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Intercept X Endpoint vs Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
5.8
Intercept X Endpoint is valued for anti-ransomware features; ROI varies, though generally cost-effective, not always cheaper.
Sentiment score
5.9
Kaspersky Endpoint Security offers cost-effective protection, easy setup, reduced admin needs, and aids in quick recovery from incidents.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.4
Intercept X Endpoint's support is knowledgeable and helpful, but users desire faster response times, especially in urgent cases.
Sentiment score
6.7
Kaspersky's customer service is praised, but technical support receives mixed reviews; paid options and external vendors offer varied effectiveness.
Technical support from Sophos is rated as nine out of ten, which represents high quality.
Network and Infrastructure Manager at Sonysugar
There are issues with onboarding technical engineers to resolve problems, which causes delays.
Manager at Omgea Exim Ltd
When you are in real deep trouble, you just want to get out of it; you don't need so many jargons.
IT Head at Dee Development
The technical support from Kaspersky was very responsive.
Security Solutions Architect at Systems Engineering of Egypt
I would rate technical support from Kaspersky a nine out of ten.
Group CIO at Thal Industries Corporation Ltd
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.4
Intercept X Endpoint easily scales with seamless growth and integration, efficiently supporting medium to large enterprises without limitations.
Sentiment score
7.1
Kaspersky Endpoint Security is scalable and adaptable, with challenges in network configurations and large-scale updates for bigger deployments.
The tool's scalability is good, and I would rate it an eight out of ten.
Manager at Omgea Exim Ltd
Any endpoint added to Active Directory can be detected by Kaspersky Security Center, which can then push the agent onto it.
Security Solutions Architect at Systems Engineering of Egypt
Both scalability and stability of Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business are solid.
Group CIO at Thal Industries Corporation Ltd
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.0
Intercept X Endpoint is stable and effective with improved performance, minimizing glitches, requiring proper configuration to avoid false positives.
Sentiment score
7.7
Kaspersky Endpoint Security is stable and reliable, with resource demands occasionally causing performance issues, yet generally satisfied users.
In terms of stability, I would rate Intercept X Endpoint an eight out of ten.
Manager at Omgea Exim Ltd
To improve Intercept X Endpoint performance, upgrades in RAM and other system features are needed.
Network Security Engineer at MIS Security Solutions (Pvt) Ltd
There have been performance issues during scanning, causing the PC to respond slowly.
Security Solutions Architect at Systems Engineering of Egypt
 

Room For Improvement

Intercept X Endpoint faces performance, integration, and interface challenges, needing improvements in support, pricing, detection, and usability features.
Kaspersky Endpoint Security users seek improvements in device control, performance, integration, user interface, and pricing adjustments.
There should be a profile where I can see what files Sophos is scanning.
Team Lead at KO
Intercept X Endpoint's anti-ransomware capabilities failed us during a bad attack, and just because of our own backup policies, we could restore our normal operations.
IT Head at Dee Development
Intercept X Endpoint sometimes slows down machines due to high CPU utilization and significant RAM consumption during scanning.
Manager at Omgea Exim Ltd
Kaspersky needs to improve its security techniques as it has not been in Gartner records for the last two years.
Security Solutions Architect at Systems Engineering of Egypt
I previously mentioned that Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business doesn't have built-in DLP, which was a concern.
Group CIO at Thal Industries Corporation Ltd
Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business does not have encryption tools.
Cybersecurity Product Consultant at a wholesaler/distributor with 11-50 employees
 

Setup Cost

Intercept X Endpoint pricing is competitive, but some find it expensive, especially with advanced features like EDR and MTR.
Kaspersky Endpoint Security's pricing is competitive and cost-effective, with discounts for volume, though some extras may increase costs.
It is quite costly when measuring Intercept X Endpoint's protective capabilities against zero-day attacks.
Technology Solutions Head at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
The pricing of Intercept X Endpoint is a bit high.
Network and Infrastructure Manager at Sonysugar
I would describe it as economical, but not much cheaper than other solutions.
Manager at Omgea Exim Ltd
The pricing and licensing cost of Kaspersky Endpoint Security is cheaper compared to Trend Micro.
Security Solutions Architect at Systems Engineering of Egypt
 

Valuable Features

Intercept X Endpoint is highly valued for advanced security features, machine learning, user-friendliness, and effective ransomware protection.
Kaspersky Endpoint Security offers comprehensive, scalable protection with real-time updates, high detection rates, and seamless integration across platforms.
The stronger the AI/ML in an endpoint, the better the protection against unknown threats.
Manager at Omgea Exim Ltd
Intercept X Endpoint is the only endpoint security product I know that provides content filtering and application controls.
Network Security Engineer at MIS Security Solutions (Pvt) Ltd
Intercept X Endpoint has been stable, and I appreciate the centralized management and the reporting feature.
Network and Infrastructure Manager at Sonysugar
It stands out as an antivirus and malware protection solution due to its extensive feeds and resources for antivirus signatures.
Security Solutions Architect at Systems Engineering of Egypt
The best features in Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business are the file threat protection, web threat protection, mail threat protection, network threat protection, firewall, behavior detection, and exploit prevention.
Group CIO at Thal Industries Corporation Ltd
The unified endpoint management and the capabilities that are added to the antivirus and anti-malware are what differentiate this solution from others.
Cybersecurity Product Consultant at a wholesaler/distributor with 11-50 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Intercept X Endpoint
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
11th
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
14th
Ranking in Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
13th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
108
Ranking in other categories
ZTNA (9th), Managed Detection and Response (MDR) (8th), Ransomware Protection (4th)
Kaspersky Endpoint Security...
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
8th
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
16th
Ranking in Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
12th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
124
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Compliance (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Intercept X Endpoint is 1.5%, down from 2.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is 2.6%, down from 3.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business2.6%
Intercept X Endpoint1.5%
Other95.9%
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
 

