What is Symantec Endpoint Security?
Symantec protects all your traditional and mobile endpoint devices with innovative technologies for attack surface reduction, attack prevention, breach prevention, and detection and response. All this protection is powered by our Global Intelligence Network, one of the largest in the world. Symantec’s single-agent solution delivers flexible management/deployment options, including fully cloud-based, on-premises, and hybrid.
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85 Likeliness to Recommend
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92 Plan to Renew
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81 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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Emotional Footprint Overview
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+88 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love Symantec Endpoint Security?
Pros
- Reliable
- Security Protects
- Enables Productivity
- Trustworthy
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Feature Ratings
Cross Platform Support
Port and Device Control
Network Connection Security
Centralized Management Portal
Dynamic Malware Detection
Mac OS support
Cross Platform Integration
System Hardening
Host NGFW Functionality
Kernel Monitoring
Endpoint Detection and Response
Vendor Capability Ratings
Business Value Created
Breadth of Features
Ease of Implementation
Quality of Features
Usability and Intuitiveness
Ease of IT Administration
Ease of Data Integration
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Availability and Quality of Training
Ease of Customization
Vendor Support
Symantec Endpoint Security Reviews
Pillamari R.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Jan 2024
Best in providing Endpoint Security Excellence
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Symantec Endpoint Security from other similar products?
It distinguishes itself from other security products with its proactive approach by Symantec Endpoint Security continuous monitoring and threat detection capabilities.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
This multifaceted strategy improves total security, including antivirus, anti-malware, firewall, and intrusion prevention.
What do you dislike most about this product?
There is a risk of false positives, in which some compatible files or apps are identified as harmful. This causes delays in typical business processes and takes more time to find it out.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
When your organization considering Symantec Endpoint Security, you should thoroughly analyze your specific requirements, infrastructure, and financial limits.
Pros
- Performance Enhancing
- Trustworthy
- Efficient Service
- Caring
Avinash Reddy N.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Jan 2024
Robust Cybersecurity with Global Intelligence
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Symantec Endpoint Security from other similar products?
Symantec Endpoint Security uses big data to detect emerging threats with integrated threat intelligence. Advanced machine learning and cloud security react to new threats.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
A wide variety of malicious software and cyber threats can be identified and blocked with the use of advanced threat detection capabilities..
What do you dislike most about this product?
Due to the fact that it may be challenging for those who are not technically savvy to comprehend the complex capabilities, it is necessary to make use of professional understanding in order to achieve optimal configuration and management.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Evaluate the particular cybersecurity requirements of your firm and make sure that the features offered by Symantec are compatible with the infrastructure and goals of your organization.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
- Unique Features
SUNIL G.
- Role: Consultant
- Industry: Engineering
- Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Submitted Jan 2024
Fantastic product and it’s easy to use. User frien
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Symantec Endpoint Security from other similar products?
Zscsler Mcafee
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Symantec end point
What do you dislike most about this product?
Not much and I didn’t see any changes
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Not at the moment
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
