What is our primary use case?
In our company, all critical systems are connected to a Security Operation Center (SOC), and we use Trend Micro Deep Security on these servers. Our company is in the manufacturing industry, dealing with metals and mining processes, and many of our solutions are hosted on public IP and accessed from outside organizations' networks. Installing Trend Micro Deep Security helps us prevent ransomware attacks and other unauthorized access attempts. Since we are connected to SOC, we receive detailed information on any attempts to penetrate our systems from outside, apart from just letting us know if there are any vulnerabilities or not. Additionally, Trend Micro Deep Security provides features like sandboxing. However, we have not been able to utilize these features fully.
Since I wanted to know the additional features that Trend Micro Deep Security offers beyond what we currently use in our solution, I was trying to find a comparison between Trend Micro Deep Security and Trend Micro Apex One.
What is most valuable?
Virtualization and sandboxing are the two features available in the solution. I learned about these two features from our service provider, through whom we secured the license required for the solution. So, our service provider is a reseller and not directly related to Trend Micro. Also, I am yet to go through the technical documents of the solution since I couldn't find much information about the solution online.
Regarding the deployment process, we first conducted a study to identify potential vulnerabilities and cybersecurity requirements for the business. Once we clearly understood these objectives, we began exploring solutions that could meet them. We then evaluated options such as a Security Operations Center (SOC) and Trend Micro Deep Security as part of this process.
What needs improvement?
I haven't received any distribution emails from the Trend Micro team regarding recent vulnerabilities and their efforts to mitigate them. It would be helpful if they could send emails notifying their users about the recommended upgraded versions to address the newly discovered vulnerabilities. This is an area that could be improved from more of a marketing perspective than a technical aspect.
For how long have I used the solution?
In our company, we have been using Trend Micro Deep Security for at least two years now. Presently, we are using the latest version. So, we keep updating the solution. We provide the solution to the servers on a public IP.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable solution. Considering the different price ranges available, one needs to buy a device. It needs device-based licensing. For instance, if 50 more devices in our organization require Trend Micro Deep Security, then I have to purchase 50 more licenses. So, scalability is not a challenge in the solution. Also, we have around 100 people in our organization using the solution.
The solution is being used very extensively in our organization. In the company where I work, we have only a single solution for all of our servers. That single solution is Trend Micro Deep Security. Also, we have been using Trend Micro Apex One for the past two or three years.
How are customer service and support?
I need to check with my team to know whether we ever interacted with the solution's technical support team.
How was the initial setup?
The solution's initial setup was straightforward. It's not kind of a cumbersome one.
The deployment process did not take more than two months post-order placement for the solution. So, Trend Micro Deep Security and SOC are two separate parts. For SOC's deployment, we took around six to nine months. Trend Micro Deep Security is a type of endpoint security solution which, post procurement, takes around four to six weeks to configure.
Regarding the solution's deployment model, the managing, monitoring and diagnostics part of the solution is on the cloud, while all of our clients have chosen an on-premises deployment model. Basically, the clients are installed on physical devices.
Previously we had support for a deployment and maintenance procedure from the service provider. Currently, the solution is managed by our team as it is deployed on-premises.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We need to make yearly payments for the solution's licensing. There are different pricing models, like subscription-based and perpetual. Our company has chosen perpetual pricing. So for us, multiple reassignments are possible. If I choose one license and assign it to one device, I can later remove it from that device and assign it to a different one. Given the requirements that our company has, the solution is not too expensive.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
According to our process, our organization usually explores three solutions by making a detailed technical comparison. After that, based on the business requirements, pricing and technical ratings that our experts provide, we go ahead with one of them. I do not know which two solutions were compared with Trend Micro Deep Security.
What other advice do I have?
Currently, my organization relies on Trend Micro Deep Security to meet its business needs in the cybersecurity space. It is important to stay vigilant and explore all possible cybersecurity interventions. Despite having access to many of the solution's features, my organization has not yet deployed them all. As our organization and its systems and solutions continue to grow, in our organization, we want to enable all of the solution's potential, which can provide us with security. Therefore, I was seeking to compare the additional features available within the solution to identify any that could provide significant security benefits to my organization.
I would definitely recommend the solution to those planning to use it. Overall, I rate the solution between eight to nine out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.