Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum and WatchGuard EPDR are leading security solutions. Users find WatchGuard EPDR to have an upper hand in features and ease of use, while Kaspersky is noted for value and support.
Features: Kaspersky EDR Optimum offers effective threat detection, automatic response features, and better integration with other systems. WatchGuard EPDR provides comprehensive real-time monitoring, detailed visibility into network activity, and superior analytics.
Room for Improvement: Users suggest Kaspersky could reduce false positives, enhance reporting tools, and improve integration. WatchGuard could streamline the update process, enhance documentation, and improve user interface design.
Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Kaspersky EDR Optimum is noted for straightforward deployment and excellent customer service, with some users mentioning a learning curve. WatchGuard EPDR is easy to deploy with quicker setup experiences. Both products have positive customer service, with WatchGuard's ongoing support being more proactive.
Pricing and ROI: Kaspersky EDR Optimum users find it cost-effective with strong ROI despite initial setup costs. WatchGuard EPDR users feel the pricing is justified by advanced features, though generally costlier. Users are highly satisfied with WatchGuard's ROI due to its robust capabilities.
I have observed value for money from Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum.
I can say that knowing you have a product like WatchGuard EPDR that's working 24/7 to help protect students in a school is good for ROI.
Compared to other solution providers, the responses are not very clear when we need support.
We usually solve issues ourselves due to our experience, as paid support is not used.
I rate the technical support between seven and eight out of ten for Kaspersky.
They create a case, tell me to refer to articles, and if not resolved, they take a remote session to solve the issue.
Technical support for Panda Adaptive Defense 360 is provided by the reseller, and they also do preventive maintenance yearly.
The technical support from WatchGuard would rate at about an eight on a scale of 1 to 10, where one is the worst technical support and 10 is the best technical support.
It is very easy for me to scale.
Currently, I find it good and easily scalable.
Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is scalable for my environment.
WatchGuard EPDR is very competitive regarding its scalability.
The solution is highly stable, scoring more than nine in terms of protection.
Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is stable.
It is very stable with no hanging problems.
WatchGuard EPDR is a very stable solution and is not resource intensive.
The stability is approximately a seven to eight out of ten.
To increase the benefits of the product, Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service from Kaspersky should be included.
The uninstallation needs better handling, specifically with automatic license deletions.
SonicWall can integrate with other products such as Sophos, SentinelOne, and several others, but not with Kaspersky.
Panda Adaptive Defense 360 is not compatible with certain network devices like access points, switches, or routers, which would be an area for improvement.
Other firewalls allow adding categories and in-app controls which WatchGuard currently lacks.
An area for improvement would be the software deployment to seamlessly deploy software packages across multiple machines simultaneously.
Kaspersky is very cheap compared to solutions like CrowdStrike or other vendors.
The value from Kaspersky is very good, especially since we recently got a special deal.
Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is reasonably priced for the market.
It is worth the money and provides good return on investment.
The pricing is slightly high, but the product quality justifies it.
Regarding pricing, I am not sure because I did not compare it with other antivirus; maybe it is pricey.
It fulfills security and protection requirements against newly discovered malware, especially ransomware attacks.
Threat Response Automation in Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is quite effective for enhancing security.
In the past month, we encountered an unknown type of malware, but the behavior was sufficient for Kaspersky to isolate the network based on this behavior, which proved very efficient.
The cloud of WatchGuard lets me see all my devices, updating me to minute levels with detailed information, such as patch status and vulnerabilities.
The detection capabilities for malicious activities are effective.
The EDR has a high accuracy rate with only a few false positives.
| Product | Market Share (%) |
|---|---|
| WatchGuard EPDR | 2.1% |
| Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum | 0.9% |
| Other | 97.0% |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 14 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 6 |
| Large Enterprise | 6 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 26 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 8 |
| Large Enterprise | 1 |
Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Optimum delivers straightforward defense-in-depth against complex and advanced threats with no additional overheads. Use automated and 'single-click' responses so you can ensure every last piece of the threat is rooted out of your system.
EDR for continuous monitoring that prevents the execution of unknown processes. Behavioral analysis and detection of IoAs (indicators of attack) scripts, macros, etc.
Automatic detection and response for targeted attacks and in-memory exploits. Endpoint protection capabilities such as URL filtering, device control and managed firewall.
Zero-Trust Application and Threat Hunting features delivered as managed services. Lightweight agent and easy-to-use Cloud-based console with detailed reporting.
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