We are a solution provider and Kaspersky Endpoint is one of the security products that we implement for our clients.
Director at Eden Infosol Pvt Ltd
Encryption functionality and scanning performance, and the out-of-office policy is helpful in work-from-home scenarios
Pros and Cons
- "It has a very good firewall, which lets you isolate your devices depending on the groups."
- "he next thing that I would like to see in this solution are DLP features."
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
Kaspersky is a one-stop solution that covers many things. Often, people deploy multiple solutions to cover tasks such as patch management, application control, device control, and the firewall. Kaspersky covers all of that very well.
What is most valuable?
The out of office policy is a fantastic feature that requires users to first connect to the server using a VPN before they can perform actions. In our current work-from-home scenario, this is very helpful.
Kaspersky gives you a complete inventory of the software that is running in your environment.
The encryption that they provide is a good feature. Today, most computers come by default with BitLocker encryption installed. We do not have to disable it. Rather, we can control it through Kaspersky. For example, we can decrypt it remotely without having to interact with the user, and then automatically move it to Kaspersky's encryption.
It has a very good firewall, which lets you isolate your devices depending on the groups. This is something that people might do over VLAN, although they don't have to. For example, if we have a group then we require directors to be in place. Directors are there to communicate with other sections, but the other sections cannot communicate with the group. This provides automatic control over an IP range.
I can do a full scan, every day, in less than ten minutes. This is in part because of the technology they have in place, where a file will not be scanned if it has not been accessed or modified.
The device control is pretty good and we haven't had any problems with it.
What needs improvement?
There are times when we see an agent has been disabled on a machine, and we are not able to determine the reason.
The next thing that I would like to see in this solution are DLP features. It should be able to scan, track, and provide reporting.
Organization-wise, they should have better categorization. For example, they have a social networking category, but it should be subdivided into components such as LinkedIn.
Kaspersky would benefit from including an employee monitoring solution.
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For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Kaspersky for the past three years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability is something that has been gradually improving.
How was the initial setup?
The deployment will typically take from an hour and a half to two hours.
A nice feature of the installation process is that it will automatically uninstall existing antivirus solutions before it deploys Kaspersky.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, this is a fantastic solution. I have seen that there are features other vendors are coming out with today that Kaspersky already has.
I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
Network Engineer at a tech vendor with 1-10 employees
Excellent at detecting viruses, very stable and easy to use
Pros and Cons
- "It's excellent at detecting viruses."
- "The initial setup is complex."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for securing our endpoints.
What is most valuable?
The solution always has the most up-to-date software.
The solution runs well.
It's excellent at detecting viruses.
The solution is very stable.
Our organization can easily scale the solution.
The solution is very compatible with Windows devices.
The solution is very basic and easy to use.
What needs improvement?
The solution seems incapable of stopping the proxy connection. The proxy server seems to be bypassing the antivirus. It's an aspect they need to improve.
The initial setup is complex.
While it's compatible with Windows, it may not work as well with other operating systems.
Reporting is not that good for Kaspersky. I want more detailed reporting, I want the details reported in the reporting section, and everything is in one report. That is not possible now on Kaspersky. The reporting consists of the computer name or the IP only. I want complete detailed reporting capabilities in the next update.
For how long have I used the solution?
We're only been working with the solution for about a year or so.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable. I haven't had issues with it and found it to be reliable. It doesn't crash or freeze. There aren't bugs or glitches.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is easily scalable. If a company needs to expand the solution, they can do so easily.
How are customer service and technical support?
The technical support is okay, however, they need to have more expertise on the solution. Sometimes you will get a member of their support staff and they don't seem as knowledgeable as they should be.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We work mostly with Kaspersky, as well as Trend Micro and Bitdefender.
How was the initial setup?
I wouldn't say that the solution has a straightforward implementation. It's a bit complex. It needs access to the Kaspersky server on-premises. It isn't an easy process.
You only need one day to deploy the server.
You only need one or two people to manage the deployment.
What about the implementation team?
I handled the implementation myself.
What other advice do I have?
We're a Kaspersky partner.
