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CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox vs Symantec Protection Engine comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
12th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Symantec Protection Engine
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
28th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
5.5
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Anti-Malware Tools category, the mindshare of CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox is 1.5%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Symantec Protection Engine is 0.6%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Anti-Malware Tools Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox1.5%
Symantec Protection Engine0.6%
Other97.9%
Anti-Malware Tools
 

Featured Reviews

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IT- Manager at Orient Craft Ltd.
Cloud deployment offers flexibility with performance and stability
The impact of CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox on automated features is maintained by the partner. Customizable reports partly help me with my team's investigations. We are not using any other security tools; we are only using the Falcon. In my organization, approximately 50 users are using CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox. There is nothing that requires maintenance; the partner handles it. I rate CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox eight out of ten.
Abhimanyu Das - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer at Kyndryl
Real-time file security has reduced incident tickets and improves threat detection accuracy
The best features of Symantec Protection Engine include machine learning, file reputation, and real-time scanning. It efficiently handles heavy loads through ICAP and cloud-based processing, reducing the burden on endpoints compared to Trend Micro and other endpoint security solutions. Its centralized control is also noteworthy. Through machine learning, it detects both known and unknown malware and malicious URLs, in addition to performing signature-based scans that assist SOC teams in analysis. The solution is highly effective in leveraging both machine learning and file reputation. Regarding centralized control, it offers a unified management console for policy deployment and provides real-time visibility through dashboards, helping save significant administrative time. Symantec Protection Engine has had a positive impact on our organization by enhancing our overall security posture. It effectively blocks a high volume of file-based threats across more than 200 servers, saves SOC analysts time in endpoint remediation, and streamlines compliance processes. It further strengthens security through real-time scanning and machine learning-based quarantine, blocking phishing payloads in SharePoint uploads before they reach endpoints, thereby reducing incidents by 30–40% compared to signature-only tools.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I find the notifications and alerts received from CrowdStrike server to be invaluable."
"The CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox is one of the most intelligent anti-virus solutions present in the market."
"Since I'm working with CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox, I would say that the solution enhances a company's threat intelligence, as it's a very powerful solution."
"We have seen returns on our investment in more than thousands of instances, which is the most important part for us."
"The most valuable features include malware detection, threat rating related to files, studying the metadata of the files, and providing threat feeds to the endpoint."
"On a scale of 1-10, I rate CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox a 10 out of 10."
"CrowdStrike is an excellent tool for managing all endpoint-related security tasks."
"I don't have any suggestions, because the solution is company-maintained and I believe the company is adopting every feature based on their needs and requirements."
"Symantec Protection Engine provides me with the option of both cloud and on-premise solutions, which stands out for both me and my clients."
"Symantec Protection Engine's been a game-changer for us at Kantar—blocks like 80-85% of file-based threats right at the gateway before they hit our 200 servers, cutting down endpoint incidents big time."
"What I appreciate in Symantec Protection Engine is the Virtual Policy Manager (VPM) and the Application Name feature, which are really effective."
"The best features that I like the most include the threat intelligence network, which is effective in protecting against evolving threats."
 

Cons

"The technical support is medium - they could improve, as communication is sometimes slow or late. There are missing detections that other tools catch. For improvements, we need easier ways to view full incident information and better presentation of data. Adding risk indicators for incidents would help decide on immediate actions. The platform should provide more information about incident risks to help less knowledgeable staff make decisions."
"While CrowdStrike is a powerful tool, the user interface is cluttered with many features, making it challenging to navigate."
"The product needs integration with SOAR products to add more integration points, which is important for various clients."
"The detailed report is very valuable, but not always accurate. This is a great resource to share amongst team members and stakeholders after analysis."
"One of the valuable features of the solution is to impressively detect threats without any impact on the end point performance. The solution ensures that the end users have a seamless experience."
"As for room for improvement, we can mention that maybe some additional integrations will be beneficial to cover the whole use cases."
"As of now, there is nothing specific in need of improvement."
"The CrowdStrike support is not good; the support team does not come remotely, and we repeatedly ask them to collect logs and analyze them before providing a solution via email."
"I have concerns about scalability."
"To improve Symantec Protection Engine, I suggest simplifying its integration with other tools, as it is more complex compared to Trend Micro and CrowdStrike."
"Price is a significant area for improvement. The pricing is quite expensive, and it is particularly high for regular customers."
"While I have mentioned many advantages of Symantec Protection Engine, there are areas for improvement, particularly the dashboard features."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox is not cheap; however, whether it should be more affordable is a decision best left to the company."
"Price-wise, the tool is a bit above mid-range, maybe 7 out of 10, where 10 is the most expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
16%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Construction Company
11%
Construction Company
14%
Comms Service Provider
14%
Healthcare Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
10%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise3
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox?
I am not sure if there is a financial benefit; maybe, maybe not, as we did not evaluate that aspect. I think it can be expensive, but it depends on the products.
What needs improvement with CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox?
As for room for improvement, we can mention that maybe some additional integrations will be beneficial to cover the whole use cases.
What is your primary use case for CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox?
The major use case for CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox is that we are using it with customers who need to check and validate the data the users are uploading to them, to check all the files and all the ...
What needs improvement with Symantec Protection Engine?
Blocking and integration are areas that have room for improvement. Regarding pricing, I find it to be cost-efficient.
What is your primary use case for Symantec Protection Engine?
I use the real-time content scanning feature, and it has helped me with proactive threat detection. Seamless integration has benefited my existing IT infrastructure. I have utilized the tailored po...
 

Overview

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