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Intercept X Endpoint vs Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 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

Intercept X Endpoint
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
6th
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
7th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
103
Ranking in other categories
ZTNA (9th), Managed Detection and Response (MDR) (8th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (11th), Ransomware Protection (3rd)
Kaspersky Endpoint Security...
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
8th
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
10th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.1
Number of Reviews
120
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Compliance (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Intercept X Endpoint is 2.0%, down from 5.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is 3.7%, down from 3.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
 

Featured Reviews

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.
Karim Mostafa - PeerSpot reviewer
Easy to setup, stable and good security use cases
I primarily use this solution for security.  I appreciate the good control it offers, which simplifies management. So, I feel confident using this solution. We need a more complete Mobile Device Management (MDM) system. I have been using Kaspersky for eight years. I use the latest version.  I…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The product is user-friendly."
"The Managed Detection and Response service provided by Intercept X Endpoint is highly valuable. With a team of 600-700 individuals monitoring systems, they swiftly respond to attacks, either informing us to isolate or directly removing threats. This full MDR service is especially recommended for sectors like finance, where data security is critical. The deep learning technology within Intercept X Endpoint enhances our security posture by analyzing behaviors and algorithms to differentiate between legitimate users and threats, effectively preventing attacks on our network infrastructure."
"It's a good antivirus software and has a lot of features. It now integrates with their on-premises firewall, which is perfect."
"The product efficiently prevents data leakages."
"Technical support from Sophos is rated as nine out of ten, which represents high quality."
"I have found the most valuable feature to be the EDR."
"Intercept X Endpoint has been stable, and I appreciate the centralized management and the reporting feature."
"The most valuable features of Sophos Intercept X are the ease of use and the policy options that are simple to understand. Overall, the protection is good."
"It's easy to use."
"We have gained advanced threat protection without investing more into that area."
"One of the most valuable features of this product is that it's good for endpoint protection."
"Some of the most valuable features are the security and the stability, which are great. There are some imperfections, but everything is fine. In general, I think it's one of the best solutions."
"The most valuable feature is the central view. With this view, I can see all of the data."
"It provides good security."
"The implementation and integration are easy."
"It has many features, like deploying a package to many clients, an MDM solution, etc."
 

Cons

"When we load Intercept X, it puts a load on the device. When it is scanning, it slows down the device. A system with basic specifications completely slows down till the scan is complete. They should improve this part."
"The ADR functionalities feel like they aren't mature enough. It hasn't been a long time since Sophos has offered reproduction. Due to the fact that it's so young, it has fewer functionalities than other and more mature ADR solutions."
"The main real-time scanning takes most of the processing power of my notebook."
"The problem is that if you have a lot of different components going on, each managed under a different umbrella, then you're going to be spending a lot of time hopping back and forth between the different components to see, "Well, I got hit here. What did my firewall see? I got hit in the firewall, the firewall says it allowed that attack in, did it land on anything to compromise any of my endpoints?""
"It should offer better security updates."
"The solution is heavy in the usage of resources, you can notice the performance decrease. This should prove in the future."
"I would like to see better support for virtual and desktop infrastructures."
"Mobile device management is a challenging area, and it can be improved. Some areas in the DLP solution can also be improved. It has the DLP capability, but it is not an all-out DLP program. I would like to see them improve the DLP solution in terms of reporting and possibly network monitoring. Currently, they only do the reporting parts of it."
"The solution could provide more integration."
"The solution could use better reporting."
"Kaspersky Endpoint Security could have more visibility and threat hunting. Right now, if it detects a file, it's quarantined, and then we can't find more details other than the path and the file name. We don't see what process it's warning off and how the virus got in. So, the reporting on the quarantined items, why were they quarantined, etc., could be improved."
"It would be beneficial to have more robust cloud management capabilities for Endpoint."
"If someone has the older version of the solution, and wants to install a newer version, they must remove all of the previous applications. Otherwise, there will be issues with the solution."
"I would like to see integration to many different systems easier."
"This solution would be improved if it were more compatible with Windows Server. There is not a client for Windows Server, like for Windows Workstation, so there are a lot of things you cannot control from the local system, or from the desktop directly. You have to control everything from the policy server, not from the client's side. The interface is kind of light, and it's not good—it could be more user-friendly."
"Reaching their support team can be difficult."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Customers need to pay for a license for Intercept X Endpoint based on the number of users and servers they have. The pricing is considered normal and not overly expensive."
"Its price is reasonable."
"I have found the price of Sophos Intercept X to be reasonable."
"Licensing is based on the number of users. They give a discount for editors who are considered as important members. From what I know, Sophos products are not expensive. If you have a license extension, you just need to contact the editor or partner to change the mode of licensing or extend the license to cover more people."
"I would rate the price 7 out of 10, where 1 is most expensive and 10 is cheapest. Also, a little reduction in price can be a great move for Intercept X Endpoint."
"You can pay monthly, but most of our customers choose annual subscriptions because they are less expensive."
"It is not very expensive but I don't have specific pricing details. The licensing is usually done on yearly basis."
"We have an annual subscription."
"The licensing is fine, and it is well within reasonable rates."
"It is a cost-effective product."
"The solution requires a license and there are different license packages depending on the number of users you need."
"The solution is comparatively priced."
"The price of the solution is reasonable. It is less costly compared to competitors."
"The solution's pricing is reasonable."
"This solution is priced lower than some of its competitors. The support from Kaspersky is purchased separately."
"The licensing is based per agent. You can get discounts if you have more agents."
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Answers from the Community

CC
Jun 16, 2021
Jun 16, 2021
I recommend that you take a look at Tanium’s industry-leading EDR and TR platform for Full Visibility, Compliance, TR, and virtual management either on-premise or via TaaS. The Tanium agent is lightweight, doesn’t require any additional infrastructure, and due to its patented architecture allows managed devices to work together at the edge.
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EB
Jun 14, 2021
Hi @SathishKumar , @Husam Kabaha ​, @Andrey Rogov ​, and @Ahmed Mohamed Abdelmaged. Do you have any advice to share with @Constance Chinonzo ​?  Thank you!
PF
Jun 16, 2021
I recommend that you take a look at Tanium’s industry-leading EDR and TR platform for Full Visibility, Compliance, TR, and virtual management either on-premise or via TaaS. The Tanium agent is lightweight, doesn’t require any additional infrastructure, and due to its patented architecture allows managed devices to work together at the edge. 
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
20%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Government
6%
Educational Organization
62%
Computer Software Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
3%
Comms Service Provider
3%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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 ...
What needs improvement with Kaspersky Endpoint Security?
I have some PCs with one gigabyte of RAM, and it's not easy to set up Kaspersky on these. Additionally, I want to improve how viruses are isolated and receive better notifications.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business?
The pricing of Kaspersky is good, and I rate it an eight out of ten. Our current licensing costs are one hundred dollars per user for three hundred users, which was established three years ago.
 

Also Known As

Sophos Intercept X
Kaspersky Work Space Security, Kaspersky Endpoint Security
 

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Sample Customers

Flexible Systems
ACMS, Arqiva, Pakistan International Airlines, RAO UES
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