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Symantec Data Center Security vs Trellix MOVE AntiVirus comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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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 (10th)
 

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 1.7%, down 3.4% compared to last year.
Trellix MOVE AntiVirus, on the other hand, focuses on Anti-Malware Tools, holds 1.4% mindshare, down 2.2% 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 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 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."
"The most valuable feature is the endpoint protection system."
"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 most valuable feature is the centralized console, which can handle different products that we have."
"Good file integrity monitoring features."
"It has a very good interface."
"McAfee MOVE AntiVirus is easy to use."
"The protection on offer is very fast."
"The solution is stable, which is why I have been using it for at least ten years, if not much longer."
"he initial setup is simple."
"McAfee MOVE's most valuable features are DLP, hardware control, and content filtering."
"It's minimal and not too heavy on the system."
"The most valuable feature is the security, which is very effective compared to other products."
 

Cons

"Agent management is a challenging task."
"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."
"This solution clashes with Microsoft defender, which results in performance degradation on the machine."
"Could have better reporting capabilities and better support."
"The product blocks certain processes, even after allowlisting them."
"There is plenty of room for improvement with this product, and it could start with platform metrics."
"It would be advantageous if Symantec or Broadcom, given the rebranding, could simplify the process, enabling users to leverage the antivirus functionality more easily."
"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."
"It's an expensive solution."
"Sometimes, the updates don't happen successfully. The updates start, but they are not completed. Let's say there is a process that runs on the server-side every night, and it pushes the updates. Sometimes, these updates fail. I'm not sure whether it is a McAfee's problem or an internal problem with our systems. If this is really an issue with McAfee MOVE AntiVirus, McAfee can work on it and improve it in the next release. If it is an internal issue, I need to figure out why it is happening within the organization. We may need to take some technical support from McAfee to see what the problem is and then we need to get it fixed. At this point in time, all I know is that it happens sometimes."
"The solution’s stability and licensing price could be improved."
"The solution needs to be more secure."
"It would be ideal if the initial setup was a bit easier."
"Right now, nothing is missing from the solution."
"The performance of this product could be improved."
"McAfee MOVE AntiVirus could improve by making it more secure."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is notably more expensive when compared to other solutions."
"The product is a bit costly."
"Compared to some other solutions, such as CrowdStrike, Symantec is more expensive."
"The solution is not expensive."
"We have purchased an annual license to use this solution. The price of the solution could be lower."
"The licensing fees are billed on an annual basis."
"The pricing is cheap."
"For McAfee, I think it's already paid until 2023 because it's added on with the Windows 10 license pricing from Dell. I had to pay it on the Dell website, which includes the licensing cost of Windows 10 and McAfee."
"There is a yearly subscription cost for this solution."
"There is a license required to use this solution and my organization has purchased the license."
"The price of the solution is reasonable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
19%
Financial Services Firm
17%
Computer Software Company
14%
Government
5%
Computer Software Company
14%
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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