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Fortinet FortiEDR vs Symantec Endpoint Security comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiEDR
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
37
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (11th)
Symantec Endpoint Security
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
141
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (8th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Fortinet FortiEDR and Symantec Endpoint Security aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Fortinet FortiEDR is designed for Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and holds a mindshare of 4.8%, up 4.1% compared to last year.
Symantec Endpoint Security, on the other hand, focuses on Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP), holds 4.2% mindshare, down 5.0% since last year.
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
 

Featured Reviews

RafaelTorres - PeerSpot reviewer
Valuable for remote work security and enhances endpoint protection effectively
It is very easy to set up. I would rate my experience with the initial setup a ten out of ten, with ten being very easy to set up. It is very user-friendly and easy to manage. The deployment process is quick and easy, especially in new environments. It's very fast and straightforward.
PedroSoares - PeerSpot reviewer
Helps us block ports, like TCP and UDP, and we don't need to use Active Directory GPOs to block anything
One suggestion I have for both regular and mobile would be to collect all the information about installed software, such as versions, and give that information to the manager to help with software management. That would be a huge advantage for everyone who administers these tools. For example, EDR gives me some applications with a version linked to a CVE or a MITRE attack. That's really interesting, But we don't know about other software that is installed and that means we need to install and use other software on the workstation to collect that information. If Symantec could do that, it would help managers improve their security, as they would know all the software installed on each device. Because Symantec is already installed on a workstation, it would not be difficult for the agent to collect information about the software installed. It wouldn't need to do anything other than collect and share the information. That would be a huge advantage for the administrator. The more information we have about a device, the more secure we can make it. For example, there are types of software that can open a port that an attacker can use. If we know that such software is installed, we could just act before something happens. If Symantec could collect that software information, it would be amazing.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is a scalable solution...The initial setup of Fortinet FortiEDR was straightforward."
"Fortinet is very user-friendly for customers."
"It's easy to configure and integrate the solution with the current network because it is used by Fortinet clients."
"Fortinet FortiEDR's firewalling, rule creation, monitoring, and inspection profiles are great."
"It is very easy to set up. I would rate my experience with the initial setup a ten out of ten, with ten being very easy to set up."
"I get alerts when scripts are detected in the environment."
"Fortinet has helped free up around 20 percent of our staff's time to help us out."
"The product detects and blocks threats and is more proactive than firewalls."
"I find it is the most reliable solution on the market."
"It's good at detecting signature-based stuff and stopping that."
"The solution can be scaled to handle different threats."
"Some of the features that were important were a built-in firewall and device control."
"The solutions' main features are patch management and security."
"The product has been quite stable."
"The most valuable feature is that I don't feel that it is there. It works in the background and doesn't interfere with my daily work. All the scans are done in the background. This is the biggest advantage of this product. It works because I have never been infected since I have been using this solution. Its interface is also very good."
"The solution is easy to manage."
 

Cons

"We find the solution to be a bit expensive."
"We'd like to see more one-to-one product presentations for the distribution channels."
"The solution is not very user-friendly because adding exceptions or policies involves many steps."
"We've encountered challenges during API deployment, occasionally resulting in unstable environments."
"To improve Fortinet, we need to see more features and technology areas at the endpoint level introduced."
"The only minor concern is occasional interference with desired programs."
"I did face some challenges using Fortinet FortiEDR, especially in the Mac environment. While the detections work well in Windows, Mac has limitations. If I need to configure something in the Mac environment, I have to open a support ticket because I can't do it myself; the support team has to apply the configurations on the backend."
"The SIEM could be improved."
"Need to improved orchestration for broken clients fixes."
"If the agent can be minimized so that it can work with in-memory concepts, that would be ideal. As of now, it is file-based, signature-based."
"The overall quality of the product needs to be improved because with the last session we had several issues with new versions. Also, the solution needs better protections."
"They're just starting to get into this now, but I think they can do better - they're just starting out with I think is called the SEP Cloud Console. It has more limited functionality. It will be good once we can run SEP from the cloud. That would be good."
"It can maybe send notifications when there is an update and everything is successful."
"If a machine is infected by ransomware, it's hard to recover the data. We don't have any data on the client, so we're not overly concerned about that. Still, it would be nice to have this feature if there are any future problems."
"It would be nice to be able to manage the endpoints a bit further. A valuable attribute would be the management of software inventory, software deployment, and third-party software deployment. I would like to see the ability to deploy and delete unlicensed software. Many users try to install what they shouldn't, so that would be really useful."
"We are not satisfied with the technical support."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is typical for enterprises and fairly priced."
"The pricing is good."
"Fortinet FortiEDR is pretty cheap compared to other EDR products because it provides three-for-one contracts."
"The solution is not expensive."
"We got a good deal on licensing, so it is in the competitive range."
"Offered at a high price"
"While the cost may have been high, we view it as a worthwhile investment due to Fortinet's reliability and long-term performance."
"Fortinet FortiEDR has a yearly subscription."
"Pricing and licensing for our country is very good. It's not that expensive and the endpoint security is very good. It's not as cheap as some others, but they are not as good."
"We have some customers on a one-year license and others on a three-year license."
"There is a yearly license."
"Symantec Endpoint Security's pricing is okay. It is cheaper compared to other products."
"The prices fluctuate, but this year I think it was maybe around $12,000."
"Compared to other products and brands here in Mexico, the price is okay, somewhere in the middle. Our solution is unique in that it can adapt to a variety of pricing and licensing constraints considering we have the corporate, government, and academic mandates. The"
"It provides a good solution at a good price."
"I thought the pricing was reasonable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What's the difference between Fortinet's FortiEDR and FortiClient?
I suggest Fortinet’s FortiEDR over FortiClient for several reasons. For starters, FortiEDR guarantees solid protection because it continually scans servers for emerging vulnerabilities, which gives...
What do you like most about Fortinet FortiEDR?
We have FortiEDR installed on all our systems. This protects them from any threats.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiEDR?
The solution costs less than 10,000 for 100 users. Users have to pay additional costs to have the solution on the cloud.
Which is better - Cortex XDR or Symantec End-User Endpoint Security?
Aqua Security is easy to use and very manageable. Its main focus is on Kubernetes and Docker. Security is a very valuable feature and their speed of integration is very good. The initial setup was ...
Which offers better endpoint security - Symantec or Microsoft Defender?
We use Symantec because we do not use MS Enterprise products, but in my opinion, Microsoft Defender is a superior solution. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a cloud-delivered endpoint security s...
What do you like most about Symantec End-User Endpoint Security?
Symantec have everything – documentation, videos, data sheets.
 

Also Known As

enSilo, FortiEDR
Symantec EPP, Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP)
 

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Sample Customers

Financial, Healthcare, Legal, Technology, Enterprise, Manufacturing ... 
Audio Visual Dynamics, Red Deer Advocate, Asia Pacific Telecom Co. Ltd., Kibbutz Ein Gedi, and AMETEK, Inc.
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