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Symantec Endpoint Security vs Trellix Endpoint Security comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024
 

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
Trellix Endpoint Security
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
11th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
97
Ranking in other categories
Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (12th)
 

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 Trellix Endpoint Security is 3.5%, down from 3.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
 

Q&A Highlights

it_user570909 - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 27, 2017
 

Featured Reviews

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.
AhmedEl-Tayeb - PeerSpot reviewer
Good user behavioral analysis and helpful patching but needs better support services
Some of our products have a first and second line owned by us. We are giving support services to the customers instead of the vendor. Some other products are supported directly by the technology vendor, however. Technical support from the vendor is very bad. Usually, when the customer submits a ticket, they put a severity level on the case. Whenever the case is very important, and there is a real malfunction in the product on the customer side, and there is something down that needs someone to have a look immediately, it takes more time than it should to even engage with the customer. When someone has to contact the customer and have a remote session within the customer environment, they sometimes lack in terms of communication with the customer. The support centers are located in the East and not all have an acceptable level of English in order to communicate directly with the customer.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solutions' main features are patch management and security."
"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."
"The solution is very stable."
"The anti-virus and firewall policies are the most valuable features of this solution."
"Symantec Endpoint Security is easy to use, fast, and good for small and medium-sized businesses."
"The most useful features are the antivirus, anti-spyware, and the firewall feature. It also provides application control and Host Integrity, which is a very unique feature."
"I like the intrusion prevention and Sonar features."
"Managing SEP is very easy, and also troubleshooting part is easily managed."
"The solution is reliable."
"The most valuable features are the adaptive tech on McAfee."
"The user behavioral analysis feature is great."
"We receive good protection with this solution."
"This product has the capability to check a wide range of vulnerabilities and devices."
"The endpoint protection and disk encryption features are the most valuable."
"I have found many of the features to be useful."
"The manageability of the product itself is its most valuable aspect. You have the underlying EPO, and on top of it, you can deploy the various components as you require. This is unlike other solutions like Symantec where you have to deploy everything or nothing. With this solution, you can choose to only deploy antivirus or only deploy a firewall, or only something else. I choose the components and that deployment is done through EPO. It makes manageability very flexible."
 

Cons

"There could be definition updates installed and running for the product, similar to new EDR solutions that receive updates from the internet."
"The artificial intelligence of Symantec End-User Endpoint Security could be better."
"The solution is very difficult to uninstall. There isn't really a way to uninstall the product at all, which is quite a headache."
"The reporting function needs to be more user friendly in general."
"I think the CPU dependence should be enhanced."
"The platform itself can be improved as there's no way to track how infections get into the organization."
"Sometimes, when we are creating a new policy, some of the clients are not being updated with the latest policy."
"The enterprise edition does not report attacks on external devices."
"The solution has problematic encryption, which needs reforming."
"The platform needs improvement in terms of handling heavy databases."
"Support-wise they need to be better."
"The tool could provide more advanced protection."
"It would be nice if the solution was a bit more stable."
"Its pricing needs to be improved."
"Trying to move away from the signature model for antivirus and malware blocking is something that would be nice. Instead of having to update every day, which is signature-based, moving to more of a kernel or architecture-based model would probably be beneficial."
"When it runs in the background of the endpoint, the devices get slowed down for some applications."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It provides a good solution at a good price."
"The licensing is okay. Symantec has a very granular licensing model, so you only buy what you need."
"The price of Symantec End-User Endpoint Security is okay. When comparing the price of this solution is not expensive."
"Regarding the licensing, it was important negotiate a long contract to get a more attractive price, including advanced support in case of crisis."
"The price of the product is competitive if compared to its competitors in the market."
"The licensing terms can range from subscription-based to perpetual, to annual, to tri-annual."
"Pricing and licensing for our country is very good. It's not that expensive and the endpoint security is very good. It's not as cheap as some others, but they are not as good."
"It could be cheaper."
"For each computer that is connected to the server McAfee charges us for each computer based on our license agreement."
"Its price is very high. It is higher than its competitors, and it should be less."
"We pay for the license on an annual basis."
"I would rate the cost as four to five, considering it's normal compared to other products. I find it nominal and worth the money."
"This product is costly."
"Trellix Endpoint Security is an inexpensive platform."
"We pay 650 Rand for a license. It is a perpetual license which we normally run for two years."
"There is a one-year and a three-year license available for this solution, we are currently on a three-year license."
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Answers from the Community

it_user570909 - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 27, 2017
Apr 27, 2017
Hello Santosh, our CEB (Complete Endpoint Protection - Business) Suite has encryption and 2 next gen features (Real Protect and Dynamic Application Containment, DAC for short). Here is more info to reference: https://www.mcafee.com/us/products/endpoint-protection/index.aspx I hope this helps.
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it_user477966 - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 15, 2016
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it_user474720 - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 15, 2016
Unfortunately no I can’t for these particular products.
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
7%
Educational Organization
41%
Government
9%
Computer Software Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

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.
How does McAfee Endpoint Security compare with MVISION?
The flexible manageability of McAfee Endpoint Security is one of our favorite aspects of this solution. You can deploy various components as desired with McAfee Endpoint Security, whereas many othe...
What do you like most about McAfee Endpoint Security?
It provides a robust defense against cybersecurity threats while offering user-friendly features like notifications and approval prompts.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for McAfee Endpoint Security?
The solution is not an expensive tool. Compared to other options, it's mostly average-priced. I've deployed it for customers ranging from 100 nodes to over 5,000 nodes. Its renewal prices are very ...
 

Also Known As

Symantec EPP, Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP)
McAfee Endpoint Security, McAfee Complete Endpoint Protection, McAfee Endpoint Protection, Total Protection for Endpoint, Intel Security Total Protection for Endpoint, MCAFEE Complete Endpoint Protection
 

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