ESET Endpoint Protection Platform vs Symantec Norton 360 [EOL] comparison

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Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Net...

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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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Marko-Stojanovic

Owner at Online IT

Cloud-based protection has simplified daily client support and keeps threats under control

The problems that we are facing with policy adoption include slow adoption, as it takes more than five minutes to adopt policy on client computers. ESET Network Attack Protection sometimes helps in reducing network-level intrusions, but sometimes it prevents local devices on the network, which are well-known and good devices, from being recognized, treating them as a threat. So it requires more administration than usual. ESET could implement a good solution for remote support in ESET Endpoint Protection Platform for improvement in the future. Since you have the cloud console, ESET could have something similar to AnyDesk or TeamViewer, but from ESET.

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Rod Beatson

President at Transaction Security, Inc

Provides online backup in case of ransomware and hardware failure

I use Symantec Norton 360 on Windows 10 desktop with Edge and Chrome browsers. Identity protection Online backup Virus protection It provides confidence by ensuring software programs are virus free and file integrity through an online backup. Identity Safe offers better password management…

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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

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

"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."

"The behavior-based detection feature is valuable."

"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."

"Being a cloud solution it is very flexible in serving internal and external connections and a broad range of devices."

"The most valuable feature of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is the low consumption of system resources. The solution uses a lot of AI and machine learning."

"There has been a significant reduction of approximately 70% to 80% in our internal MTTR and MTTD metrics, now around five to eight minutes whereas previously it was hours, which has helped tremendously."

"The solution allows control over the user and his machine through Cortex XDR security policies."

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"We use ESET to protect our company from evolving threats, monitor activity in the network, maintain a hardware and software inventory, and automate tasks such as running commands through a console."

"It can scale as well."

"The most valuable features are the sandbox, mail scanning, sandboxing attachments, files, and that it responds to VPN porting."

"I rate ESET Endpoint Security eight out of 10 for ease of setup. Setting up ESET can be straightforward or complicated depending on the customer's environment. The deployment time varies, but it's typically around five days. We have a team of four or five people involved in the deployment. Only one person is needed for maintenance. The only maintenance is adjusting the configuration of the dashboard."

"The protection and security have been great."

"The most valuable feature of ESET Endpoint Security performance."

"If you're serious about endpoint security then this is the only product you will need because it's a one-stop solution."

"The most valuable features for me in ESET Endpoint Security are the antivirus feature and detection."

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"It adds some new features to this popular all-in-one suite including parental controls and better protection and performance."

"It provides confidence by ensuring software programs are virus free and file integrity through an online backup."

"Norton 360 is a real all around application."

"Norton 360, commonly referred to as all-in-one bundle, combines both total data protection against threats and a backup facility."

Cons

"Basically, they don't provide customer support tools just to investigate the logs."

"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."

"There are some third-party solutions that are difficult to integrate with, which is something that can be improved."

"The product's pricing could be better."

"When it comes to core analysis, and security analysis, Cortex needs to provide more information."

"The only issues that we have are, one the cost, two the dashboard is not very intuitive, even though you can drill down within the dashboard, we usually have to gather information from other sources to determine locations and if its a false positive."

"Being able to filter the events to see those that are related to the actual alert would save time spent by the engineer."

"It is not very strong in terms of endpoint management. It should have additional features like DLP, encryption, or advanced device control. Currently, Cortex is good in terms of the security of the endpoints, but it is not as good as other vendors in terms of the management of the endpoint."

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"When users renew licenses, they should offer a discount."

"The use of SQL Server can be improved. At times, there is a bit of challenge while linking it with the Javascript. ESET Endpoint Security requires modern technology or modern equipment on site. You will find it difficult to use ESET Endpoint Security with dual-core machines. If they can add the cloud management feature to their product, it will be much easier. If you look at this COVID situation that we are in right now, people are working from home, so you need to control the computers wherever you are. For example, if you are using any email setup and you are hosting it on your own, all the email traffic will be going through the same network. You need to protect all of your computers from the attack. It is best if you can do it remotely rather than having an IT person to come onsite to manage all computers and metrics etc, which isn't a smart way to do it."

"The feature is somewhat lacking in security protection."

"It is for this reason that I would not recommend ESET on a larger scale."

