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
Hariharann R.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Jan 2024
Fantastic product
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Symantec Endpoint Security from other similar products?
Its behaviorial detection and alerting speed.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Behaviour detection and alerting. Also support from vendor is good
What do you dislike most about this product?
Currently there is no disappointment
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
You will choose symantec when you compare with other tools in the market
Pros
- Includes Product Enhancements
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
gunda s.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Jan 2024
A secured way to protect our laptops from malware
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Symantec Endpoint Security from other similar products?
Unlike other solutions, Symantec Endpoint Security offers an extensive feature set that includes powerful threat protection and antivirus software.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
It detects and counters new and emerging cybersecurity threats using artificial intelligence and machine learning which is the best feature i have seen in this product.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Customizing security policies to meet our organization unique demands is difficult to achieve.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
If you're thinking about purchasing Symantec Endpoint Security, look into your network's size and the kinds of endpoints that require to securitize your organization.
Pros
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Trustworthy
- Efficient Service
Abir M. S.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Manufacturing
- Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Submitted Jan 2024
Easy to use, but The UI is not up to the mark.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Symantec Endpoint Security from other similar products?
In a good way, it is simple, fast, reliable
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Fast and Simplicity. Less device resource consumption.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Tac service is very slow to respond.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
If your requirement is only to protect the system from viruses, then you can consider it. But if you are looking for a good reporting module, rich policy customization, data leakage protection, and meticulous access control then look for other solutions.
Pros
- Acts with Integrity
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Respectful
Cons
- Inhibits Innovation
- Less Efficient Service
- Less Caring
