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reviewer1544757 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Administrator at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Manageable from anywhere, updates frequently, and simple installation
Pros and Cons
  • "I have found the most valuable features to be the ability to manage the solution from anywhere and having an overview of the companies security."
  • "There are more secure featured solutions from McAfee on the market but for smaller companies like ours, they are too expensive."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution to protect our endpoint systems.

What is most valuable?

I have found the most valuable features to be the ability to manage the solution from anywhere and having an overview of the companies security. I can see which computers are patched, which computers are updated, and which ones might have possible infections or problems. Additionally, The solution is always up to date because there are updates frequently. Recently, MVISION was added and it is a new feature that has some advanced security qualities.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for approximately two years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable.

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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I have found the solution to be scalable. We have approximately 60 users using this solution in our organization.

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

We used Symantec a long time ago.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is very easy.

What about the implementation team?

We did the implementation of the solution ourselves. We have a team of two that does the deployment and implementation.

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

There is a one-year and a three-year license available for this solution, we are currently on a three-year license. There are more secure featured solutions from McAfee on the market but for smaller companies like ours, they are too expensive.

What other advice do I have?

Since we are a public utility company there are some laws here when it comes to purchasing, we have procurement procedures. We have to do tendering and then companies apply. I am very happy with the solution. If I could extend the license, for example, for three more years, I will do it immediately. We are in the process now. 

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate McAfee Endpoint Security ten out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Systems Engineer at South Asian Technologies
Real User
All the features with an easy to learn interface that anyone can use
Pros and Cons
  • "Anyone can use it, the protection is good, and they have all of the features."
  • "Its pricing needs to be improved."

What is our primary use case?

Our primary use case is to provide our customers with an endpoint security solution.

What needs improvement?

Its pricing needs to be improved.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability of this solution is good.

They are releasing new versions every month.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

This solution is pretty scalable.

We have more than fifty users for this solution, and we plan to increase its usage.

How are customer service and technical support?

Our experience is from the technical support in India, and it is good.

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

We did not use another solution prior to this one.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup for this solution is very easy. Anyone can learn the interface.

The deployment takes approximately half an hour, depending on the speed of the server, and depending on the nodes. I can manage one thousand nodes in one week.

The maintenance of this solution requires two or three people.

What about the implementation team?

We used a partner to assist us with the implementation. It was our reseller, and they are good.

What other advice do I have?

I think McAfee is the best solution. Anyone can use it, the protection is good, and they have all of the features. There is user protection at a nice speed.

There have been some improvements in the latest version. For example, when you log in to the older version it is very slow sometimes. With the newest version, it is like they removed some things.

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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operador central de monitoreo at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees
Real User
We use it to attack malware but it is missing many key features
Pros and Cons
  • "The loss prevention feature would be the most valuable."
  • "We have a lot of problems with the user experience and it's difficult to implement. MacAfee's better than the ancient anti-virus solutions but it's a little slow to resolve. Many files with malware were destroyed through the network, and MacAfee doesn't detect anything."

What is our primary use case?

Our primary use case of this solution is for it to attack malware. 

What is most valuable?

The loss prevention feature would be the most valuable. This is a good feature but don't use it because of the complexity. 

What needs improvement?

We have a lot of problems with the user experience and it's difficult to implement. MacAfee's better than the ancient anti-virus solutions but it's a little slow to resolve. Many files with malware were destroyed through the network, and MacAfee doesn't detect anything.

They should improve the time of response, the time of the detection of malware, and the installation of the service.

The features we would want a good endpoint solution to contain are: 

  • Multi-operative system
  • Better performance
  • Integration with browsers
  • Firewall control 
  • Vulnerability detections
  • Threat protections
  • Malware detection
  • Detection of patterns of behavior
  • Process exception
  • Automatic authorizations
  • Control of application reliable
  • The quarantine of a compromised device

      For how long have I used the solution?

      One to three years.

      What do I think about the stability of the solution?

      Stability is good, but not the best. 

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

      The technical features and price are important for us when choosing a solution. 

      How was the initial setup?

      The initial setup was complex. 

      What other advice do I have?

