The solution is primarily used for protection. It's useful for internet accessing and network accessing protection and for flash memory protection from sharing, accessing, and other attacks.
Senior System & Security Administrator at a retailer with 51-200 employees
Secure and reliable with an easy initial setup
Pros and Cons
- "It offers very good security protection."
- "The solution is very stable and offers very good security protection, with a straightforward installation process that is very simple to manage."
- "The performance is not very good."
- "The performance is not very good. It's acceptable with the security."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The solution is very stable. It offers very good security protection.
The installation process is straightforward.
What needs improvement?
The performance is not very good. It's acceptable with the security. That said, the issue is that, when I opened the browser without Kaspersky antivirus, it's open in a few seconds, however, when I installed the antivirus on the laptop or computer and we try to open it, just open the browser, it takes double the amount of time. Without the antivirus, it's opening in four seconds and with the antivirus it's opening in 20 seconds. It's making everything hang.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've used the solution for about two years at this point.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of the product is good, and it does offer good protection. However, the performance isn't as good, as it slows systems down.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have about 25 users on the solution currently.
We likely will increase usage in the near future.
How are customer service and support?
I've never had to contact technical support. It's so easy I don't need to contact the help desk or technical team of Kaspersky.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Before Kaspersky, I was using ESET. We got a good offer from Kaspersky that had a lower price point and therefore we moved to them.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is not overly complex or difficult. It's very straightforward and very simple.
It's a server installation. It takes about one or two hours, and the implementation for every user takes minutes as it's around in the background.
For the administration of the solution, we only need one of our technical team members to manage it. For the installation, it takes two people. It might take two or three hours before it's deployed for all of the users.
What about the implementation team?
We can handle the installation ourselves, with our own in-house team.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay a yearly licensing fee.
This product costs less than our past solution, ESET.
What other advice do I have?
We're using the latest version of the solution at this time.
I'd rate the solution at a nine out of ten.
I would recommend the solution to other users and organizations.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Sr. Network Administrator at ACMC
Useful for file encryption and provides total security
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature is that it provides total security, everything in one."
- "The most valuable feature is that it provides total security, everything in one."
- "This solution would be improved if it were more compatible with Windows Server. There is not a client for Windows Server, like for Windows Workstation, so there are a lot of things you cannot control from the local system, or from the desktop directly. You have to control everything from the policy server, not from the client's side. The interface is kind of light, and it's not good—it could be more user-friendly."
- "This solution would be improved if it were more compatible with Windows Server. There is not a client for Windows Server, like for Windows Workstation, so there are a lot of things you cannot control from the local system, or from the desktop directly."
What is our primary use case?
Recently, I have primarily been using Kaspersky Endpoint Security for protection against ransomware. I also use this solution for file encryption.
This solution is deployed on-prem.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature is that it provides total security, everything in one.
What needs improvement?
This solution would be improved if it were more compatible with Windows Server. There is not a client for Windows Server, like for Windows Workstation, so there are a lot of things you cannot control from the local system, or from the desktop directly. You have to control everything from the policy server, not from the client's side. The interface is kind of light, and it's not good—it could be more user-friendly.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This solution is a bit stable. The performance is okay, I'm satisfied with it.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
This solution is scalable.
There are over 100 end users of Kaspersky Endpoint Security in our organization. We have plans to increase usage and buy more licenses because we have some more people.
How are customer service and support?
I have contacted technical support once before. I asked them for something, and they helped me. I don't think we have asked for help since then.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Before implementing Kaspersky, we used Symantec. I've found that Kaspersky is better.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is straightforward. Sometimes it takes five to ten minutes, but it depends on the person. If the person is knowledgeable, it could take two or three minutes, but if not, it takes time.
For deployment and maintenance, we have the system admin and a team of two.
What about the implementation team?
We implemented this solution ourselves.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
For licensing, we pay a yearly subscription.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Kaspersky a nine out of ten, and I would recommend this solution to others.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Network and Computer Systems Administrator at Bahwan
If offers more features than its competitors for less money
Pros and Cons
- "We're more familiar with Kaspersky's interface, and we find it more user-friendly. It also has more features than others, like with BitDefender and Mirco. The price is better, too."
