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Wai KongWong - PeerSpot reviewer
Information security consultant at Ypsilon System
Real User
Top 5
Reliable, good support, and low maintance
Pros and Cons
  • "ESET Endpoint Security is stable, I did not have any issues with it."
  • "ESET Endpoint Security could improve EDR integration."

What is our primary use case?

I am using ESET Endpoint Security for our basic protection. 

What needs improvement?

ESET Endpoint Security could improve EDR integration.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using ESET Endpoint Security for approximately two years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

ESET Endpoint Security is stable, I did not have any issues with it.

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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have approximately 50 people using the solutions but we have 100 servers running it.

We will increase the usage of the solution over time.

How are customer service and support?

We use our local distributor for support and they are very good and friendly.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I previously used Symantec and BitDefender.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup of ESET Endpoint Security can be a little challenging, but overall it is straightforward. If we are to implement the solution for 100 employees it will take approximately one week.

What about the implementation team?

I did the implementation of ESET Endpoint Security with my team.

We do not have many people managing the solution. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The cost of the solution is hard to justify even if the EDR operates well.

What other advice do I have?

My advice to others is this is a very good solution for email protection but for the EDR and SIEM, the integration is not at a high level. However, if you use it for traditional protection it is good.

I rate ESET Endpoint Security an eight out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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ESET Support at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
Reseller
Top 20
It's a fast, reliable solution that doesn't use a lot of system resources
Pros and Cons
  • "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."
  • "It would be nice to have more features in vulnerability scanning, which I believe will happen eventually."

What is our primary use case?

ESET Endpoint Antivirus is a solution for customers with workstations tied to the company network. It's a base ESET product for endpoint protection. 

How has it helped my organization?

A fast, effective, and lightweight product for endpoint protection. You don't see it until it reports found malware.

What is most valuable?

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. If your devices don't have much RAM, having an antivirus solution that doesn't use many resources is critical.

What needs improvement?

It would be nice to have more features in vulnerability scanning, which I believe will happen eventually because it already has some basic functionalities.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have used Endpoint Antivirus for 16 years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate ESET Endpoint Antivirus 10 out of 10 for stability.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Everything depends on how well you've built your network. If your network is centralized, has good bandwidth, and you have the correct set of permissions, you'll have no problem deploying ESET. If your network topography is decentralized, you'll need more steps. Also, there is a cloud solution. The cloud-based ESET Protect server can manage up to 50,000 computers, so keep it in mind if you have more. 

ESET Endpoint Antivirus is a proven product, built for the last 35 years, brushed and polished to perfection. Customers rarely see malfunctioning of any kind, and if it happens, support will take care of it immediately. There are five different methods to deploy protection on endpoints, with the ability to set the smallest detail in the process. And pretty much everything works flawlessly. There are no limitations to the number of distribution points, number of administrators, configurations of permission sets, or anything that can interfere with the solution's scalability.

How are customer service and support?

The customer support is better than the product. 

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

How was the initial setup?

I rate ESET Endpoint Antivirus 10 out of 10 for all it is. It's a proven product, polished to perfection, and in the top five products globally. It isn't complicated to set up; believe me, I've been deploying it for 16 years. ESET has been in this field for a long time, so everything is mature and seamless. 

The deployment time depends on the network size. From a few hours for the network of 30 endpoints, including the ESET Protect server deployment, to a few days if you have thousands of endpoints and other solutions that need removal.

What about the implementation team?

We deployed the solution in-house.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I rate ESET Endpoint Antivirus a seven out of 10 for affordability, but it lacks features that some pricier products have. The price of Endpoint Antivirus is somewhere in the middle regarding the competitors. It's a decent value. There aren't any additional costs, and the solution is low-maintenance on the customer's end. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate ESET Endpoint Antivirus a nine out of 10 overall. Some minor improvements could be made, but customers are happy with Endpoint Antivirus. You don't see it as it's very low on resources, but it's a powerful endpoint client packed with functionalities that can make a difference between hacked and a healthy network.

