Endpoint protection is the most valuable feature of CrowdStrike Falcon Complete at this moment.
Chief Information Security Officer at TDK Electronics AG
Robust, easy to implement, provides good support and is reasonably priced
Pros and Cons
- "Endpoint protection is the most valuable feature of CrowdStrike Falcon Complete at this moment."
- "I would improve the Operational Technology environment functionalities."
What is most valuable?
What needs improvement?
I would improve the Operational Technology environment functionalities.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using CrowdStrike Falcon Complete for four years.
We are working on the complete version.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This solution is quite stable.
I would rate the stability of CrowdStrike Falcon Complete a ten out of ten.
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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
CrowdStrike Falcon Complete is a scalable solution.
I would rate it a ten out of ten.
We have 12,000 users in our organization who use this solution.
We have a full service, we don't require any admins, and we use the support from CrowdStrike directly.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support is great.
How was the initial setup?
It is very easy to implement. We are already attaching new companies with this platform, and there are no issues.
It is completed really quickly. You simply need an Internet connection, and it is quite simple to connect additional PCs and workstations.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Pricing is reasonable.
There are no additional fees.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate CrowdStrike Falcon Complete a ten out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Security Analyst at Raechal Enterprises Pvt Ltd
Is feasible and easy to deploy, and has a higher detection rate
Pros and Cons
- "The main valuable features are feasibility, ease of deployment, and that it's all based in the cloud. I like that it is gradually updated and that the detection rate is higher than that of other endpoint solutions. There are fewer loopholes."
- "When you enable a particular feature, it takes a long time, from 15 to 30 minutes, to implement in enterprise environments. This can be improved."
What is most valuable?
The main valuable features are feasibility, ease of deployment, and that it's all based in the cloud. I like that it is gradually updated and that the detection rate is higher than that of other endpoint solutions. There are fewer loopholes.
What needs improvement?
When you enable a particular feature, it takes a long time, from 15 to 30 minutes, to implement in enterprise environments. This can be improved.
It would be nice if additional features were included in the product at no extra cost.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been working with this solution for about six months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I haven't had any issues with stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's scalable. You can use APIs to connect with all of the solutions. For example, you can use APIs to connect to a SIEM environment.
How are customer service and support?
CrowdStrike's technical support is very good, and I would give them a ten out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial deployment is simple because you get continuous support from the CrowdStrike team, and they are very responsive.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The licensing cost for CrowdStrike Falcon Complete is fair, and I would give it a five out of five. You have to pay per device/user.
What other advice do I have?
CrowdStrike Falcon Complete is a good solution, and we have not had any complaints so far. On a scale from one to ten, I would rate it at eight.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
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Consulting Manager at Wipro Limited
Flexible, easy to manage and deploy, and has different features that protect against malware outbreaks, ransomware, and zero-day attacks
Pros and Cons
- "What's most valuable about CrowdStrike Falcon Complete as an endpoint security solution is that it provides different features against malware outbreaks. The solution is also cloud-based so it offers flexibility in terms of managing it. It's also easy to deploy the agent and you can deploy it through CrowdStrike, your CloudStrike console, or you can take that agent out and you can use different solutions to deploy it through your group policy, your SSCM, or any asset management tool."
- "What could be improved in CrowdStrike Falcon Complete is the threat hunting feature and the insights it provides, in particular, the variable analysis feature. Protection against zero-day threats and sandboxing could also be improved in CrowdStrike Falcon Complete. If you compare it with other solutions, it can go head-to-head, but the features I mentioned still need improvement."
What is most valuable?
What's most valuable about CrowdStrike Falcon Complete as an endpoint security solution is that it provides different features against malware outbreaks. The solution is also cloud-based so it offers flexibility in terms of managing it. It's also easy to deploy the agent and you can deploy it through CrowdStrike, your CloudStrike console, or you can take that agent out and you can use different solutions to deploy it through your group policy, your SSCM, or any asset management tool.
What needs improvement?
What could be improved in CrowdStrike Falcon Complete is the threat hunting feature and the insights it provides, in particular, the variable analysis feature. Protection against zero-day threats and sandboxing could also be improved in CrowdStrike Falcon Complete. If you compare it with other solutions, it can go head-to-head, but the features I mentioned still need improvement.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
CrowdStrike Falcon Complete is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
CrowdStrike Falcon Complete is a scalable solution. From the infrastructure and operation side, it's one of the best tools in terms of scalability.
How are customer service and support?
I have not worked directly with the technical support team of CrowdStrike Falcon Complete. My company has a different team that worked directly with the CrowdStrike presale team, and that CrowdStrike team was really good, always supportive, and helpful.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I have no idea on the licensing cost of CrowdStrike Falcon Complete.
What other advice do I have?
I have experience with CrowdStrike Falcon Complete, and I've worked with it recently. I work as a solution architect, so I work with different products, and I can't tell you exactly which version of CrowdStrike Falcon Complete I used.
