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Intercept X Endpoint vs Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Intercept X Endpoint
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
6th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
103
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (7th), ZTNA (9th), Managed Detection and Response (MDR) (8th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (11th), Ransomware Protection (3rd)
Symantec Endpoint Detection...
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
25th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
30
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category, the mindshare of Intercept X Endpoint is 3.0%, down from 8.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response is 0.5%, down from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
 

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.
YusufAhmed - PeerSpot reviewer
Easy to use and competitively priced
Honestly, the product needs to continue the way it is, and I feel that everything will be fine. I haven't had any reasons to complain about the product. The product doesn’t offer MDM functionality under its current licensing model. In the future, I want the product to offer MDM. It can allow me to manage my mobile device more efficiently and effectively. Currently, there is a need for a separate license to be added to Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response to be able to use the MDM part. If both are bundled up under the same license, the administration part can be made easier.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is one of the best in terms of technicality."
"It is a practically maintenance free intelligent system that independently protects environments from malicious attacks."
"The patches on offer are very helpful."
"There are products that are technically stronger. However, this product has everything in one solution, which makes it a strong endpoint option."
"It is a very scalable solution."
"After that, the client switched to Sophos to get the protection they lacked. It either works or it doesn’t and Sophos works."
"The deployment is quick. It just depends on the environment and what you may be replacing."
"There do not seem to be any limitations to the scalability of this product."
"Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response is stable."
"The solution has great blocking features."
"The most valuable features of Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response are its immediate response and investigation."
"The most valuable feature is that the same agent can act as the endpoint detection and response agent."
"In Symantec, we have found that the most important feature is Application and Device Control."
"I have had absolutely no problem with using this solution, it really works well."
"There are times when Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response tags an executable as malicious when it is trying to get executed on the machine. In this case, it prevents the execution and it gives you a process view of things where you can look into what has happened and whether it is a genuine process trying to access some system activities, or it's a malicious one. Depending upon the process, it gives you a clear identification, and we can do the containment from the interface itself and isolate the machine from the network. The process review on network isolation is good."
"The most valuable features are that it is easy to connect and global settings are good."
 

Cons

"The main real-time scanning takes most of the processing power of my notebook."
"It has a performance hit on a local laptop. There's an agent installed and we are bothered a lot by it because it seems to be using a lot of computer resources."
"I recommend that Intercept X Endpoint should include a patch assessment feature. Various vendors offer virtual patching solutions, which could be a game-changer, especially for the financial sector where frequent service restarts are challenging. These solutions allow patching servers without the need for restarts. Incorporating these features into Intercept X Endpoint would enhance its effectiveness in securing endpoints and servers."
"We would like to deploy across a variety of machines simultaneously through the network."
"They might want to offer an MSP model for licensing, to offer the solution as a software as a service."
"The initial setup can be a bit challenging."
"We would like more application control in order to be able to schedule times and access."
"We tried to set up Sophos Zero Trust within my Sophos central cloud. It only works with Microsoft and I use Google. I'd like to see Google added."
"Reporting is a major issue, as it is not user friendly."
"A significant deterioration in customer support."
"I would like to see better scanning capabilities."
"The solution can always be more stable and more secure."
"Technical support is not as good as we expect, and resolving problems should be more timely."
"They need to improve their cloud presence."
"The interface is very complicated."
"Its UI could be more user-friendly."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is moderately priced."
"We are happy with the pricing across all Sophos products."
"The price is pretty good."
"The solution is not expensive."
"The price of Sophos Intercept X is competitive."
"You can pay monthly, but most of our customers choose annual subscriptions because they are less expensive."
"You can purchase a license for one to three years."
"The solution requires an annual subscription."
"It is an expensive solution."
"It's a yearly subscription."
"Compared to the tools of competitors, Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response is a cheaply priced product."
"The price is okay, but it really depends on the customer's requirements."
"We are satisfied with the pricing."
"We pay around $100,000 for 5000 licenses every year."
"Of late, because of the Broadcom purchase, its price has been increasing."
"The product is cheap."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
20%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Government
6%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Retailer
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
 

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 is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response?
I am not aware of the pricing details, as that falls under the management's responsibility.
What needs improvement with Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response?
There are several areas where Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response can improve, including shell features, web control, asset management, and device control. Specifically, the application contro...
 

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