HP Wolf Security vs Norton Small Business comparison

HP and NortonLifeLock are both solutions in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category. HP is ranked #17, while NortonLifeLock is ranked #26 with an average rating of 9.5. HP holds a 3.3% mindshare in EPP, compared to NortonLifeLock’s 1.1% mindshare. Additionally, 87% of HP users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of NortonLifeLock users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024

HP Wolf Security and Norton Small Business are both key players in the small business cybersecurity market. While HP Wolf Security receives favorable feedback for pricing and customer support, Norton Small Business appears to have the upper hand for its comprehensive feature set and strong ROI.

Features: HP Wolf Security is notable for its advanced malware detection, recovery capabilities, and straightforward deployment. Norton Small Business provides an all-around protection suite including VPN, antivirus, and identity theft protection, offering a more extensive coverage.

Room for Improvement: HP Wolf Security users report a need for a more intuitive setup process, improved scalability, and better user interface. Norton Small Business users seek more frequent updates, enhanced phishing detection, and streamlined customer service.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: HP Wolf Security's deployment is reported as straightforward and is backed by strong customer service. Norton Small Business also offers easy deployment but garners mixed reviews regarding customer support responsiveness.

Pricing and ROI: HP Wolf Security is often noted to have lower initial setup costs, making it accessible for smaller firms. Norton Small Business, while higher in cost, is seen to deliver strong ROI through its comprehensive security measures.

To learn more, read our detailed HP Wolf Security vs. Norton Small Business Report (Updated: August 2026).

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Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is 3.9%, up from 3.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HP Wolf Security is 3.3%, down from 6.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Norton Small Business is 1.1%, down from 2.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks	3.9%
HP Wolf Security	3.3%
Norton Small Business	1.1%
Other	91.7%

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Featured Reviews

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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Bert Hickman

Owner at Stoneridge Engineering, LLC

Adds a layer of safety, especially for laptops operating in various environments

The tool's deployment is easy. HP Wolf Security's deployment was a swift process since it was initially compatible with Windows 10, the operating system on both machines. However, when I transitioned to Windows 11, I encountered minor issues that prompted me to delve deeper into Wolf Security to fine-tune security settings according to my preferences. While I mostly used default settings, there was an initial adjustment where I disabled the AI function related to malware. Currently, the system is running smoothly with no reported issues. Adjusting some settings raised concerns about compatibility between HP Wolf Security and Norton 360. Specifically, aspects of HP Wolf Security, such as the virtual machine component, intrigued me, but I hesitated due to potential conflicts. During my investigation, Windows 11 raised a flag, questioning the system's security settings with Norton 360 and HP Wolf Security. However, it seems that they coexist well without causing issues.

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Balaguru Paramasivan

Delivery Manager - DBA at HTC Global Services (INDIA) Private

The initial setup phase is very easy and user-friendly

I had tried Kaspersky a long time ago. I think it is available only in India. I don't know for sure. I have used that one for a couple of years, but I didn't like it, and that is the only reason I went back to Norton. Kaspersky was not safeguarding me in all aspects. I had seen some loopholes in the tool, so that is the only reason I went for Norton. The only thing I like about Kaspersky is that it supports the mobile version.

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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

"Has great threat detection capabilities."

"Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is specifically designed to prevent zero-day attacks and is part of an ecosystem of Palo Alto, providing customers with a long-term vision to modify and redesign how security is applied in their company."

"The best feature of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is that it collects logs from different sections such as the endpoint, the network, and the cloud, making it easy to investigate alerts, collect some of the investigation packages related to the infected machines, and provide live response."

"Stability is one of the features we like the most."

"The main benefit of using Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks while employing Palo Alto Firewall at the internet edge is that it improves security on our endpoint devices, integrating seamlessly with Palo Alto Firewalls to deliver comprehensive network, analyst, and security details all in a single dashboard, which allows us to manage everything from our network devices."

"Once you become familiar with it, Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is a more powerful tool and I would say that I prefer it over MDE because it is a stronger tool for me."

"Overall, it's a great platform; it integrates very well with other solutions from Palo Alto and also with our vendors, the ease of use is excellent, I love the root cause analysis from Cortex, which is amazing, and in a few clicks you can have the full root cause."

"Cortex XDR can integrate the firewalls and determine the tendencies of the attacks. It's a new generation antivirus, with protection endpoints and detection response. It is very easy to use and everybody can operate the solution."

