BlackBerry Cylance Cybersecurity vs VIPRE Endpoint Security comparison

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BlackBerry and VIPRE Security are both solutions in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category. BlackBerry is ranked #34, while VIPRE Security is ranked #51. BlackBerry holds a 1.8% mindshare in EPP, compared to VIPRE Security’s 0.8% mindshare. Additionally, 85% of BlackBerry users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 50% of VIPRE Security users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 8, 2026

BlackBerry Cylance Cybersecurity and VIPRE Endpoint Security are competing in the cybersecurity solutions arena. BlackBerry Cylance has an advantage in pricing and support, while VIPRE's extensive features may appeal to those valuing advanced capabilities.

Features: BlackBerry Cylance Cybersecurity integrates advanced AI-driven threat detection, focuses on prevention, and offers high protection against threats with minimal false positives. VIPRE Endpoint Security provides comprehensive features like firewall controls, email security, and advanced threat protection, making it suitable for those seeking robust security solutions.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: BlackBerry Cylance ensures seamless deployment with efficient cloud integration and has an effective support system for quick issue resolution. VIPRE Endpoint Security may have a steeper learning curve in deployment but offers reliable support to swiftly resolve challenges, though BlackBerry's smoother and efficient implementation processes offer a slight advantage.

Pricing and ROI: BlackBerry Cylance offers competitive startup costs and focuses on reducing ongoing operational expenses, providing favorable ROI prospects. VIPRE may involve higher upfront costs but compensates with its extensive features justifying the investment over time, resulting in satisfactory long-term ROI. BlackBerry's cost efficiency provides an edge in pricing, but VIPRE's robust capabilities may attract those prioritizing features over cost.

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Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is 3.8%, up from 3.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of BlackBerry Cylance Cybersecurity is 1.8%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VIPRE Endpoint Security is 0.8%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks	3.8%
BlackBerry Cylance Cybersecurity	1.8%
VIPRE Endpoint Security	0.8%
Other	93.6%

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ABHISHEK_SINGH

Senior Process Expert at A.P. Moller - Maersk

Gained full visibility and streamlined threat detection through behavior-based insights and AI integration

Initially, we got to have a lot of false positives when we onboarded, but nowadays it's quite smooth. We have fine-tuned our security policies and allowed different levels of policies to get rid of those false positives. Currently, we are getting a fairly good amount of incidents that are not false positives or benign, but actionable items. The process is streamlined. In the initial days, the operations used to get involved in a lot of benign and other activities, but now the process is streamlined. We are leveraging the auto-detection and remediation plans. The operations teams are now more involved in other business roles as well, not just looking into the logs and fetching out what's happening there. They have fixed a lot of things. Initially, they didn't have IAC code drift detection, cloud posture management, or security posture management, but they have those now. They purchased different vendors and did a merger with that. They have now Prisma Cloud that gets integrated and now they are working with Cortex Cloud. Everything that was negative has now been addressed, and the product altogether looks to be in a very better and mature shape now. Currently, it's more or less detecting the workloads with AI-based best practices. Since most organizations are consuming AI agents and other things, we are looking forward to seeing what other feature enhancements Palo Alto can support in that.

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Sooraj Makkancherrry

Security Operations Manager at Philips

Doesn't have daily updates, which is important for healthcare IT

I face challenges with the exclusion policy - it still scans folders we told it not to, causing issues. When we contact support, they tell us to update the latest agent, but we can't do that immediately due to medical device protocols and validation testing. I wish support would try to understand our issues better instead of giving this standard response. The machine learning feature they use often tells us to upgrade the agent or add things to the exclusion list, which isn't unacceptable. It's a very good and new technology as a tool and antivirus. But sometimes, it doesn't work properly with our medical devices and products, quarantining files it shouldn't even after we add them to exclusions. This is tricky for us.