"In terms of what is lacking in ESET, it really would need more features for the users when they are working outside of the corporate network."

"We have experienced some problems with the actualization of some endpoints. We then have to manually reinstall the version on these endpoints."

"The tool needs to explore security possibilities to secure iOS and Mac devices."

"It can be hard to set up if you need to customize it."

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"Norton uses an enormous amount of memory on your computer and slows the computer down unnecessarily."

"Norton 360 is still heavy."

"The free online storage capacity is limited."

"Expiration of the subscription shuts down all the features."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is present, but when compared to other competitive products, I would say it is not less expensive; however, when all of the other added values are considered, the price is reasonable."

"I did PoCs on products called Cylance and CrowdStrike. Although, I consider these products and they were also good, when it come to cost and budgetary factors, Traps has been proven to be better than the other two products. It is quite cost-effective and delivers all the entire solution which we require."

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

"Cortex XDR’s pricing is very reasonable."

"This is an expensive solution."

"The cost depends on your chosen license type, like Pro or other licenses."

"It is "expensive" and flexible."

"The tool's price is moderate."

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"There is a license needed to use this solution and there is an annual subscription. The price is inexpensive."

"At first, we thought it was a bit expensive, but we negotiated a better price."

"The price of the solution is reasonable compared to competitors."

"It probably is less expensive than Sophos."

"I think it's available for a pretty fair price. If you know how to use it, then it's a very fair price for what you get."

"This is not an expensive solution."

"The pricing can be a bit more flexible."

"As is the general rule with anything, the solution could be cheaper."

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Top Industries

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Outsourcing Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Construction Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

Outsourcing Company

14%

Comms Service Provider

14%

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Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Small Business	47
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	55

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Small Business	69
Midsize Enterprise	18
Large Enterprise	21

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Also Known As

Cyvera, Cortex XDR, Palo Alto Networks Traps

Smart Security, ESET PROTECT Advanced, ESET LiveGuard Advanced, ESET PROTECT Platform

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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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ESET Endpoint Protection Platform offers comprehensive security with minimal CPU and RAM impact, effective malware protection, and seamless updates, making it ideal for organizations needing reliable digital security.

ESET Endpoint Protection Platform is highly regarded for its effective ThreatSense technology, advanced firewall, and central control capabilities. Users benefit from its lightweight design and efficient notification system, enjoying customizable management through its management console. Despite its strengths, there are opportunities to enhance malware repair, update processes, and AI integration. The platform's compatibility across operating systems and integration with systems like ESET PROTECT allows organizations to effectively secure endpoints and servers against threats like malware, viruses, and ransomware.

What are the key features of ESET Endpoint Protection Platform?

Minimal CPU and RAM Impact: Designed for efficient use of resources.
ThreatSense Technology: Provides reliable threat detection and response.
Advanced Firewall: Offers enhanced network security.
Central Control: Allows for organized management from a single point.
Cloud Integration: Seamlessly integrates with cloud services for expanded functionality.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Reliable Malware Protection: Ensures effective defense against diverse threats.
Seamless Updates: Facilitates stress-free upgrading to maintain security.
Lightweight and Efficient: Provides strong security without compromising system performance.
Customizable Management: Allows for tailored security management to suit specific needs.
Affordable Pricing: Offers value-driven pricing without compromising on protection quality.

Organizations deploy ESET Endpoint Protection Platform to safeguard laptops, desktops, and servers from cyber threats. Its use extends to antivirus protection, firewall configuration, and network monitoring. Companies often integrate it with ESET PROTECT and Apache HTTP Proxy for optimized management and updates, making it a versatile choice in industries requiring robust endpoint security.

ESET

In order to better protect you, we have substantially enhanced our security services. We took everything you loved about Norton 360, and added better protection, improved performance and superior design to create Norton Security with Backup. It's the best of Norton for your PCs, Macs, smartphones and tablets.

Broadcom

Sample Customers

CBI Health Group, University Honda, VakifBank

ERSTE Group Bank, Miller Solutions, Wesleyan University, The Hospital Center of Luxembourg, Deer Valley USD, SPAR, Industrial Federal Credit Union, Honda, City Hall of Palmela, Hays CISD, Lester B Pearson School Board

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