      I would rate this solution a seven over ten. It's not a ten because of the time it takes to detect an issue, technical support and because I have no control with the partner. I know that the office that manages the contract has had some problems because of the reports.

      Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner.
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      reviewer1387713 - PeerSpot reviewer
      Relationship Manager at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
      Real User
      Integrates well and is easy to use, but it needs to be more secure
      Pros and Cons
      • "The performance is good."
      • "The security of this solution needs improvement."

      What is our primary use case?

      We are using  McAfee Endpoint Security to protect the business.

      What is most valuable?

      McAfee Endpoint Security is easy to use, and it integrates well.

      The performance is good.

      What needs improvement?

      The security of this solution needs improvement.

      For how long have I used the solution?

      I have been using McAfee for a couple of years.

      I believe that we are using the latest version.

      What do I think about the stability of the solution?

      McAfee Endpoint Security is a stable solution. We don't have any issues with the stability of this product.

      What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

      I don't have the exact count, but we have thousands of users in our organization who use  McAfee Endpoint Security.

      How are customer service and technical support?

      I have not contacted technical support.

      How was the initial setup?

      I was not involved in the installation of McAfee Endpoint Security.

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

      Licensing is paid yearly.

      What other advice do I have?

      I would recommend this solution to others who are interested in using it.

      I would rate McAfee Endpoint Security a 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.
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      Communications and Networks Engineer at a transportation company with 1,001-5,000 employees
      Real User
      Reporting capabilities and visibility on our network are superb
      Pros and Cons
      • "The reporting capabilities are a valuable feature. In enables more visibility on our network."
      • "The DAC (Dynamic Application Containment) component of this product needs improvement."

      What is most valuable?

      The reporting capabilities are a valuable feature. This enables more visibility on our network.

      What needs improvement?

      The DAC (Dynamic Application Containment) component of this product needs improvement.

      For how long have I used the solution?

      More than five years.

      What do I think about the stability of the solution?

      It is a stable solution. 

      What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

      It is easy to manage, and there is an awareness of being able to scale out. 

      How is customer service and technical support?

      I have not used tech support for this solution. 

      How was the initial setup?

      The initial setup was very straightforward. 

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

      This product is costly.

      What other advice do I have?

      For me, the most important criteria in choosing a solution is the performance. I must seriously consider whether the solution is able to adapt to the environment. 

      Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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      Technical Support Specalist at a government with 51-200 employees
      Vendor
      ​The centralized management of the solution is valuable. It would be nice to have the ​ability to change Safeboot passwords from within the OS.

      What is most valuable?

      The centralized management of the solution is valuable since we are a diverse organization.

      What needs improvement?

      It would be nice to have the ability to change Safeboot passwords from within the OS as there is a delay in the boot process and password changes can take time.

      For how long have I used the solution?

      We've been using it for over five years. The component versions we are using are

      McAfee VirusScan Enterprise + AntiSpyware Enterprise 8.8.0.1445
      McAfee Agent 4.8.0.1938
      Saferboot Device Encryption 5.2.11
      McAfee SiteAdvisor Enterprise 3.5.0.1364

      What was my experience with deployment of the solution?

      We have had no issues with the deployment.

      What do I think about the stability of the solution?

      There have been no issues with the stability.

      What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

      We have had no issues scaling it.

      How are customer service and technical support?

      Customer Service:

      I've not had to contact customer support.

      Technical Support:

      I've not had to contact tech support.

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

      We had something in place previously, and this just seemed to be a better fit. Also, the management of the device worked best for our organization.

      How was the initial setup?

      The initial setup was straightforward.

      What about the implementation team?

      We implemented it in-house. I would suggest building a small lab to get familiar with the process before working on a live environment.

      What other advice do I have?

      Take your time and plan it out before attempting to deploy in a production environment.

      Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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      ICT672 - PeerSpot reviewer
      ICT Manager at a printing company with 201-500 employees
      Real User
      It was important for us to consider the product maturity. It has been protecting us for over 10 years.
      Pros and Cons
      • "It has been protecting us for many years, and we hope it will continue to do so for many years to come."
      • "Although they have increased the complexity, it has affected the scanning speed."

