Kaspersky Total Security vs ThreatLocker Zero Trust Endpoint Protection Platform comparison

Kaspersky Total Security vs. ThreatLocker Zero Trust Endpoint Protection Platform

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Categories and Ranking

Kaspersky Total Security

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

28th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

ThreatLocker Zero Trust End...

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

6th

Average Rating

9.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Access Control (NAC) (5th), Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (6th), Application Control (2nd), ZTNA (3rd), Ransomware Protection (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Kaspersky Total Security is 0.8%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ThreatLocker Zero Trust Endpoint Protection Platform is 0.7%, down from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

Featured Reviews

Ashford Asante

IT Manager at Lancaster Kumasi City

A tool with an easy initial setup phase that can be centrally managed by users

What needs to be improved is what my company sends to Kaspersky's team when we are working with it, and then they work on it, which is why we always have updates to take care of the bugs and all those things. You can't have one thing in the solution that needs to be improved. The solution is affordable. For the solution itself, while you are working with it, you come across stuff, that Kaspersky's network helps you deal with since you can send your stuff to Kaspersky's team, and they have access to certain reports, and based on the reports and what what are we doing, the solution is always worked on, so that it can be made the best and efficient application. On a daily basis, the tool is being improved, and I am okay with it. Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business Select is automated. The cloud application for Kaspersky is automated. For the solution needed for individual systems, Kaspersky provides you with a platform that provides internet security. With Kaspersky, you have a platform that allows you to access www.kaspersky.com and see the systems that you have worked on in the past. If you need to do anything with your individual machines indirectly, you can manage it through a centralized system. The solution's automation capabilities is an area where certain improvements are required.

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Johnathan Bodily

Technical Engineer at Cloud 1 Solutions

Ensures ransomware protection and reduces phishing chaos

The application control has been great so far, and while I am still exploring the network access controls, I unfortunately don't have access to one module I would love to have due to licensing restrictions. It's easy to use in regard to reducing attack surfaces. For me, it's a piece of cake. We can have something approved within 30 seconds, thanks to the mobile app. We haven't eliminated security solutions. We just add to it, and ThreatLocker has been a great addition. We also have Kaseya and ThreatLocker as a supplement to that. It's useful. They have overlap, and we look at the overlap as a good thing. It's helped your organization save on operational costs or expenses by ensuring that many fewer hours are spent dealing with ransomware nonsense. I cannot count the amount of hours that I personally have not had to put in to recovering an environment from a ransomware event. The last big one took us about three weeks to completely recover from. Since we've grouped ThreatLocker in, the management of that whole setup has gone down to just daily help desk tasks and general server maintenance instead of having the whole system on fire. There are probably thousands of hours of saved time between our teams. It's been great so far. ThreatLocker Zero Trust Endpoint Protection Platform's ability to block access to unauthorized applications is great. It's my biggest protection, the blocked applications. In a lot of cases, you go to install something yourself that you need for management, and it comes in and says, nope. And then I have to log into the portal and approve it. I get our other guys saying, hey, why are you trying to approve something? Any of the tools that I'm using on a day-to-day basis that haven't been in the environment during the whole learning mode initially, I could go through and set extensions and all that. So, while it's a headache on that end, the amount of saved time I can't even count. It is a little frustrating on my end since I like to go as quickly as I possibly can, and it slows me down. However, that's a really good thing. Depending on the site, it can save a lot of time and cut down headaches. It's likely saved a week's worth of time. It's cut down the amount of sever help desk tickets. Those have become minimal.

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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

"The most valuable features of the solution stem from the fact that it can be centrally managed, allowing users to know what is happening and what can be expected in the systems."

"It automatically identifies potential threats in emails, websites, and documents, swiftly blocking or quarantining anything harmful to prevent any damage or infection to my system."

"It is a stable solution...It is a scalable solution."

"The most beneficial feature of Kaspersky Total Security for me is its all-in-one antivirus solution with continuous signature updates for effective malware detection and prevention."

"Kaspersky is reliable because it checks everything before I want to log in."

"Kaspersky Total Security directly detects if there are any threats on the internet or when I use a USB stick."

"I find the solution to be very stable in terms of security and protection of the data."

"There has been a return on investment for our small and medium business users."

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"ThreatLocker stands out because they understand application whitelisting and elevation controls deeply, addressing real issues effectively."

"Application control, ring-fencing, and storage control are the most important features, followed closely by elevation."