I recommend using Endpoint Antivirus with ESET Protect server for centralized management, maximum security policies, and automatic isolation tasks for eventualities. A better product, ESET Endpoint Security, brings web control, anti-spam filtering, and a firewall to control the network traffic on your endpoints. The antivirus solution doesn't have those features, so consider the latter if you need those additional functionalities. ESET Endpoint Security also has a secure browser that encrypts communication between the keyboard and the browser. This feature is crucial for banking services and anything online where you're typing in sensitive information or user credentials.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Sam  Mathai - PeerSpot reviewer
Director Cloud Services at Corrus Cloud Services
Real User
Stable, and mature, but the documentation has room for improvement
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is stable."
  • "The migration between on-prem and cloud has room for improvement."

What is our primary use case?

The primary use case of the solution is to manage endpoint security.

What is most valuable?

ESET Endpoint Security's ransomware protection is good.

What needs improvement?

The support and documentation have room for improvement.

The migration between on-prem and cloud has room for improvement.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We previously used Microsoft Defender but it is not as mature as ESET Endpoint Security.

How was the initial setup?

The on-prem deployment is not straightforward but the cloud deployment is easy.

What other advice do I have?

I give the solution a seven out of ten.

We have 200 people using the solution.

We have two admin people managing the solution.

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I.T. Manager at Pacific Cigarette Company
Real User
Competitive and consistently updated to prevent attacks successfully
Pros and Cons
  • "The tools and the features available with this solution are very competitive. It is always updated to prevent upcoming attacks."
  • "I suspect there will be some changes required to ESET because some experts I know just moved to MDR. I can imagine there might be some issues that were not fully covered by the ESET Endpoint that would be covered by MDR that we're on now."

What is our primary use case?

We use this solution mainly for devices, for antivirus. It also has a firewall that's the extra layer of protection besides the 40-bit file.

We also have a console that we can monitor and get alerts if a certain device is attacked. If there is an attack, we quarantine or upgrade.

We have not had problems with the solution. Whenever we were attacked, it would protect our devices.

What is most valuable?

The tools and the features available with this solution are very competitive. It is always updated to prevent upcoming attacks.

We set up our devices to update on a daily basis. We also run our weekly scan each week. Doing it this way, we never had any problems.

What needs improvement?

I would say this product can be improved if it fully protected everything like consolidated.

I suspect there will be some changes required to ESET because some experts I know just moved to MDR. I can imagine there might be some issues that were not fully covered by the ESET Endpoint that would be covered by MDR that we're on now.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for about ten years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

My impression is that it is a very stable solution because we've been using it for ten years and are very happy with it.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability varies because there are lots of different packages. They have antivirus, Endpoint Security, and many different versions. They also have up to personal and student licenses. So it is very flexible.

How are customer service and support?

We work with the third-party partner that we were recommended by ESET. We have always worked with these guys and they have always been on the ground whenever they are needed. They have always assisted and came through for us.

I would say the customer service is excellent.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Previously we used Norton Antivirus. If I remember correctly, some incidents happened then and we lost confidence in them. That's why we moved to ESET.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was easy. I would rate it a ten out of ten.

What about the implementation team?

When you use these solutions, you always have to go through a partner. So, because we were going through a partner, they were the ones who helped us deploy it.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I would rate ESET's pricing plan an eight out of ten, with one being cheap and 10 being expensive.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution because it's quite stable and it does what it's supposed to do and that's good enough.

We have used this solution both personally and in our organization. At one point, we actually had up to 100 users connected using ESET.

I would rate ESET as an overall product, an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Private Cloud
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Manager at Kharys Entreprise
Reseller
Reasonably priced, good support, and quite light
Pros and Cons
  • "It can scale as well."
  • "When users renew licenses, they should offer a discount."

What is our primary use case?

This is a security solution and it is used to protect all of the client's systems. It is for data protection.

What is most valuable?

It's not using too much system capacity or memory. It's quite light. It's like there's nothing on the PC, yet it's working there behind the scenes. 

From my side, the best thing is the support from ESET headquarters. When we have a problem in two hours or three hours, we find a solution via ESET.

It is stable. 

It can scale as well. 

The pricing is reasonable.

What needs improvement?

There is no such thing as a 100% secure system. That said, the main problems are coming from the users and how they use the system, including how they open emails, go to the internet, et cetera. Maybe if they have a firewall system paired with ESET, so there are not as many concerns around the security of the WAN, that would be better. 

We hope that they can learn from and react to threats faster so that we are more protected in the future as new items arise. They need to update the system faster to ensure security is there in the case of new events. 