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Shawn S

IT Security Analyst at a healthcare company with 11-50 employees

Easy to upgrade and manage but needs better reporting

There just was a lot about it that I didn't like. For blocking certain items, such as USBs, we felt like it was slowing down the network too much. Therefore we utilized a GPO for blocking things like that instead. Our environment was big and I didn't feel like the console did a good enough job. We outgrew the product. I've been asking for a change for a couple of years now, and it finally got approved. In terms of the console, I had over 2000 endpoints in there and there wasn't even a search feature for me to look through them. If I had to find where a policy was I had to sort in alphabetical order to find an endpoint that I wanted. They need to offer a search function within the console - maybe something that shows a "last connected" notice. That way, it's easier to manage obsolete machines that you don't need anymore. They had a very vague setting, like after so many days, when do you want us to remove these, you'd see them. I just wish the console was a little more responsive when I would do commands. The reports could have been better. The product would show a lot of endpoints as not communicating. That was another pain point. We constantly had to run an SQL query to clean up the database as I would know immediately when I was in the console, that it just wasn't being responsive. I could tell I was being given bad data and that we had to clean up the database. As soon as I would clean up that database, it was like a purging of the SQL database and it would become a lot more responsive. The problem was that our environment was too big. We're going through a growth spurt right now. In the end, the solution is small and much better suited for a small business. We would get a lot of false positives and instead of them fixing the false positive, they would just want us to put in an exception, which I didn't care for. The product is based on an older model of signature files. It doesn't use any artificial intelligence or anything. It was slow to refresh the policies and computer scans. The larger we got, the more it became an issue. If a company stayed small, I'm not sure if they would have noticed.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"We have a complete overview of all our PCs and it's very easy to handle and to use the interface. It has a lot of benefits for us."

"The ability to kind of stitch everything together and see the actual complete picture is very useful. I guess you'd call it a playbook. Some people call it the forensics analysis of what was happening on particular endpoints when they detected some malicious behavior, and what transpired before that to cause that. It is also very user friendly. The way they have done everything and integrated all the solutions that they've purchased over the years to make it a very seamless, effective product is very good. One thing about Palo Alto is that they take the products or services that they purchase and make them seamless for the end user as compared to some companies that purchase other companies and then just kind of have their products off to the side or keep different interfaces. Palo Alto doesn't do that."

"Technical support is the best in class, in my opinion, because they have invested heavily in research and development."

"The dashboard is customizable."

"Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks has helped us a lot with securing the whole environment and the whole IT structure, giving us full knowledge of what is happening on the client and enabling us to take action right away from a single point for managing security operations on the hosts."

"If any application performs suspicious activities, such as changing registries or modifying other applications, Cortex XDR detects and blocks the entire application."

"Previously, we had to install endpoint protection per machine and then scan and update, but Cortex XDR basically does that centrally and predictably, so we have more time to do day-to-day work rather than spend time chasing those endpoints."

"Automation and playbooks have helped me significantly, as Cortex Xnor's playbooks predefine the workflow of the automation, such as response processes, alert triggering, and enriching the context, efficiently detecting and blocking malicious attacks with firewalls while eliminating workload and speeding responses for next-generation operations."

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"The solution is stable."

"Its setup is simple if you have a Windows device; it is executable."

"CylancePROTECT works really well with the way we work."

"The ROI is immense, particularly in less dedicated labor hours, and much more in terms of security, particularly when new security flaws have recently appeared."

"The solution is very quick at easily changing the levels of protection for each computer and the server."

"In most cases, the solution's ability to detect in the MITRE framework, and its ability to be able to detect attacks in any one of seven or eight different areas of the life cycle of an attack is very useful."

"This technology is very good, very stable, and we have great trust in it and what it delivers."

"The most valuable features of CylancePROTECT are its powerful machine-learning capabilities and predictive intelligence."

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"It has improved the way our organization functions, made things run faster in our company, and has done a fantastic job of keeping our networks free of virus."

"In general, it was pretty easy to manage."

"It has low overhead as far as machine resources are concerned. Everything runs faster with VIPRE installed versus some of the competitors. It has also been pretty easy to use. It just runs and gives us reports. It also sends us alerts when there is something that we need to look at. It does its job, and you just look at the reports. In other ways, you just forget that it is there."

"Technical support was always very helpful and responsive."

Cons

"A potential area of improvement for Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is the cost."

"It is not easy to sell Cortex XDR, not because it isn't a good tool. Its marketing needs to be improved."

"The negative aspect I see is the economic model used by Palo Alto."

"Product might have some bugs."

"I would like to see some additional features related to email protection included."

"On the pricing aspect, Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks needs to have a more reasonable rate, particularly for customers in Sri Lanka and Asian countries."

