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Pros
"Technical support has been very good. They are helpful and responsive.""The features seem to be alright.""The administration is its most valuable feature as I can see all versions in one place.""It is a scalable solution.""The dashboard is useful for management, and its cost for the features is hard to beat.""The solution is very lightweight and does not consume that much processor in terms of CPU utilization. The centralized management system is very good.""There are some great features in ESET Endpoint Antivirus when you are browsing on the internet. For example, they have a notification if within your LAN network something is suspected to be a threat. Additionally, the malware features are very good.""What is great about ESET is the ERA Web Console through which we can pull various reports, monitor and administer all clients and servers, and the console is easy to use."

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"It's a good product for us. The reports and notifications are very good for us."

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Cons
"Online security could still be improved in ESET Endpoint Antivirus because security is threatened by phishing.""The product’s AI implementation feature could be better for learning user behavior.""The update process can be improved, and there could be an automatic update process when a new version comes out. For system updates or program updates, there could be more automation.""The solution is not ideal for use in large enterprises""I've had a few other instances where the program stops running, and then you have to restore and reset it.""I used Avira previously and ESET lacks certain aspects in comparison to Avira.""Dual management for the customer, who needs to access the local on-premise console from a remote cloud-based console.""It would be great to have VIP functions added to the solution in a future release."

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"I would like to see in the future is EDR protection and a lower price for F-Secure Total."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Pricing per month, for security services as apps in CEE pricing: up to €2 monthly is OK."
  • "ESET is perfect, if you can afford it."
  • "The cost is a very reasonable. When compared with other products, the price is low (though not very low)."
  • "At first, we thought it was a bit expensive, but we negotiated a better price."
  • "This solution is a good value for the money."
  • "Currently, we are running on a three-year license. The pricing might be around $20,000. There aren't any costs above the standard licensing fee."
  • "This is not an expensive product."
  • "It is subjective. I don't think it is expensive. If you can have 10 user licenses for less than $100, I don't think it is expensive."
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  • "We can easily scale and improve security, but the cost is high for us."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:ESET Endpoint Security’s most valuable feature is the management console.
    Top Answer:I rate the product’s pricing a three out of ten. It is neither cheap nor expensive for our clients. We use the free version, and there are no additional costs involved.
    Top Answer:The product’s AI implementation feature could be better for learning user behavior. There could be a feature to detect unsecured devices in the network similar to its older version. We need additional… more »
    Top Answer:It's a good product for us. The reports and notifications are very good for us.
    Top Answer:The product is expensive for us. We pay a little fee for the vendor data systems in some cases.
    Top Answer:There is room for improvement in pricing. In future releases, I would like to see improvements in EDR protection. So, the only thing that I would like to see in the future is EDR protection and a… more »
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    Also Known As
    Smart Security, ESET PROTECT Advanced, ESET LiveGuard Advanced, ESET PROTECT Platform
    F-Secure Elements for Microsoft 365
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    Overview

    ESET Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) is a cybersecurity solution designed to protect businesses of all sizes against a wide array of cyber threats. Its advanced technologies and user-friendly interface provide robust security for endpoint devices, such as desktops, laptops, and mobile devices, without compromising performance. ESET's approach combines multiple layers of protection, including traditional signature-based detection with advanced heuristic analysis, behavioral monitoring, and machine learning, to effectively counter both known and emerging threats.

    ESET's Endpoint Protection Platform is based on a multi-layered defense strategy, which utilizes various technologies like cloud-based scanning, network attack protection, and exploit blockers. This strategy ensures solid protection against malware, ransomware, phishing attacks, and advanced persistent threats (APTs), offering businesses peace of mind regarding their digital security. ESET's platform protects computers, mobile devices, file servers and virtual environments. It’s available as a standalone product and as a part of a wider enterprise cybersecurity bundle, ESET PROTECT Enterprise, which also includes file server security, disk encryption, a cloud sandbox and EDR.

      ESET PROTECT Advanced

      The ESET PROTECT Advanced provides best-in-class endpoint protection against ransomware & zero-day threats, backed by powerful data security.

      • Leverages a multilayered approach that utilizes multiple technologies working together to balance performance, detection and false positives, and with automated malware removal and mediation.
      • Provides advanced protection for your company’s data passing through all general servers, network file storage including OneDrive, and multi-purpose servers to ensure business continuity.
      • A powerful encryption managed natively by ESET remote management console. It increases your organization's data security that meets compliance regulations.
      • Provides proactive cloud-based threat defense against targeted attacks and new, never-before-seen threat types, especially ransomware.

      Performance and Compatibility

      ESET is widely acclaimed for its light system footprint, ensuring that endpoint protection does not come at the expense of performance. This efficiency is crucial for maintaining operational productivity without sacrificing security. Moreover, ESET's solutions are compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android.

      Centralized Management

      ESET Endpoint Protection Platform is managed via ESET Security Management Center, a centralized management console that provides real-time visibility into on-premise and off-premise endpoints. This simplifies the administration of security policies, streamlines the detection and response processes, and provides detailed reporting capabilities, making it easier for IT professionals to maintain a secure and compliant IT environment.

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      Sample Customers
      ERSTE Group Bank, Miller Solutions, Wesleyan University, The Hospital Center of Luxembourg, Deer Valley USD, SPAR, Industrial Federal Credit Union, Honda, City Hall of Palmela, Hays CISD, Lester B Pearson School Board
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      Top Industries
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      Manufacturing Company15%
      Non Tech Company11%
      Computer Software Company9%
      Financial Services Firm7%
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      Computer Software Company18%
      Comms Service Provider10%
      Government6%
      Retailer6%
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      Small Business64%
      Midsize Enterprise16%
      Large Enterprise21%
      VISITORS READING REVIEWS
      Small Business42%
      Midsize Enterprise20%
      Large Enterprise38%
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      ESET Endpoint Protection Platform is ranked 3rd in Anti-Malware Tools with 97 reviews while F-Secure Total is ranked 22nd in Anti-Malware Tools with 1 review. ESET Endpoint Protection Platform is rated 8.2, while F-Secure Total is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of ESET Endpoint Protection Platform writes "Easy to set up with good security and rapidly improving capabilities". On the other hand, the top reviewer of F-Secure Total writes "Easy to setup and stable solution ". ESET Endpoint Protection Platform is most compared with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business, CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne Singularity Complete and Fortinet FortiEDR, whereas F-Secure Total is most compared with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, ZoneAlarm, WithSecure Elements Collaboration Protection and ESET PROTECT Enterprise.

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