We performed a comparison between Symantec Endpoint Security and Symantec Endpoint Security Enterprise based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."The most valuable feature is the analysis, because of the beta structure."
"It is very easy to set up. I would rate my experience with the initial setup a ten out of ten, with ten being very easy to set up."
"Fortinet has helped free up around 20 percent of our staff's time to help us out."
"Exceptions are easy to create and the interface is easy to follow with a nice appearance."
"It is a scalable solution...The initial setup of Fortinet FortiEDR was straightforward."
"The main thing is that I feel safe. Because the processes that have been used to get a handle on the attackers are much better than other competitors"
"We have FortiEDR installed on all our systems. This protects them from any threats."
"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 feature I find most useful is the console for reporting."
"The application and device control are valuable features, and the live update is another one. We have a schedule to check every four hours for the live update."
"The product has valuable features for insights."
"It is easy to use. Its interface is user-friendly. So, anybody can use it very well, which is a good thing."
"Protection from viruses, malware, Trojans, and malicious files is most valuable. It is also good in terms of application control. I can control the type of external media that can be connected with endpoint devices and protect them from malicious files and devices such as USB."
"The solution detects malware very well."
"Symantec End-User Endpoint Security is scalable."
"Helps to protect our organization from known attacks."
"It is very easy to use. The user interface is friendly."
"The best feature is the firewall that lets us allow or block ports. That's a great tool because we can limit specific types of traffic on user devices and apply granular security controls to IPs and ports."
"We use the solution for detection."
"Managing the dashboard is straightforward and efficient. I appreciate the convenience of accessing all alerts in one place and find configuring policies to be a simple process. Creating and deploying policies to agents is easily accomplished, and the communication between agents and servers is effectively implemented. These aspects are what I find favorable about Symantec Endpoint Security Enterprise."
"The primary feature of the solution is antivirus scanning with IPS. It blocks viruses and uses a signature database, ensuring robust protection when configured correctly to meet our requirements."
"Endpoint protection solution with machine learning, device control, and application control features. It is scalable and stable."
"This solution's performance is good, and we've never had any issues with its stability."
"We rely on Symantec Endpoint Security Enterprise to safeguard our computer systems from malware. Occasionally, we have encountered issues related to antivirus or malware, but overall, the application has been instrumental in addressing these concerns."
"Integration with Azure and SaaS provisioning tools could improve Fortinet FortiEDR."
"The only minor concern is occasional interference with desired programs."
"The solution's installation from a central installation server could be improved because the engineers had a little bit of trouble getting it installed from a central location."
"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 SIEM could be improved."
"I would like the solution to extend beyond endpoint protection and include other attack surfaces such as other network components."
"The support needs improvement."
"ZTNA can improve latency."
"Sometimes tech support is a bit slow to find a solution."
"They should work on making the virus definition file lighter."
"SONAR could be improved. The false/positive rate is a little high."
"The virus definitions could be updated more frequently."
"This solution needs better compatibility with services and applications."
"We were having a problem in Version 14, where the client machines used to go into the health state and once it restarted, and never came back again."
"In a few cases, when we enable the IPS/IDS feature, there are performance-related issues on the end devices. If we run quite a few features of Symantec, especially the IPS/IDF, it consumes a lot of processing and memory capacity."
"We had trouble with the advanced features, such as the firewall builder and all the network protection modules. We were having a lot of issues because it would sometimes block users or the printing, or it would create issues with the network access resources."
"The solution could improve its speed, threat coverage, and the tool's functionality."
"Symantec Endpoint Security Enterprise needs to improve its manageability. It is not easy to manage."
"I don't see any specific areas for improvement. They are knowledgeable about advanced solutions, so no suggestions from my end. Maybe there are minor enhancements, like improving UI features or dashboards, but overall, the product is well-designed. As for additional features, I hope they incorporate Kipops, specifically AI functionality, in the next release of Symantec Endpoint Security Enterprise."
"Unlike traditional tools, Symantec Endpoint Security Enterprise does not provide trigger alerts based on user behavior-based traffic."
"The product's security features could be improved - it is still possible for hackers to penetrate your servers even when using it."
"An area for improvement for Symantec Endpoint Security Enterprise would be its firewall features, in particular, this solution needs to provide more firewall controls."
"There could be a pop-up notification at the users' end whenever the software expires."
"It could be more responsive and have fewer delays."
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Symantec Endpoint Security is ranked 5th in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) with 140 reviews while Symantec Endpoint Security Enterprise is ranked 20th in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) with 29 reviews. Symantec Endpoint Security is rated 7.6, while Symantec Endpoint Security Enterprise is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Symantec Endpoint Security writes "The solution has given us visibility into compliance within our whole system and helped us ensure everything is updated". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Symantec Endpoint Security Enterprise writes "Offers the ability to craft very specific policies to secure your environment and customize your security functions". Symantec Endpoint Security is most compared with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike Falcon, Trend Micro Deep Security and Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks, whereas Symantec Endpoint Security Enterprise is most compared with Symantec Endpoint Security Complete. See our Symantec Endpoint Security vs. Symantec Endpoint Security Enterprise report.
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