"The most valuable feature is its learning capability."

"The customer service is excellent, ten out of ten."

"If all of our vendors would act and support us like ThreatLocker does, we would be happy."

"ThreatLocker saves me a couple of hours per day dealing with threats and encrypting efforts elsewhere."

"Blocking is done comprehensively."

"Using ThreatLocker is effortless because I can access it from an app on my phone, so I can help clients after hours. My client had an issue while I was at dinner, and I didn't have a tech on the problem, but I could deal with it from my phone. I can see what the client is doing and approve or deny it. It helps me deliver better service to my clients when they need it."

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Cons

"The solution’s email protection area should be improved."

"Its interface needs to be more user-friendly."

"The solution's automation capabilities is an area where certain improvements are required."

"There could be an option to upgrade the license online without necessarily installing it physically in the system."

"Kaspersky Total Security's configuration part is complex."

"The system can be demanding on resources, making devices busy when running the client application. It would be beneficial if the resource usage could be reduced to lessen the burden on devices."

"Regarding improvement, Kaspersky has a slightly larger system footprint, leading to a 5-10% performance slowdown compared to when I wasn't using Kaspersky."

"Anti-malware and anti-phishing policies in the solution are areas with certain shortcomings where improvements are required."

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"I'm not sure if I'm using it wrong; however, I find that I have to babysit it too much."

"A valuable addition to ThreatLocker would be a column in the audit page displaying a VirusTotal score for each file."

"The support could be quicker."

"ThreatLocker could offer more flexible training, like online or offline classes after hours. The fact that they even provide weekly training makes it seem silly to suggest, but some people can't do it during the day, so they want to train after work. They could also start a podcast about issues they see frequently and what requires attention. A podcast would be helpful to keep us all apprised about what's going on and/or offline training for those people who can't train during the week."

"It is a little frustrating on my end since I like to go as quickly as I possibly can, and it slows me down."

"The portal can be a little overwhelming at times from an administration point of view. It displays a lot of information, and it's all useful. However, sometimes there is too much on the screen to sift through, especially if you're trying to diagnose a client's problem with a piece of software. Maybe something has stopped working since they updated it, and we need to see if ThreatLocker is blocking a component of that software."

"I find that the learning mode is too accessible. Technicians sometimes default to it instead of manually building policy controls."

"This is my first Zero Trust conference, and so far, it has been good. The only thing I have noticed is that sometimes they encounter technical issues. For example, in one of the demo labs, the laptop trying to connect to the projector was not working, which affected the demonstration of the victim versus attacker laptop scenarios. It would be helpful to fix these issues."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is a need to renew the license on an annual basis."

"Kaspersky Total Security is an expensive solution."

"We pay around $30 to $35 for the solution yearly."

"Kaspersky Total Security is a cheap solution."

"Kaspersky Total Security is not an expensive solution."

"We have a yearly license, and it's not expensive."

"The product is not expensive."

"We purchase the product’s yearly license."

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"The price is very reasonable, and we have been able to integrate ThreatLocker with all of our clients."

"I do not know about the licensing and price as it comes bundled from our MSP. However, it seems fairly reasonable for us, which is why we chose it."

"The pricing is pretty fair, considering other solutions. Licensing-wise, it did not take long."

"I do not deal with pricing, but I assume it is cost-effective for us. We choose a solution based on functionality and affordability."

"Its price is fair. They have added some additional things to it beyond allowlisting. They are up-charging for them, but in terms of the value we get and the way it impacts us, we get a bang for our buck with ThreatLocker than a lot of our other security tools."

"We have not had any real issues with the pricing. As they have added more features, due to the way our contracts are structured with our customers, we have had to hold off on adopting the new features because they do add costs."

"Considering what this product does, ThreatLocker is very well-priced, if not too nicely priced for the customer."

"We have encountered a few challenges regarding pricing, contract renewals, and additions. As we explored adding features like Cyber Hero, it proved to be an increased expense for our clients. This was primarily a mistake on our part due to how we initially priced it to clients."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

26%

Comms Service Provider

University

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

36%

Retailer

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Kaspersky Total Security?

I am satisfied with the solution's security features because we have been using it for years.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Kaspersky Total Security?

The pricing for Kaspersky Total Security is quite affordable, rated at eight out of ten, and all necessary licensing fees are included.

What needs improvement with Kaspersky Total Security?

