Andrea Andrea - PeerSpot reviewer
CTO at BE.iT SA
Reseller
Top 5
Integration with other modules allows for expansion, but the Advanced Threat Protection needs improvement
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable features are the integration with different modules like the DLP."
  • "The advanced threat protection is not as good as our competitors."

What is our primary use case?

The primary use case of this solution is to distribute endpoints to our clients for their networks.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable features are the integration with different modules like the DLP.

It's a complete endpoint and you can extend the endpoint using additional modules. This is at times useful for customers with a lot of different data that they don't want to lose, so they integrate it with a DLP module to check the USB drivers and USB mass storage as an example.

What needs improvement?

The advanced threat protection is not as good as the competitors.

They are not as fast as the other competitors in detecting new threats. They can be anywhere from half a day to a day behind the other solutions before detecting the threat.

The admin interface is very old. 

In the next release, they could refresh the GUI. It would be appreciated.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for two years.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This solution is stable.

It works with no problem at all.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

At present, we have not scaled this solution as our clients are not large enough with only two hundred and fifty clients.

How are customer service and support?

The technical support is not the best on the market, but it's not bad.

It can be difficult to speak to them. The last time that we had an issue they responded in a couple of hours and we received the file the next business day. It could have been faster.

At the present time, they are working well.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We did not evaluate other solutions.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate this solution a seven out of ten.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner.
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Senior Solutions Architect at a manufacturing company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Great features including real-time memory scan and endpoint protection
Pros and Cons
  • "Everything can be combined from the endpoint and server infrastructure security perspective."
  • "It requires deployment of multiple agents for multiple jobs which is unnecessary."

What is our primary use case?

We are partners with McAfee and I'm a senior solution architect. 

What is most valuable?

McAfee not only provides the antivirus, but they provide an EDR kind of solution which makes it possible for there to be zero attacks. That scenario certainly helps customers - everything can be combined in a single pane of glass from the endpoint and the server infrastructure security perspective. I like that the solution consumes less of what it stores on endpoints. When it's performing a full-system scan, it consumes less CPU and memory resources, so a user can continue working and not be aware the scanning is occurring. It also supports the real-time memory scan, protecting the user from the real-time product and from any kind of EXE file or monitoring activity. I think the endpoint protection is a very nice feature of this product. McAfee has a more simplified approach to providing security for endpoints.

What needs improvement?

This solution requires you to deploy multiple agents for multiple jobs which is unfortunate. There is the antivirus, there is a DLP client, there is a media client. I'd like to see all of these combined into a single agent that does everything without consuming significant resources. That would be a great innovation from the endpoint security point of view. Rather than having different tools, the DLP DR should be integrated and simplified into one single security solution. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using this solution for a couple of months. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This is a stable solution. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable. In general, it requires admin resources and user resources. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup requires a certain skill set because anyone wanting to deploy such a tool needs to be aware of the best practices in terms of how the security should be designed, areas such as data configuration and product configuration. A simple antivirus installation should only take a couple of minutes but when it comes to the enterprise grade or installation on a server, it takes time because a lot of planning is required. The planning takes time, not the installation.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

There is a one-year or three-year licensing option. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate this solution an eight out of 10. 

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
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Lead IT Specialist at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
An effective security product that is lightweight and works well for virtual environments
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is the security, which is very effective compared to other products."
  • "The dashboard should be improved, as a more user-friendly version is required."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use this solution to prevent virus attacks from outside of the organization.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is the security, which is very effective compared to other products.

The resource utilization is very low, not consuming the same level of resources as Symantec.

What needs improvement?

The dashboard should be improved, as a more user-friendly version is required.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using McAfee MOVE AntiVirus for five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This is a stable solution and it is being used 24/7.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We did not face any issues when we built up our infrastructure and increased our workload, so it is scalable. We have approximately 500 servers that it is deployed on.

How are customer service and technical support?

When you first contact technical support, they simply show you articles. It is only after it is escalated that a person joins the call.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Prior to McAfee, I had used a similar solution from Symantec. I found that it was much more resource-intensive, although it was more user-friendly.

How was the initial setup?

The complexity of the setup depends on the environment. We have multiple installations and in some cases, it is simple, whereas in others it is complicated. It took us between two and three months to deploy.

What about the implementation team?

We had a third-party to assist with the deployment.

We have two or three people in our company who handle maintenance.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The licensing fees are billed on an annual basis.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We trust McAfee and as such, we did not evaluate other options.

What other advice do I have?

My advice to anybody who is researching this solution is that it is very good for a virtual environment. I have not found any bugs, it is scalable, and overall a very good product. My only complaint is about the user interface.

I would rate this solution an eight 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.
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Scientist/Engineer-SG at NRSC
Real User
Top 10
Reliable, good support, and scalable
Pros and Cons
  • "I have found the McAfee MOVE AntiVirus scalable."
  • "McAfee MOVE AntiVirus could improve by making it more secure."

