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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87 Likeliness to Recommend
93 Plan to Renew
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82 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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+89 Net Emotional Footprint
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How much do users love Symantec Endpoint Security?
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- Fair
- Generous Negotitation
- Reliable
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Symantec Endpoint Security Reviews
sai k.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Banking
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Jan 2024
Symantec Endpoint, Shields Advanced Threats
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Symantec Endpoint Security from other similar products?
Symantec Endpoint Security stands out with layered defense and unique "Behavioral Isolation" against advanced threats.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Behavioral Isolation's innovative isolation of suspicious applications truly impresses me
What do you dislike most about this product?
potential complexity and cost for resource-limited environments could be considerations.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Weigh advanced protection vs. potential complexity & cost for your specific needs.
Pros
- Effective Service
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Enables Productivity
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
Shubhanshu M.
- Role: Sales Marketing
- Industry: Consulting
- Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Submitted Jan 2024
Advanced level features, Fantastic Product!
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Symantec Endpoint Security from other similar products?
Symantec Endpoint Security has several features and characteristics that differentiate it from other similar endpoint security products, Symantec Endpoint Security offers a comprehensive suite of security features, including antivirus, firewall, intrusion prevention, device control, application control, and behavioral analysis which other products do not offer. Symantec is known for its extensive global threat intelligence network, Wide range like Behavioral Analysis, device control Support, Scalability and flexibility is offered in Symantec where other product do not provide such tools
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Strong Support, Flexibility, Device and Application Control, Advanced Threat Protection, Centralized Management Console and integration are my personal favorite.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Resource Usage, Complexity:, False Positives, Compatibility Issues, Evolution of Threats, and User Interface:, Cyber threats are constantly evolving, and some users may express concerns about the ability of any security solution, including Symantec Endpoint Security, to keep up with emerging and sophisticated threats..Also users may face compatibility issues with certain software or operating systems when using security solutions like Symantec Endpoint Security.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
If you are using Symantec Endpoint Security or considering its implementation, here are some recommendations to make the most of the software. 1.) Regular Updates: 2.) Optimize Configuration 3.)Performance Monitoring 4.) Regular Scans 5.)User Training and Awareness 6.) Centralized Management: 7.)Customization and Fine-Tuning 8.)Regular Backups: 9.)Collaborate with Symantec Support:
Pros
- Unique Features
- Client's Interest First
- Transparent
- Friendly Negotiation