- "We're more familiar with Kaspersky's interface, and we find it more user-friendly; it also has more features than others, like with BitDefender and Mirco, and the price is better, too."
- "I'd like to see them improve encryption and remote management in the future. Kaspersky could also improve its scanning technology. Other solutions have adopted machine learning and deep learning, but Kaspersky still uses signature-based scanning."
- "I'd like to see them improve encryption and remote management in the future. Kaspersky could also improve its scanning technology."
What is our primary use case?
We're using Kaspersky for antivirus protection and endpoint protection.
What is most valuable?
We're more familiar with Kaspersky's interface, and we find it more user-friendly. It also has more features than others, like with BitDefender and Mirco. The price is better, too.
What needs improvement?
I'd like to see them improve encryption and remote management in the future. Kaspersky could also improve its scanning technology. Other solutions have adopted machine learning and deep learning, but Kaspersky still uses signature-based scanning. They need to take advantage of new technology to revamp their scanning. Kaspersky could add more interactive features to their interface because it has been the same for six years.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've been using Endpoint Security for almost six years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Kaspersky is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Kaspersky is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
If we create a ticket today, they'll usually reply by the next morning. They have the option to get faster support, where they'll call within half an hour and collect information, but we didn't opt for that.
How was the initial setup?
Setting up Endpoint Security is easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price is reasonable. We evaluated some other vendors, but Kaspersky charges less and offers more.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Kaspersky Endpoint Security eight out of 10.
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
CEO at Haniya Technologies
Stable and innovative with great machine learning features
Pros and Cons
- "The product is fairly technologically advanced and near the top of the market right now."
- "Kaspersky is pretty strong as a product in general, with very good performance, fairly advanced technology near the top of the market right now, very useful machine learning features, solid stability, and very good scalability."
- "The installation is technical. You need to be certified."
- "It is a heavy solution and it's not for small networks."
What is our primary use case?
I primarily offer it to clients for their business.
Kaspersky has four different kinds of products for endpoint security, and EDR is a mixture of all of those four products. On top of that, they have an artificial intelligence feature in it, and a machine-learning feature in it, as a new feature.
What is most valuable?
Kaspersky is pretty strong as a product in general.
The performance is very good. The product is fairly technologically advanced and near the top of the market right now.
The solution has very useful machine learning features.
The product is stable.
The scalability is very good.
What needs improvement?
It is a heavy solution and it's not for small networks.
The solution is pretty expensive.
The installation is technical. You need to be certified.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've used the solution for a long time. I've used it for 13 years now. It's been over a decade at this point.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have found the product to be stable. I haven't had issues with it crashing or freezing. There are no bugs or glitches. The performance has been great.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The product can scale as needed. It's not a problem.
I'd rate the capability to scale at an eight out of ten in general.
We have 30 or 40 customers who are using the product right now.
How are customer service and support?
The tech support is pretty good. They are knowledgeable and responsive.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I deal with a few different solutions. So as far as Kaspersky is concerned, it is on the top of the list right now. I would say Kaspersky, Trend Micro, and Carbon Black, these three, are the very top. Technology-wise and performance-wise, they are very good.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup requires a certified Kaspersky technical person. It's not an installation just anyone in IT can pull off. It's not like some solutions where you just do a few clicks and you are up and running. It's an involved process. You need a strong knowledge base.
You need at least two technical people (engineers) for deployment and maintenance.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It's costly and heavy. Price-wise, it's expensive.
In order to use the EDR, you must have a very strong server as well. So that's where you have to add the cost for the server machines, and that's where you implement the EDR as well. While the EDR itself is probably not that expensive, altogether, with the servers needed, it becomes a costly solution.
Users need to pay a yearly licensing fee.
What other advice do I have?
We are resellers.
The solution has both on-premises and cloud deployment options. Many clients are moving towards the cloud as a deployment preference.
I would definitely recommend EDR to any networks that have over 300 users.
I would rate the solution at 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.