      What is our primary use case?

      Our primary use case is for endpoint protection.

      How has it helped my organization?

      It has been protecting us for many years. And, we hope it will continue to do so for many years to come.

      What needs improvement?

      I think they have fantastic product but still kind of in the very early stages at the moment. Because they're just changing from the modular version, where they have a antivirus version and they have a spyware module. They have a different module, although it's managed by a single management console to now single-module called endpoint protection. But still, behind the scenes it seems to be a different product, different traits, with different capabilities and speed. Although they have increased the complexity, it has affected the scanning speed.

      For how long have I used the solution?

      More than five years.

      What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

      They're good. We certainly haven't hit the maximum. We are less than 200 employees at our site, but I believe they can scale up to about 1,000+ or even bigger. So, for us, I don't have an issue.

      How was the initial setup?

      Initial setup was a bit complex because we had not used this product before. So, we had a learning curve of how to understand, manage, how to deploy the product and how to keep updating. Once we understood it, the product was easy to use for our needs.

      What was our ROI?

      It is really important for us to consider:

      Product Maturity

      Cost

      Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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      Security, Cloud & Project Manager at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
      Real User
      The devices are controlled from one place. This allows management of security for different device vendors with a unique interface.
      Pros and Cons
      • "Their malware detection rate is excellent for all type of devices and the anti-theft products are good and easy to use."
      • "McAfee GW Security and McAfee Child Safety need some improvement as they are relatively new."

      What is most valuable?

      My experience with McAfee is very good. They give excellent support, they are proactive to solve issues, and willing to integrate their products. Their ability to execute is very high.

      Their malware detection rate is excellent for all type of devices and the anti-theft products are good and easy to use.

      All the devices are controlled from one place. This gives great, easy management of security for different device vendors with a unique interface and, best of all, with a unique method.

      Valuable features for us include the quality of their anti-malware detection: one interface for all devices. McAfee GW Security is also good.

      In general, all the branches were very happy with them for three reasons:

      • The product is good
      • The product is well known
      • Their marketing support is excellent

      How has it helped my organization?

      The product is evolving to give a global security solution, engaging all devices and products together under one interface. McAfee GW Security will be a game changer here.

      What needs improvement?

      McAfee GW Security and McAfee Child Safety need some improvement as they are relatively new.

      For how long have I used the solution?

      We have been using the solution for five years. I have broad experience with McAfee’s complete endpoint protection, McAfee Child Safety, and their new McAfee GW Security protection that incorporates protection directly in the Home/SOHO Internet GateWay.

      I worked as the product manager with these products at my former company's Global Security Vertical, giving service to all of our company's branches around the world.

      What do I think about the stability of the solution?

      We have experienced very high stability.

      What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

      We have not encountered any issues with scalability.

      How are customer service and technical support?

      The technical support is excellent.

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

      We previously used Norton, Kaspersky, and Panda. From my point of view, the basic functionality is similar, but McAfee has a more innovative roadmap.

      How was the initial setup?

      The initial setup was very easy.

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

      The initial price is very good as they give good initial discounts, but it seems a little expensive once you renew the license. The price isn't very different comparing it with other Anti virus providers but it's worth it. With respect to freemium solutions, premium gives support and I personally prefer to pay for a service as no one gives anything for free.

      Which other solutions did I evaluate?

      We evaluated Norton, Kaspersky, Panda, and many others.

      What other advice do I have?

      Even though it is a little expensive, the price is worth it. They come up with a complete home security eco-system that will unify the security under one easy interface.

      Going to their new product, McAfee GW Security, security in the Internet GateWay, McAfee is clearly on the right track.

      I was responsible for the introduction of this new type of products in my former company. I evaluated many brands (about ten), new startups, and traditional big security vendors. In my opinion, they have the clearest view of what has to be done now, (in the GW and in the Cloud), and what will be done in the future.

      Some startups have good innovative products, but for sure lack the ability to execute that big vendors have. Big vendors have better malware detection rates, faster response to issues, etc.

      Considering the exponential growth of Home IoT (most don’t have security), McAfee GW Security is, and will be, essential to stop hacking.

      Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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