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"It has reduced the number of virus and malware incidents and calls we have received compared to prior to deploying this product, and our overall security posture has improved."

"Our security posture has improved; it has definitely contained and prevented some malicious attacks from happening."

"It has prevented thousands of potential threats by encapsulating them within its own vSentry container, thus providing overall protection and integrity of the operating system."

"We've been able to isolate and prevent malicious code from external email attachments and from downloaded internet files. Those are the two big areas that have really made an impact."

"I use HP Wolf Security to add a layer of safety, especially for laptops operating in various environments."

"Looking at it in the big picture of the risk that you're mitigating and the protection that you're getting, it's phenomenal."

"Bromium allows us to safely view images and quickly and safely surf our network so that we can take proper care of our patients efficiently, effectively, and expeditiously."

"The feature that stands out the most is that when someone clicks on a link in an email... [if] that link is malicious and it has some malware or keylogger attached to it, when it opens up in that Bromium virtualized browser, there's no chance of it actually being on the machine and running, because as soon as they click that "X" in the upper right-hand side of the browser, everything just vanishes. That is an added plus."

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"The most valuable feature of the solution is that it offers alerts if I get a spam email."

"The performance is fine."

"The solution has good performance."

"Norton 360 offers the best defense compared to other low-priced antivirus solutions. Its most valuable feature is storage and automatic backup. You can restore materials from the tool's cloud backup. It is encrypted with authentication."

"The solution detects viruses very, very fast."

"The most valuable feature of Norton 360 has been its robust notification system."

"The product’s valuable feature is the availability of support services 24/7."

"It offers diverse features, such as antivirus protection, firewall, identity protection, secure VPN, device backup, password management, parental controls, and performance optimization."

Cons

"The product's pricing could be better."

"I feel that it should not be a licensed activity because a feature should allow us to see applications running on end devices."

"In general, the price could be more competitive."

"The GUI could be improved."

"Cortex XDR could be improved with more GUI features."

"Based on our experience so far, its implementation is quite complex."

"Being able to filter the events to see those that are related to the actual alert would save time spent by the engineer."

"Cortex does not offer an on-premises solution. However, some customers would prefer not to be on the cloud. It would be ideal if it could offer something on-prem as well."

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"They need to improve the compatibility with other applications and its stability. It works well with attacks, but it doesn't work well with all software on the clients. There is a lot of troubleshooting and a lot of things that need to be tuned to make it work and not break things."

"They need to improve the compatibility with other applications and its stability."

"Room for improvement would be keeping up with the rate of change, specifically on Windows platforms. There are a lot of updates that come out for Microsoft Windows operating systems and the Bromium product needs to be able to keep up quickly with those updates and all the browser updates that are coming out. It's hard to do, but that's really where they need to be more responsive because we end up with problems and then we have to call support to get patches, etc."

"Room for improvement would be keeping up with the rate of change, specifically on Windows platforms."

"They have always struggled with usability. The protection that it offers you is tremendous, but there's definitely an impact with use of resources on the computer. It's gotten a lot better now with Win 10. But sometimes, when you open up a website, it's going to take longer than it would without Bromium, and it's the same with documents."

"Initial setup was complex. There were many configurations that needed to be worked out with the vendor. The setup required hands-on assistance from Bromium."

"I did not find this to be an out-of-the-box solution, it required planning and alignment across many groups."

"The tool behaves differently when I ported to Windows 11."

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"The updates must be less frequent."

"Norton 360’s features for device optimization could be better."

"The tool's price is an area of concern where improvements are required."

"The product should be improved with more storage. Though included in its price, the tool's auto VPN doesn't work at times."

"The solution’s stability could be improved."

"There's a need for enhanced security measures."

"The tool should be easily available in the market and should be cheaper."

"One area where Norton 360 could improve is the constant push for upselling."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the product is not very economical."

"The price of the solution is high for the license and in general."

"This is an expensive solution."

"Its pricing is kind of in line with its competitors and everybody else out there."

"Every customer has to pay for a license because it doesn't work with what you get from a managed services provider."

"I don't recall what the cost was, but it wasn't really that expensive."

"It has a yearly renewal."

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

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"The product came as a bundle with the machine."