We have clients of different sizes and the solution works well for all of them. It's perfect for any sized company.
It's a very good product. Everything is in a very professional environment. It's largely easy to set up. However, we've noticed that the RAM utilization is very high when Kaspersky is running on a computer. This might distract users that don't have too much memory on their machines.
On a scale of one to ten, I'd rate it at eight.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
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Senior Manager Business Productivity, IT with 5,001-10,000 employees
The central management policies of this product are valuable to us
Pros and Cons
- "We swtiched to Kaspersky Endpoint Security because we found our previous solution did not meet our requirements."
- "I think it would be good for them to consider and cloud integration capabilities."
What is our primary use case?
My primary use case of this solution is to use a large enterprise endpoint protection for our computers and servers.
What is most valuable?
I value the modular capability to house the network, device, web and email protection. Additionally, the central management policies are valuable.
What needs improvement?
We have experienced problems with downloads and integration in the past. I think it would be good for them to consider cloud integration capabilities.
For how long have I used the solution?
More than five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of this product on a scale of one to five, is a four.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I would rate the scalability as a four out of five stars.
How are customer service and technical support?
We use a local partner who helps us with tech support. We are happy with the services they have provided.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We switched to Kaspersky Endpoint Security because we found our previous solution did not meet our requirements.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was difficult, because we did not know the product.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
When choosing a product, we review product functionality, financial concerns and effective deployment. We looked at McAfee and others.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Head of Implementation and Security at a financial services firm with 1-10 employees
Great at handling server workload but abundance of features can be confusing
Pros and Cons
- "The initial setup was fairly simple, taking only a few minutes."
- "Areas for improvement include signature update management and selecting the respective features on the endpoint side."
What is our primary use case?
My primary use case is on server workload, where this solution works really well.
What needs improvement?
Areas for improvement include signature update management and selecting the respective features on the endpoint side. There are so many features available that it can be difficult to know which to choose, and if you have very low-level endpoint devices, the user experience is slower, especially when updates are running.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this solution for about three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This product is stable, though that can depend on business structure and the kinds of devices used.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
This solution is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
I'm satisfied with the performance of Kaspersky's technical support.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was fairly simple, taking only a few minutes.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Yearly licenses are available.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution for other people looking into implementing it and rate it as seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Support chief at comtec s.r.l
Powerful tool, integrates well, and responsive technical support
Pros and Cons
- "Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is a very powerful tool for us. We use a lot of third-party software that integrates well with the solution."
- "The solution could improve by providing a cloud service that synchronizes with the on-premise console which would give better connectivity in remote areas."
What is our primary use case?
We use Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business for many purposes. We mainly use it for protection against malware. Additionally, we perform a lot of administration for users using the application, device, and web controls.
What is most valuable?
Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is a very powerful tool for us. We use a lot of third-party software that integrates well with the solution.
What needs improvement?
The solution could improve by providing a cloud service that synchronizes with the on-premise console which would give better connectivity in remote areas.
In a future release, there should be DLP features added.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business within the last 12 months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable. However, sometimes when we complete a Windows automatic update we receive the Windows blue screen error prompt. The majority of the time it was because the equipment has updated and the update was not the best one.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution has been scalable, we have a lot of different servers.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support is good. We had some difficult problems that were new that took the support some additional time to find a solution. For minor problems, they have been very responsive with their support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We use many network protection solutions, such as McAfee.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is easy, it can be done with a few clicks of the mouse to install the administration, and from the administrator, you can deploy the solution to the users.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution requires a license and there are different license packages depending on the number of users you need.
What other advice do I have?
I would advise others before implementing this solution to have an organized network. It makes the process a lot easier.
I rate Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
Director at Calidad Systems Limited
Stable with good malware threat detection and very scalable
Pros and Cons
- "The malware threat detection has been excellent overall."
- "The company needs to keep developing more security measures to help keep its customers safe. If they could keep adding to security features, it would be ideal."
What is our primary use case?
I've used Kaspersky as an integrator, for internet security. It can be used for malware and email security as well as for situations where you are handling online transactions.