I manage different customers, so the solution is deployed on various clouds, but mostly on a hybrid cloud, with providers being AWS and GCP.
My advice to anyone looking into implementing CrowdStrike Falcon Complete is to go for it. You should move from the traditional antivirus to the next-gen antivirus. Next-gen antivirus such as CrowdStrike Falcon Complete has malware detection, exploit detection, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) features that you won't find in the traditional antivirus. Signature-based antivirus also fails to detect zero-day attacks as well as crypto locker, ransomware, etc. CrowdStrike Falcon Complete has IOA behavioral protection, and it has an analysis functionality and great reporting capabilities, so you should go for it.
My rating for CrowdStrike Falcon Complete is eight out of ten. Sometimes on remote users as it is release-signed, there's some issue with the agent and some false positives as well. In terms of detection, an antivirus or EDR solution, or any kind of threat protection product, you have to check a few things. One is how good it is when malware is in the pre-execution stage and the post-execution stage. I have done some analysis on CrowdStrike Falcon Complete on seventy-five different parameters and controls, and I concluded that the product is really good. It's not a ten out of ten because I cannot provide a perfect score for any product. Eight out of ten is a good score in my point of view because you'd still feel that other things are missing in the product.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
Global Data Protection/Privacy Manager, FIP, CIPP/E, CIPM, CISSP at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Stable, flexible, and free of any issues
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is quite flexible."
- "The solution should include some sort of DLP capabilities."
What is our primary use case?
Currently, we're trying to understand which solution would be able to help us to block external ports on computers. We're looking at Crowdstrike and working to understand how they can help us handle this.
What is most valuable?
While I'm not directly on the team that deals with the solution daily, I would say that the solution is very stable.
The solution is quite flexible.
We haven't had any issues with the product so far.
What needs improvement?
It's my understanding that the reporting aspect of the solution could be improved. It should be more flexible and robust.
The solution should include some sort of DLP capabilities.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for a while. It's been about three years or so.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of the solution is very good. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable. The performance is great.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have more than 25,000 users on the solution currently.
We are currently evaluating the solution to see if we will continue to use it or not going forward. Until that is done, I can't speak to if there are plans to increase usage.
How are customer service and technical support?
I've never been in touch with technical support. A different team handles that aspect. I cannot speak to how helpful or responsive they are. I can't provide any useful insights at this time.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup took place about three years ago. At the time it was installed I wasn't a part of the company. Therefore, I can't speak to how easy or difficult the solution is to set up and deploy. I wasn't a part of the process.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay a licensing fee in order to use the solution, however, I can't speak to the overall cost. It's not an aspect of the solution I directly deal with.
What other advice do I have?
My company is a customer and an end-user of the solution. It doesn't have any direct affiliation with Crowdstrike.
We're using the latest version of the solution at this time. I can't speak to what the actual version number is.
I'd rate the solution, on a scale from one to ten, at an eight. We're mostly quite satisfied with the solution.
I'd recommend the solution to other users and organizations.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Information Technology Infrastructure Manager (Region 2 IT Manager) at a transportation company with 201-500 employees
A stable tool that protects the core environment of its users while being able to detect viruses quickly
Pros and Cons
- "It's a stable application. It is one of the most stable out of all the other market applications, especially if you're talking about within the EDR platform."
- "The simplicity of CrowdStrike Falcon Complete's content control and firewall management should be improved."
What is our primary use case?
Comparing CrowdStrike Falcon Complete with Bitdefender, I would say that Bitdefender was comparatively easier to use, deploy and maintain, especially for my technical resources.
How has it helped my organization?
CrowdStrike Falcon Complete is the same as any other EDR program. It provided full antivirus protection. Also, it provided a little bit of the ransomware and other protections you would see within the Bitdefender field. The content control wasn't as intuitive and easy to use as Bitdefender.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable thing in the solution was the analytical AI to detect viruses faster than Bitdefender.
What needs improvement?
The simplicity of CrowdStrike Falcon Complete's content control and firewall management should be improved. Ransomware protection of the solution needs to be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using CrowdStrike Falcon Complete for six months before switching to Bitdefender, which is easier to maintain.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's a stable application. It is one of the most stable out of all the other market applications, especially if you're talking about within the EDR platform.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
If you don't watch the training videos for CrowdStrike Falcon Complete, it's not as intuitive as Bitdefender.
How are customer service and support?
I have had a very limited experience with the customer support team. So, their response time was far worse than any of the other vendors. So that was probably one of the driving factors and the reason why the adoption process didn't go so well, which is because of their onboarding process, during which they used to take a day to get back to assist you. I would have understood if they had taken a couple of hours to help us, but waiting for a day wasn't acceptable.
How was the initial setup?
I rate the initial setup a four on a scale from one to ten, where one is very difficult.
What was our ROI?
One can see a return on investment because it does protect one's core environment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
CrowdStrike Falcon Complete is very expensive in comparison to Bitdefender.
What other advice do I have?