When users renew licenses, they should offer a discount.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been dealing with the solution since 2016. I've used it for seven years now. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is very stable. There are no bugs or glitches, and it doesn't crash or freeze. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have two companies here we've contracted with. One is with 750 computers and another one is with 100 PCs. 

The solution can scale. 

How are customer service and support?

The technical support is really good. they are helpful, fast, and responsive. 

That said, sometimes, when we have a problem, we need a quick response, and they have many things to do on their side, so it can take two or three hours sometimes to get a reply from them.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

How was the initial setup?

It's quite simple to set up. People sometimes don't want to make much effort, however, technically, it's quite simple to implement the solution. They can do it themselves, yet we are always there, ready to install the solution.

How many people we need to deploy the solution depends. In the beginning, we can use one engineer to deploy the solution. However, it depends on the number of computers. If we install it on about ten PCs, for example, we can also handle the training for the local IT people who can then make the installation.

We do not normally handle the maintenance afterward. However, depending on the contract, we can assist with support. Usually, we have two engineers that can assist our clients if they need help.

What about the implementation team?

We can install the solution for clients. 

What was our ROI?

The ROI is high since using the product can avoid many problems. I'd rate the ROI five out of five. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The price is good when you compare it to other solutions. That said, when the client needs to renew the license for the next year, it is the same price. Maybe they can do a discount for renewing the license. That would make it more attractive.

The license is annual. Users can also choose to do a three-year license. 

If a client needs extra features, we need to discuss locally so we understand how we can help the customer and how much it will cost.

I'd rate it four out of five in terms of affordability, with one point taken off for issues around renewing the license. 

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I've been looking into SentinelOne.

What other advice do I have?

I'm a reseller. We are selling, installing, and doing training for the users.

We deal with the latest version of the solution.

I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.

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On-premises
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Owner/CEO at Mator
Real User
Good API integration, user-friendly user interface, and easy installation
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable features of this solution are, of course, the IPS/IDS, Intrusion Prevention, Intrusion Detection, and Antivirus."
  • "The proactive feature is excellent, but I do not believe ESET will make any changes to this feature in the future."

What is our primary use case?

The primary use case of ESET Endpoint Security is the antivirus.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable features of this solution are, of course, the IPS/IDS, Intrusion Prevention, Intrusion Detection, and Antivirus.

I believe I can find it in the most recent version in a sandbox. Network Security in a Sandbox It includes seven different tools, including network security, IPS/IDS, and ESET which is also valuable.

It is easy to use.

The user interface is very easy. 

API integration is good. 

They have an iteration tool that makes the API connection flawless.

What needs improvement?

I don't see changing EDR in the cloud's future. Tool for being proactive. The proactive feature is excellent, but I do not believe ESET will make any changes to this feature in the future. But, proactive is excellent.

I would like to see ESET include the Proactive feature. The process is killed by decision support. Unplug the endpoint book station from the network.

If you do not use Cynet, it must be added to ESET Endpoint.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have worked with ESET Endpoint Security for five years.

I have a three-year service agreement with ESET to sell green. It's been three years, and I believe it's near the end of the year. 

 I have no issues with ESET; it's the workstation's ESET and Cynet. I believe are perfect solutions.

I am working with EDR, it's a full version. We have updated it to the latest version.

It is a central update, it's cloud maintenance.

Because I do not have any sensitive data, it is sufficient to use the public cloud.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

ESET Endpoint Security is very stable.

All of the update releases are very established.

I would rate the stability a nine, or ten out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I have not experimented with scalability.

With servers, we have approximately 3, 000 users in my department. This includes the hardware and virtual servers.

How are customer service and support?

We have no issues with the local technical support team that we use in Israel.

I would rate them a five out of five.

They are excellent. 

They respond quickly and speak the language, which is beneficial.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I am working with a new Endpoint Security Company, and the name of the product is Cynet.

I am still working with Cynet.

Instead of Cynet, it is an EDR. It is now extended XDR. It is an extended response.

For Endpoint Security, I use both ESET and Cynet. However, unlike ESET, Cynet is a proactive tool. MDR is included. It is also paired with SOC.

