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Symantec Protection Engine pros and cons

Vendor: Broadcom
3.9 out of 5

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PROS

Users appreciate Virtual Policy Manager and Application Name features for their effectiveness.
The threat intelligence network is effective in protecting against evolving threats.
Blocks 80-85% of file-based threats at the gateway, reducing endpoint incidents significantly.
Provides options for both cloud and on-premise solutions, which users find valuable.
Has proven to be a game-changer in blocking threats before reaching servers.

CONS

Price is a significant area for improvement, with pricing being quite expensive, especially for regular customers.
Concerns exist about scalability.
Simplifying integration with other tools is suggested, as it is more complex compared to Trend Micro and CrowdStrike.
There are areas for improvement, particularly in dashboard features.
 

Symantec Protection Engine Pros review quotes

Abhimanyu Das - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer at Kyndryl
Dec 15, 2025
Symantec Protection Engine's been a game-changer for us at Kantar—blocks like 80-85% of file-based threats right at the gateway before they hit our 200 servers, cutting down endpoint incidents big time.
EK
Secure at ESCARE COLtd
Feb 3, 2026
What I appreciate in Symantec Protection Engine is the Virtual Policy Manager (VPM) and the Application Name feature, which are really effective.
Manish Arora - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Client Partner at KyndleIT Consulting
Jun 15, 2026
Symantec Protection Engine provides me with the option of both cloud and on-premise solutions, which stands out for both me and my clients.
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NS
Technical Specialist at Softcell Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
May 26, 2026
The best features that I like the most include the threat intelligence network, which is effective in protecting against evolving threats.
 

Symantec Protection Engine Cons review quotes

Abhimanyu Das - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer at Kyndryl
Dec 15, 2025
To improve Symantec Protection Engine, I suggest simplifying its integration with other tools, as it is more complex compared to Trend Micro and CrowdStrike.
EK
Secure at ESCARE COLtd
Feb 3, 2026
Price is a significant area for improvement. The pricing is quite expensive, and it is particularly high for regular customers.
Manish Arora - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Client Partner at KyndleIT Consulting
Jun 15, 2026
While I have mentioned many advantages of Symantec Protection Engine, there are areas for improvement, particularly the dashboard features.
Find out what your peers are saying about Broadcom, CrowdStrike, OPSWAT and others in Anti-Malware Tools. Updated: June 2026.
900,228 professionals have used our research since 2012.
NS
Technical Specialist at Softcell Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
May 26, 2026
I have concerns about scalability.