"I think the pricing is a good value. All of these security products are always going to be very expensive, but I don't think Bromium is unreasonable. I think Bromium is decently priced. It’s a tiered licensing platform. The more you buy, the cheaper gets per unit, and I think their tiers are very well defined. I think they're fair."

"The product's pricing is a good value. We only run it on our internet-facing workstations, we don't run it on everything in our environment. We are very selective. Some organizations may want to consider doing something like that to reduce their license count."

"Pricing is reasonable."

"The pricing is very fair compared to the competition. The licensing is straightforward."

"It is an inexpensive product. We purchase its yearly license."

"The price is fairly acceptable."

"On a scale of one to ten, if ten is the most expensive and one is the cheapest, I rate the price as nine."

"The solution is cost-effective."

"The tool has a yearly licensing."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

11%

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Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

12%

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	46
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	54

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Small Business	3
Large Enterprise	5

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Small Business	9
Large Enterprise	2

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Norton 360?

I have a yearly licensing plan. The cost is not that high. The solution is cost-effective.

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What needs improvement with Norton 360?

The updates must be less frequent.

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I use the solution for the general protection of my computer. It runs in the background.

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Also Known As

Cyvera, Cortex XDR, Palo Alto Networks Traps

Bromium vSentry

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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.

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HP Wolf Security provides robust protection against malware and security threats by isolating untrusted content and offering a secure browsing experience. It combines high-performance protection with user-friendly operations, aiming to keep devices secure without hindering productivity.

HP Wolf Security focuses on preventing malware infections through content isolation. Its virtualized browser ensures high-risk activities do not lead to incidents by removing malware upon session closure. Features like LAVA alerts offer in-depth analysis, making management reporting more efficient. While adjustments are required for better Windows adaptation and broader browser support, it continues to offer significant security advantages. Compatibility challenges and resource usage during browsing and document tasks highlight areas for improvement.

What key features define HP Wolf Security?

Isolation Feature: Prevents malware infection by isolating untrusted content.
Secure Browser: Manages high-risk activities safely and removes threats post-session.
LAVA Alerts: Provides detailed analysis for enhanced management reporting.
Micro VM Protection: Office and PDF files are safely handled with reduced vulnerabilities.

What benefits should users consider in reviews?

Seamless Usability: Combines security with user-friendly operations.
Enhanced Protection: Reduces vulnerabilities across different file types.
Cost-effective Solution: Offers significant security features at a competitive price.
Management Efficiency: Improved reporting and analysis for better decision-making.

In the healthcare sector, HP Wolf Security assists in processing large imaging files efficiently, important for radiology departments. It offers an additional safety layer for laptops in dynamic environments and is pre-installed on many devices, functioning comparably to Norton 360 for comprehensive endpoint protection.

Norton Small Business provides comprehensive security with reliability for small enterprises, ensuring robust protection and easy management.

Norton Small Business delivers superior security services tailored for small businesses. With rapid issue resolution and constant support, it offers powerful antivirus protection, a reliable firewall, identity protection, secure VPN, and password management. Automatic encrypted backup, parental controls, and spam email alerts further enhance its utility. Users appreciate its seamless integration with dashboards, offering a more consistent and efficient user experience. Although improvements in device optimization and security measures are needed, it stands as a robust option for those seeking reliable security solutions. Some challenges include frequent pop-up ads, pricing concerns, and stability issues.

What are the key features of Norton Small Business?

24/7 Support: Provides immediate assistance whenever required.
Antivirus and Firewall: Offers continuous device protection against threats.
Secure VPN: Ensures safe and encrypted internet browsing.
Password Management: Protects and simplifies password organization.
Automatic Encrypted Backup: Safeguards critical data with secure storage solutions.
Parental Controls: Filters harmful content to protect younger users.
Performance Optimization: Enhances system efficiency by managing resources effectively.

Why should users consider Norton Small Business?

Comprehensive Security Coverage: Encompasses a broad range of security features for total peace of mind.
User Convenience: Easy integration with business management tools contributes to streamlined operations.
Support Assurance: 24/7 support mitigates downtime and enhances reliability.
Cost Efficiency: Delivers robustness expected by smaller enterprises without significant expenses.

Norton Small Business thrives in industries that require a seamless blend of robust security and management simplicity. It supports antivirus protection, identity protection, and seamless data backups, making it ideal for businesses focusing on protecting customer information and ensuring operational continuity.

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