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Bitdefender Total Security vs Cynet comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Bitdefender Total Security
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
20th
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Cynet
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
16th
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
36
Ranking in other categories
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (10th), User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (4th), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (14th), Threat Deception Platforms (3rd), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (4th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (10th), Ransomware Protection (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Bitdefender Total Security is 2.1%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cynet is 1.1%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
 

Featured Reviews

Sandeep Ramachandran Nair - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 22, 2024
Enhances my daily operation, protects me from online threats and doesn't slow down my system
I haven't used any of the extra add-on modules, even though they have VPN and things like that. But, I really like the warnings I get when I visit low-rated websites. This protects me because the ratings let me know those sites aren't safe, which was something I was missing in my previous antivirus solutions. I found Bitdefender Total Security easy to use. The interface is straightforward, and it runs silently in the background. Bitdefender has features like a password manager, parental controls, and a VPN – even though I don't use them. It seems like Bitdefender Total Security has everything.
Ch342 - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 2, 2024
Continuously improving and comes with automated response and SIEM/SOC
This is the third company I've worked with, and I've brought them in as a provider. For me, it's as good as it gets. Nobody likes to talk about tens, but they have a better record of detection than CrowdStrike, and they didn't shut down the world like CrowdStrike. If you really dig down into it, who are the founders of the companies? On the one hand, you have a guy who used to be a consultant, I believe, and we know they're full of it. On the other hand, you got a guy who hacked into an Israeli bank, I think, when he was about 15 years old. They eventually hired him, and now this is his third startup. So, when you look at it that way, there's no comparison.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I found Bitdefender Total Security easy to use. The interface is straightforward, and it runs silently in the background."
"The dashboard and granular control features are great."
"It is quite stable. It handles updates and patches nicely."
"The tool blocks malicious downloads. Its most valuable feature is the Autopilot mode."
"Bitdefender Total Security is a cloud-based solution with lower costs. We haven't encountered any security issues since using the product."
"The software consolidates multiple features under one license. Bitdefender protects against ransomware attacks. Furthermore, it covers various devices under a single subscription."
"It enhances our cybersecurity measures, especially beneficial for entrepreneurs."
"The product's firewall protection and anti-theft features are valuable."
"We are using almost all of the features and we find it quite good overall."
"Cynet is light and transparent when downloaded. The product's data aggregation is also valuable since you can see everything you need on a page."
"We are protecting all our workstations."
"The feature that I have found most valuable is that the configuration and the usage of the product are not so complicated. For people responsible for using this infrastructure for the first line of workstation monitoring, it's quite easy to use."
"It is quite stable. I would rate the stability of the solution a nine out of ten."
"The product has valuable front-end features."
"The interface is exceptionally clear and easy to understand."
"If some unusual activity happens on the network, such as I open administrator sessions in a short duration of an hour on many computers in the lab, it sends me an alert about my network saying that one user opened three, four, or five sessions in one hour. Similarly, if I try to play with the disk size on a computer, it will send me an alert, and it will also stop the operation."
 

Cons

"Bitdefender Total Security must expand its global presence, particularly in establishing legal offices in various countries, including Saudi Arabia."
"If Bitdefender Total Security could reduce the processing power."
"Sometimes, it blocks some networks that we are using."
"Bitdefender Total Security should improve its resource usage. It should also work on cloud storage."
"It would be beneficial if Bitdefender could enhance the speed of its updates for a more immediate response to emerging threats."
"The stability could be improved."
"When it comes to areas for enhancement, I would suggest focusing on advanced threat detection to address evolving malware."
"The solution could improve the way they manage it."
"Most of their times are in Greenwich Mean Time. I would like to see more local time zones."
"The solution just needs to keep maturing and they need to keep up with the threat landscape to ensure they're protecting clients well as time passes."
"An administration feature will be useful for Cynet."
"The reporting is a little weak and could be improved. The other downside is that Cynet does not use the local time zone. It's based off of Greenwich Mean Time."
"In future releases, I would like to see cloud security aspects included."
"Could have better integration with other security applications."
"Management of the console could be simplified and made more user-friendly because right now it's not very easy to use."
"Increased application for SOAR abilities across interconnected devices would be a welcome improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It falls in the middle range in terms of pricing—it's neither very cheap nor overly expensive."
"The tool's pricing is high compared to other products."
"The product is not expensive."
"The pricing is quite reasonable. I don't find it expensive."
"The product operates on a yearly licensing basis, with options for multi-year licenses available at discounted rates."
"The licensing for Cynet is yearly. The solution pricing depends on the customer, but it is not very expensive."
"It costs 18,000 per year, but we have the whole package with not only Cynet but also the Perception Point for emails. There are also some small security courses for our users."
"There is an extra cost if you want the support of Cynet."
"it's not cheap, but I would rate it a three out of ten. If one is cheap and ten is expensive."
"I don't have specific information about integration capabilities or licensing costs."
"It is extremely affordable. I'll give it a five out of five in terms of price. It was half the cost of the next closest competitor, and the competitor didn't provide SOC services."
"Its licensing is on a monthly basis."
"Everything is included in this one solution and the pricing is pretty competitive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
23%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Government
7%
Financial Services Firm
5%
Computer Software Company
18%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Bitdefender Total Security?
I found Bitdefender Total Security easy to use. The interface is straightforward, and it runs silently in the background.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Bitdefender Total Security?
I rate the product’s pricing a five out of ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive.
What needs improvement with Bitdefender Total Security?
I would find it more useful to receive notifications more often than just reporting on what's happening. I’d like updates on recent changes, new threats, or events in the cybersecurity landscape.
When evaluating User Activity Monitoring, what aspect do you think is the most important to look for?
The support team that stands behind the detection and response. Is there adequate expertise and are they behind you 24x7x365? Cynet CyOps has been there for us.
What do you like most about Cynet?
In terms of incident response, Cynet can contain attacks, offer a trial period to customers, and uninstall if not continued. The most valuable aspect is its integration capabilities, covering endpo...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cynet?
I don't have specific information about integration capabilities or licensing costs.
 

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