Featured Reviews

AM
IT Head at Dee Development
Has struggled to detect major threats but has offered basic protection over time
Intercept X Endpoint could learn from CrowdStrike in terms of overall performance and filtering because performance is most important, especially these days as Windows is getting buggier and buggier, which puts a huge load on the PC, and even with the most advanced CPUs and everything in place, it still lags in performance in so many places, thanks to Windows' clumsy design of these collaboration suites that make it extremely heavy on PC's resources. The interface of Intercept X Endpoint is quite old-fashioned. The Sophos interfaces, including for Intercept X Endpoint, are quite bad actually; to be very honest, even in UTM boxes, they are not great at all. You can hardly see a very small portion of windows while it's creating the firewall rules, and we have been complaining about this for quite some time, but there hasn't been any improvement on those grounds. Intercept X Endpoint's anti-ransomware capabilities failed us during a bad attack, and just because of our own backup policies, we could restore our normal operations; otherwise, if we had to depend on this solution, we would have been long dead because the infection was so bad, it couldn't even detect the infection. Intercept X Endpoint cannot handle zero-day attacks; in my experience, last year, we had this major issue with a malware attack, and it happened just because of our backup policies that we were able to recover without any support from Sophos, which just told us they would charge us some 1 Crore in rupees. Intercept X Endpoint should improve their implementation; things will never be perfect for the new world. This new world is always facing new kinds of attacks and new ways to compromise the system. They need to learn fast, implement fast, and sometimes redesigning the solution is the solution—not just patchwork. There was a time we used to love Sophos because of its fresh design and innovative thought. In my experience, when technical companies are led by MBA professionals, they lose their shine on the technical part and become more dependent on target sales; it turns into a marketing-centric operation that loses the technical focus completely.
SR
Group CIO at Thal Industries Corporation Ltd
Have maintained strong endpoint protection through behavioral analysis and daily monitoring
I previously mentioned that Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business doesn't have built-in DLP, which was a concern. I think they could add it in the future; however, antivirus cannot provide a proper DLP solution, but they can offer a mix of DLP, similar to Trend Micro Apex One, which provides some sort of DLP file management. Nonetheless, we need a proper DLP solution such as Forcepoint or Symantec, whichever suits us. We'll be conducting performance evaluation in the next quarter while working on other projects. More value means a better GUI, user interface, and comprehensive reporting capabilities. In Sophos, we receive a daily system-generated report about what is happening, plus an alert system. The reporting system in Trend Micro is also excellent; I receive an email every day at 10:00 AM with a report for the last 24 hours.
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Answers from the Community

it_user1595877 - PeerSpot reviewer
Networks and Hardware Manager at ZIMSEC
Jun 16, 2021
Jun 16, 2021
I recommend that you take a look at Tanium’s industry-leading EDR and TR platform for Full Visibility, Compliance, TR, and virtual management either on-premise or via TaaS. The Tanium agent is lightweight, doesn’t require any additional infrastructure, and due to its patented architecture allows managed devices to work together at the edge.
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EB
Director of Community at PeerSpot (formerly IT Central Station)
Jun 14, 2021
Hi @SathishKumar , @Husam Kabaha ​, @Andrey Rogov ​, and @Ahmed Mohamed Abdelmaged. Do you have any advice to share with @Constance Chinonzo ​?  Thank you!
PF
National Sales Director at WaveRider Security Inc.
Jun 16, 2021
I recommend that you take a look at Tanium’s industry-leading EDR and TR platform for Full Visibility, Compliance, TR, and virtual management either on-premise or via TaaS. The Tanium agent is lightweight, doesn’t require any additional infrastructure, and due to its patented architecture allows managed devices to work together at the edge. 
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Educational Organization
6%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business73
Midsize Enterprise22
Large Enterprise22
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business63
Midsize Enterprise27
Large Enterprise33
 

Questions from the Community

How does Crodwstrike Falcon compare with Sophos Intercept X?
I like that Crowdstrike Falcon allows me to easily correlate data between my firewalls. Its detection and machine learning are very valuable features. Crowdstrike Falcon also successfully prevents ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos Intercept X?
Pricing of Sophos, including for Intercept X Endpoint, is okay; definitely, it is okay. We pay for Sophos on a product by product basis, whatever we buy, whatever we use.
What needs improvement with Kaspersky Endpoint Security?
I previously mentioned that Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business doesn't have built-in DLP, which was a concern. I think they could add it in the future; however, antivirus cannot provide a pro...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business?
The pricing and licensing cost of Kaspersky Endpoint Security is cheaper compared to Trend Micro.
 

Also Known As

Sophos Intercept X
Kaspersky Work Space Security, Kaspersky Endpoint Security
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Flexible Systems
ACMS, Arqiva, Pakistan International Airlines, RAO UES
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