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Field Effect MDR vs Intercept X Endpoint comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Field Effect MDR
Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
4th
Average Rating
9.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Intercept X Endpoint
Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
8th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
103
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (7th), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (8th), ZTNA (9th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (11th), Ransomware Protection (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) category, the mindshare of Field Effect MDR is 3.2%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Intercept X Endpoint is 0.8%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
 

Featured Reviews

Simon Cutler - PeerSpot reviewer
Helps to manage cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and improve our security team's efficiency and security posture
It would be incredibly valuable to have the Field Effect team handle some of the third-party application patching they're currently identifying. While it's fantastic that they're proactive in this area, the time commitment is significant. Integrating patching into their existing service offering would be a game-changer. I'd love to see a tool that aids sales discovery efforts when we engage new clients. Ideally, this internal tool would scan their network environment to identify potential risks and give us a comprehensive picture of their network infrastructure. This would be a huge asset in informing our sales strategies and showcasing our expertise.
Khandokar Rabbi - PeerSpot reviewer
Used for endpoint security, ransomware protection, virus protection, and server security
Intercept X Endpoint is deployed on the cloud in our organization. Previously, we had two ransomware attacks when we were using Kaspersky as an endpoint security. We didn't face any ransomware attacks after using Intercept X Endpoint for endpoint security. Intercept X Endpoint has simplified our malware detection. Since we have already implemented the policies in the cloud, all the malware is automatically detected. The solution also detects and removes new malware that can also come from the cloud AI engine. Integrating Intercept X Endpoint with our current security infrastructure was very easy. In my opinion, Sophos is a better solution because we are using Sophos endpoint security and network security. These two things sync with each other and monitor the packets and network traffic. No other vendor has simultaneous devices to check everything. I would recommend the solution to other users. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The automated response feature is incredibly effective."
"One of the most useful and impressive features of the system is its detailed notification mechanism."
"The ARO alerts are helpful to use almost daily to get a sense of what actions we need to take to expedite security measures."
"It's running in the background and does a packet-level analysis of everything that comes in. It also has an auto-response feature, so if something gets through and is clicked on, or somehow gets through the network, it gets isolated and quarantined, and we get notified."
"I like how comprehensive Field Effect Covalence is."
"The most valuable feature is the network traffic monitoring function."
"Direct and easy and quick communication to the Field Effect cybersecurity team experts has led to quick resolution of any problems or alerts."
"There are user notifications about our cloud solutions and access, meaning authentication and possible breaches. Overall, the notifications and alerts are valuable. There are also new features like the DNS protection, which is quite good."
"Ransomware protection is the most valuable feature of this solution."
"I appreciate the ability to use the latest endpoint protection features in case of an infection or cyber threat. This is especially true when using the product with a Sophos firewall solution, like the XG series. They collaborate effectively in the event of a cyber threat."
"There do not seem to be any limitations to the scalability of this product."
"The initial setup is pretty straightforward."
"The initial setup is simple."
"Sophos Intercept X is a complete endpoint solution."
"The updates and a lot of the day-to-day fiddling that you would have to do with it, can all be done from the cloud so it's easy to manage, and very easy to administer."
"This product integrates well with Sophos firewalls and should be seriously considered by Sophos Firewall clients."
 

Cons

"While Covalence addresses our notification and visibility needs, it falls short in keeping information up-to-date, which is where our MSP comes in to supplement its functionality."
"I'd love the price to be a little bit less."
"I would like Covalence to implement patch management as well."
"I'd suggest that Field Effect focus more on including things like phishing simulation and cybersecurity training."
"One limitation is that if someone takes their laptop outside the office building, the DNS firewall provides minimal coverage, and we are unable to generate reports."
"I have had a couple of challenges around updates to the agents where it seems it doesn't automatically replace older versions."
"Covalence's SEAS feature wasn't very user-friendly."
"In the AROs tab, if we encounter multiple duplicate recommendations, it would be helpful to be able to select and resolve or dismiss them all at once."
"We are considering switching from this solution as a result of the closer integration needed between the firewall systems and the EDR."
"The solution can be expensive, although we do see the value in it."
"If Sophos Intercept allows users to restrict website access based on specific needs, such as streaming new videos for business purposes, we would prefer to use that."
"The endpoint detection and response (EDR) technology has room for improvement because the information that it gives us to resolve our problems is poor nowadays."
"When I use a proxy, I can bypass Sophos, which is an area that needs improvement."
"There should be a report including a flowchart or diagram. It will be useful to evaluate the software’s effectiveness."
"If we can lower the price, it will be fantastic because it will generate more revenue for us."
"The main real-time scanning takes most of the processing power of my notebook."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Although Covalence is expensive, it provides good value for the price."
"The pricing is fair and reasonable."
"The pricing is comparable to what else is out there."
"The licensing model itself is solid, but we're ironing out some inconsistencies in how customer profiles are configured."
"While the contract duration might change, the pricing remains highly attractive."
"It is on the high end, but it is worth it for the service that you get from them."
"The pricing isn't sized, so Field Effect doesn't make it easy for anything under 25 users. I'm not crazy about that."
"We were particularly impressed with their pricing model, which charges per user rather than per system."
"The price of the product is okay, in my opinion. The tool's cost per user and per annum basis is around INR 700 to 800."
"It's not bad, but compared to competitors, it's a little bit on the high side. The price could be more competitive."
"The solution offers both a three-year license and an annual license. I would rate the product's pricing a one out of ten."
"The price of Sophos Intercept X is competitive."
"There is a yearly payment to be made. For each client, it costs around 15 dollars. There are no additional costs besides the licensing price we pay to use the solution."
"The product is moderately priced."
"I find the pricing to be a little bit expensive, although it is acceptable, for now."
"You can pay monthly, but most of our customers choose annual subscriptions because they are less expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
55%
Non Profit
5%
Government
4%
Media Company
3%
Computer Software Company
20%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Field Effect Covalence?
It is very user-friendly. We have regular reports to see what is going on.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Field Effect Covalence?
In our evaluation, two years ago, we found the Field Effect Covalence product and service to be the simplest to set up and pricing was lower than the other competitors.
What needs improvement with Field Effect Covalence?
The solution could improved DNS filtering and fuller integration into ConnectWise PSA (I understand both are in the works). The current roaming DNS filter doesn't seem to be too complete and we're ...
How does Crodwstrike Falcon compare with Sophos Intercept X?
I like that Crowdstrike Falcon allows me to easily correlate data between my firewalls. Its detection and machine learning are very valuable features. Crowdstrike Falcon also successfully prevents ...
 

Also Known As

Field Effect Covalence
Sophos Intercept X
 

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