Acting Manager of Information Technology Department at kAMARAN iNDUSTRY & iNVESTMENT cO
Efficient solution with good performance
Pros and Cons
- "Endpoint Security is efficient and easy to use. It doesn't slow the performance of your personal computer."
- "Kaspersky is the best, one of the top three in the world, and I would definitely recommend it to others who are considering implementation."
- "Kaspersky could be improved by better malware protection. They have to take advantage of Malwarebytes and integrate the same engine inside Kaspersky. I use Malwarebytes as well because Kaspersky doesn't always detect malware."
- "Kaspersky could be improved by better malware protection. They have to take advantage of Malwarebytes and integrate the same engine inside Kaspersky."
What is our primary use case?
My primary use case is for threat protection.
What is most valuable?
Endpoint Security is efficient and easy to use. It doesn't slow the performance of your personal computer.
What needs improvement?
Kaspersky could be improved by better malware protection. They have to take advantage of Malwarebytes and integrate the same engine inside Kaspersky. I use Malwarebytes as well because Kaspersky doesn't always detect malware.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for five or six years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This solution is stable and the performance is good. There isn't much maintenance required, so you can manage by yourself, especially if you have experience in technical support, security, and Kaspersky. I think Kaspersky should have some type of free training to gain more traction in the market.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
There are around 500 people in my organization using Kaspersky.
How are customer service and support?
I have never contacted technical support. As an IT professional, I have handled everything myself.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I use Malwarebytes because it's the best malware product.
In the past, I have also used McAfee, Trend Micro, and Norton. We shifted to Kaspersky when it was introduced to the market. Both the companies I work for use Kaspersky.
How was the initial setup?
Kaspersky is very easy to install. It took about five minutes. Endpoint Security has an SaaS version for Windows, a software upgrade service. Installation is easy and the documentation Kaspersky provides is very good.
What about the implementation team?
I implemented this solution myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I prefer paying for a yearly license because it has some discounts. One of the companies I work for pays for the Business Select license, for 100 users.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Kaspersky a nine out of ten. Many products tend to be a bit weak. For example, sometimes when you use the Windows operating system, it works for six months, then you have to reinstall it again or restore an image and then start working with it. It's not like Linux. Kaspersky is the best, one of the top three in the world, and I would definitely recommend it to others who are considering implementation.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Chief information security officer at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees
Good endpoint protection and easy to install
Pros and Cons
- "One of the most valuable features of this product is that it's good for endpoint protection."
- "One of the most valuable features of this product is that it's good for endpoint protection."
- "This product could be improved by integration with Linux. The one limitation this product has is that it's not compatible with and doesn't offer protection for Linux servers. It could also be easier to configure."
- "This product could be improved by integration with Linux. The one limitation this product has is that it's not compatible with and doesn't offer protection for Linux servers."
What is our primary use case?
Our primary use case is for protecting our desktops and critical servers. This solution is deployed on-premises.
What is most valuable?
One of the most valuable features of this product is that it's good for endpoint protection.
What needs improvement?
This product could be improved by integration with Linux. The one limitation this product has is that it's not compatible with and doesn't offer protection for Linux servers. It could also be easier to configure.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using this solution for six to seven years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Our organization has approximately 500 users of this solution.
How are customer service and support?
We have local support that we contact in case of any issues. If local support is unable to resolve it, then we connect the issue to Kaspersky.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We haven't used any other solutions. We have used Kaspersky from the beginning.
How was the initial setup?
The installation was easy, all you need to do is install it with the installer. The configuration is a bit tricky, though. You can do it yourself if you are knowledgeable in this area, but if not, you may need help from the vendor. We had a team of three or four who handled deployment, in addition to the support we received from the vendor.
Installation time will depend on the organization since each organization will have different things to configure. It should take somewhere between half an hour to an hour to configure, but it depends on the size of the organization.
What about the implementation team?
We implemented through an in-house team, but had vendor support.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay for licensing annually.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We also evaluated Rapid7's AppSpider product, which is an application vulnerability scanning solution. We had done the POC, but we had issues with the licensing model, so we dropped it.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Kaspersky an eight out of ten. I would 100% recommend Kaspersky to others who are considering implementation.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Director at esupport Solutions Pvt ltd
Provides optimal spyware protection; easy to deploy, easy to use with a good detection rate
Pros and Cons
- "Easy to deploy, easy to use, and has a good detection rate."
