feature. The system developers use it to deliver apps to targeted staff. It basically reduces the server infrastructure resource. The solution provides good functionality.”

    Rob M., a systems administrator at Saint Tammany Parish Hospital, says, “The solution has provided flexibility by allowing an end user to remote in, log in, and get their VM. VDI session and have all the icons and applications they need to use and retain the same booking view regardless of location.”

    Sample Customers
    NHS Sussex, SAP, SEGA, Vistaprint, Miami Children's Hospital, Pioneer Investments, New York Law School, OmnicomGroup, Meritrust
    ACMS, Arqiva, Pakistan International Airlines, RAO UES
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm17%
    Government12%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Computer Software Company10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization29%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Government8%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm22%
    Manufacturing Company17%
    Energy/Utilities Company6%
    Computer Software Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization55%
    Computer Software Company8%
    Comms Service Provider6%
    Financial Services Firm3%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business37%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise51%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business14%
    Midsize Enterprise36%
    Large Enterprise50%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business50%
    Midsize Enterprise25%
    Large Enterprise25%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business14%
    Midsize Enterprise60%
    Large Enterprise26%
    Buyer's Guide
    Forescout Platform vs. Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Forescout Platform vs. Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    768,415 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Forescout Platform is ranked 4th in Endpoint Compliance with 69 reviews while Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is ranked 2nd in Endpoint Compliance with 110 reviews. Forescout Platform is rated 8.4, while Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Forescout Platform writes "We can go granular on each endpoint, quarantine non-compliant machines, and target vulnerabilities through scripting". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business writes "Easy to setup, stable and good security use cases". Forescout Platform is most compared with Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine), Aruba ClearPass, Fortinet FortiNAC, Nozomi Networks and Armis, whereas Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is most compared with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike Falcon, Fortinet FortiClient, ESET Endpoint Protection Platform and Check Point Harmony Endpoint. See our Forescout Platform vs. Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business report.

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