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ESET Endpoint Protection Platform pros and cons

Vendor: ESET
4.1 out of 5
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PROS

ESET Endpoint Protection Platform is user-friendly, easy to install, and configure.
It provides lightweight performance, not consuming much CPU or memory resources.
It offers comprehensive security features, including malware and ransomware protection.
It has a centralized management console with advanced configuration and monitoring capabilities.
ESET is cost-effective and provides reliable customer support.

CONS

ESET Endpoint Protection Platform needs better support for virtual machines, as licensing issues arise when uninstalling from VMs.
The platform's mobile device experience and integration with multi-attack frameworks could be improved.
Higher-level security, especially regarding blacklisted websites and advanced intrusion prevention, is needed.
More automation in update processes and better SQL Server integration are required for efficiency.
The solution can enhance its AI and EDR capabilities for more effective threat detection and management.
 

ESET Endpoint Protection Platform Pros review quotes

GL
Feb 22, 2021
The most valuable thing for me is that when I'm using the internet and I reach some site that isn't so secure, or isn't recommended because they don't have a good reputation, ESET will notify me.
ManojNair2 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 18, 2022
The overall security capability of the product is pretty reliable.
Mohammad Alsallaq - PeerSpot reviewer
May 16, 2024
The inspection feature allows complete monitoring
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reviewer1506663 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 25, 2021
The ability to push policies and also to restrict an installation or to restrict any form of threat within the policy has been quite useful.
May 15, 2024
The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is easy to use and maintain while also being fully encrypted.
DD
May 29, 2023
ESET is the fastest solution on the market. It's also highly reliable. On top of the base configuration, you can set it to respond to events such as ransomware detection with network isolation and other automatic tasks. Our customers prefer ESET because it's reliable, fast, and light on system resources.
Saddam Lateef - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 1, 2022
If it detects ransomware or something, it can isolate that computer.
MD
May 15, 2025
For security purposes, we feel good and safe when using ESET Endpoint Protection Platform.
SA
Nov 4, 2022
It can scale as well.
AL
Sep 2, 2022
The most valuable features of this solution are, of course, the IPS/IDS, Intrusion Prevention, Intrusion Detection, and Antivirus.
 

ESET Endpoint Protection Platform Cons review quotes

GL
Feb 22, 2021
Sometimes, ESET sends alerts within my own network that cause confusion. That is, it might warn about contamination, or that the VM has crashed, but it doesn't go further than that. It just shows me the alert and sometimes I am not sure what to do about it.
ManojNair2 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 18, 2022
I saw a bunch of false positives which need to be fixed.
Mohammad Alsallaq - PeerSpot reviewer
May 16, 2024
High-end hardware requirements across workstations
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reviewer1506663 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 25, 2021
In terms of what is lacking in ESET, it really would need more features for the users when they are working outside of the corporate network.
May 15, 2024
On the solution's website, it is sometimes difficult to figure out how to download the exact product associated with your purchased license.
DD
May 29, 2023
It would be nice to have more features in vulnerability scanning, which I believe will happen eventually.
Saddam Lateef - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 1, 2022
It can be hard to set up if you need to customize it.
MD
May 15, 2025
While it is cheap, ESET Endpoint Protection Platform sometimes makes the computer run slower and takes backup, which affects system performance.
SA
Nov 4, 2022
When users renew licenses, they should offer a discount.
AL
Sep 2, 2022
The proactive feature is excellent, but I do not believe ESET will make any changes to this feature in the future.