One of the companies I oversee is one of the Mator company's branches, and they use Cisco Endpoint Security, which is a terrible tool when compared to ESET or Cynet.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is very simple.

We require one person a few hours per month for maintenance.

I have about 3,000 endpoints and a three-person IT team.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I have purchased the full version.

I would rate the pricing a three out of five.

It is not expensive, but it is also not inexpensive. There is room for improvement, and the price could be lower.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate ESET Endpoint Security an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Buchanan MI Tax Preparer at Helping Hands Accounting LLC
Real User
Reasonable solution that works in the background
Pros and Cons
  • "They do a program where you can renew for three years. It's very reasonable, as far as the cost per year, because you can renew for three years. They will also do multiple computers, so I actually protect all my family computers, as well as my work computers, all under one license. This means I only have to deal with re-upping my license once every three years. That's the big thing for me."
  • "It's not a huge thing, because it doesn't happen very often, but I'll notice sometimes, when there's a startup scan, the computer does bog down a little bit. However, this happens rarely."

What is our primary use case?

My primary use case for ESET Endpoint Security is internet security.

What is most valuable?

There are two things I like the most about ESET Endpoint Security. One, it's a seamless update. In other words, it updates all in the background. You don't have to restart your computer after an update. It takes care of itself, updates all the time, and stays up to date. It automatically installs those updates, similar to what Windows does. 

The second biggest ESET Endpoint Security plus is the value. They do a program where you can renew for three years. It's very reasonable, as far as the cost per year, because you can renew for three years. They will also do multiple computers, so I actually protect all my family computers, as well as my work computers, all under one license. This means I only have to deal with re-upping my license once every three years. That's the big thing for me.

There is another nice ESET Endpoint Security feature: you can shut it off for 10 minutes and then turn it back on. 

What needs improvement?

For the most part, I'm really satisfied with ESET Endpoint Security. It works in the background and that is one of the reasons that I went with this solution. It doesn't bog down my computer, for the most part. That's probably one of the things that could be improved. It's not a huge thing, because it doesn't happen very often, but I'll notice sometimes, when there's a startup scan, the computer does bog down a little bit. However, this happens rarely. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've had ESET Endpoint Security on all my computers for four or five years, maybe even longer. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I have never really had the solution crash. It's super stable. 

There have been some times that I've had problems connecting to different computers, but I resolved this issue by temporarily shutting off the solution for a few minutes.

How are customer service and support?

ESET Endpoint Security's tech support is very responsive. I don't get an answer back from them in five minutes, but the few times that I've had to talk to somebody, for instance, for license renewal, I usually hear back within 24 hours. That's very responsive in my opinion.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I cover, I think, eight computers and it turns out to be right around $50 for three years. It's a very reasonable solution. I like that.

What other advice do I have?

Once you install it, it is very stable because you don't have to renew it every year. You just do an install and know you're protected. The installation is also hassle-free.

Overall, I would give this solution a nine out of 10 for performance. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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IT specialist at SNP Poland
Real User
Provides good scalability and efficient security features
Pros and Cons
  • "ESET Endpoint Security’s most valuable feature is the management console."
  • "The product’s AI implementation feature could be better for learning user behavior."

What is most valuable?

ESET Endpoint Security’s most valuable feature is the management console. Additionally, it doesn’t need a high-performing CPU for software servers. It has the best security feature as well. It provides 100% security by detecting dangerous web pages and illegal sources.

What needs improvement?

The product’s AI implementation feature could be better for learning user behavior. There could be a feature to detect unsecured devices in the network similar to its older version. We need additional agents for it at present.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using ESET Endpoint Security for three years. At present, we are using the latest version.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate the product’s stability a nine out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The product is highly scalable. I rate its scalability a ten out of ten. There are 150 users in one organization and 25 users in another organization that I manage. It is suitable for medium businesses.

How was the initial setup?

The product’s initial setup is straightforward and fast. I rate the process a nine or ten out of ten. It requires minimal technical staff for deployment.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I rate the product’s pricing a three out of ten. It is neither cheap nor expensive for our clients. We use the free version, and there are no additional costs involved.

What other advice do I have?

ESET Endpoint Security is a good product for finding new devices and alerting administrators. It has always succeeded compared to other solutions. I never have a problem with security using it. It provides 100% safety for the environment and users.

I rate it an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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