The system can be demanding on resources, making devices busy when running the client application. It would be beneficial if the resource usage could be reduced to lessen the burden on devices.

What do you like most about ThreatLocker Allowlisting?

The interface is clean and well-organized, making it simple to navigate and find what we need.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ThreatLocker Allowlisting?

Pricing, setup costs, and licensing have been pretty accessible and manageable. It was not too expensive to get started, especially at a small scale for a smaller MSP. It is very accessible, easy t...

What needs improvement with ThreatLocker Allowlisting?

For the space that it's in, it's already there. I don't know of another product that compares to its level. Even recently, with the addition of the detect module is a very nice add-on to the packet...

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Also Known As

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Protect, Allowlisting, Network Control, Ringfencing

Overview

Kaspersky Total Security provides robust antivirus and malware protection, comprehensive security for banking systems, infrastructure, endpoints, and personal devices including antivirus, firewall, and VPN services.

Kaspersky Total Security is a multi-faceted solution featuring antivirus, firewall, VPN services, and protection for personal devices, company laptops, and critical data. It is utilized for patching, managing vulnerabilities, and safeguarding against threats from USB drives and harmful websites. With features like anti-spam for Microsoft Exchange Server and secure web browser modes for online banking, Kaspersky offers comprehensive protection for personal and business use. Additionally, its combination of machine learning, AI, and reliable intrusion prevention makes it a preferred choice for many users.

What are the most important features of Kaspersky Total Security?

Antivirus: Provides efficient virus protection and real-time threat detection.
Firewall: Ensures safer internet browsing and blocks unauthorized access.
VPN Services: Secures online activities and protects privacy.
Machine Learning and AI: Enhances automatic threat identification and management.
Vulnerability Management: Offers timely vulnerability fixes and patching.
Anti-Spam: Filters unwanted emails, especially for Microsoft Exchange Server.
Fast Scanning: Performs quick and thorough scans for threats.
User-Friendliness: Easy to install and simple to manage.

What are the benefits or ROI users should look for in reviews when evaluating Kaspersky Total Security?

Cost-Free Accessibility: Provides significant value without additional cost.
Reliability: Ensures continual protection against threats.
Central Management: Facilitates easy monitoring and control.
Safe Browsing: Enhances visibility and safety during online activities.
Lightweight Performance: Does not heavily impact system performance.

Kaspersky Total Security is implemented across diverse industries to fortify banking systems, infrastructure, and endpoints. It protects personal devices, company laptops, and sensitive data, ensuring a safe digital environment for users. Industries rely on its anti-spam features for secure communication and its secure browser modes for safe online banking. Kaspersky's superior intrusion prevention and automated threat recognition powered by AI and machine learning enhance industry-specific cybersecurity measures.

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ThreatLocker Zero Trust Endpoint Protection Platform offers robust endpoint security through application control and allowlisting, safeguarding servers and workstations from unauthorized software execution.

ThreatLocker Zero Trust Endpoint Protection Platform provides extensive application control with features like ring-fencing and selective elevation, ensuring meticulous execution management. Offering learning mode and extensive support, it integrates threat detection and activity monitoring to enhance compliance, reduce costs, and bolster cybersecurity through alerts and approvals. Despite its strengths, there are areas for improvement in training flexibility, policy updates, and interface enhancements, along with challenges in handling non-digitally signed software. Deployed across environments, it works well with existing cybersecurity instruments for real-time threat prevention.

What are the top features of ThreatLocker?

Intuitive Interface: User-friendly design simplifies endpoint protection management.
Application Blocking: Prevents unauthorized applications from running.
Selective Elevation: Grants control over application permissions.
Ring-Fencing: Isolates applications to limit interactions.
Allowlisting: Ensures only trusted software can execute.
Learning Mode: Facilitates configuration by observing user behavior.
Real-Time Support: Access to assistance and training resources.

What benefits should reviewers seek?

Compliance: Meets regulatory standards.
Operational Cost Reduction: Consolidated alerts and approvals.
Enhanced Cybersecurity: Prevention of unauthorized applications.
Regulatory Alignment: Helps ensure adherence to legal requirements.

ThreatLocker Zero Trust Endpoint Protection Platform is widely implemented to safeguard IT infrastructures against unauthorized access and application use. In sectors where data security is paramount, this platform enables users to prevent unauthorized software installations and control device applications, ensuring real-time threat prevention and compliance with industry regulations.

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