Symantec Endpoint Security vs Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS) comparison

Symantec Endpoint Security vs. Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS)

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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

Trellix Endpoint Security (...

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

22nd

Average Rating

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (17th)

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 (ENS) is 1.6%, down from 2.8% 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

Nov 4, 2022

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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Venugopal Potumudi

Senior Consultant at Tata Consultancy

Nov 7, 2022

Reliable with good independent modules and a straightforward setup

I'd rate the solution seven out of ten. Having used Trend Micro as well, I would rate Trend Micro higher. However, I would still choose this product as a second option. When we recommend a product, we would recommend something based on the fit of the product and customer requirements. We worked with Defender, we worked with Trend Micro, and we worked with McAfee. All of them almost overlap in multiple use cases. That said, we do see the customer IT strategy and where they're going, and they are adopting Azure more. We know there are certain limitations in their landscape where there may be some old legacy systems, and in that case, then we would either switch back to McAfee or Trend Micro instead of Defender.

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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

"The solution is easy to use"

"The single-pane management is the solution's most valuable feature. It makes administrative control very easy."

"Symantec ATP provides quite a good overview of how threats have spread within the company."

"I like the additional features that come with it. The firewall feature and the encryption feature that they throw in are good as well. Another thing that I like about Symantec is that it runs on different platforms, not just on Windows."

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

"It's a good proxy to control the user's access to the website."

"We use the Symantec Global Intelligence Network (GIN), and it's an excellent feature as Symantec is a leader in security solutions. The product has all the security features we require as an organization, including intelligent features such as notification alerts and predicting future attacks. The threat intelligence and detection are excellent, and the solution provides great visuals and logs so that we can analyze any attacks on our servers. GIN is a powerful tool in terms of detection capability across endpoints, email, and web traffic, as it can scan them with its advanced threat intelligence. The product can detect threats, report them to us, and quarantine them."

"It just works. We have a console, and I can see it at a glance. I don't have any problems with it at all."

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"It's very stable and reliable."

"The investigation and forensic analysis have been most helpful."

"It is a stable solution...It is a scalable solution."

"The threat scanning is excellent. It uses predictive technology and I can utilize attack data to help us fine-tune our systems and network infrastructure. This protects us against current and future attacks."

"HIPS protects server files from being modified or deleted by unauthorized users. It's primarily deployed in the web tier."

"The tool has contributed to improving our security posture. While it's just one part of our overall solution, it plays a crucial role. As we continue to evolve, we anticipate it becoming even more important alongside other aspects like network behavior and additional metrics."

"MVISION offers decent protection."

"What I like most about McAfee MVISION Endpoint is that it's very user-friendly. You do need some knowledge on how to navigate the portal, but as soon as you've gained that knowledge, navigation will no longer be an issue. I have no complaints about McAfee MVISION Endpoint. For me, the product is perfect the way it is. It's great right now, and it's doing good as it is."

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Cons

"The tool switches off automatically, and I have to restart it. Also, we had to manually fix some issues that cropped up while using the tool."

"Symantec Endpoint Security can improve management because it is difficult to do. It is not a straightforward tool to use. Additionally, the dashboards and reports could be better. It is difficult to understand what exactly is your current status."

"The detection and response can always be improved."

"Reporting in this solution needs improvement."

"Managements' number one item on the "Wish List" would have to do with the real-time scan of external media inserted into any client."

"It would be interesting if Symantec Endpoint protection could also manage Windows Defender. If they were to add a feature, it would be nice if you could see the Symantec client and the Windows Defender client in case you choose to deploy both."

"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."

"Sometimes tech support is a bit slow to find a solution."

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"There should be better integration between the ePolicy Orchestrator and FireEye console. The integration of both consoles should be better."

"From an improvement perspective, I want everything in the solution to be free."

"They could also increase or improve the scalability because to my knowledge the biggest bandwidth can only support up to 10 gigs of input."

"The way that signatures work when using this solution could be improved. They could be more user friendly. We would like the ability to select a client's signature from a menu or file share to save time."

"McAfee MVISION Endpoint could improve by an overall simplification of the solution."

"The initial setup can be a bit complicated for those unfamiliar with the product."

"If you have another endpoint product running on the same machine, you have to fine tune functions from FireEye to avoid performance and user experience issues."

"The Linux support is very poor. I use base detection. Currently, they are providing malware protection and logon track features in Windows and Mac. These features aren't available in Linux. It will be helpful to extend these capabilities to Linux. We would also like assets grouping and device lock protection features, which are included in their roadmap."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Its price is reasonable."

"The pricing was one of the factors that led us to choose this product."

"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."

"We have some customers on a one-year license and others on a three-year license."

"The pricing is a little bit more expensive than other competitors, if you compare it to Kaspersky, for example, or McAfee."

"There is a yearly license."

"I thought the pricing was reasonable."

"When comparing this solution to others in the current market it is expensive."

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"I don't think there are any extra expenses besides its licensing costs."

"The pricing is reasonable."

"The current pricing is much better than before because they now offer product-related promotions along with some changes in product licensing. The new pricing model is better than before."

"Pricing for McAfee MVISION Endpoint is not very good, and I would rate its cost three out of five, though I won't be able to mention how much its actual price is."

"Microsoft Defender is not cheap and from a cost perspective, Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS) is a better option."

"We are on an annual subscription for McAfee MVISION Endpoint. The cost for the license could be less expensive."

"It was an annual fee. There was just one overall fee."

"The price of the product is similar to the ones in the market that offer the same features."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Government

Computer Software Company

15%

Government

13%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about Symantec End-User Endpoint Security?

Symantec have everything – documentation, videos, data sheets.

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Also Known As

Symantec EPP, Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP)

McAfee MVISION Endpoint, Trellix Endpoint Security (HX)

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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.

Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS) is a comprehensive solution designed to protect organizations from advanced cyber threats. With its advanced threat detection capabilities, ENS provides real-time visibility into endpoint activities, enabling proactive threat hunting and response.

It leverages machine learning algorithms to identify and block sophisticated malware, ransomware, and zero-day attacks. ENS also offers robust data loss prevention (DLP) features, preventing sensitive information from being leaked or stolen. With its centralized management console, ENS allows administrators to easily deploy, monitor, and manage security policies across all endpoints.

ENS provides seamless integration with existing security infrastructure, ensuring a layered defense approach. With Trellix ENS, organizations can enhance their security posture and safeguard their critical assets from evolving cyber threats.

Sample Customers

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

Tech Resources Limited, Globe Telecom, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation

Symantec Endpoint Security vs. Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS)