My company uses Kaspersky Total Security since it provides protection to our infrastructure. In our company, we operate with Kaspersky Total Security's client version for protection from intruders.
Network Administrator at Bank of Abyssinia
A stable and scalable solution that needs to improve on its configuration part
Pros and Cons
- "Kaspersky Total Security is a stable solution...Kaspersky Total Security is a scalable solution."
- "Kaspersky Total Security's configuration part is complex."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
Kaspersky Total Security can be described as a third-party manageable solution. The solution offers an intrusion prevention system. The solution also uses machine learning and artificial intelligence. The solution acts as a signature-based detection tool.
What needs improvement?
Kaspersky Total Security's configuration part is complex. Kaspersky Total Security's complex configuration is an area that needs improvement.
The operation and certain parts of Kaspersky Total Security are a bit complex, making them areas needing improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Kaspersky Total Security for three years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Kaspersky Total Security is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Kaspersky Total Security is a scalable solution.
More than 1,000 employees in my company use the solution.
I don't think my company has any plans to increase the use of the solution.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup phase of Kaspersky Total Security is straightforward.
The solution's deployment phase takes more than three days.
More than five administrators are required for the solution's deployment and maintenance.
What about the implementation team?
Our company's in-house employees can manage the solution's implementation phase.
What other advice do I have?
I won't recommend Kaspersky Total Security to those who plan to use it.
I rate the overall solution a six out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Last updated: Sep 21, 2023
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Easy to use, stable, and provides good security features
Pros and Cons
- "I am satisfied with the solution's security features because we have been using it for years."
- "The stability of the solution could be improved because we had some issues with the solution on non-Windows laptops."
What is our primary use case?
We use Kaspersky Total Security as an antivirus solution in our company laptops.
What is most valuable?
Kaspersky Total Security is a stable solution, and I haven't faced any issues. I am satisfied with the solution's security features because we have been using it for years. Kaspersky Total Security is an easy-to-use solution.
What needs improvement?
The stability of the solution could be improved because we had some issues with the solution on non-Windows laptops.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Kaspersky Total Security for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the solution an eight or nine out of ten for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Around 15 users use the solution in our organization.
What was our ROI?
Kaspersky Total Security helped us pass all our security audits.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Kaspersky Total Security is not an expensive solution.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend the solution to other users. I have faced no issues with the solution’s performance.
Overall, I rate Kaspersky Total Security an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Last updated: Apr 26, 2024
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Enables efficient data protection, but the setup process could be simple for end users
Pros and Cons
- "It is a stable product."
- "There could be an option to upgrade the license online without necessarily installing it physically in the system."
What is our primary use case?
We use the product to protect crucial data on our employees' operating systems and cell phones. We use it to protect internal services and integrated data systems as well.
What needs improvement?
Kaspersky Total Security is not flexible. There could be an option to upgrade the license online without necessarily installing it physically in the system.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Kaspersky Total Security for ten years. At present, we use the latest version.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable product.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have 50 Kaspersky Total Security users in our organization. It is a scalable product.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup process is simple for IT executives. However, it is not flexible for end users. It takes less than thirty minutes to complete and requires two to five executives to work on the process. Technical support services could have access to the systems at the sub-national level. It will help us save time and cost for deployment and maintenance.
What about the implementation team?
We implemented the product in-house.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We evaluated three vendors. We chose Kaspersky Total Security for its availability of technical support, application cost, and ease of use.
What other advice do I have?
They could provide technical support to critical stakeholders at the sub-national level. I recommend the product to others and rate it a seven out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Last updated: Oct 14, 2023
Flag as inappropriateSenior Systems Engineer at Dimension Data
Has a straightforward setup process and valuable reporting features
Pros and Cons
- "Kaspersky Total Security has valuable reporting features regarding visibility for trusted sites and safe browsing."
- "Its interface needs to be more user-friendly."
What is our primary use case?
We use the product for patching and vulnerability management.
What is most valuable?
Kaspersky Total Security has valuable reporting features regarding visibility for trusted sites and safe browsing.
What needs improvement?
