Intercept X Endpoint vs Open EDR comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Intercept X Endpoint
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
101
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (7th), ZTNA (10th), Managed Detection and Response (MDR) (9th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (8th), Ransomware Protection (3rd)
Open EDR
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
46th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2024, in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category, the mindshare of Intercept X Endpoint is 2.9%, down from 9.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Open EDR is 1.1%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
Unique Categories:
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
1.8%
ZTNA
1.1%
No other categories found
 

Featured Reviews

Shaik Fareed - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 13, 2024
A solution for firewall protection with diagnosis and remote access
We received an alert from a client where we have installed Sophos Endpoint Security. There is a vulnerability in some applications, compromising their integrity. They have used a crack version, which is not genuine. These cracks contain malware and tokens. Someone attempted to copy a file into the system. Fortunately, with the help of Sophos Intercept, we received an alert promptly. We immediately halted our work on the infrastructure. Sophos Endpoint Security can scan files instantly and provide alerts. If Sophos Intercept allows users to restrict website access based on specific needs, such as streaming new videos for business purposes, we would prefer to use that. They have categorized details in the web policy in the Endpoint security setup. For example, I had to use the MCU tool under the 'Entertainment' option. I had to choose whether to allow it. If I block this category, all video-related applications, including Skype, will cease functioning. Therefore, they need to provide separate options. For instance, if they include 'Streaming' as an option under web policies for entertainment, users can differentiate and choose to block streaming websites individually, such as Daily Motion. This would give users more control over their access.
Timothy Muriithi - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 8, 2023
I also like the ability to remotely manage update packages on your systems, and the fact that there is an open source version
I'm personally reviewing Xcitium Open EDR. We haven't started selling it as a solution to other people. The client is on-prem, but they also have a cloud-based EDR OpenEDR includes a firewall and antivirus in one solution. I also like the ability to remotely manage update packages on your…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is a very scalable solution."
"This is really good because it's applicable to zero-day threats."
"This product integrates well with Sophos firewalls and should be seriously considered by Sophos Firewall clients."
"The thing that I like about it is the synchronized security. You can tie endpoint protection and firewalls and a whole range of other services and products. You can get your servers taken in under this."
"It's quite simple to use and user friendly."
"It is easy to change the size of its capabilities, i.e. to expand processes or scale the size of users."
"The most valuable features of Sophos Intercept X are the ease of use and the policy options that are simple to understand. Overall, the protection is good."
"One reason why I have stuck with Sophos is because it grabs it and deals with it, and if it's known malware, it can quarantine it or delete it."
"Comodo includes a firewall and antivirus in one solution. I also like the ability to remotely manage update packages on your systems. Comodo can even find a lost device and secure it remotely."
 

Cons

"From the management side, we receive detailed information. Sophos has many features, such as Threat Hunting but that comes with the XDR version of the solution. There's Sophos Intercept X and then there's Sophos Intercept X with XDR technology. We bought the XDR and then now the MTR, Managed Threat Response version available too. They have different packages for clients which gives them different options to pick from. If Sophos could combine more features into one package it would be beneficial."
"The number one thing I would like is if their support could be a little faster and it would be a little easier to get a hold of support when you need them."
"The tool should be made compatible with Linux and Microsoft operating systems."
"Installing Sophos Intercept X was not as straightforward, as we had to ask support and had to work with an integrator, though the process didn't take much time, e.g. it was completed within one hour."
"They need to focus on their SLA or technical support. They also need to focus on their UI. They should also improve their content filtering tool and update it so that correct categories are there. Sometimes, when I want to block an online gaming website, it is not shown under the correct category. It is shown under another category. They need to review their content filtering tool on a bi-weekly or monthly basis and update the sites and categories. This will be really helpful for them."
"Sophos Intercept X could improve on its setup process. They could make it easier to have a baseline set up for the system, or at least provide more understanding of what the baseline is when you first install it. This could be a matter of lack of training on my part, but it's difficult to receive training on solutions that are not Cisco. Cisco is the only vendor with classes or courses."
"Through Sophos Central I would like to see the ability to zero in and produce a report about the challenges being faced by a particular machine and user, to know if a virus is appearing only on that specific machine or also on others."
"To be a perfect product, the price would have to be a bit better."
"Comodo includes a firewall and antivirus in one solution. I also like the ability to remotely manage update packages on your systems. Comodo can even find a lost device and secure it remotely."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Its price depends on the scenario. It is very expensive, but it is not more expensive than other vendors. The price of Check Point and other vendors is much higher than Sophos."
"We have an annual subscription."
"When you start going to the EDR technologies and the MTR, it is a little bit expensive. It's a very good technology, and obviously, you're going to pay for it, but the pricing could do a little bit of work."
"Licensing is based on the number of users. They give a discount for editors who are considered as important members. From what I know, Sophos products are not expensive. If you have a license extension, you just need to contact the editor or partner to change the mode of licensing or extend the license to cover more people."
"The product is moderately priced."
"You can pay monthly, but most of our customers choose annual subscriptions because they are less expensive."
"I would rate the price 7 out of 10, where 1 is most expensive and 10 is cheapest. Also, a little reduction in price can be a great move for Intercept X Endpoint."
"Customers need to pay for a license for Intercept X Endpoint based on the number of users and servers they have. The pricing is considered normal and not overly expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
20%
Government
7%
Educational Organization
6%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Computer Software Company
17%
Government
11%
Retailer
7%
Educational Organization
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

How does Crodwstrike Falcon compare with Sophos Intercept X?
I like that Crowdstrike Falcon allows me to easily correlate data between my firewalls. Its detection and machine learning are very valuable features. Crowdstrike Falcon also successfully prevents ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos Intercept X?
The price of the product is okay, in my opinion. The tool's cost per user and per annum basis is around INR 700 to 800.
What do you like most about Open EDR?
Comodo includes a firewall and antivirus in one solution. I also like the ability to remotely manage update packages on your systems. Comodo can even find a lost device and secure it remotely.
What needs improvement with Open EDR?
OpenEDR could be easier to deploy on mobile devices.
 

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