Digital Guardian vs Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert comparison

Fortra and Kaspersky are both solutions in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category. Fortra is ranked #31 with an average rating of 7.4, while Kaspersky is ranked #19 with an average rating of 8.1. Fortra holds a 0.6% mindshare in EDR, compared to Kaspersky’s 1.1% mindshare. Additionally, 77% of Fortra users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of Kaspersky users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024

Digital Guardian and Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert are leading security solutions often compared by tech buyers. Kaspersky seems to have the upper hand due to positive feedback on pricing and features.

Features: Digital Guardian offers robust data loss prevention, strong encryption capabilities, and detailed insider threat detection. Kaspersky provides advanced threat intelligence, comprehensive incident response tools, and superior security controls.

Room for Improvement: Digital Guardian needs better reporting tools, improved integration capabilities, and enhanced user interface. Kaspersky could improve its product updates process, technical support response times, and provide more detailed documentation.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Digital Guardian's deployment is complex with mixed reviews on customer service. Kaspersky is recognized for straightforward deployment and efficient customer service, preferred for ease of implementation and support quality.

Pricing and ROI: Digital Guardian's setup cost is high, and users feel the ROI does not justify the expense. Kaspersky's pricing is considered more reasonable with better ROI, making it a more cost-effective solution.

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Categories and Ranking

Digital Guardian

Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

31st

Average Rating

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) (11th), Endpoint Encryption (8th), Mobile Data Protection (4th), Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (20th)

Kaspersky Endpoint Detectio...

Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

19th

Average Rating

8.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category, the mindshare of Digital Guardian is 0.6%, down from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert is 1.1%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

Featured Reviews

Sandeep Jopat

Cyber Security Researcher at a engineering company with 10,001+ employees

Apr 20, 2023

Highly customizable, helpful support, and multiple modules available

Digital Guardian is generally considered stable, with its robust data loss prevention capabilities being highly valued by organizations. However, as with any complex software solution, there may be occasional challenges in terms of compatibility with certain operating systems or applications. In such cases, it may be necessary to modify settings or entries within Digital Guardian to ensure optimal performance. Overall, Digital Guardian is a stable solution that can be highly customized to meet the specific needs and requirements of organizations. As with any software solution, regular maintenance and support from a team of experts is necessary to ensure optimal performance and stability.

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Kiarash Heydari

Information security manager at asa com

Mar 28, 2023

Solid security and performance; overall a useful tool

We use Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response for different in-depth solutions. It's a useful tool when you want everything in one module and you don't have a big budget for security. Other use cases are behavior detection, policy management, assessments, and patch fixings The most valuable…

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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 has the added advantage of offering forensic analysis."

"Some of the features that are highly appreciated are its robust data loss prevention capabilities, flexible deployment options, and the ability to monitor data transfer across multiple vectors."

"It has been scalable."

"In Digital Guardian, they have the cloud correlation servers that give you visibility work like EBR and the correlation server works very well for security analysis."

"It can scale from 100 to 10,000. There's no problem with the scalability."

"We have been able to monitor access to files from each of our workstations."

"The most valuable feature of Digital Guardian is its reputation. They have scored high on the Gartner Magic Quadrant."

"The feature we call desktop recording is the most valuable aspect of the solution. Not only can we collect data from the user's usage, but we also capture his screenshots when he is trying to steal the data."

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"The solution provides high-end security that is critical for financial institutions and bankers."

"The most valuable features are the reports."

"I like the tool’s response to malware and trojans."

"The product is very easy to use."

"The product has an easy-to-use EDR module based on signature-based antivirus detection. It is a complete software."

"Its customer service is quite good."

"Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response is a stable solution."

"The performance for Kaspersky is good, and it's not impacted our client performance."

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Cons

"Digital Guardian is an excellent solution but our experience with the partner has been the most horrible experience we have ever had with any partner."

"When considering potential areas for improvement, it may be beneficial for Digital Guardian to optimize its processes and reduce the computational demands on the system, particularly with regard to high CPU usage. Although Digital Guardian offers numerous benefits, it can consume a substantial amount of RAM and CPU power."

"The room for improvement with Digital Guardian is that it will be better with the Linux agent because it is the only DLP solution for Linux workstations. It still needs to upgrade the agents to the latest version for the Linux kernel."

"The solution has complexities around policy creation and deployment."

"It would be helpful if there was an on-premise version of the solution for companies that cannot use the cloud, such as government sectors."

