Dell Data Protection - Endpoint Security Suite [EOL] vs Trellix Endpoint Security Platform comparison

Dell Technologies and Trellix are both solutions in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category. Additionally, 83% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of Trellix users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 14, 2025

Trellix Endpoint Security Platform and Dell Data Protection - Endpoint Security Suite [EOL] compete in the endpoint security market. Trellix appears to have the upper hand due to superior data protection features and better pricing and support, making it attractive to cost-sensitive buyers.

Features: Trellix Endpoint Security Platform is prominent for its adaptable risk management tools, efficient threat intelligence, and comprehensive intrusion prevention. Dell's suite, although EOL, is praised for strong data encryption, robust policy enforcement, and its seamless integration with existing Dell systems.

Room for Improvement:Trellix could enhance ease-of-use for more straightforward policy configuration, improve integration with third-party solutions, and advance incident response capabilities. Dell's solution could have benefitted from more timely updates, better customer service response, and continued product evolution to keep up with new threats.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Trellix offers a streamlined cloud-based deployment model with responsive customer support assisting quick onboarding. Conversely, Dell's solution was acknowledged for its seamless integration within Dell environments, but its customer service was less effective and prompt, affecting deployment experiences.

Pricing and ROI:Trellix generally provides a more favorable cost structure, emphasizing an upfront investment yielding substantial long-term ROI due to efficient resource allocation. Dell's initial setup costs were higher, offering less value in comparison to its operational lifecycle, due to its end-of-life status.

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Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Net...

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ABHISHEK_SINGH

Senior Process Expert at A.P. Moller - Maersk

Gained full visibility and streamlined threat detection through behavior-based insights and AI integration

Initially, we got to have a lot of false positives when we onboarded, but nowadays it's quite smooth. We have fine-tuned our security policies and allowed different levels of policies to get rid of those false positives. Currently, we are getting a fairly good amount of incidents that are not false positives or benign, but actionable items. The process is streamlined. In the initial days, the operations used to get involved in a lot of benign and other activities, but now the process is streamlined. We are leveraging the auto-detection and remediation plans. The operations teams are now more involved in other business roles as well, not just looking into the logs and fetching out what's happening there. They have fixed a lot of things. Initially, they didn't have IAC code drift detection, cloud posture management, or security posture management, but they have those now. They purchased different vendors and did a merger with that. They have now Prisma Cloud that gets integrated and now they are working with Cortex Cloud. Everything that was negative has now been addressed, and the product altogether looks to be in a very better and mature shape now. Currently, it's more or less detecting the workloads with AI-based best practices. Since most organizations are consuming AI agents and other things, we are looking forward to seeing what other feature enhancements Palo Alto can support in that.

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Alexander Zhuravel

Head of Network and Server infrastructure department at JSC Alfa Bank Ukraine

A highly scalable tool that ensures its users face no problems while using it as a backup system

The tool is scalable and is currently being used on over 2,000 nodes. So, our company doesn't count the number of clients we have, but we do count the number of nodes, specifically referring to file system nodes, backup nodes, database nodes, virtual machine nodes, and blockchain nodes, which we use for file-based applications. According to the traffic, a backup of five petabytes of data can be done for a month.

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PankajKumar24

IT Manager at Gigabit Technologies Pvt Ltd

Advanced threat prevention has strengthened incident response and customized security workflows

The biggest advantage of Trellix Endpoint Security Platform is the ATP solution, which provides advanced threat prevention. Machine learning algorithms are available in the product as part of the threat anti-malware, including predictive machine learning and behavioral analysis, which are integral to the anti-malware module of EPP. In terms of my experience with the machine learning algorithms for analysis and threat detection, we are analyzing logs provided by Trellix, but we are not able to conduct specific machine learning analysis on those logs. The automated response mechanisms in the products help with incident management because we have to create playbooks in Trellix console for automation, which we need to enable. The customizable dashboard of Trellix Endpoint Security Platform definitely contributes to the decision-making process, as we customize the dashboard according to customer requirements. When it comes to integration aspects, we are able to integrate Trellix Endpoint Security Platform with SIEM or SOAR solutions using the ePO console, which enhances threat detection capabilities. Reporting and analytics aspects have an impact on security posture assessment, as we are able to fetch reports in the ePO console customized according to customer requirements for downloading and sending via email.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"After deploying Traps, we saw the performance of the network improve by 65 to 70 percent."

"The most valuable features are incident creation, policy-based protection, IP whitelisting, and device encryption. These are beneficial for endpoint and server security."

"Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks's ability to block sophisticated threats in real time is quite good and is on par with SentinelOne's."

"From a single pane of glass, you can easily manage all of your endpoints."

