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Symantec Data Center Security vs Trellix MOVE AntiVirus comparison

 

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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

Symantec Data Center Security
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
5.0
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
Cloud and Data Center Security (11th)
Trellix MOVE AntiVirus
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
81
Ranking in other categories
Anti-Malware Tools (9th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Symantec Data Center Security and Trellix MOVE AntiVirus aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Symantec Data Center Security is designed for Cloud and Data Center Security and holds a mindshare of 1.5%, down 3.3% compared to last year.
Trellix MOVE AntiVirus, on the other hand, focuses on Anti-Malware Tools, holds 1.3% mindshare, down 1.7% since last year.
Cloud and Data Center Security
Anti-Malware Tools
 

Featured Reviews

Atul-Vats - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers a complete system lockdown feature and the ability to restrict users but has a complex policy structure
The negative aspect of that particular product is the fact it has a very, very, very complex policy structure. A user or administrator making the policy in the DCS should have a very thorough knowledge of the operating system or policy making. You have to be very specific about the data structure. If you want to secure a Linux server, an administrator should be very confident about how the directory structure of Linux, how Linux works, and where it puts the important logs. You have to be very cautious about the complete path, and you have to write it over there in the policy part. If you are not very specific, there will be a lot of noise in the system. You're going to receive thousands of events that are false positives. The fine-tuning of the policy is a very complex thing in the DCS itself. Another negative aspect that I have observed is if the product gets installed on the kernel level of any non-Windows server, it has some issues, comparability issues. Sometimes the product doesn't work properly, so it shuts down the machine and crashes the system. There are many cases in which I've observed the DCS crashing the system.
Ashford Asante - PeerSpot reviewer
Centralized system, less stress on the network and runs smoothly
It functions like a standard antivirus – I scan, I get reports... it gets the job done as I configure it. Overall, I'm satisfied with McAfee MOVE Antivirus. I haven't experienced any compatibility issues so far. So, it also offers good integration capabilities with other tools. The quality of the reports depends on what you're looking for. They can be good, bad, or average. Overall, the reporting functionality is adequate.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The granularity of applying the policies is valuable."
"The advantage of Data Center Security is its ease of use and that it serves as a single unified platform, where I can apply all my security policies to protect that server."
"The tool will then detect any anomalies, such as an intruder who has breached the network, which can trigger the system lockdown feature if it's enabled and meets the defined threshold."
"The most valuable feature is the endpoint protection system."
"The real strength lies in its straightforward approach, offering just two key policies: prevention and detection."
"The most valuable feature is the centralized console, which can handle different products that we have."
"The ability to finely control permissions and restrictions on servers or assets through a customizable rule set is a key strength."
"We use the product to prevent unauthorized access to data, systems, and servers. It provides essential features for data center security."
"In the time that I've been using it, it hasn't crashed. It's rock-solid. So, I haven't noticed any performance issues, like using too much CPU or memory."
"The most valuable feature of McAfee MOVE AntiVirus is the central management console. I can control everything from one place."
"There are tons of valuable features, including threat protection and antivirus."
"The stability is very good."
"Threat detection and prevention are the most significant features. It covers most of the data collected by sending it to McAfee by looking at the behavioral analysis, vulnerabilities, and such, and then it assesses the data with the threat intelligence in their analytical engine."
"The performance is great. The solution doesn't cause any issues while browsing or using any files or anything. It's very strong."
"MOVE AntiVirus helps us deal with hacking and other threats in our environment. We have two or three layers of additional security on top of the firewall, and the other thing is data security. MOVE helps us cover such things."
"McAfee MOVE AntiVirus was both stable and scalable."
 

Cons

"The support is very bad. They're not fast at all. Trend Micro's support is much better."
"The product blocks certain processes, even after allowlisting them."
"A user or administrator making the policy in the DCS should have a very thorough knowledge of the operating system or policy making. You have to be very specific about the data structure."
"It would be advantageous if Symantec or Broadcom, given the rebranding, could simplify the process, enabling users to leverage the antivirus functionality more easily."
"Agent management is a challenging task."
"They need to develop a more flexible product that can be scaled such that it fits well into a small business or a bigger, enterprise-level solution."
"There is room for improvement in enhancing its graphical user interface for a more user-friendly experience."
"Adding more compatibility with common products like Microsoft would be a plus."
"This solution is okay for users who are just office personnel. Developers or users who heavily use their laptops complain that it really slows down their laptops. Using this solution can be a big challenge from the performance perspective if you need a productive system that locally runs multiple VMs."
"We started using MOVE Antivirus because our security staff required it. And I personally haven't seen the difference because I haven't had any issues so far that McAfee addresses."
"McAfee could improve the administrative interface. It's functional but could be more user-friendly."
"It would be ideal if the product could offer more integration."
"The solution could improve security."
"It would be very helpful if a significant reduction in overhead could be brought about."
"The solution needs to be more secure."
"The security could always be better."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is a bit costly."
"Compared to some other solutions, such as CrowdStrike, Symantec is more expensive."
"It is notably more expensive when compared to other solutions."
"The pricing is cheap."
"Pricing is reasonable."
"McAfee MOVE AntiVirus can be an expensive solution, depending on the size and quantity."
"We have purchased an annual license to use this solution. The price of the solution could be lower."
"There is a license needed to use this solution and the price is very good. However, the price could be less expensive."
"There is a need to pay towards the licensing charges of the product on a yearly basis. The product is not way too expensive"
"The price of the solution is reasonable."
"The solution is not expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
20%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
14%
Government
5%
Computer Software Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
14%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Healthcare Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Symantec Data Center Security?
The granularity of applying the policies is valuable.
What needs improvement with Symantec Data Center Security?
Agent management is a challenging task. We cannot do it from the console. We will have to use other tools.
What is your primary use case for Symantec Data Center Security?
One key use case for data center security is protecting files within the data center. This is especially important for Linux systems, where locking down specific files is essential to prevent unaut...
What needs improvement with McAfee MOVE AntiVirus?
This solution will consume more resources for the end users, which is an area for improvement.
 

Also Known As

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McAfee MOVE AntiVirus, McAfee Management for Optimized Virtual Environments AntiVirus, McAfee Management for Optimized Virtual Environments
 

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Sample Customers

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Kleberg Bank, Sicredi, Seagate, Loop Technology, Vidant Health, Xcel Energy, Cook County, Berkshire Health Systems, Mauser, China Pacific Insurance, Cologne-Bonn Airport, Bank Central Asia, Boston Medical Center, Boston Scientific
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