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Cisco Secure Endpoint vs. OpenText Core Endpoint Protection

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Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Net...

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is 3.8%, up from 3.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cisco Secure Endpoint is 1.3%, down from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Core Endpoint Protection is 1.8%, up from 0.8% 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%
Cisco Secure Endpoint	1.3%
OpenText Core Endpoint Protection	1.8%
Other	93.1%

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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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JavedHashmi

Chief Technology Officer at Future Point Technologies

Reliable threat protection is achieved while integration and analysis capabilities need refinement

Cisco Secure Endpoint is very good in machine learning, which allows it to secure offline contents even if not connected to the internet. We haven't encountered a single breach after it's deployed. It controls USB devices and has a separate antivirus solution called Tetra, providing security even for real-time, day-zero attacks through its strong Talos threat intelligence platform.

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reviewer2584380

vCIO At Grove Networks Inc. at a computer software company with 11-50 employees

Improving threat detection is critical for enhanced protection

We use Webroot Business Endpoint Protection as a NextGen antivirus solution for our clients. It's included in the contract we have with our clients as a cost-effective option for antivirus protection Webroot Business Endpoint Protection is cost-effective for rolling it out to all of our clients,…

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"The positive impacts I see from Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks include a complete 360-degree view of our security posture altogether, being a uniform platform where we are ingesting logs from multiple resources."

"This software helps us understand any issues that may arise when someone is not at work."

"Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks has accelerated the response time for my security team, so we have been able to resolve issues faster than usual."

"The policy configuration is great, the granularity of policies that are available is very helpful, it is straightforward to set up, and it has pretty much everything we need and works well within the Palo Alto ecosystem."

"The best feature of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is that it collects logs from different sections such as the endpoint, the network, and the cloud, making it easy to investigate alerts, collect some of the investigation packages related to the infected machines, and provide live response."

"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."

"If you are looking to deploy a security solution as a whole, this is a good option."

"I have found the solution to be very easy in respect of the integration and configurable."

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"Scalability wise, AMP is a sure shot recommendation."

"It is reasonably easy to remediate issues using Cisco Secure Endpoint, in part because I don't have to visit the physical machines to remediate them, and as such, the time it takes for remediation has been decreased."

"The product's initial setup phase was very simple."

"One of the best features of AMP is its cloud feature; it doesn't matter where the device is in regards to whether it's inside or outside of your network environment, especially right now when everybody's remote and taking their laptops home, because you don't have to be VPNed into the environment for AMP to work and AMP will work anywhere in the world as long as it has an Internet connection, giving you protection and reporting so no matter where the device is, AMP has still got coverage on it and is protecting it while you still have the ability to manage and remediate things, making the cloud feature the magic bullet and what makes the solution a valuable tool as far as I'm concerned."

"The solution is easy to deploy and applies multi-factor authentication."

"I am told that we get over 100 million emails a month. This filters them down and allows only somewhere about three million emails, which is a great help."

"Provides enhanced security, lowering IT risks, and IT operational costs by integrating with Cisco NGFW, network security and email security."

"The stability of the solution is perfect. I believe it's the most stable solution on the market right now."

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"Previously, we used a mix of Trend/Sophos/Symantec. Webroot has all their best bits combined into one solution."

"Valuable features include good scanning, very light footprint and management console that the client can access and (just as important) in which I can see status of groups of computers (I am a consultant, IT role)."

"The solution has many features. It is very easy to define and set the policies based on the user groups, it does not take up a lot of resources in operation, and has provided us with a good track record of protection."

"The most valuable aspect of Webroot Business Endpoint Protection is that I have never gotten malware with it."

"The feature we found most valuable is the AI functionality for maintaining endpoint security, which is very powerful and has been useful over the last year."

"I like that Webroot is very lightweight. It didn't bog down the machine, and more importantly, it had heuristics artificial intelligence to some degree. It wasn't like full-blown artificial intelligence, but something where you have one endpoint recognizing issues because it maintains a cloud database. If one client recognizes a threat, it would add it to the database, and almost immediately, every agent in the world would also know about that threat. That was very appealing to us. However, now it's becoming commonplace, whereas ventures like Symantec and McAfee were based more on the traditional model of definition and updates, and we were always falling behind. Webroot also has pretty good technical support."

"This is a great solution - it helped us a lot without business and improved the security we're offering to our customers."

"Probably, compared to other antivirus programs, what we like about it is it is lightweight."

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Cons

"The product's pricing could be better."

"It would be good if they could make an exception for applications. Sometimes, it can be a bit of a challenge to make exceptions for certain applications that have been used as rogue."

"Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks could improve by offering remote management. It would be useful to look at the client's issue to fix it."

"Fine-tuning the detection policy requires experience because the policy is very complex in Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks, and we get high false positive alerts."

"If Palo Alto reduces the pricing slightly for their products, it would make them more scalable in markets such as India and globally for cybersecurity."

"Product might have some bugs."

"In general, the price could be more competitive."

"I would like to see improvement in the tool's user interface, particularly in the area of managing alerts and providing more reporting capabilities."

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"It's pretty good as it is, but its cost could be improved."

"They could improve the main dashboard to more clearly show me the things that I want to see. When I open the dashboard right now, I see a million things and they are not always the things that I need."

"The reporting and analytics areas of the solution need to be improved."

"The thing I hate the most, which they have not fixed, is when it creates duplicate entries within a console. If you have a computer and you upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10, or you upgrade your agent from version 6 to 7, it creates a new instance in there instead of updating the information. Instead of paying a license for one computer, I have to license two computers until I manually go in, search for all the duplicate entries, and clean them out myself."

"Due to the complexity of the technology that is used and its advanced threat detection capabilities, it is possible to encounter many delays in operation."

"I would recommend that the solution offer more availability in terms of the product portfolio and integration with third-party products."

"In Orbital, there are tons of prebuilt queries, but there is not a lot of information in lay terms."

"Cisco Secure Endpoint lacks features like DLP which other vendors offer. XDR is new, so integration capabilities with third-party tools need improvement."

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"The only complaint I have with Webroot is its inability to prevent UoD phishing and its inability to check against bots or block anti-attacks. Plus the URL server is in zero-definition."

"Areas for improvement would be the reporting system in the admin console."

"Since they're dealing with multi-core environments now, the best option would be for them to enhance the product so that the product can automatically do an assessment on the machine."

"I want Webroot to be easier to use and set up. It is not very intuitive."

"I believe that Webroot Business Endpoint Protection should offer a more modern UI."

"It doesn't do anything proactive. The virus has to hit the machine before it detects it."

"Usually, when it comes to reliability, McAfee and Norton are at 99 percent. Webroot's percentage is lower."

"Usually, when it comes to reliability, McAfee and Norton are at 99 percent. Webroot's percentage is lower. It is 94% reliable in terms of what it catches, but you're trading that percentage for customer satisfaction because your computer isn't being constantly told that it just blocked something, or it just did something."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is cost-effective compared to similar solutions. It fits for the small businesses through to the big businesses."

"The solution has one subscription for endpoint protection and one subscription for detection and response. The two licenses combined give you the BRO version."

"I don't recall what the cost was, but it wasn't really that expensive."

"The pricing seems fair, and I do like the licensing model. You use wherever they are, and it is elastic."

"Cortex XDR's pricing is ok."

"Our license will require renewal in August, after which the maintenance will continue as usual."

"It's the most expensive solution, but features-wise, it's quite strong. It's very good for protection, so the results are very good in the case of protection. I would rate it a two out of ten in terms of pricing."

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

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"The pricing and licensing fees are okay."

"It is a subscription-based product."

"I rate the pricing a five or six on a scale of one to ten, where one is expensive, and ten is cheap."

"Its price is fair for us."

"Pricing can be more expensive than similar software that does less functionality, but not recognized by customers."

"There is also the Cisco annual subscription plus my management time in terms of what I do with the Cisco product. I spend a minimal amount of time on it though, just rolling out updates as they need them and monitoring the console a couple of times a day to ensure nothing is out of control. Cost-wise, we are quite happy with it."

"Whenever you are doing the licensing process, I would highly advise to look at what other Cisco solutions you have in your organization, then evaluate if an Enterprise Agreement is the best way to go. In our case, it was the best way to go. Since we had so many other Cisco products, we were able to tie those in. We were actually able to get several Cisco security solutions for less than if we had bought three or four Cisco security solutions independently or ad hoc."

"Cisco Secure Endpoint is not too expensive and it's not cheap. It's quite fair."

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"The solution is very cost-effective."

"Get a trial, then a multi-year license."

"I can't recall the exact pricing, but I believe there is a monthly fee of $20-30 per user."

"Its cost is not much per month. Our price is a couple of bucks a user."

"I think the price is fairly reasonable. I was really prepared to pay more, but the price is fine."

"With Webroot Business Endpoint Protection, I can select a yearly billing cycle."

"The solution is pretty cheap, actually. At our level, which is at 2,500 endpoints, we're paying 87 cents an agent per month."