"Traps is quite a stable product. Once it was properly deployed and configured, you have nothing to be worried about."

"Their XDR agent and their behavioral indicators of compromise (BIOC) are pretty nice. Their managed threat hunting is also pretty nice. They also have WildFire, which is a service for actively looking for malware. It's quite useful."

"It blocks malicious files. It prevents attacks. It doesn't require many updates, it's a very light application."

"The anti-exploit is impenetrable. We chose Traps because it is the only product that we were not able to get anything past."

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"There's a really they have a really nice way to test it first. Before you adopt it. And so I would suggest trying to they they create a test site for you, and they give you a link to it, and you can basically try out all the features on your own for I think we did it for a month."

"The security engine is effective at catching potential threats."

"It is a stable solution."

"The most valuable features of the solution are its speed, backup speed, and restore speed."

"Dell Data Protection has a decent service and integrates well with users' active directories."

"It is a stable solution. Our company faces no problems with the backup system…The initial setup wasn't complex."

"The backup speed and deduplication are the most valuable features."

"MVISION Endpoint is so much easier and so much simpler for the lay security personnel to handle."

"It is easy to use, flexible, and stable. Because it is a cloud-based solution and it integrates all endpoints of the cloud, we can do an IOC-based search. It can search the entire enterprise and tell us the endpoints that are possibly compromised."

"The most valuable feature of this solution is its simplicity."

"The package of protection that it provides is useful. It has antivirus, malware protection, VPN, and a whole bunch of other features."

"The platform's most valuable features are AI capabilities and its quick updates."

"The solution is stable."

"I think the costing is fine compared to other products. Cost-wise you definitely get value for your money."

"This product has the capability to check a wide range of vulnerabilities and devices."

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Cons

"If you compare it to SentinelOne, which has more functionalities and detection capabilities on an open platform, the pricing on SentinelOne is far more reasonable and cheaper than Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks."

"The solution should force customers to integrate with network traffic to see the full benefits of XDR."

"The solution needs better reports. I think they should let the customer go in and customize the reports."

"The solution should offer more dashboards and they should be better customized."

"However, if you do not have Palo Alto in your environment, you are paying these additional services just for Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks, so it is not a cost-effective solution."

"It's more focused on network communication. If a customer wants to increase the level of protection and start working with documents, it's impossible to integrate these features into the system. It's more of a communication-oriented system than a content security-oriented system."

"When it comes to malware files, it should be a little quick because, at times, it would give a wrong result in the sense of what it might be on malware, even if it still might be a normal one."

"While using Cortex, I noticed some aspects that could be improved, such as increasing the synchronization speed between XDR and Xnor."

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"I consider the product pretty expensive, so from an improvement perspective, I would like the pricing to be better."

"The solution’s user interface should be made more user-friendly."

"The solution could be more user-friendly."

"Whenever we talk about reporting, I have a chance to look at the reporting, and in my opinion, it's not user-friendly."

"The backup speed and deduplication are the most valuable features."

"Implementation in a beta environment is necessary before rollout to the larger community."

"The solution needs to improve its virtual patching capabilities. One area where it could improve is by offering a patch management solution bundled with its security products. This would make it even more competitive against solutions like Kaspersky that offer this feature."

"The complexity of advanced modules can be improved."

"It would be nice if the solution were to allow not just on-cloud management, but on-premises, as well."

"I would like this solution to do what Palo Alto traps does because I would only need to run this one product."

"In some cases, the detection part was not accurate enough. We opened a few cases for the vendor to help us with some miscategorized findings on the endpoints. There were some false positive detections, and we had to work with the vendor to get them tested. We even had some incidents that were not detected. It was a black box type of solution for us."

"They could provide better integration capabilities for the product with other services."

"We'd like better UI on the management screen."

"There should be better integration between the ePolicy Orchestrator and FireEye console. The integration of both consoles should be better."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We pay about $50,000 USD per year for a bundle that includes Cortex XDR."

"The solution is expensive. It's pricing is on a yearly-basis."

"I don't like that they have different types of licenses."

"Compared to CrowdStrike, Cortex XDR is an expensive solution."

"If one wishes to work with another team or large number of users at a future point, he must purchase a license for them."

"It has reasonable pricing for the use cases it provides to the company."

"I don't have any issues with the pricing. We are satisfied with the price."

"We didn't have to pay any additional fee for the cloud instance. It just came with the renewal, which was nice."

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"You'll need to pay more than the product's original price for the support."

"It is an expensive solution."

"It is more expensive than one of its competitors."

"The pricing is great and licensing fees are billed on a yearly basis."