"Some features on Mac and Linux are not complete currently. For example, some device control features haven't been transferred over to the other systems. If they could have their Windows features also available on Mac and Linux, that would be perfect. Some of our customers have a Mac environment for their RD environment. Having the solution fully capable of handling everything in a Mac environment is crucial."

"I would like to see the workflow, to get all the rules and policies set up, be less complicated."

"If the client uses Windows 10 or 11 and Microsoft updates the operating system's version, Digital Guardian must update their product to match compatibility."

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"Documentation needs to be simplified and improved so that it provides good product awareness for end users."

"The solution can improve by providing automatic fixing of vulnerabilities and reducing the resources used in the server component and endpoint agent. They are very bulky and use a lot of CPU, memory, and hard drive resources."

"The prices can go down a little bit."

"The license prices for this solution are quite high."

"If it covered more products, it would improve the XDR."

"There's room for improvement in customer service and support. The response time when I open a ticket or communicate with the vendor could be faster."

"The main problem with Endpoint is that Kaspersky is a Russian company, and my clients prefer not to use it."

"The product should release more frequent updates. The tool needs to improve its scalability as well."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten because Digital Guardian is expensive."

"The price of Digital Guardian is on the higher end compared to other vendors."

"The cost was around $300,000."

"Digital Guardian has both, subscription and perpetual licenses, but I think when everything (all technologies) will go to the cloud they will only offer subscriptions."

"The price of Digital Guardian is expensive."

"If I compare Digital Guardian with Symantec, the license cost is lower, but McAfee can be cheaper than Digital Guardian. It depends on how many licenses you plan to buy and how big the project is. The cost is not so high as Symantec, but not as cheap as McAfee. They can easily sell the solution for price."

"If one is cheap, ten is expensive, I rate the product’s price as a seven out of ten, especially if I compare it with CrowdStrike."

"Kaspersky is licensed on a yearly basis."

"We were on a three-year license to use Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response. The price could be better."

"The price of Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response is in the middle range compared to competitors. The pricing model is based on the users using the solutions. The cost for us is approximately 2200 Algerian dinars. The price of the solution could be reduced."

"EDR is priced on the cheaper side. Licensing for EDR is available on a yearly basis for around 80 SAR a year."

"The pricing is reasonable. Not too cheap, not too expensive."

"We have been satisfied with the license of the solution."

"The solution is worth its cost so I rate pricing a ten out of ten."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

21%

Financial Services Firm

15%

Manufacturing Company

Healthcare Company

Computer Software Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Comms Service Provider

Educational Organization

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Digital Guardian?

I like the solution's adaptive inspection and container inspection.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Digital Guardian?

Technical support is included in the subscription package. But if, during the subscription, our clients want to include the professional services of a Digital Guardian engineer, the price changes. ...

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What needs improvement with Digital Guardian?

If the client uses Windows 10 or 11 and Microsoft updates the operating system's version, Digital Guardian must update their product to match compatibility.

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What do you like most about Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert?

The integration with our hypervisor is quite smooth, especially within the Kaspersky Enterprise environment. We have many virtual machines, and the integration is helpful.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert?

If one is cheap, ten is expensive, I rate the product’s price as a seven out of ten, especially if I compare it with CrowdStrike.

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What needs improvement with Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert?

I would say that Kaspersky is not too big in the cloud-related area. From an improvement perspective, it would be good if Kaspersky went big in the cloud since it would give the tool a fair chance ...

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Overview

Digital Guardian is proud to be part of Fortra’s comprehensive cybersecurity portfolio, and one of the Data Protection family of products. Fortra simplifies today’s complex cybersecurity landscape by bringing complementary products together to solve problems in innovative ways. These integrated, scalable solutions address the fast-changing challenges you face in safeguarding your organization. With the help of the powerful protection from Digital Guardian and others, Fortra is your relentless ally, here for you every step of the way throughout your cybersecurity journey.

Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert is a comprehensive cybersecurity solution designed to detect and respond to advanced threats in real time. It combines advanced threat intelligence, machine learning algorithms, and behavioral analysis to provide proactive protection against sophisticated attacks.

With its centralized management console, security teams can easily monitor and investigate incidents, while automated response capabilities enable quick remediation. This solution offers deep visibility into endpoint activities, allowing organizations to identify and mitigate potential risks effectively. Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert is a powerful tool for enhancing the overall security posture of businesses, ensuring the protection of critical assets and sensitive data.

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