Cybereason Endpoint Detection & Response vs VMware Carbon Black Endpoint comparison

Cybereason and VMware are both solutions in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category. Cybereason is ranked #35 with an average rating of 8.2, while VMware is ranked #21 with an average rating of 7.7. Cybereason holds a 0.9% mindshare in EPP, compared to VMware’s 1.7% mindshare. Additionally, 89% of Cybereason users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of VMware users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024

Cybereason Endpoint Detection & Response and VMware Carbon Black Endpoint are leading solutions in cybersecurity. VMware Carbon Black Endpoint appears superior due to its extensive features and perceived value, even though users report higher satisfaction with Cybereason's pricing and customer support.

Features:Cybereason Endpoint Detection & Response users highlight its easy-to-use threat detection, rapid response capabilities, and intuitive design. VMware Carbon Black Endpoint users appreciate its advanced threat hunting, comprehensive reporting, and broad integration capabilities. VMware Carbon Black's extensive feature set gives it an edge.

Room for Improvement:Users of Cybereason Endpoint Detection & Response see a need for enhanced reporting features and streamlined integration processes. VMware Carbon Black Endpoint users suggest improvements in its resource use and reduction of false positives. Both products have areas to grow, but VMware Carbon Black's resource management issues are more prominent.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service:Cybereason Endpoint Detection & Response is praised for its straightforward deployment and reliable customer service. VMware Carbon Black Endpoint, while offering a robust deployment model, encounters more complexity and mixed reviews on customer service quality. Cybereason stands out in ease of deployment and support experience.

Pricing and ROI:Cybereason Endpoint Detection & Response is valued for competitive pricing and strong ROI from user reviews. VMware Carbon Black Endpoint, though more costly, is seen as worth the investment due to its advanced capabilities. Cybereason is favored for cost-effectiveness, but VMware Carbon Black justifies its price with powerful features.

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Categories and Ranking

Cybereason Endpoint Detecti...

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

35th

Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

25th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

VMware Carbon Black Endpoint

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

21st

Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

15th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Security Incident Response (1st), Ransomware Protection (5th)

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Cybereason Endpoint Detection & Response is 0.9%, down from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Carbon Black Endpoint is 1.7%, 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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Chad Kliewer

Information Security Officer at PTCI

We can make more informed decisions on whether an action is malicious

The ease of use and dashboards are improving. We came in at a time when they were developing a new dashboard screen. Therefore, we have had some confusing times between the old and new dashboards. Knowing how the new one works, I have seen vast improvements with it. While the product is very good, there are still some areas for improvement. The initial triage area could be a bit simpler. They get into the weeds real fast; it gets very detailed very fast. I am still looking for an easier triage layer on top with the ability to dig deeper. They are improving on this because I have seen some improvements in the user interface that helps with this. Part of it was moving two different screens into one, merging the two together. It is very good, but it is very technically detailed and would be harder for an entry-level person to decipher. However, improvements are being made. It leverages indicators of behavior to help us remediate faster against attacks. Sometimes, I wish there was more detail on why they consider it malicious.

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Nikunj Kamboj

Cybersecurity Analyst at OnX Canada

Integrates well with our existing SIEM tool and helps in identifying suspicious activities

The solution's integration with our existing security infrastructure is good. Whenever we have any alert in VMware Carbon Black Endpoint, we can easily that alert in our SIEM tool and check logs from the SIEM tool itself. VMware Carbon Black Endpoint is just a secondary security tool for us, and we are just monitoring the alerts from it. The solution's behavioral analytics feature helps in identifying suspicious activities pretty well. Whenever we have even a small thing, we get an alert. The solution is deployed on the cloud in our organization. Performance-wise, the solution is doing great in terms of connecting to the host directly. Performing a malware scan usually takes a lot of time, more than 24 hours. A malware scan is something that we do only on Carbon Black for the old endpoint devices and servers. It used to take sometimes three days to perform. I would recommend the solution to other users. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

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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

"We didn't have the visibility that we now have. It has increased our visibility by a lot. So, we put a lot more time into really looking at our environment and what is happening throughout our different networks. It has increased our visibility by around fivefold."

"The initial setup process is straightforward."

"What I find most valuable is the clarity of the platform. It is very straightforward."

"It gives all the information in a clear response."

"For me, the technical support is good."

"The interface is user-friendly."

"The most valuable feature is the capability of the command used by the machine so that we see the kind of performance that is running."

"Cybereason absolutely enables us to mitigate and isolate on the fly. Our managed detection response telemetry has dropped dramatically since we began using it. It's very top-of-mind. We were running some tabletop exercises and none of the detections were getting triggered by the managed security services provider. So we needed to find a solution that would trigger high-fidelity alerts. That was Cybereason and it dramatically changed our landscape from the detection and response perspective."

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

"I like its reporting."

"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."

"The product is pretty strong in terms of security and their features are very good in that respect."

"One of the most valuable features is that it will block vulnerable sites. If there was a connection between one of our devices to a known malware site, it will block it."

"The most valuable feature is that it detects and stops malicious executables."

"The product enables device controls, helping us protect the devices and prevent data leakages."

"The solution has a very nice API on the back end for remoting into a system and executing scripts or utilizing self automation."

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Cons

"The integration with Microsoft solutions and Microsoft capabilities needs to be improved."

"They need to improve their technical support services."

"The product's reporting isn't great."

"The network coverage becomes an issue most of the time."

"The deployment on individual endpoints is more geared toward larger organizations. It might prove to be a bit too complicated for a smaller organization. You need to know what you're doing when you're deploying the sensor."

"While the product is very good, there are still some areas for improvement. The initial triage area could be a bit simpler. They get into the weeds real fast; it gets very detailed very fast. I am still looking for an easier triage layer on top with the ability to dig deeper."

"Compared to our previous endpoint, we have a lot more false positives and a lot more duplication of alerts. So we're chasing more alerts."

"The reporting feature needs improvement."

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"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 am not sure whether Carbon Black CB Defense can be considered as a stable solution or not."

"Performing a malware scan usually takes a lot of time, more than 24 hours."

"Based on all the security roles and the release privilege, it could take time for an application to be whitelisted and approved for use."

"Integration is difficult, but CB Defense is more powerful than others. It is difficult to implement but easy to pick up many detections."

"It could be a bit complicated. You have to be very familiar with Carbon Black to understand what it is doing and why it is doing. I would like to have more explanations and simplification in the user interface. It would be good to get help and see more explanations. It should tell us that a software is blocked and the reason for it. It would be good to be able to build chains in terms of what caused what, what worked, and what caused an issue. We are now moving from Carbon Black to Cortex XDR. While choosing antivirus software, we were also looking at Carbon Black because it also has an antivirus package, and it is next-generation, but we were told that Carbon Black doesn't support firewalls. We have Palo Alto firewalls. We would have chosen this solution if it supported firewalls, in particular next-generation firewalls, but unfortunately, it doesn't. Therefore, we decided on Cortex XDR because it integrates with Palo Alto firewalls."

"It would be nice to have additional forensic tools that you can build into the back end."

"When you view the triage, it will show you everything within a given time frame, and not only the attack that caused the alert, which is what I want to see. It shows you all the events during that time, and that can be quite confusing."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is manageable."

"I do not have experience with the licensing of the product."

"In terms of pricing, it's a good solution."

"In terms of cost, this is a good choice for our needs."

"This product is somewhat expensive and should be cheaper."

"We considered a few other solutions. Some were ridiculously overpriced, while others didn't have solutions for Mac endpoints. That was a deal-breaker because most of our organization is on Mac. It came down to two vendors: Cybereason and another. They had similar pitches and almost identical approaches, but in the end, Cybereason gave us the best value for our money."

"Though it is not the cheapest solution but it fits our budget. We pay an annual licensing fee."

"On a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the pricing an eight."

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

"It's reasonable in price"

"The licensing cost is on the more expensive side, but I thought it was worth it because they did a good job. It was one of the vendors I truly didn't have to worry about too much until this latest upgrade."

"The solution has almost the same price as other different kinds of infrastructures, but it offers a lot of different features."

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

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

"The platform is expensive."

"In terms of licensing costs, Carbon Black CB Defense was all associated with CROW and the services my company is using with them, so it came all-inclusive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

18%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Computer Software Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Government

10%

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cybereason Endpoint Detection & Response?

Comparison with other products showed it be cheaper than some larger competitors. Set up cost for us were cheaper as we already had users experienced with the product in other business units. Initi...

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What is your primary use case for Cybereason Endpoint Detection & Response?

We use it to improve detection in the whole industrial sector. We are a big energy company. Across multiple endpoints, we deploy the EDR to secure all, improve detection, and also attempt to automa...

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What do you like most about Cybereason Endpoint Detection & Response?

The interface is user-friendly.

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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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Also Known As

Cybereason EDR, Cybereason Deep Detect & Respond

Carbon Black CB Defense, Bit9, Confer

Overview

Cybereason's Endpoint Detection and Response platform detects in real-time both signature and non-signature-based attacks and accelerates incident investigation and response. Cybereason connects together individual pieces of evidence to form a complete picture of a malicious operation.

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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.

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Sample Customers

Lockheed Martin, Spark Capital, DocuSign, Softbank Capital

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

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