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Bitdefender GravityZone EDR vs Symantec Endpoint Security comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Bitdefender GravityZone EDR
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
60
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (13th)
Symantec Endpoint Security
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
141
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (8th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Bitdefender GravityZone EDR and Symantec Endpoint Security aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Bitdefender GravityZone EDR is designed for Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and holds a mindshare of 3.4%, down 3.4% compared to last year.
Symantec Endpoint Security, on the other hand, focuses on Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP), holds 4.2% mindshare, down 5.0% since last year.
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
 

Featured Reviews

Kevin Mabry - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 26, 2024
Provides telemetry, risk assessment, and behavior monitoring
I like the risk assessment tool built into Bitdefender GravityZone EDR because I'm really into risk assessments and vulnerability testing. I think that is crucial and needed, and I don't see that often with most EDRs. The telemetry I get from the tool can be used in a SOC I use. The solution has behavior monitoring that allows you to monitor people's specific behaviour and practices. You can then ask the person to stop or start doing something. You can also do application management and access management. You can do many things within Bitdefender GravityZone EDR because it is like a one-stop shop scenario.
PedroSoares - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 4, 2022
Helps us block ports, like TCP and UDP, and we don't need to use Active Directory GPOs to block anything
One suggestion I have for both regular and mobile would be to collect all the information about installed software, such as versions, and give that information to the manager to help with software management. That would be a huge advantage for everyone who administers these tools. For example, EDR gives me some applications with a version linked to a CVE or a MITRE attack. That's really interesting, But we don't know about other software that is installed and that means we need to install and use other software on the workstation to collect that information. If Symantec could do that, it would help managers improve their security, as they would know all the software installed on each device. Because Symantec is already installed on a workstation, it would not be difficult for the agent to collect information about the software installed. It wouldn't need to do anything other than collect and share the information. That would be a huge advantage for the administrator. The more information we have about a device, the more secure we can make it. For example, there are types of software that can open a port that an attacker can use. If we know that such software is installed, we could just act before something happens. If Symantec could collect that software information, it would be amazing.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It efficiently investigates security incidents."
"The most valuable features are the solution's thorough detection and ease of use."
"I haven't had a problem with its stability yet. Since we deployed it, we haven't had one computer instance where we had to reimage the computer due to the virus."
"We have had no issues with the support and consider it to be good, even when it comes to accredited resellers."
"The advantage of the solution is that it has a console on the cloud and you can update the clients."
"Useful for the day-to-day analysis of the security infrastructure."
"I like GravityZone's short implementation time. It takes only a day, at most."
"After deploying Bitdefender, it provides detailed logs about any threats encountered and quarantines the threat. It synchronizes this information, and you can see which PC or device faced the threat when you log into the console."
"The firewall, IPS and device control are useful at protecting the environment."
"The single-pane management is the solution's most valuable feature. It makes administrative control very easy."
"The valuable features are device control, SONOR, and anti-virus."
"The most valuable feature is the virus and malware detection capability."
"The feature I find most useful is the console for reporting."
"It is very easy to managing everything in relation to the implementation and processing. The initial setup is very easy."
"The product has been quite stable."
"The application and device control functionality is good. We are able to see which applications are installed using the product management dashboard."
 

Cons

"The cryptosystem could be improved a bit."
"We would like to see password management integrated into the solution because I don't like having a third-party password management system."
"The solution wasn't designed to be used in France."
"Bitdefender GravityZone EDR doesn't have an official office in Saudi Arabia, which is important if the vendor wants to gain or be closer to their customers."
"The stability must be improved."
"I would like to see the capability for remote installation added, in particular for servers."
"For many, the problems come mostly when they start tweaking or short-cutting - particularly for patch management."
"This solution would be improved if it included antivirus functionality. You currently need to install a plug-in to Outlook for each email to be scanned."
"Sometimes, when we are creating a new policy, some of the clients are not being updated with the latest policy."
"It can be improved in terms of features and integration. It should have more advanced features and more integration. Currently, it is just talking to their own solutions. They could add more artificial intelligence, more XDR, and more integration with other vendors so that we can do sharing of information with other vendors."
"It should support the next-generation IPS. Currently, it supports only IPS."
"They should work on making the virus definition file lighter."
"About four years back, Symantec's signature was very heavy and their signature patch was around 200MB or 300MB files."
"I would like to be able to migrate to the cloud so that the end-users outside the company offices don't need a VPN to connect to the Symantec server to update the policies. They should be able to connect to the admin center directly through the internet to get updated policies. There is some integration issue with the other security appliances or tools. Other hardware, firewall, or Network Detection and Response (NDR) solution vendors are not willing to integrate with Symantec. They only mention products from other vendors such as CrowdStrike and Carbon Black. Symantec is not there. Symantec should work on integration with products from other security vendors."
"It would be perfect if it is capable of detecting or checking ransomware."
"The reporting function needs to be more user friendly in general."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The licensing cost has been manageable for our small team."
"We take the subscription. Only we're taking that GravityZone and protection of the environment and the system. We didn't subscribe to the detection response."
"Bitdefender GravityZone EDR is cost-effective and has the best pricing."
"There are some differences. It's more cost-effective, yet it provides the same functionalities as Defender. That's why I've been exploring the comparisons. We pay for it annually, and it's a per-seat payment."
"The solution's price is mid-ranged."
"The solution is not expensive but there are cheaper options in the market. In terms of competitiveness, the price is reasonable with no other additional costs besides the licensing fees."
"The product has a reasonable price."
"It is not that expensive. Compared to its competitors, it is well-priced and well-placed."
"One great benefit is we do not need to activate a license for every endpoint. The price is fair."
"The price of Symantec End-User Endpoint Security is okay. When comparing the price of this solution is not expensive."
"The pricing is pretty much at the market standard... Symantec is not that cheap and it's not that expensive compared to CrowdStrike. I would put them in the 'middle block.'"
"I’d say SEP deserves the money."
"Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."
"The solution could be cheaper."
"The prices fluctuate, but this year I think it was maybe around $12,000."
"When comparing this solution to others in the current market it is expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
6%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra?
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Which is better - Cortex XDR or Symantec End-User Endpoint Security?
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Which offers better endpoint security - Symantec or Microsoft Defender?
We use Symantec because we do not use MS Enterprise products, but in my opinion, Microsoft Defender is a superior solution. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a cloud-delivered endpoint security s...
What do you like most about Symantec End-User Endpoint Security?
Symantec have everything – documentation, videos, data sheets.
 

Also Known As

Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra, Bitdefender GravityZone
Symantec EPP, Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP)
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Mentor Graphics, Rudersdal Kommune
Audio Visual Dynamics, Red Deer Advocate, Asia Pacific Telecom Co. Ltd., Kibbutz Ein Gedi, and AMETEK, Inc.
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