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Norton Security Premium [EOL] vs Sophos EPP Suite comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Norton Security Premium [EOL]
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Sophos EPP Suite
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
57
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (27th)
 

Featured Reviews

WalterDe Neve - PeerSpot reviewer
Protects against malware, viruses, and ransomware and is easy to handle
I have a full suite of Norton solutions to protect my PCs, including Norton Security Premium. The software is deployed on-premises, and I prefer on-premises deployment over cloud deployment, finance-wise. Professionally, we have some experience with other antivirus solutions, e.g. Sophos and Symantec, but I can't compare them with Norton Security Premium. Norton Security Premium is a solution I would recommend because it's easy to use, though end-users should be given more information about the different functions the software has, through a dashboard showing the functionalities. I was working in IT, so I know a bit about the product, but if you compare it with the knowledge standard end users have, I'm not sure if more than 50% of the end-users know what they are doing. The dashboard is very important, and I can't think of other features I'd like added to Norton Security Premium in the next release. I'm convinced that Symantec and Norton are the leaders, they know what they are doing, they cover all functionalities of spam, virus, and malware protection, etc. I'm rating Norton Security Premium eight out of ten.
Sherwin De Claro - PeerSpot reviewer
The solution provides endpoint detection and response with a nice-looking dashboard
The solution is easily scalable because it's in the cloud and we can push the agents using our Cafea solution. We can even deploy the applications to our remote branches easily. We currently have four people using the solution and if the number of computers increases we can scale up by increasing the number of licenses.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature is the quick installation."
"Security Premium's best features are blocking, notifications, and the user interface."
"The product is called Norton 360 all-in-one. It is a full product."
"It does not take many resources during scanning."
"With the heightened security around phishing, identity theft, and malware, this is a good product."
"The antivirus aspect of the solution is very good."
"Protects me from internet vulnerability."
"Norton Security Premium is good, and it's pretty simple to install."
"It is doing its job. We use it for standard antivirus purposes and for making sure that people aren't downloading infected attachments. Because we use the cloud version, it is easy to maintain. We don't have to do anything to really maintain it. It gets updated automatically."
"The AI and EDR features are the most effective for threat detection and security."
"Sophos EPP Suite's most valuable feature is ease of use."
"The protection that this solution offers us is strong."
"The setup is very easy, which takes around twenty minutes to set up the cloud setup and the licensing portal."
"The most valuable feature is endpoint detection and response."
"We bought it because it was cost-effective."
"Great cloud management."
 

Cons

"The product could always be more secure."
"Having a dashboard that shows the different functions of Norton Security Premium can convince end users that the software is more than just an antivirus solution. This product offers several features, but end users think that it's just one out of the box solution, because the different functions are not explained in detail."
"Occasionally when you open a ticket, there's a lack of understanding that prevents the solution from being resolved directly."
"The only problem with Norton Antivirus is that it consumes a lot of resources like CPU and memory in the background. Whenever it's scanning, my laptop becomes very slow, and the worst part is you cannot do anything about it. As this product is secured by my local IT team, you cannot even kill that process, and that's what I've felt about many other antivirus solutions. I'm using McAfee for personal use, and I have the same problem."
"During scanning, sometimes, there is a heavy load on the workstation. This needs to be improved."
"I don't like the password manager of Norton Security Premium."
"The solution can improve the security modules."
"Security Premium's cost could be lower."
"There has been an increase of about 7-10% in recent months. That's why we face issues with customers who have been using it since 2017."
"If you are not an IT expert, the solution is difficult to use."
"The support could be improved. The response times are slow."
"The resource usage of the agent should be less intensive on the CPU and RAM."
"In the future, I would like to see better third-party integration so that it can work in conjunction with our ticket system."
"There could be enhancements made to the DLP."
"There could be an equipment inventory feature for the solution."
"Pricing is a consideration for us; for the Indian market, it is slightly expensive."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution gives the value for the money."
"If they could come down in price that would be good. It's not exactly the lowest."
"Security Premium is highly-priced."
"Security Premium costs around US$100 for three years, which is a little expensive."
"As I have been a long-time customer, I was given a fair price of $49.95 per month for the first four to six months."
"I don't pay for a license."
"The licensing fee for this solution is not expensive."
"Pricing for this software is competitive."
"The solution's cost is reasonable."
"The license cost for Sophos EPP Suite depends on the features you want to use. For example, if you want to use advanced features, such as web application firewalling, the cost may be higher. In general, I believe the licensing cost is reasonable."
"The tool’s price is the same as its competitors."
"My company has a yearly license agreement with Sophos EPP Suite."
"Willing to discount when you are switching from another product. Upgrading services will end up costing more, as expected."
"Sophos is cheaper than some competing products."
"If you compare this to other solutions from a pricing perspective, the enterprise version of Sophos turns out to be cost-effective."
"Pricing could always be lower. It costs around $120 per seat per year."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
20%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Educational Organization
7%
 

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Sophos EPP Suite?
Sophos EPP Suite is a powerful antivirus.
What needs improvement with Sophos EPP Suite?
Pricing is a consideration for us; for the Indian market, it is slightly expensive.
 

Also Known As

Norton Internet Security
EPP Suite
 

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