"Webroot Business Endpoint Protection is not too expensive. My licenses cost me between $300 and $400. It is really good price wise."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Outsourcing Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Construction Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

10%

Outsourcing Company

Financial Services Firm

Construction Company

12%

Outsourcing Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	47
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	55

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Small Business	21
Midsize Enterprise	15
Large Enterprise	21

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Small Business	35
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	2

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Also Known As

Cyvera, Cortex XDR, Palo Alto Networks Traps

Cisco AMP for Endpoints

Webroot SecureAnywhere Business Endpoint Protection

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.

Palo Alto Networks

Cisco Secure Endpoint offers robust endpoint security with real-time threat prevention and cloud-based management. It is designed for seamless integration with Cisco products, delivering comprehensive protection and ease of use.

Cisco Secure Endpoint provides real-time threat detection, analytics, and rapid response capabilities. Its ease of use, integrated features like sandboxing and Device and File Trajectory, and its incorporation with Talos make it effective for threat hunting and endpoint protection. With strong machine learning and seamless integration with other tools, it addresses threat prevention and network visibility. However, there is room for improvement in AI features, SIEM API integration, user interface simplification, and cost reduction. Enhanced dashboards, reporting, and support are also areas for potential enhancement.

What are the primary features of Cisco Secure Endpoint?

Integration with Cisco Products: Seamlessly connects with Cisco's offerings like Umbrella and Firepower, providing extended security measures.
Real-Time Threat Prevention: Delivers live threat detection and rapid response, ensuring immediate protection against threats.
Cloud-Based Management: Offers ease of deployment and management through cloud infrastructure, enhancing accessibility and efficiency.
Sandboxing: Provides an isolated environment to safely execute and monitor untrusted applications, preventing potential threats.
Device and File Trajectory: Tracks the actions of devices and files over time, offering valuable insight into their behavior and impact.
Talos Integration: Leverages intelligence from Cisco Talos for enhanced threat intelligence and response capabilities.

What benefits are highlighted in reviews of Cisco Secure Endpoint?

Improved Threat Detection: Users highlight its powerful analytics for identifying and neutralizing threats promptly.
Enhanced Network Visibility: Allows for comprehensive monitoring of network activities, benefiting security operations.
User-Friendly Interface: Valued for its intuitive navigation and ease of use, streamlining security management.
Scalable Integration: Reviews emphasize the ease of integrating with existing tools and platforms, providing flexibility.
Rapid Threat Response: Known for its quick reaction to threats, minimizing potential damage and downtime.

In industries such as finance, healthcare, and manufacturing, Cisco Secure Endpoint is vital for maintaining endpoint security and malware protection. Organizations use it within managed security services, integrating with tools like Umbrella for DNS security. It provides visibility into malware activities and supports threat hunting for devices beyond corporate networks. Deployed on workstations, servers, and laptops, it efficiently logs and blocks malicious actions, ensuring a secure environment.

Cisco

OpenText Core Endpoint Protection offers cloud-managed endpoint security with AI integration, providing real-time protection and lightweight performance. It ensures low system impact, seamless cloud integration, and cost-effective security solutions for various devices.

OpenText Core Endpoint Protection is a comprehensive endpoint security platform utilized by managed-service providers for antivirus and firewall functionality across servers, workstations, and mobile devices. It employs AI for robust threat detection, integrating with cloud applications for real-time updates. Multi-layered security features include malware protection, network defense, and DNS protection. Although connectivity and threat reporting need improvement, this platform extensively supports remote device management and integrates efficiently with Active Directory policies.

What are the key features of OpenText Core Endpoint Protection?

Cloud Management: Centralized admin console for easy oversight
AI Integration: Enhanced threat detection capabilities
Lightweight Performance: Minimal impact on system resources
Real-time Threat Database: Constant updates for effective protection
Web Control Interface: Monitors and controls web traffic

What benefits are associated with OpenText Core Endpoint Protection?

Ease of Setup and Maintenance: Facilitates quick deployment and upkeep
Seamless Cloud Integration: Simplifies scalability and operation
Cost-Effectiveness: Affordable pricing with comprehensive features
Mobile Security Capabilities: Supports remote device management

OpenText Core Endpoint Protection finds application in industries requiring stringent data protection and peace of mind over device security. Managed-service providers implement this for comprehensive antivirus and firewall features, safeguarding multi-device networks. It is particularly useful for DNS protection and integrating with Active Directory policies, enabling secure yet flexible operations across sectors.

OpenText

Sample Customers

CBI Health Group, University Honda, VakifBank

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Cisco Secure Endpoint vs. OpenText Core Endpoint Protection