- "For the SMB segment, it's an optimal solution that is pocket-friendly, and easy to manage."
- "They're restricted to endpoint protection for now, I'd like to see some additional products."
- "They're restricted to endpoint protection for now, I'd like to see some additional products."
What is our primary use case?
Our primary use case is protection against spyware. We are partners with Kaspersky.
What is most valuable?
The solution is easy to deploy, easy to use, and has a good detection rate. For the SMB segment, it's an optimal solution that is pocket-friendly, and easy to manage. They have a new training portal which is good.
What needs improvement?
There were some issues with reporting which seem to have been resolved. I'd like to see them go to the next level by adding more products because they're restricted to endpoint protection for now.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this solution for one year. I'm a company director.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
To date, we've deployed to around 2,000 users without any issues - I can't comment on numbers above that.
How are customer service and support?
I haven't needed to contact technical support.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Kaspersky pricing is reasonable. If you compare it to other top brands such as Symantec and McAfee, Kaspersky costs 30-40% less.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I have also worked with Checkpoint Harmony which is good if you're in the enterprise segment. It gives a complete overview of what is happening in your organization, providing detailed information.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend this solution and think that Kaspersky Antivirus is the best antivirus for SMBs. No doubt about it. That said, I do think the quality of service and ease of use is relatively comparable with any of the other top brands.
I rate this product 10 out of 10.
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
CEO at Haniya Technologies
Effective threat protection, light on resources, and priced fair
Pros and Cons
- "When comparing Kaspersky Endpoint Security to any other solution, Our customers like mostly the reliability, and the ability to defend against viruses, worms, and attacks. It is easy to use and very light on the end-user machine's resources."
What is our primary use case?
The normal use case was for viruses protection. The viruses were getting transferred through the internet and external storage drives to the end-users. However, I am seeing more often customers are going one step further and using a sandboxing environment for protection against ransomware.
What is most valuable?
When comparing Kaspersky Endpoint Security to any other solution, our customers like mostly the reliability, and the ability to defend against viruses, worms, and attacks. It is easy to use and very light on the end-user machine's resources.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for approximately 13 years.
How are customer service and technical support?
Kaspersky has two kinds of support. Our customers have a layer of support. First, they receive support from providers like us and if we are not able to solve their problem, we involve the distributors' technical support. The customer always has the option to open a ticket directly with Kaspersky, bypassing us. If they do not purchase the support from Kaspersky, then it takes a lot of time to solve a very minor issue from the technical support and development. There is a long queue waiting for support. However, if they purchase the support from Kaspersky, then the support is responsive and helpful.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used Trend Micro.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
This solution is priced lower than some of its competitors.
Kaspersky has introduced new products and upgraded versions of Endpoint Security. It is a bit complicated these days, especially their licensing. They are promoting customers to purchase the EDR, Endpoint Detection and Response, rather than going for the Endpoint Security only. The EDR requirement for deployment is a little higher, especially for mid-size or small-size companies. The server they require for the EDR or sandboxing is pretty heavy and costly. If they can reduce the price, then it would have been a good cloud solution.
The support from Kaspersky is purchased separately.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I have evaluated Carbon Black and SentinelOne.
What other advice do I have?
They should have a minimum number of solutions available. They used to have only three or four, feature-wise, but now they have probably seven or eight. There are too many options for the client, they get it confused. All the features used to be in one solution, but now they have them all separated. For example, they used to have a DLP, scanning, and patch management in the Endpoint Security, but now they do not. They separated them into other solutions. It would be better for marketing, as well their customers too to combine the features.
I advise my customers that they should compare Kaspersky with other solutions, especially one which is already quickly gaining market ground, especially in this region, in our country, which is Trend Micro. Trend Micro is also very good. They are a comparable competitor against Kaspersky. Being on the neutral side, I give them both options to use, and then they can decide by themselves. However, Trend Micro is actually more expensive than Kaspersky.
I rate Kaspersky Endpoint Security an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
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