BlackBerry Cylance Cybersecurity vs VMware Carbon Black Endpoint comparison

BlackBerry and VMware are both solutions in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category. BlackBerry is ranked #18 with an average rating of 8.3, while VMware is ranked #20 with an average rating of 7.7. BlackBerry holds a 1.3% mindshare in EPP, compared to VMware’s 1.9% mindshare. Additionally, 85% of BlackBerry users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of VMware users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 12, 2025

BlackBerry Cylance Cybersecurity and VMware Carbon Black Endpoint are leading competitors in the field of endpoint security, with both products providing unique solutions for advanced threat protection. Based on features, VMware Carbon Black has a competitive edge due to its in-depth threat hunting and active threat detection capabilities.

Features: BlackBerry Cylance offers low CPU usage, AI and machine learning-based protection, and zero-day threat defense. Its centralized management and robust RAM capacity are also notable. VMware Carbon Black delivers advanced threat detection capabilities, dynamic grouping, and cloud-based management. It allows for detailed process execution analysis and supports seamless integrations with other security tools.

Room for Improvement: BlackBerry Cylance could benefit from reducing false positives, enhancing integration with other platforms, and offering more intuitive analytics. VMware Carbon Black faces challenges with its complicated integration, usability issues within its user interface, and could improve on-demand scanning options. Moreover, some users find its licensing and pricing structure inflexible, and technical support could be more responsive.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: BlackBerry Cylance provides varied deployment options, including Public Cloud, On-premises, and Hybrid Cloud. Although customer service receives praise, technical support shows inconsistent responsiveness. VMware Carbon Black also offers versatile deployment options and generally effective customer service, although feedback on technical support is mixed, highlighting concerns about long resolution times.

Pricing and ROI: BlackBerry Cylance receives mixed reviews on pricing, perceived as reasonable by some users but expensive by others. Its ROI is recognized for enhanced security and reduced downtime. VMware Carbon Black is generally considered expensive, with inflexible pricing yet appreciated for its comprehensive security features that users feel justify the cost. Both solutions emphasize significant ROI through improved security posture and reduced incident response times.

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Categories and Ranking

BlackBerry Cylance Cybersec...

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

18th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

4.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

VMware Carbon Black Endpoint

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

20th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Security Incident Response (1st), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (15th), Ransomware Protection (4th)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of BlackBerry Cylance Cybersecurity is 1.3%, down from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Carbon Black Endpoint is 1.9%, down from 2.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

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Hadar Eshel

Co-Founder and CEO at Cloudway

Ensures advanced AI-driven threat detection to provide robust endpoint security, effectively preventing both known and unknown threats with minimal impact on system performance

We integrate it into our comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, specifically for antivirus and antiviral purposes. CylancePROTECT provides comprehensive endpoint security, including EDR capabilities. Additionally, BlackBerry now offers XDR, similar to other companies like CrowdStrike and SentinelOne. The AI-driven threat detection of CylancePROTECT has significantly enhanced our organization's security posture. This company has pioneered an AI-based engine that doesn't rely on signatures, thus offering protection for every computer, server, and endpoint without requiring specific signatures for malware or other attacks. Cylance stands out for pioneering the delivery of a complete AI-driven antivirus engine that relies primarily, if not solely, on AI and machine learning for threat identification. Remarkably, it identifies over 99.7% of global threats.

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Matthew Weisler

Sole Proprietor at Core-Infosec

Great granularity for policies or applications without needing hash values

The solution is cloud based which makes it easy to use for remote devices or work-at-home situations. The solution supports full trust or signature-based approvals. You can get very granular and band out policies or applications without having to do hash values. You can band through the entire environment by execution of the name or desk IDXE. This can be achieved on the policy side because of the signature, IOC, or naming convention itself. This is very effective for pushing more blockage or removing threats across the board. The solution has a very nice API on the back end for remoting into a system and executing scripts or utilizing self automation. This is useful for monitoring several different companies in a workspace or workbook-type format. For example, I report and send out mass emails from a clickable button in an Excel workbook. The APIs all exist for each client. I push out automatic endpoint monitoring and reports every single day at a particular time, with a simple clickable button that serves as a scheduled task for fifty clients.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It handles situations that the other threat management tools wouldn't find. It has worked well covering the weaker sides of the other products that we're integrating."

"The CylancePROTECT agent is very low on CPU usage, so it has virtually no adverse impact on my servers, desktops, or workstations."

"Centralized dashboard online which can be used for managing a huge product."