What is our primary use case?

McAfee MOVE AntiVirus I used for Antivirus and DLP.

What needs improvement?

McAfee MOVE AntiVirus could improve by making it more secure.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using McAfee MOVE AntiVirus for approximately six years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

McAfee MOVE AntiVirus is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I have found the McAfee MOVE AntiVirus scalable.

How are customer service and support?

I did not have a problem with the support I received from McAfee MOVE AntiVirus.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I was not using any other antivirus solution prior to McAfee MOVE AntiVirus.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup of McAfee MOVE AntiVirus is not a problem.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The license for McAfee MOVE AntiVirus is based on the number of users.

What other advice do I have?

I rate McAfee MOVE AntiVirus an eight out of ten.

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Naresh Rayakwar - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead architect at Tech Mahindra Limited
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
Provides good protection
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is the protection it provides. It stops you from exploring certain sites. If you somehow try to mistakenly access a website that contains malware, it will stop you. This is a good feature because it prevents viruses."
  • "This solution could be improved by faster performance. If I have other processes running, McAfee slows my laptop down."

What is our primary use case?

My primary use case is for endpoint security, to protect my personal information. This solution is pre-installed on the laptop given to me by my company. 

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is the protection it provides. It stops you from exploring certain sites. If you somehow try to mistakenly access a website that contains malware, it will stop you. This is a good feature because it prevents viruses. 

What needs improvement?

This solution could be improved by faster performance. If I have other processes running, McAfee slows my laptop down. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for a few years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This solution is stable.

How are customer service and support?

I have never directly contacted McAfee's technical support. 

How was the initial setup?

This solution was pre-installed on my laptop, so I didn't have any difficulty with implementation.

What about the implementation team?

I implemented through an in-house team. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I don't personally pay for the license. We have the Enterprise license, bought by Tech Mahindra. 

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I didn't evaluate any other options before using this solution. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate this solution a nine out of ten. I would recommend this solution to others because I've never had any issues with virus attacks or anything while using McAfee. As our company grows, we will have more employees using McAfee and our license will increase. 

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Practice Head - Chemicals & Operations Excellence at Tata Strategic Management Group
Real User
Stable, operates in background, and scalable
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution works in the background."
  • "The solution could improve security."

What is our primary use case?

I am using this solution for the protection of my personal information and web browsing.

What is most valuable?

The solution works in the background.

What needs improvement?

The solution could improve security.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using McAfee MOVE AntiVirus for a few months.

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 approximately 100 users using this solution in my organization.

How was the initial setup?

The solution was preinstalled on my laptop from my organization.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate McAfee MOVE AntiVirus a nine out of ten.

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Manager- Projects at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Straightforward installation, easy to use, and scalable
Pros and Cons
  • "McAfee MOVE AntiVirus is easy to use."
  • "The security of the solution could improve."

What is our primary use case?

We mainly use McAfee MOVE AntiVirus for server protection.

What is most valuable?

McAfee MOVE AntiVirus is easy to use.

What needs improvement?

The security of the solution could improve.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using McAfee MOVE AntiVirus for approximately seven years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

McAfee MOVE AntiVirus is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I have found McAfee MOVE AntiVirus to be scalable.

We have approximately 10,000 people in my organization. 

How was the initial setup?

McAfee MOVE AntiVirus is easy to deploy and is straightforward.

What about the implementation team?

In our organization, McAfee MOVE AntiVirus is deployed by the infrastructure team, it is easy to employ.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

There is a license required to use this solution and my organization has purchased the license.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate McAfee MOVE AntiVirus an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Assistant IT Manager at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Stable with okay technical support and very good performance
Pros and Cons
  • "Technical support is okay."
  • "The solution could always be more secure."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use the solution for applications and mobile. 

What is most valuable?

Overall, we've been satisfied with its performance. 

The solution has been quite stable. 

Technical support is okay.

The initial setup was a positive experience. 

What needs improvement?

The solution could always be more secure. Whatever they can do to protect their users in the future, they should do. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've used the solution for two years at this point. I've used it for a while. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution has been very stable and the performance has been good. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have more than 1,000 people who use the solution right now in our organization.

How are customer service and technical support?

I've contacted technical support in the past and have had a relatively good experience. I have no complaints in relation to their service. They are okay. 

How was the initial setup?

While I don't have too many details about the initial setup, the experience we had during the process was excellent. 

We have ten members in our technical team that can handle deployment and maintenance. 

What other advice do I have?

I'm not sure which version of the solution we're currently using. It's likely the latest.

I'd rate the solution at a nine out of ten. We've been very pleased with how it has worked for us so far. 

I'm not sure if I would recommend the solution to other users. It's not for me to say.

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.
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