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Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud vs Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response 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

Kaspersky Endpoint Security...
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
27th
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
Ransomware Protection (8th)
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 January 2025, in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category, the mindshare of Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud is 0.4%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response is 0.6%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
 

Featured Reviews

AnikIslam - PeerSpot reviewer
Automatic update feature could be better and multi-layered protection capability needs enhancement
The platform's ability to update the database from my device and manage user profiles is quite effective. It also provides web threat protection by blocking unwanted websites. It provides multi-layered protection. Although it could be more efficient, it is sufficient for regular purposes. I would not recommend it based on my experience. I rate it a three 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

"Kaspersky has a Cloud Discovery feature. There is no template in Kaspersky. They provide a temporary risk assessment of the cloud services. For example, if we want to block public storage services like OneDrive or Google Drive, we need to specify each individually. The main difference is that Kaspersky's process takes more time because it requires individual input."
"Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud is a very good solution for endpoint protection."
"In terms of software performance, it has been effective in providing good security."
"In Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud, anti-phishing and anti-malware are two very powerful aspects."
"The most valuable component of the solution is the malware detection feature."
"The product works perfectly to prevent malware in our organization."
"It is a powerful tool for zero-day attack prevention."
"The platform's ability to update the database from my device and manage user profiles is quite effective."
"The most valuable features of the solution are that it is easy to use and has good support."
"The security is good."
"IPS and the user interface are good features."
"The most valuable features of this product include network isolation for machines and the ability to work with a consistent and defined set of virtual machines."
"The solution is scalable."
"The solution has great blocking features."
"The setup is quite easy."
"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."
 

Cons

"Kaspersky's global ranking has been on the decline."
"Certain shortcomings in the anti-ransomware part of the solution need improvement. XDR and MDR, along with threat hunting, a big step in cybersecurity today, need improvement."
"One area where the product could be improved is in its delivery and installation process."
"Sometimes, the tool consumes a lot of resources from the endpoints, making it an area of concern where improvements are required since it currently consumes a little bit of RAM."
"Kaspersky's cloud solution should be improved because the on-premises features are unavailable in the cloud."
"It requires specific expertise or certified professionals to deploy the product. There is a need to expand the offerings to various industries covering different-sized businesses."
"The solution’s stability could be improved because we earlier faced an issue where the solution was not detecting file-less malware."
"Kaspersky doesn't provide local support."
"While they are quite dynamic, they need to ensure they are detecting threats faster in the future to keep people safer."
"A significant deterioration in customer support."
"They do need to minimize the number of agents installed on a server."
"One potential area for improvement in Symantec EDR is the reporting engine."
"I would like to see better scanning capabilities."
"That's why I wouldn't recommend it for other systems. It works only with SAP clients. That's why I'm giving it a six. It would get higher if it worked on all networks without the help of SAP."
"It is not possible to buy it from the company itself, or resellers in other countries. If it is available, I see that it is offered as part of a larger service. For me, this was not suitable."
"The Symantec portfolio is not big enough to cover the organization in all 360 degrees."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is reasonably priced."
"We had to pay an annual licensing fee for KasperskyEndpoint Security Cloud."
"I find Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud more accessible in terms of pricing."
"The solution is moderately priced and cannot be considered an expensive or cheap tool."
"Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud is a cost-effective solution."
"The product is averagely priced."
"The pricing is favorable, and there are no additional expenses associated with using the product."
"The platform is expensive."
"It's a yearly subscription."
"The price is okay, but it really depends on the customer's requirements."
"The price is really high and it should be lower."
"Of late, because of the Broadcom purchase, its price has been increasing."
"The more devices we have the more expensive it becomes, which is where the challenge is."
"It is an expensive solution."
"We have a yearly subscription, and the pricing is fair."
"Compared to the tools of competitors, Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response is a cheaply priced product."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
23%
Computer Software Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
University
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about KasperskyEndpoint Security Cloud?
The product works perfectly to prevent malware in our organization.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for KasperskyEndpoint Security Cloud?
The product is a bit expensive and requires extensive price negotiation with local vendors. Comparable to market pricing, good products generally have similar pricing levels.
What needs improvement with KasperskyEndpoint Security Cloud?
While the product provides a good level of protection, we need better support, especially in terms of being kept informed about new threats and specific configurations needed. The quality of suppor...
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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