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ESET Endpoint Protection Platform pros and cons

Vendor: ESET
4.1 out of 5
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PROS

ESET Endpoint Protection Platform provides reliable protection against viruses and ransomware with advanced threat detection capabilities.
It offers a lightweight and resource-efficient performance, ensuring minimal impact on system operations.
ESET's centralized management console enhances management and reporting efficiency across all connected devices.
The platform features advanced firewall capabilities that effectively block malicious traffic and threats.
Regular updates and consistent technical support ensure ESET remains secure and responsive to new threats.

CONS

ESET Endpoint Protection Platform needs improvement in managing licenses for VMs, as uninstallation does not update the license management server automatically.
ESET lacks advanced security features like Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) and integration with multi-attack frameworks.
ESET could utilize AI for preventative virus protection and enhance its EDR intelligence and automation.
Users report stability issues with frequent alerts and false positives, requiring better detection capabilities.
High-end hardware requirements and challenges with updates and resource usage need addressing.
 

ESET Endpoint Protection Platform Pros review quotes

GL
Feb 22, 2021
The most valuable thing for me is that when I'm using the internet and I reach some site that isn't so secure, or isn't recommended because they don't have a good reputation, ESET will notify me.
ManojNair2 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 18, 2022
The overall security capability of the product is pretty reliable.
Mohammad Alsallaq - PeerSpot reviewer
May 16, 2024
The inspection feature allows complete monitoring
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reviewer1506663 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 25, 2021
The ability to push policies and also to restrict an installation or to restrict any form of threat within the policy has been quite useful.
May 15, 2024
The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is easy to use and maintain while also being fully encrypted.
DD
May 29, 2023
ESET is the fastest solution on the market. It's also highly reliable. On top of the base configuration, you can set it to respond to events such as ransomware detection with network isolation and other automatic tasks. Our customers prefer ESET because it's reliable, fast, and light on system resources.
Saddam Lateef - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 1, 2022
If it detects ransomware or something, it can isolate that computer.
SA
Nov 4, 2022
It can scale as well.
AL
Sep 2, 2022
The most valuable features of this solution are, of course, the IPS/IDS, Intrusion Prevention, Intrusion Detection, and Antivirus.
MY
Dec 21, 2021
ESET has regular updates, and it gives me good feedback. It's not too onerous like some of the products I've used in the past.
 

ESET Endpoint Protection Platform Cons review quotes

GL
Feb 22, 2021
Sometimes, ESET sends alerts within my own network that cause confusion. That is, it might warn about contamination, or that the VM has crashed, but it doesn't go further than that. It just shows me the alert and sometimes I am not sure what to do about it.
ManojNair2 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 18, 2022
I saw a bunch of false positives which need to be fixed.
Mohammad Alsallaq - PeerSpot reviewer
May 16, 2024
High-end hardware requirements across workstations
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reviewer1506663 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 25, 2021
In terms of what is lacking in ESET, it really would need more features for the users when they are working outside of the corporate network.
May 15, 2024
On the solution's website, it is sometimes difficult to figure out how to download the exact product associated with your purchased license.
DD
May 29, 2023
It would be nice to have more features in vulnerability scanning, which I believe will happen eventually.
Saddam Lateef - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 1, 2022
It can be hard to set up if you need to customize it.
SA
Nov 4, 2022
When users renew licenses, they should offer a discount.
AL
Sep 2, 2022
The proactive feature is excellent, but I do not believe ESET will make any changes to this feature in the future.
MY
Dec 21, 2021
ESET's updates are mostly manual. That's my biggest concern. I'd like it to be more automatic. I've had to download the new version and run it manually to install it. I've got several workstations like that right now.