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Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business vs Symantec Endpoint Security comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Kaspersky Endpoint Security...
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
8th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.1
Number of Reviews
120
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Compliance (2nd), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (10th)
Symantec Endpoint Security
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
11th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
142
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is 3.8%, down from 3.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Symantec Endpoint Security is 4.2%, down from 5.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
 

Featured Reviews

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…
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 performs quite well as a firewall protection provider."
"It's easy to use."
"Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is a cost-effective solution."
"It has improved our performance and deployment."
"Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is a very good and reliable product."
"It is an effective solution. It provides a wide range of security and defense features."
"Overall, the product is quite flexible."
"Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is a very powerful tool for us. We use a lot of third-party software that integrates well with the solution."
"The best thing about Symantec is its ability to control our endpoints from a single point. You can manage the antivirus definitions, upgrades, remote scanning, etc., from one console."
"The product has valuable features for insights."
"The scheduled scans and the active protection were the most valuable because it allowed me to have the systems protected in real-time and also be able to schedule scans so that as new definitions would update, machines could be scanned to make sure that everything was in tip-top shape and there was nothing lurking in the background."
"Symantec Endpoint Security offers many valuable features, such as file explosion, application learning, DLP, injection detection, and EDR solutions for traffic control."
"Can detect and prevent attacks that are exploring common software vulnerabilities."
"It's a single-agent installation with many features including wireless protection."
"Scalability."
"One of the features is the ability to frequently get virus signature updates."
 

Cons

"There are some features built into Kaspersky that do not work at all, so we have to use other products instead."
"We have had some problems with it comes to uninstalling it, so you have to make sure that you do everything right."
"I would like the solution to be able to allow to have end to end security services from the final user to the server."
"The solution could be more secure. It's an aspect the company needs to be mindful of."
"From time to time, some users loose connection via the Network Agent."
"It would be good if Kaspersky could lower the solution's price so people could afford to buy the licenses."
"The solution could provide more integration."
"Utilizing the CPU usages during the scan process needs to be improved."
"It would be helpful if this product provided patch management functionality."
"The solution could improve by having a better graphical interface."
"This latest version has proven unreliable for management and installation."
"There could be definition updates installed and running for the product, similar to new EDR solutions that receive updates from the internet."
"The reporting could be improved."
"SONAR could be improved. The false/positive rate is a little high."
"Sometimes, when we are creating a new policy, some of the clients are not being updated with the latest policy."
"The monitoring capabilities could be further developed."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The licensing is fine, and it is well within reasonable rates."
"Licensing costs are on a yearly basis."
"We pay a yearly annual subscription for this product."
"Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business' pricing is reasonable, and licensing costs are annual."
"There is an annual license required to use Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business."
"It is a cost-effective endpoint security service."
"I prefer paying for a yearly license because it has some discounts. One of the companies I work for pays for the Business Select license, for 100 users."
"The cost of the solution is approximately $31,000 for three years."
"We pay on a yearly basis..."
"The pricing was one of the factors that led us to choose this product."
"It is normal. If you are an educational institute, they give you a very good discount. If you are coming from the banking side, they may or may not give you a discount. I'm working with seven companies, and normally, they get a 65% to 70% discount on everything."
"The prices fluctuate, but this year I think it was maybe around $12,000."
"It is the better product, even if it is a little on the higher side."
"When it comes to pricing, Sophos is preferrable to Symantec."
"It is cheap. It is especially cheaper than Malwarebytes, which is three times higher than this. It is also cheaper than Cisco. Its price is almost similar to Bitdefender, Gravity, and CloudZone."
"The licensing terms can range from subscription-based to perpetual, to annual, to tri-annual."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
61%
Computer Software Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
3%
Manufacturing Company
3%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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.
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

Kaspersky Work Space Security, Kaspersky Endpoint Security
Symantec EPP, Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP)
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

ACMS, Arqiva, Pakistan International Airlines, RAO UES
Audio Visual Dynamics, Red Deer Advocate, Asia Pacific Telecom Co. Ltd., Kibbutz Ein Gedi, and AMETEK, Inc.
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