Symantec Endpoint Security vs Tanium comparison

Symantec Endpoint Security

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024

Symantec Endpoint Security and Tanium are prominent solutions in the cybersecurity market. Symantec is valued for lower setup costs, while Tanium stands out for advanced features, making it a preferred option in certain aspects.

Features:Symantec Endpoint Security provides robust malware protection, an intuitive dashboard, and comprehensive threat detection with real-time insights. Tanium offers extensive endpoint visibility and control, simplifying large-scale management, coupled with advanced analytics and customizable options.

Room for Improvement:Symantec Endpoint Security can enhance cloud integration and performance optimization. Tanium could benefit from simpler configuration and reduced false positives. Symantec's improvements focus on technical performance, while Tanium aims to enhance user experience.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service:Symantec Endpoint Security is straightforward to deploy with satisfactory customer support. Tanium's deployment is more complex, but thorough documentation and a proactive support team ensure smoother long-term use.

Pricing and ROI:Symantec Endpoint Security is appreciated for lower upfront costs and a straightforward pricing model, providing good value for smaller organizations. Tanium, despite higher costs and a complex pricing structure, delivers extensive capabilities and long-term ROI for larger enterprises.

To learn more, read our detailed Symantec Endpoint Security vs. Tanium Report (Updated: October 2024).

Symantec Endpoint Security vs. Tanium

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Categories and Ranking

Symantec Endpoint Security

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

8th

Average Rating

7.6

Number of Reviews

141

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Tanium

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

36th

Average Rating

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Server Monitoring (10th), Vulnerability Management (23rd), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (26th)

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Symantec Endpoint Security is 4.2%, down from 5.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Tanium is 2.3%, up from 1.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

Featured Reviews

PedroSoares

Senior Security Information Analyst at Modal Bank

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.

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Mo Vermeiren

Cybersecurity Business & Technology Consultant at Capgemini

Is able to make several campaigns work in parallel, but the user interface needs improvement

It's mainly used by the cybersecurity team for Windows patching and deployment of some software solutions I like the fact that you can create patching campaigns depending on the area of your network that you want to address first. I like the ability it has to make several campaigns that work in…

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is good for detecting signature-based viruses, and it is user friendly."

"The most valuable feature is the automated updating feature."

"Device control is most valuable. Symantec is providing all such features in the basic plan, whereas when we last checked, such a feature was not available in the basic plan of Malwarebytes."

"What I like most about Symantec is the intrusion detection module. If you are scanning the environment, it will flag a possible intruder and tell you the IP and where the attack is coming from. Traditional antivirus solutions will never flag that. If you have a traditional SIEM, you might be able to pick that up. Symantec is a holistic endpoint security solution, so when you scan an endpoint, Symantec will let you know that something is happening to it."

"I have found the solution to be very scalable, we have 700 employees using the solution in our organization."

"When they started they found it very easy; not easy to implement but easy to use. We started with the headquarters here and later we also implemented it for all the subsidiaries in the region, in other countries. They have a centralized solution, so they can help other countries in management."

"I think the key thing for me, is interoperability, in that you can deploy it to Windows, Mac, and Linux. That's been a really important feature in the last two years. Now there's one management console to cover all three OSs."

"It is a scalable product and is average stability-wise."

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"For incident response tasks, all these tasks can get done in minutes with minimal disruption to the end-user."

"The interrogation piece was the most valuable feature because it was very detailed."

"Tanium's most valuable features are patch management, inventory, and distribution software."

"Threat hunting is a very good feature on Tanium. We have just started using it and have not used it extensively."

"I like the fact that you can create patching campaigns depending on the area of your network that you want to address first. I like the ability it has to make several campaigns that work in parallel."

"Tanium's most valuable feature is its instant discovery aspect."

"I would say Tanium is the best tool for vulnerability management."

"I'm not so familiar with the tool but I like the interaction of the console to the picture. Patching is the primary model I have been focusing on for the last couple of weeks. So I have created a proof of concept environment and have been checking the available features."

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Cons

"The stability was not the best. There were times when antivirus updates broke it. It wasn't necessarily self-updating - at least, not in terms of the virus signatures. It updated in terms of the executable files. Therefore, when Windows updates would come out, they often couldn't be installed, or the computer would hang due to the fact that the updates weren't compatible with the antivirus."