CrowdStrike Falcon Complete is probably one of the best software out there if you're looking at it. But if you're on a budget and you want to get something within the same price level, I would look at Bitdefender. Then if I added a worst-case scenario, I would go to Sophos or SentinelOne. In my industry, the cost is a huge variable. Though it's a good product, it's not easy and intuitive. I have to remember that my technical resources to offload my work are in the Philippines. So I need to have something that's very simplistic. I have helped desks in the Philippines, Malaysia, Mexico, and Singapore. When I choose an application, I have to consider the intuitiveness of that application and also the multiple language barriers. So, that is where prospects fail, which is during the adoption process.
I rate the overall solution a seven or eight out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Business Mobility Development (AVP-BMD) at SC Asset
Good performance, easy initial setup, and has the ability to expand
Pros and Cons
- "It has good security features."
- "We'd like the pricing to be a bit lower in the future."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for antivirus purposes.
What is most valuable?
The solution works well and is okay with me. For the most part, I am happy with it.
The performance is good, and it is stable. We don't have any issues. I find it doesn't impact my work.
It has good security features.
The solution offers an easy initial setup.
It's scalable.
What needs improvement?
We'd like the pricing to be a bit lower in the future.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for about six months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable and reliable. The performance is good. We haven't had any issues. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
As a solution that is based in the cloud, it can scale well. It's not a problem at all.
We have about 1,000 users on the solution right now.
I'm unsure as to if we have plans to increase usage.
How are customer service and support?
I've never used technical support and cannot speak to how helpful or responsive they would be.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We might have previously used Kaspersky.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is simple and straightforward. It's not overly complex. I'm not sure how long the deployment took. I wasn't as hands-on with the process.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
You do need to purchase a license in order to use the product. It's not cheap, however, it is not overly expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I'm an end-user.
I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
IT Operations at AkshayaPatra
Light on resources, minimal maintenance, and scales well
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of CrowdStrike Falcon Complete is the lightweight design, easily manageable portal, and minimal IT maintenance required."
- "CrowdStrike Falcon Complete could improve by having advanced features, such as SOC, and HDR. There would have been a lot of processes involved."
What is our primary use case?
We are using CrowdStrike Falcon Complete for fileless attacks, ransomware, and zero-day attacks.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of CrowdStrike Falcon Complete is the lightweight design, easily manageable portal, and minimal IT maintenance required.
What needs improvement?
CrowdStrike Falcon Complete could improve by having advanced features, such as SOC, and HDR. There would have been a lot of processes involved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using CrowdStrike Falcon Complete for approximately three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
CrowdStrike Falcon Complete is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of rowdStrike Falcon Complete is good.
We have approximately 500 computers using the solution. We have approximately 1,200 people using the solution.
How are customer service and support?
I have not contacted the technical support from CrowdStrike Falcon Complete.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of CrowdStrike Falcon Complete is easy. The time it took for the deployment was approximate one week for 500 computers.
What about the implementation team?
We did the deployment of CrowdStrike Falcon Complete in-house.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a license needed to use the solution. The price of the solution is fair.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We evaluated McAfee and Symantec before choosing CrowdStrike Falcon Complete.
Symantec is complicated and it did not have as many features when compared to CrowdStrike Falcon Complete. McAfee is also a very complicated solution.
What other advice do I have?
If you use this solution your environment will be safe.
I rate CrowdStrike Falcon Complete an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
intermission security office at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Comprehensive endpoint protection with robust prevention capabilities, exceptional stability, and scalable solutions supported by efficient customer service
Pros and Cons
- "The prevention capabilities hold the utmost value."
- "The only aspect where we've offered feedback for potential enhancement is essentially the user experience."
What is our primary use case?
We use virtually every module within the solution, including identity protection. It boasts its own robust EDR capabilities, essentially positioning it as the top EDR solution in the market.
What is most valuable?
The prevention capabilities hold the utmost value.
What needs improvement?
The only aspect where we've offered feedback for potential enhancement is essentially the user experience.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with it for two years now.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It exhibits exceptional stability, with no instances of downtime experienced since its implementation.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
In terms of scalability, we haven't encountered any issues. We have intentions to expand our usage in the future. Continuously striving for improvement, we aim to broaden the scope of what we utilize within the platform.
How are customer service and support?
The customer service is quite satisfactory, with a reliable response time adhering to the service level agreement. I would rate it nine out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
What about the implementation team?
It's deployed across all aspects of our infrastructure, providing comprehensive coverage for our entire environment. It requires no maintenance.
What was our ROI?
The return on investment has been significant, aiding us in various simulated assessments and playing a crucial role in both detecting and preventing incidents early on. Moreover, it has proven beneficial for overall asset management.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
While the cost is relatively high, it is justified by the value it brings.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We evaluated nearly fifteen solutions, including some of the top ones in the market. However, we opted for CrowdStrike because it aligns perfectly with our requirements and fits within our budget. Upon testing it out, we found that it effectively fulfills its intended purpose.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I would rate it nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Microsoft Azure
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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