"The non-daily requirement to update signatures is the most valuable feature. From a functional point of view, it is pretty spot on. For instance, we compared an algorithm from five years ago to today's algorithm, and it was 98% accurate. It has the ability to detect and mitigate. In the industrial environment that we work in, there's what we call OT versus IT. You are IT Central, but this is OT. Generally, we don't have the same level of skillset as IT individuals or IT professionals have. This particular product doesn't require you to be a computer scientist to be able to understand its proprietary algorithm and to be able to deploy, use, and work within it. It integrates well with a robust SIEM or SOAR solution, and it plays nice with others. We use other detection solutions like CyberX or site provision with Cisco, and it plays nice. That's one of the things we really liked about it."

"The solution is very quick at easily changing the levels of protection for each computer and the server."

"CylancePROTECT is a fairly decent antivirus."

"Blackberry Protect offers endpoint protection. It's easy to deploy. It's scalable and stable."

"The most valuable features of CylancePROTECT are its powerful machine-learning capabilities and predictive intelligence."

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"We can access computers remotely if we need to."

"CB Defense is more powerful, and you can take more actions than others. Its security features and signatures are constantly updated, so it is more effective than other security solutions."

"We have another piece of that infrastructure that does what they call threat emulation. It's like sandboxing where it takes files that it doesn't know about, puts them in a VM-type environment, and it kicks them off to see if there's any malware or tendencies that might look like malware, that kind of thing."

"It is a stable solution...The initial setup of VMware Carbon Black Endpoint was easy."

"I like its reporting."

"The data analysis is the most valuable because of the whitelist database. It is different than standard IDS solutions."

"I found the offline scanning to be particularly useful."

"The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the support it provides."

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Cons

"It was not effective. There were a lot of false positives, even when we use Adobe, and everybody uses Adobe, which is not a threat."

"They could improve on the false positives, reporting and whitelisting features."

"Making the dashboards a bit modern to make them easier to search would also be helpful."

"While you are working, you are finding these things that were supposed to be waived have come back to being blocked. That's frustrating."

"The solution’s user interface could be improved."

"It's a good solution but some features just need to be updated."

"The process of whitelisting a script that you want to be able to run can be a little bit difficult, or awkward."

"It could have integration with industrial base HMIS or Human Machine Interfaces Solutions. This is the industrial environment where you have a control center for all the automation that's happening, whether it is oil, gas, or chemical manufacturing. They often have to set up a computer at the back and watch the other stuff to get alerts. In these autonomous or on-premises environments, they often don't have access to email readily. Integration with other industrial solutions, such as HMIS, will allow them to communicate and get an alert that something has been found. This way, they can react to it sooner than having somebody watch the screen and keep checking the screen. Rockwell has its own suite. Similarly, Honeywell has its own suite. There's also an independent HMI/historian solution provider out there called VTSCADA. We actually get asked if we can get it to show up on a screen, which is difficult. Getting those alerts to work within an industrial environment would be a huge plus."

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"Sensor deployment requires extensive fine-tuning, and creating deployment packages is time-consuming."

"The solution needs better overall compatibility with other products."

"Needs improvement in the area of infrastructure for on-premise installation."

"The support is poor."

"The directions for Splunk are spot on, but it is difficult to find anything on integration with AlienVault,"

"What was rolled out to my company are mixed versions of Carbon Black CB Defense, so what I'd like to see in the next release is more synchronization, where it can detect the endpoint that's running an old version and suggest updates."

"I haven't run into anything that needs improvement. The website interface can be a little bit better, but it's still good as compared to most others."

"In our company, we also wanted to have network detection, like a host-based IDS on VMware Carbon Black Endpoint, but we did not get it."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price is reasonable for us at the moment. I rate the overall solution an eight out of ten."

"Review closely how many endpoints you actually need before buying into a pricing level. Deal and deal with the VAR of your choice."

"CylancePROTECT is an affordable solution."

"The license price for this solution could be better. It's on the expensive side."

"We pay our license on a yearly basis and have just renewed for two years."

"The solution's pricing is around the same as most EDRs but slightly behind some of the major ones."

"The tool is not that expensive."

"My company is on a yearly CylancePROTECT subscription. Price-wise, the solution is slightly expensive, so I'd rate it as eight out of ten."

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"The platform is expensive."

"This is a really expensive product and we pay licensing fees on a yearly basis."

"CB Defense is available on a yearly subscription and is priced by the number of endpoints."

"The license is annual. It's a standard license."

"The pricing is very high."

"The cost/benefit factor has great relevance in Cb Defense implementations."

"The cost is a considerable factor, but the benefit factor is the most important. When you compare it with other products, the price is high. Carbon Black will negotiate the price."

"The price for the solution is completely at government level, meaning one which is very high."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

15%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Government

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Government

10%

Manufacturing Company

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By reviewers

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Blackberry Protect?

It is a good endpoint solution. It is very easy to manage and detect the threat immediately. It will take the necessary actions.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Blackberry Protect?

The price is reasonable for us at the moment. I rate the overall solution an eight out of ten.

