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Symantec Endpoint Security vs Trellix MOVE AntiVirus comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 8, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Symantec Endpoint Security
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
141
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (8th)
Trellix MOVE AntiVirus
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
80
Ranking in other categories
Anti-Malware Tools (12th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Endpoint Security solutions, they serve different purposes. Symantec Endpoint Security is designed for Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) and holds a mindshare of 4.2%, down 5.0% compared to last year.
Trellix MOVE AntiVirus, on the other hand, focuses on Anti-Malware Tools, holds 1.8% mindshare, down 2.0% since last year.
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
Anti-Malware Tools
 

Featured Reviews

PedroSoares - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
Ashford Asante - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 18, 2024
Centralized system, less stress on the network and runs smoothly
Since we're fully virtualized, it integrates seamlessly. We use the agent for deployment within the environment. Management is centralized, so updates, deployments, and reporting are done through the main console.  We have a lot of flexibility in scheduling and configuring how your antivirus…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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."
"There are no issues with scalability."
"We use the solution for our endpoint security."
"The solution offers very good security features and is comparable to Sophos."
"The most valuable features of this solution are that it is really easy to use, and it is secure."
"I have found the solution to be very scalable, we have 700 employees using the solution in our organization."
"The fact that it has centralized management is the most valuable feature."
"This product is valuable for ransomware protection, general malware protection, and network exploitation protection."
"The solution can scale."
"The overall features are very good, it can detect viruses even in a document when you're trying to open them. Additionally, it is very easy to use and has regular updates."
"There have never been any issues in terms of security, so it's assumed that McAfee is doing its job well."
"The features that I have found most valuable are its ability to detect and delete known malware and the DLP in particular."
"I have found McAfee MOVE AntiVirus more secure than other antivirus solutions."
"This product keeps our organization's devices secure."
"Technical support is okay."
"The technical support is very good."
 

Cons

"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."
"More control features can be added, and its performance can also be better. Sometimes, the performance is not good when we access the cloud console. Moving to each tab is slow. The dashboard can be a little bit user-friendly. For some users, it is a bit difficult. If someone is a little bit familiar with it, then it is fine. Otherwise, it is hard to find policies in Symantec."
"They lack the visibility you get in a heuristical, artificial, AI type of product, like a next-gen antivirus."
"Users mostly complain that the solution slows down the system whenever something is scanned."
"They provide the updates of the client, and those clients need a reboot after the upgrade, which is something we don't like. We don't like to reboot the server after the upgrade because we have live applications. If we do a reboot, it can impact the business as well."
"The virus definitions could be updated more frequently."
"There are limitations because everyone these days has hybrid working; however, the endpoint does not work for us unless we are connected to a VPN, which is a major limitation."
"Its interface needs improvement. Its interface is very old, and it needs a new look. Other solutions, such as Sophos and BitDefender, have a better and more modern interface, whereas Symantec has had the same interface for a while. There has been no enhancement in the interface. They should update and provide a better interface in 2022 for a better user experience for their customers."
"I would like to see integration with SharePoint."
"I pay for the licensing on an annual basis."
"One problem is that when you switch on the system, Windows 10 takes almost two to three minutes to get initiated and then McAfee adds on to it because it starts scanning automatically."
"Lacks virtual machines in the reporting."
"The cost could be lowered a bit."
"The solution could be cheaper. they should work to lower their pricing. It's too expensive right now."
"The advanced threat protection is not as good as our competitors."
"The cost could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing was one of the factors that led us to choose this product."
"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."
"We have some customers on a one-year license and others on a three-year license."
"It is the better product, even if it is a little on the higher side."
"We receive a discounted price for this solution because we are a non-profit organization."
"One great benefit is we do not need to activate a license for every endpoint. The price is fair."
"When it comes to pricing, Sophos is preferrable to Symantec."
"Symantec Endpoint Security's pricing is okay. It is cheaper compared to other products."
"The subscription for the solution is annually or every three years."
"There is a license required to use this solution and my organization has purchased the license."
"The license for McAfee MOVE AntiVirus is based on the number of users."
"The solution was expensive earlier, but now the rates are cheaper."
"The solution is not expensive."
"There is a need to pay towards the licensing charges of the product on a yearly basis. The product is not way too expensive"
"The licensing depends on the number of devices secured by this product."
"The pricing is cheap."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
13%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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Also Known As

Symantec EPP, Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP)
McAfee MOVE AntiVirus, McAfee Management for Optimized Virtual Environments AntiVirus, McAfee Management for Optimized Virtual Environments
 

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Sample Customers

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