"I think Trellix is more on the higher side of the market, just on a general scale, but I also think it depends on what particular package you choose."

"Annual license fee is good"

"It is not that expensive. There is no additional cost. We got the entire bundle together."

"We pay 650 Rand for a license. It is a perpetual license which we normally run for two years."

"I rate Trellix Endpoint Security a nine out of ten for pricing."

"It was an annual fee. There was just one overall fee."

"MVISION is intended as an enterprise product and it is priced like one. This solution is within the price range of competitors at the enterprise level."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

10%

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Manufacturing Company

13%

Government

11%

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Midsize Enterprise	20
Large Enterprise	47

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Also Known As

Cyvera, Cortex XDR, Palo Alto Networks Traps

DDP, ESS

McAfee Endpoint Security, McAfee Endpoint Protection, Intel Security Total Protection for Endpoint, McAfee Complete Endpoint Protection, Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS)

Overview

Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks provides advanced threat detection with AI-driven endpoint protection and seamless integration, ensuring multi-layered security and automatic threat response.

Cortex XDR is designed to safeguard endpoints against malware and suspicious activities. It offers advanced threat detection and response capabilities using behavioral analysis, AI, and machine learning. It seamlessly integrates with security infrastructures, providing endpoint security, firewall integration, and enhanced visibility in both cloud-based and on-premises environments.

What are the key features of Cortex XDR?

Advanced Threat Detection: Uses AI and machine learning for proactive threat identification.
Multi-layered Security: Combines various security measures for comprehensive protection.
Endpoint Protection: Safeguards against malware and exploits.
Behavioral Analysis: Monitors suspicious activity for early detection.
Automatic Threat Response: Automates responses to neutralize threats.

What benefits should users expect?

Ease of Use: Simplifies security management with intuitive design.
Resource Efficiency: Minimizes impact on system resources.
Integration Capabilities: Works well with existing security setups.
Reduced Analyst Workload: Automates processes to decrease manual intervention.

Organizations in diverse sectors deploy Cortex XDR to protect against malware, leveraging its advanced threat detection capabilities. Its integration with existing security infrastructures appeals to those seeking comprehensive protection in both cloud and on-premises environments, providing enhanced visibility and threat intelligence.

Palo Alto Networks

Dell endpoint systems management (ESM) products provide a comprehensive and easy-to-use family of solutions that fulfills your systems management needs, regardless of your organization's size. Dell ESM solutions manage, maintain and secure your entire IT infrastructure - servers, Windows PCs, Macs, Chromebooks, mobile devices and connected noncomputing devices, such as printers, IP telephony and routers, in preparation for the Internet of Things. With a flexible suite of products and services, Dell ESM prepares companies to meet emerging systems management requirements, Preconfigured appliances, robust features, simple integrations with other software, fast deployment and rapid time to value.

Dell Technologies

Trellix Endpoint Security Platform offers essential features like centralized management, threat prevention, and encryption, facilitating seamless scaling and integration with other systems while prioritizing user security.

This comprehensive platform focuses on endpoint protection, antivirus capabilities, and malware defense. It enhances cybersecurity with data loss prevention, advanced threat detection, and AI-driven features for reliable protection without impacting performance. Central management and advanced reporting streamline integration and ease of use. Flexible policy deployment through the management console and its robust security measures, such as DLP and device control, further increase protection. Challenges include high CPU and memory usage affecting performance, a complex interface, and lengthy deployment. Third-party integration and Windows Hello support need improvement. Additional concerns involve improved threat detection and faster technical support responses.

What are the key features of Trellix Endpoint Security Platform?

Centralized Management: Allows seamless integration and scaling with consistent control across environments.
Threat Prevention: Provides comprehensive antivirus and malware protection to secure systems.
Encryption: Ensures data security with robust encryption techniques.
Advanced Reporting: Facilitates detailed insights and analysis for better decision-making.
AI-Driven Detection: Offers reliable threat detection without impacting system performance.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Comprehensive Protection: Offers extensive security measures for protecting digital environments.
Ease of Integration: Simplifies the process of incorporating into current systems and processes.
Flexible Policy Deployment: Supports adaptable policy management to meet diverse requirements.
Scalability: Enables growth while maintaining efficiency and security.
Robust Security Features: Provides advanced security measures like DLP and device control.

Trellix Endpoint Security Platform is widely implemented in industries such as banking and government for securing mobile and desktop devices. Its capabilities cover network security, device control, and remote access protection, catering to diverse environments by offering robust cybersecurity management against advanced threats.

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Sample Customers

CBI Health Group, University Honda, VakifBank

MEIZU, TBG West, Ackerman Charter School District, Church of the Highlands

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