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What needs improvement with Blackberry Protect?

I face challenges with the exclusion policy - it still scans folders we told it not to, causing issues. When we contact support, they tell us to update the latest agent, but we can't do that immedi...

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What to choose: an endpoint antivirus, an EDR solution or both?

I can recommend Carbon Black, an award-winning next-gen anti-virus (NGAV) and endpoint detection and response (EDR) security solution. The CB Predictive Security Cloud platform combines multiple hi...

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What's the difference between Carbon Black CB Response and Carbon Black CB Defense?

Carbon Black offers two different levels of Endpoint Detection and Response. One is the VM Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint Standard (CB Defense), and the other is the Carbon Black Endpoint Detection an...

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What do you like most about Carbon Black CB Defense?

VMware Carbon Black Endpoint is a highly stable solution.

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Comparisons

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Compared 15% of the time

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Compared 15% of the time

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Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 2% of the time

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Also Known As

Blackberry Protect

Carbon Black CB Defense, Bit9, Confer

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Overview

BlackBerry Cylance provides endpoint security, threat protection, and antivirus capabilities, using AI and machine learning for protection against malware and ransomware on desktops, servers, and virtual machines worldwide. Its AI-driven threat detection operates even with limited internet, facilitating effective threat management.

BlackBerry Cylance's centralized dashboard simplifies threat management and vulnerability protection for organizations globally. The platform combines AI and machine learning to deliver superior zero-day threat protection and minimize CPU usage, offering stable and accurate threat detection without frequent updates. It includes tools like CylanceOPTICS and CylancePERSONA for enhanced user behavior monitoring and adopts a proactive approach that effectively manages threats at various lifecycle stages. Renowned for stability and performance, it efficiently prevents unauthorized applications while maintaining system productivity.

What are the main features of BlackBerry Cylance?

Minimal CPU Usage: Efficiently operates without taxing computer resources.
AI and Machine Learning: Advanced technology for zero-day threat protection.
Lightweight Design: Functions without constant updates for simplified usage.
Centralized Management: Offers a user-friendly, intuitive dashboard.
CylanceOPTICS and PERSONA: Tools for in-depth user behavior analysis.

What are key benefits to look for in user reviews?

Effective Malware Detection: Recognized accuracy in identifying security threats.
Proactive Threat Mitigation: Actively detects and manages threats.
Stability and Performance: Consistent protection without hampering system performance.
Reduced Unauthorized Access: Limits unpermitted application activity.

In the professional sector, BlackBerry Cylance is leveraged to protect crucial infrastructure through a robust approach accommodating environments with limited connectivity. Its widespread deployment in industries, including healthcare and finance, is attributed to its ease of deployment and comprehensive protection capabilities. However, enhancements in reporting, pricing structures, and technical support are avenues for development, reflecting user feedback for improving detection rates and overall dashboard usability.

VMware Carbon Black Endpoint provides comprehensive endpoint security against ransomware, spyware, malware, and viruses, catering to both cloud and on-premise environments.

VMware Carbon Black Endpoint facilitates endpoint detection and response, threat hunting, application control, antivirus support, and protection for virtual and physical machines. Features include intelligent learning, whitelisting, and integration with other security tools, making it suitable for distributors, MSPs, and enterprises seeking advanced threat defense and real-time monitoring. With its capability to detect and stop malicious executables, it supports both offline and online environments and offers tools like command shell access for deeper investigation.

What are the key features of VMware Carbon Black Endpoint?

Intelligent learning: Improves detection capabilities over time.
Whitelisting: Allows only approved applications to run.
Integration with other security tools: Enhances overall security posture.
Centralized cloud control: Manages endpoints from a single interface.
Command shell access: Offers deeper investigation capabilities.
Dynamic grouping: Facilitates organized endpoint management.
Simplified policy management: Streamlines security policy implementation.
API for system remoting: Allows remote system access and management.
Twenty-four-seven support: Provides continuous assistance and response.

What are the benefits of VMware Carbon Black Endpoint?

Real-time monitoring: Offers constant vigilance against threats.
Threat hunting: Identifies and mitigates threats proactively.
Historical data analysis: Assists in understanding past incidents and patterns.
Improved endpoint protection: Enhances overall endpoint security.
Enhanced threat detection: Reduces exposure to advanced threats.

VMware Carbon Black Endpoint is implemented across various industries including technology, healthcare, and finance. Organizations utilize it in cloud and hybrid environments, enhancing their security frameworks with real-time monitoring, intelligent learning, and robust threat detection capabilities tailored to their specific industry needs.

Sample Customers

Panasonic, Noble Energy, Apria Healthcare Group Inc., Charles River Laboratories, Rovi Corporation, Toyota, Kiewit

Netflix, Progress Residential, Indeed, Hologic, Gentle Giant, Samsung Research America

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