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Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business vs VMware Carbon Black Cloud comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
5.9
Kaspersky Endpoint Security offers cost-effective protection, easy setup, reduced admin needs, and aids in quick recovery from incidents.
Sentiment score
5.2
VMware Carbon Black Cloud offers cost savings, improved security, centralized protection, better efficiency, and quick ROI with automation features.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.7
Kaspersky's customer service is praised, but technical support receives mixed reviews; paid options and external vendors offer varied effectiveness.
Sentiment score
6.2
VMware Carbon Black Cloud's support is effective but could improve regionally, with mixed customer satisfaction and costly services.
The technical support from Kaspersky was very responsive.
Security Solutions Architect at Systems Engineering of Egypt
I would rate technical support from Kaspersky a nine out of ten.
Group CIO at Thal Industries Corporation Ltd
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.1
Kaspersky Endpoint Security is scalable and adaptable, with challenges in network configurations and large-scale updates for bigger deployments.
Sentiment score
7.1
VMware Carbon Black Cloud is praised for its scalability and effectiveness in large environments, with minor integration suggestions.
Any endpoint added to Active Directory can be detected by Kaspersky Security Center, which can then push the agent onto it.
Security Solutions Architect at Systems Engineering of Egypt
Both scalability and stability of Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business are solid.
Group CIO at Thal Industries Corporation Ltd
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
Kaspersky Endpoint Security is stable and reliable, with resource demands occasionally causing performance issues, yet generally satisfied users.
Sentiment score
7.0
VMware Carbon Black Cloud is stable, with minor issues, resolves bugs quickly, but needs better support and availability for large deployments.
There have been performance issues during scanning, causing the PC to respond slowly.
Security Solutions Architect at Systems Engineering of Egypt
 

Room For Improvement

Kaspersky Endpoint Security users seek improvements in device control, performance, integration, user interface, and pricing adjustments.
VMware Carbon Black Cloud struggles with intelligence, usability, performance issues, inadequate support, and high costs, affecting its efficiency.
Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business does not have encryption tools.
Cybersecurity Product Consultant at a wholesaler/distributor with 11-50 employees
Kaspersky needs to improve its security techniques as it has not been in Gartner records for the last two years.
Security Solutions Architect at Systems Engineering of Egypt
I previously mentioned that Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business doesn't have built-in DLP, which was a concern.
Group CIO at Thal Industries Corporation Ltd
I recall we couldn't upgrade because the sensor was not compatible, and the latest VMware Carbon Black Cloud version was not compatible with the latest Red Hat version.
Sec consultant at a tech services company with 5,001-10,000 employees
 

Setup Cost

Kaspersky Endpoint Security's pricing is competitive and cost-effective, with discounts for volume, though some extras may increase costs.
VMware Carbon Black Cloud offers varied pricing experiences, but users often secure competitive rates through resellers with few surprises.
The pricing and licensing cost of Kaspersky Endpoint Security is cheaper compared to Trend Micro.
Security Solutions Architect at Systems Engineering of Egypt
 

Valuable Features

Kaspersky Endpoint Security offers comprehensive, scalable protection with real-time updates, high detection rates, and seamless integration across platforms.
VMware Carbon Black Cloud provides endpoint isolation, threat detection, and real-time protection with minimal disruption and efficient threat management.
The best features in Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business are the file threat protection, web threat protection, mail threat protection, network threat protection, firewall, behavior detection, and exploit prevention.
Group CIO at Thal Industries Corporation Ltd
It offers scalability as any endpoint added to Active Directory can be easily integrated by Kaspersky Security Center.
Security Solutions Architect at Systems Engineering of Egypt
The unified endpoint management and the capabilities that are added to the antivirus and anti-malware are what differentiate this solution from others.
Cybersecurity Product Consultant at a wholesaler/distributor with 11-50 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Kaspersky Endpoint Security...
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
16th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
124
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (8th), Endpoint Compliance (2nd), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (12th)
VMware Carbon Black Cloud
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
53rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
19
Ranking in other categories
Security Incident Response (9th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category, the mindshare of Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is 1.9%, down from 3.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Carbon Black Cloud is 0.4%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business1.9%
VMware Carbon Black Cloud0.4%
Other97.7%
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
 

Featured Reviews

SR
Group CIO at Thal Industries Corporation Ltd
Have maintained strong endpoint protection through behavioral analysis and daily monitoring
I previously mentioned that Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business doesn't have built-in DLP, which was a concern. I think they could add it in the future; however, antivirus cannot provide a proper DLP solution, but they can offer a mix of DLP, similar to Trend Micro Apex One, which provides some sort of DLP file management. Nonetheless, we need a proper DLP solution such as Forcepoint or Symantec, whichever suits us. We'll be conducting performance evaluation in the next quarter while working on other projects. More value means a better GUI, user interface, and comprehensive reporting capabilities. In Sophos, we receive a daily system-generated report about what is happening, plus an alert system. The reporting system in Trend Micro is also excellent; I receive an email every day at 10:00 AM with a report for the last 24 hours.
reviewer2771742 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sec consultant at a tech services company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Has supported consistent deployment across departments but needs better OS compatibility and detection performance
I am not really looking for a new solution, actually, I was preparing for an interview and wanted to have a comparison between both tools. I have not worked with any of these products before, but we had a training demonstration yesterday with Dynatrace, and I have investigated the Wiz solution better. In terms of experience, it will be my first time with CDR. I am working with something for EDR, specifically, we have an EDR, it's VMware Carbon Black Cloud. They have a hybrid environment, both on-prem and cloud. I would usually recommend this product for big companies, because it's not cheap, so only big companies would I expect to pay for that. The review rating for VMware Carbon Black Cloud is 6 out of 10.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Real Estate/Law Firm
9%
University
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business63
Midsize Enterprise27
Large Enterprise33
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise8
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Kaspersky Endpoint Security?
I previously mentioned that Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business doesn't have built-in DLP, which was a concern. I think they could add it in the future; however, antivirus cannot provide a pro...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business?
The pricing and licensing cost of Kaspersky Endpoint Security is cheaper compared to Trend Micro.
What to choose: an endpoint antivirus, an EDR solution or both?
I can recommend Carbon Black, an award-winning next-gen anti-virus (NGAV) and endpoint detection and response (EDR) security solution. The CB Predictive Security Cloud platform combines multiple hi...
What's the difference between Carbon Black CB Response and Carbon Black CB Defense?
Carbon Black offers two different levels of Endpoint Detection and Response. One is the VM Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint Standard (CB Defense), and the other is the Carbon Black Endpoint Detection an...
What needs improvement with Carbon Black CB Response?
I see room for improvement as I remember some problems on compatibility with some operating systems; I recall we couldn't upgrade because the sensor was not compatible, and the latest VMware Carbon...
 

Also Known As

Kaspersky Work Space Security, Kaspersky Endpoint Security
Carbon Black CB Response
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

ACMS, Arqiva, Pakistan International Airlines, RAO UES
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