What is most valuable?
The solution is very stable.
So far, we've found the solution to be scalable.
The online privacy they provide users when they're doing online transactions has been great.
The malware threat detection has been excellent overall.
We didn't have any trouble with the initial installation. The process was straightforward.
The interface is very user-friendly.
What needs improvement?
The company needs to keep developing more security measures to help keep its customers safe. If they could keep adding to security features, it would be ideal.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for a couple of years at this point.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable and reliable. It doesn't crash or freeze. There are no bugs or glitches. Its performance has been good overall.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution has been very scalable. If a company wants to expand the solution, it can do so with relative ease. It's not a problem.
We have eight people currently using the solution at this time.
We do plan to continue to use ht product going forward.
How are customer service and technical support?
I don't have any experience with technical support. I don't recall ever using them. I can't speak to how helpful or responsive they are.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I've used ESET in the past, however, the product was making our machines run slow. That is the reason we ultimately switched to Kaspersky.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup process was not complex at all. It was very straightforward. We found it to be simple.
The deployment itself was very fast and likely took less than a minute or so.
We needed about four people to handle the implementation process.
What about the implementation team?
I handled the implementation by myself. I did not need the assistance of an integrator or consultant.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay a yearly licensing fee.
What other advice do I have?
We're using the latest version of the solution at this time.
I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten overall.
I would recommend the solution to other organizations. We've been largely quite happy with this product.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Director at Calidad Systems Limited
Scales well with a good user interface and a quick initial setup
Pros and Cons
- "The solution has been quite stable. The performance is good."
- "They should continue to put more security measures in place in order to make it more robust."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution as an antivirus for endpoint security.
It can be used to protect against malware and as security for online browsing - for example, when you want to do online transactions, it can secure the process.
What is most valuable?
The solution has been quite stable. The performance is good.
The solution scales well.
The online privacy it allows for when you are doing online transactions is very helpful.
The malware threat detection has been quite good so far.
The user interface is very nice.
What needs improvement?
They should continue to put more security measures in place in order to make it more robust.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution for a couple of years now. It's been a while.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is quite stable. It doesn't crash or freeze. There are no bugs or glitches. It's pretty reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
A company can scale the solution if it needs to. The product can scale quite well. It's not a problem.
Everyone in our company is using the solution. There are about eight of us on it currently.
How are customer service and technical support?
We've never reached out to technical support. I can't speak to how knowledgeable or responsive they are. I can't really rate their level of service.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I've used ESET in the past. It was slowing down the machines, which is why we stopped using it and switched to this product.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is quite straightforward. It's not overly complex.
The deployment is very fast and may have taken under a minute or so.
We had four people that handled the implementation.
What about the implementation team?
I handled the installation myself. I did not require the assistance of a consultant or integrator.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay a licensing fee on a yearly basis.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I didn't evaluate other options before choosing this product.
What other advice do I have?
We are using the latest version of the solution right now.
I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten overall. We've been quite happy with the capabilities of the product in general.
I would recommend the solution to other organizations.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
IT Support at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees
Quite secure and easy to install
Pros and Cons
- "One of the most valuable features is that it's quite secure. I'm satisfied with this solution."
- "As far as improvements, maybe the licensing could be cheaper, but I think this solution is pretty okay."
What is our primary use case?
My primary use case of this solution is for protection from malware and viruses.
This solution is deployed on-prem. We are using the latest version.
What is most valuable?
One of the most valuable features is that it's quite secure. I'm satisfied with this solution.
What needs improvement?
As far as improvements, maybe the licensing could be cheaper, but I think this solution is pretty okay.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for about 12 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability and performance are good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
This solution is scalable. There are about 300 people in my organization using Kaspersky.
How are customer service and support?
I haven't contacted Kaspersky's technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
How was the initial setup?
The installation is easy and straightforward. It took roughly 10 minutes, and I did it myself. For deployment, you need one admin.
What about the implementation team?
We implemented this solution through an in-house team.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay for licensing yearly.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Kaspersky a 10 out of 10, and I would recommend this solution to others.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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