"The agent shouldn't use up so many resources at the endpoint when scanning and protecting."

"There is room for improvement in the zero-day threat detection system."

"If Symantec wants to improve, they should have a single event for all their products."

"In a few cases, when we enable the IPS/IDS feature, there are performance-related issues on the end devices. If we run quite a few features of Symantec, especially the IPS/IDF, it consumes a lot of processing and memory capacity."

"I would like to see a hybrid version of this solution that covers both in-house and cloud-based servers."

"We communicate with our local partners and they give us the license key. Then, we have to go to the portal and apply it, but sometimes it doesn't work. We then have to create a new administrative account and migrate all our endpoints. That is the only major issue we have been battling with."

"Since the acquisition by Broadcom, we are no longer receiving the proper support."

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"Tanium's limitations should be improved because although it is a great tool, it is limited to only a few classes during a session."

"It is not really additional functions, or the features that are needed, rather the complexity would be reduced based on the number of modules required to put together a comprehensive operational security and risk compliance model."

"The most painful thing is the interface. It's a bit unclear sometimes."

"The reporting could be improved."

"Any movement into a SaaS solution has challenges since the processes and data flows are not well defined. Hence, you need to build it at the same time."

"We had some issues with the solution's OS upgrade."

"Most of the time, agent-relative issues have to be more equipped with self-healing features. At times, the agent is there, but for some reason, it doesn't report a status. It gives certain problems that are obviously agent-based."

"The solution lacks mobility."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The EDR options are costlier than other products."

"This is not the cheapest product and I know others that are most cost-effective, although it is difficult to compare because it depends on the features."

"The licensing costs are huge compared to what is normally included in the licensing with other products such as the Microsoft products that we're using. We're paying between $300 and $400 per seat."

"There is a yearly license."

"The pricing is pretty much at the market standard... Symantec is not that cheap and it's not that expensive compared to CrowdStrike. I would put them in the 'middle block.'"

"The price of the solution could be less expensive."

"The price of Symantec is on the higher end. They face some competition from a company called Quick Heal, which is much cheaper than Endpoint Security. They offer three years of protection at just 900 rupees."

"I am not sure of the initial cost, but the yearly renewals are quite affordable, which is a good thing. The price seems to have come down in recent years, and with the alternatives that are out there, such as Microsoft Defender, it needs to maintain that affordability to make it attractive."

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"It's an expensive solution. It would be nice if the cost were lower."

"The product's pricing differs from region to region depending on negotiations and the number of endpoints."

"The solution offers value for money."

"It is higher than some competitors in the market."

"The solution is expensive but it's a good investment."

"Tanium is a more expensive solution in Latin America than some of the competitors, such as BigFix."

"There is an annual license required to use this solution."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Government

Financial Services Firm

17%

Government

13%

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

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Questions from the Community

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.

What do you like most about Tanium?

Tanium’s linear-chain architecture is valuable.

What needs improvement with Tanium?

The reporting could be improved.

What is your primary use case for Tanium?

We collect end-point data. We use it to make AI models and provide it to customers. I use Tanium’s sensors, collect data, and develop dashboards. The sensors have many data types. If we need differ...

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Overview

Symantec Endpoint Security is a robust and reliable product that provides complete protection against viruses, malware, Trojans, and malicious files. It offers application and device control, ease of use in deploying and updating, a central control console, stability, scalability, auto-discovery capabilities, patch management, endpoint detection and response capabilities, intrusion detection module.

The Symantec Global Intelligence Network (GIN) provides threat intelligence and detection across endpoints, email, and web traffic. It has helped organizations reduce downtime, increase productivity, and improve security posture. Symantec Endpoint Security is easy to use, has a flexible administration, and offers more value than expected.

Tanium Endpoint Platform reduces security risk, improves agility & increases efficiency, a fundamentally new approach to endpoint security's threat detection, indicent response, vulnerability assessment and configuration compliance & with management's software distribution, asset utilization, asset inventory and patch management.

Sample Customers

Audio Visual Dynamics, Red Deer Advocate, Asia Pacific Telecom Co. Ltd., Kibbutz Ein Gedi, and AMETEK, Inc.

JPMorgan Chase, eBay, Amazon, US Bank, MetLife, pwc, Cerner, Delphi, MGM Grand, New York Life

Symantec Endpoint Security vs. Tanium