They could provide a robust package of features instead of individual features. Its interface needs to be more user-friendly as well.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Kaspersky Total Security for a year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable platform.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have one Kaspersky Total Security user in our organization.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup process is straightforward.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The product is not expensive. We purchase its yearly license.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Kaspersky Total Security a nine out of ten. It is a good product.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Last updated: Dec 31, 2023
Flag as inappropriateInformation Technology Support Engineer at PT. Walk Brains Indonesia
A powerful and scalable security tool for SMBs
Pros and Cons
- "There has been a return on investment for our small and medium business users."
- "The solution’s email protection area should be improved."
What is our primary use case?
We use it for security purposes.
What needs improvement?
The solution’s email protection area should be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for around three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable. We have around 500 users for the solution.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was complex. It took one technician around an hour to setup the solution.
What was our ROI?
There has been a return on investment for our small and medium business users.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing of the solution is good.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend the solution. Overall, I rate it nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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Last updated: Nov 30, 2023
Flag as inappropriateFounder at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Detects threats on the internet and provides protection from spyware and viruses
Pros and Cons
- "Kaspersky Total Security directly detects if there are any threats on the internet or when I use a USB stick."
- "Kaspersky Total Security is an expensive solution, and its pricing could be improved."
What is our primary use case?
We use Kaspersky Total Security for the internet, spyware, and viruses.
What is most valuable?
Kaspersky Total Security directly detects if there are any threats on the internet or when I use a USB stick. Kaspersky Total Security has a user-friendly UI.
What needs improvement?
Kaspersky Total Security is an expensive solution, and its pricing could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Kaspersky Total Security for four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the solution an eight out of ten for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate the solution a seven out of ten for scalability.
How was the initial setup?
The solution's initial setup is not complicated. Each year, we put the serial number and update the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay around $30 to $35 for the solution yearly.
What other advice do I have?
Kaspersky Total Security is a very effective tool for protecting our devices from cyber threats. In Tunisia, we don't have the possibility to pay online, and the only way is through external providers or third parties. I would recommend the solution to other users.
Overall, I rate the solution an eight to nine out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Last updated: Mar 11, 2024
Flag as inappropriateIT manager at ARAR Innovations
Highly versatile, keeps my computer safe by quickly spotting viruses
Pros and Cons
- "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."
- "There is room for improving security."
What is our primary use case?
Kaspersky Total Security is highly versatile. It keeps my computer safe by quickly spotting viruses on USB drives, guarding against harmful websites online, and scanning documents in Citrix to ensure they are safe.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable thing about Kaspersky Total Security is that 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.
What needs improvement?
There is room for improving security. This could involve enhancing the software's protection and considering bundled packages for added security features.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Kaspersky Total Security for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate the stability at around an eight out of ten. Kaspersky is generally reliable, but it sometimes encounters issues with IP conflicts.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I would rate the scalability as a nine out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward and the deployment only takes a few minutes. I deployed the solution myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It is a bit on the expensive side, especially when compared to other options, but it is worth it for the reliability it offers, particularly in remote security.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I would rate Kaspersky Total Security as an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Last updated: Oct 25, 2023
Flag as inappropriateMember of management at Cyprobes
A stable, cost-free security solution with certain limitations in ransomware protection
Pros and Cons
- "I find the solution to be very stable in terms of security and protection of the data."
- "Enhancing the encryption code, particularly in relation to ransomware would be a great addition for future use."
What is our primary use case?
The main utilization of this solution is to ensure antivirus and malware protection for our banking system.
What is most valuable?
I like this solution due to its cost-free nature.
What needs improvement?
Enhancing the encryption code, particularly in relation to ransomware would be a great addition for future use.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Kaspersky Total Security for the last three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I find the solution to be very stable in terms of security and protection of the data.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution’s scalability is hard to define.
How are customer service and support?
We have been using online service help for this solution and it meets our needs. I would rate it six out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward overall.
What about the implementation team?
The solution was implemented in-house. It is possible to do it successfully with online service help from the vendor.
What was our ROI?
It is difficult to calculate the exact return on investment as it is based on the internal infrastructure of the company.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
One of the main reasons I am drawn to this solution is the absence of cost.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the solution a six out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Last updated: Aug 22, 2023
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