We performed a comparison between Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert and Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."The setup is pretty simple."
"The stability is very good."
"We have FortiEDR installed on all our systems. This protects them from any threats."
"The features that I have found most valuable are the ability to customize it and to reduce its size. It lets you run in a very small window in terms of memory and resources on legacy cash registers."
"I like FortiClient EMS. FortiEDR has a lot of great features like lockdown mode, remote wipes, and encryption. I can set malware outbreak policies and controls for detecting abnormalities. You can also simulate phishing attacks."
"The ease of deployment and configuration is valuable. It's very easy compared to other vendors like Sophos. Sophos' configuration is complex. Fortinet is a lot easier to understand. You don't need a lot of admin knowledge to do the configuration."
"Having all monitoring, response, tracking, and mitigation tools in one dashboard provides our analysts and SOC team with a comprehensive view at a glance."
"The price is low and quite competitive with others."
"Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert offers centralized monitoring where we can monitor everything from a single point. I also like its security and network traffic features."
"The most valuable feature is Endpoint's management."
"The pricing is decent."
"We have a central console and from there you can monitor all workstations via an agent."
"I like the tool’s response to malware and trojans."
"Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response is an effective protection solution."
"We particularly appreciate how scalable this solution is, as we often need to increase our end-user numbers."
"My impression of the stability of this solution is good. We have not had any issues with stability."
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"The solution is scalable."
"The most valuable features are that it is easy to connect and global settings are good."
"The solution has great blocking features."
"The most valuable features of Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response are its immediate response and investigation."
"Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response is stable."
"The security is good."
"I've mainly found the antivirus and antispyware features valuable. The documentation is okay as well."
"The most valuable features of this product include network isolation for machines and the ability to work with a consistent and defined set of virtual machines."
"The solution should address emerging threats like SQL injection."
"Detections could be improved."
"To improve Fortinet, we need to see more features and technology areas at the endpoint level introduced."
"We find the solution to be a bit expensive."
"The amount of usage, the number of details we get, or the number of options that can be tweaked is limited in comparison to that with other EDR solutions"
"The EDR console should have more extensive reporting. You shouldn't need to purchase FortiAnalyzer. It should be included in the EDR part. The security adviser cloud platform could be improved with more options for exclusive or intensive rules for devices."
"Once, we had an event that was locked and blocked, but information about it came to us two or three days later."
"I think cloud security and SASE are areas of concern in the product where improvements are required. The tool's cloud version has to be improved in terms of the security it offers."
"An area for improvement in Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response is its technical support because currently, technical support is delayed."
"I would like better integration with other products."
"They could provide a source of visualization for the product."
"We'd like more integrations to be available in the future."
"I am not happy with Kaspersky's support since basic support is very cool unless you pay for some advanced support, in which you get better responses and feedback from Kaspersky's team."
"There are some cases that take three days to deal with. It's too long."
"Could include some additional protection."
"We would like to have better strategic information."
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"It would be good if it can anticipate zero-day attacks. I don't know how it can be done and if it is even a feature of this product."
"The solution can always be more stable and more secure."
"I think we have experienced some technical issues because the company focuses mainly on bigger clients. Also, sometimes the solution fails to detect zero-day attacks, so that feature needs some enhancement because it is lacking compared to other solutions."
"The Symantec portfolio is not big enough to cover the organization in all 360 degrees."
"Reporting is a major issue, as it is not user friendly."
"The solution’s scalability and stability could be improved."
"Its UI could be more user-friendly."
"The network forensics feature could be improved."
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Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert is ranked 17th in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) with 44 reviews while Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response is ranked 25th in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) with 28 reviews. Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert is rated 8.2, while Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert writes "Solid security and performance; overall a useful tool". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response writes "A highly stable and affordable solution for detecting and preventing security threats". Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert is most compared with Trend Vision One, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Cynet, IBM Security QRadar and Check Point Harmony Endpoint, whereas Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response is most compared with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Trend Vision One, Bitdefender GravityZone EDR, CrowdStrike Falcon and Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS). See our Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert vs. Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response report.
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