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 #41 with an average rating of 7.8, while Kaspersky is ranked #19 with an average rating of 8.2. Fortra holds a 0.5% mindshare in EDR, compared to Kaspersky’s 1.4% 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)

41st

Average Rating

7.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) (11th), Endpoint Encryption (9th), Mobile Data Protection (7th), Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (23rd)

Kaspersky Endpoint Detectio...

Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

19th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category, the mindshare of Digital Guardian is 0.5%, down from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert is 1.4%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

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Sandeep Jopat

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

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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Rodrigo Censi

Technical Support Analyst at a computer software company with 51-200 employees

Patch management and integration capabilities drive effective endpoint response management

We work with Kaspersky and two modalities: the Censi final and Censi license. Most of our clients work in financial areas and industry. Our regular enterprise business relies on these solutions Kaspersky is viable with ADR; the Endpoint Detection response feature and the BitLocker management…

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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 been scalable."

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

"There is a built-in endpoint detection response that helps save money."

"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 the added advantage of offering forensic analysis."

"The technical support is really terrific."

"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."

"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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"Kaspersky is easy to use, and it performs well."

"The solution is scalable."

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

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

"The pricing is decent."

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

"It's scalable enough for us."

"The most valuable features are the reports."

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Cons

"There are a lot of issues with the current version of the Endpoint agent. It's not stable, it's resource-consuming, and there are some performance issues. If they could improve the stability of the agent it would be great."

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

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"The initial setup is a bit more complex than other solutions."

"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."

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"The solution lacks DLP."

"There are some cases that take three days to deal with. It's too long."

"We'd like more integrations to be available in the future."

"Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert needs to include a traffic interface."

"Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response is very heavy on the system resources. It uses a lot of memory and the system can become slow."

"There is a problem with the solution, it came from Russia and we are looking for a replacement."

"The solution could always be more secure."

"If a customer wants to use Kaspersky on-prem, they'll need to spend a lot on the hardware. Their server must be strong because EDR is a heavy product. You need excellent hardware to run it. It might make sense to deploy the solution in the cloud. If they add features, it will only make the product heavier and increase the hardware costs."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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 cost was around $300,000."

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

"The price of Digital Guardian is expensive."

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

"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."

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

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

"The solution's cost is reasonable compared to other vendors."

"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."

"There is an annual license to use Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response. The price overall is a bit expensive when compared to other solutions. There are not any additional fees other than the license."

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

"The solution isn't the cheapest considering what you get. I would rate the pricing as seven out of ten."

"The solution’s pricing is okay."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

23%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

Healthcare Company

Computer Software Company

16%

Educational Organization

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

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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?

The Kaspersky console could be easier to navigate and generate reports from. We've got Stripe in the method of deployment, which makes it easier and requires lower integration from my team. Deploym...

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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.

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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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Sample Customers

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Ferrari, Insolar, Tael, Republic of Serbia

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