"The downsides of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks are that in many incidents, when I enter the causality chain, there are numerous logs."

"In reporting they should have a customizable dashboard due to the fact that C-level people don't like reporting to the IT department. They prefer to have a real-time dashboard. That kind of dashboard needs to have various customizations."

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"The company that sells us the licenses sometimes doesn't know how to do certain things."

"The solution should implement AI in the product."

"It is not stable. The solution has caused six crashes over two years, with one of them requiring us to rebuild all of our Windows 10 devices."

"There are a lot of false positives and it takes up a lot of time."

"The solution needs better dashboards that are easier to use."

"I would like to see a better UI in terms of sifting through more specific data and providing analytics. A little bit more would be nice."

"It could have integration with industrial base HMIS or Human Machine Interfaces Solutions. This is the industrial environment where you have a control center for all the automation that's happening, whether it is oil, gas, or chemical manufacturing. They often have to set up a computer at the back and watch the other stuff to get alerts. In these autonomous or on-premises environments, they often don't have access to email readily. Integration with other industrial solutions, such as HMIS, will allow them to communicate and get an alert that something has been found. This way, they can react to it sooner than having somebody watch the screen and keep checking the screen. Rockwell has its own suite. Similarly, Honeywell has its own suite. There's also an independent HMI/historian solution provider out there called VTSCADA. We actually get asked if we can get it to show up on a screen, which is difficult. Getting those alerts to work within an industrial environment would be a huge plus."

"We would like to see secure integration and multi-factor authentication to be able to access the administration dashboard."

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"We would get a lot of false positives and instead of them fixing the false positive, they would just want us to put in an exception, which I didn't care for."

"Their management interface is a little buggy. It requires a few system resources on the management interface. Its reporting can also be better. Overall, the reports are pretty good. They patch some third-party software, but if they can expand what they do for reporting and patch enterprise software, it would be handy."

"Their management interface is a little buggy as it will hang up and crash from time to time."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"In terms of the cost Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is very expensive because we are a Mexican company and when you translate dollars to pesos the cost is very high. The solution is very expensive for Mexican companies. I understand that they have international prices, but I do not think it offsets the price enough for many companies in countries, such as Mexico. The amount it is reduced is not a massive percentage."

"The price is on the higher side, but it's okay."

"The price of the solution could be reduced. I have customers that have voiced that the solution is good for the value but if I want to sell more of the solution the price reduction would help."

"It has a higher cost than other solutions, like CrowdStrike or Microsoft’s EDR tools, but it reduces the cost of our operations because it’s a new generation antivirus tool."

"Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is quite an expensive solution."

"The pricing is okay, although direct support can be expensive."

"This is an expensive solution."

"The return on investment is from the user side because we have seen the performance of it increase the delivery time of the product if we are using too many web-based and on-premise applications. In indirect ways, we saw the return of investment in terms of performance and user satisfaction increase."

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"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a seven out of ten."

"The solution provides me with competitive pricing."

"The monthly fee is $55 USD per user."

"It's not so heavily priced; rather, it's average and decent."

"CylancePROTECT is worth the money, but I'm not sure of its exact price. I can't remember off the top of my head."

"The tool is not that expensive."

"Our licensing cost for the solution is around $4,000 for six months. There are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."

"The price is reasonable for us at the moment. I rate the overall solution an eight out of ten."

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"Its price point has been phenomenal. Our previous solution from Trend Micro was triple the cost of it."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

14%

Outsourcing Company

12%

Construction Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Outsourcing Company

12%

Construction Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

21%

Financial Services Firm

University

Wholesaler/Distributor

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	50
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	57

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	33
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	14

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Also Known As

Cyvera, Cortex XDR, Palo Alto Networks Traps

Blackberry Protect

VIPRE Cloud, VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud Edition, VIPRE Endpoint Security Server Edition

Overview

Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks provides advanced threat detection with AI-driven endpoint protection and seamless integration, ensuring multi-layered security and automatic threat response.

Cortex XDR is designed to safeguard endpoints against malware and suspicious activities. It offers advanced threat detection and response capabilities using behavioral analysis, AI, and machine learning. It seamlessly integrates with security infrastructures, providing endpoint security, firewall integration, and enhanced visibility in both cloud-based and on-premises environments.

What are the key features of Cortex XDR?

Advanced Threat Detection: Uses AI and machine learning for proactive threat identification.
Multi-layered Security: Combines various security measures for comprehensive protection.
Endpoint Protection: Safeguards against malware and exploits.
Behavioral Analysis: Monitors suspicious activity for early detection.
Automatic Threat Response: Automates responses to neutralize threats.

What benefits should users expect?

Ease of Use: Simplifies security management with intuitive design.
Resource Efficiency: Minimizes impact on system resources.
Integration Capabilities: Works well with existing security setups.
Reduced Analyst Workload: Automates processes to decrease manual intervention.

Organizations in diverse sectors deploy Cortex XDR to protect against malware, leveraging its advanced threat detection capabilities. Its integration with existing security infrastructures appeals to those seeking comprehensive protection in both cloud and on-premises environments, providing enhanced visibility and threat intelligence.

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BlackBerry Cylance Cybersecurity, renowned for its AI-driven approach, provides comprehensive endpoint protection against sophisticated threats, including ransomware and zero-day attacks, ensuring security without frequent updates.

Known for its lightweight design, BlackBerry Cylance integrates artificial intelligence and machine learning to deliver a powerful cybersecurity platform. Businesses benefit from its low CPU usage and advanced threat detection, utilizing a centralized dashboard for seamless management. Cylance's predictive intelligence and ability to block unauthorized applications make it invaluable in safeguarding both internal networks and endpoints. Despite its high pricing, users seek improvements in information display, post-incident details, and reporting features, alongside better script whitelisting and modernized interface.

What are its most important features?

Lightweight Design: Ensures minimal impact on system resources.
AI and Machine Learning: Enhances threat detection capabilities without relying on constant updates.
Endpoint Protection: Provides robust security for desktops, servers, and virtual machines.
Script Blocking: Prevents unauthorized scripts from running.
Centralized Dashboard: Simplifies management and monitoring tasks.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Predictive Intelligence: Offers proactive threat prevention, reducing risks of zero-day attacks.
Ease of Deployment: Facilitates faster, streamlined implementation across global systems.
Low CPU Usage: Maintains system performance while providing security.
Comprehensive Threat Analytics: Delivers actionable insights for enhanced security planning.

Organizations in sectors such as finance and healthcare deploy BlackBerry Cylance for its sophisticated security measures, enhanced threat analytics, and device control capabilities, ensuring operations remain secure even within closed network environments.

BlackBerry

VIPRE Endpoint Security offers advanced protection tailored for business environments focusing on threat detection, prevention, and management. It's designed to safeguard endpoints from malware and cyber threats, delivering powerful security tools for optimal defense.

With its robust technology, VIPRE Endpoint Security caters to enterprises needing comprehensive security, ensuring responsive threat mitigation and simplified management. Its scalable architecture allows efficient deployment across networks, supporting complex IT infrastructures. Enhanced threat intelligence and rapid incident response make it a trusted choice for modern security challenges.

What are the most important features of VIPRE Endpoint Security?

Advanced Threat Protection: Provides real-time monitoring to detect and neutralize threats.
Centralized Management: Streamlines security management across all endpoints from a single interface.
Automatic Updates: Ensures endpoints are always protected with the latest security patches.
Comprehensive Reporting: Offers detailed analysis and visibility into security status and incidents.

What benefits or ROI should users look for in reviews when evaluating VIPRE Endpoint Security?

Cost-Effectiveness: Provides robust security without significant financial investment.
Time Efficiency: Reduces the time spent on managing security tasks and incidents.
Scalability: Easily accommodates growth within the organization, adapting to increased demands.
Enhanced Security Posture: Strengthens defenses against emerging threats, ensuring data protection.

VIPRE Endpoint Security is valued in industries such as finance, healthcare, and manufacturing, where data protection is critical. Its proactive threat detection and compliance features meet the stringent security requirements in these sectors, providing peace of mind and regulatory adherence while optimizing operational continuity.

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Sample Customers

CBI Health Group, University Honda, VakifBank

Panasonic, Noble Energy, Apria Healthcare Group Inc., Charles River Laboratories, Rovi Corporation, Toyota, Kiewit

College Station ISD, Mid-West Companies, Guardian Network Solutions

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