Nyotron PARANOID vs Symantec Endpoint Security comparison

Nyotron and Broadcom are both solutions in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category. Nyotron is ranked #42 with an average rating of 9.0, while Broadcom is ranked #16 with an average rating of 7.1. Nyotron holds a 0.3% mindshare in EPP, compared to Broadcom’s 3.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Nyotron users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 80% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024

Symantec Endpoint Security and Nyotron PARANOID compete in the advanced security solutions market. Symantec stands out in pricing and support, while Nyotron is favored for its feature set and proactive threat prevention capabilities.

Features: Symantec Endpoint Security offers robust malware detection, threat intelligence integration, and advanced threat protection. Nyotron PARANOID provides unique endpoint threat prevention, effective zero-day attack protection, and real-time security measures.

Room for Improvement: Symantec users suggest enhancing cloud-based features and reducing resource consumption. Nyotron users indicate a need for a more intuitive setup and better compatibility with other security tools. Both products receive feedback about user interface complexity.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Symantec generally offers straightforward deployment and reliable customer support, but some users report initial configuration challenges. Nyotron has mixed reviews on deployment ease, with some citing difficulty, but is praised for responsive and helpful customer service.

Pricing and ROI: Symantec is highlighted for competitive pricing and solid ROI. Nyotron is seen as pricier but justified by users for its specialized protection and ROI.

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Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is 3.5%, down from 4.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Nyotron PARANOID is 0.3%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Symantec Endpoint Security is 3.3%, down from 4.0% 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	3.5%
Symantec Endpoint Security	3.3%
Nyotron PARANOID	0.3%
Other	92.9%

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Featured Reviews

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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Abel Browarnik

CEO at Expertos Browarnik

A cost-effective security solution for endpoint protection

The initial setup is complex. It is rare to see an effective endpoint protection system that does not require some effort. It is neither on the cloud nor on-premises. You deploy it on every endpoint or server, irrespective of perimeter. You must use a deployment tool unless you prefer to do it manually on every endpoint or server. We used an automation tool to deploy it. Since we had MSI with us. We had to verify that everything worked, but it didn't take more than two weeks for 1000 endpoints.

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Kumbesh Rajagopal

Senior Security Delivery Analyst at Accenture

Management becomes easier with minimal complications, but improvement in support tools needed

Regarding areas of improvement for Symantec Endpoint Security, there are many changes, and the support portal tool is complicated compared to other tools. When trying to get service from Symantec, the process is complex. I'm not sure whether it's because of my project or something else. Though it is easy to manage, easy to get, easy to install, and works efficiently for managing policies, we faced a significant disadvantage. We wanted to add multiple hashes because of numerous new alerts coming, but we could only add them one by one, which is a considerable disadvantage in Symantec.

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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

"The one feature of Palo Alto Networks Traps that our organization finds most valuable is the App ID service."

"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."

"Cortex XDR is stable, offering high quality and reliable performance."

"The solution's most valuable feature is the user interface."

"The initial setup isn't too bad."

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

"The level of security I get for my endpoints and servers is extremely valuable."

"Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks should be a stable solution."

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"This product really is the best solution for this security issue."

"First of all, it does the job. It prevents harm to the operating system. Also, the visibility it gives to the user and to the administrator is very good."

"Nyotron protects your users and does not acquire any threat intelligence."

"Symantec ATP provides quite a good overview of how threats have spread within the company."

"It is good for detecting signature-based viruses, and it is user friendly."

"The pricing is pretty good."

"Device control is most valuable. Symantec is providing all such features in the basic plan, whereas when we last checked, such a feature was not available in the basic plan of Malwarebytes."

"The solution is easy to manage."

"Stability-wise, it is very good and we have had no trouble."

"As a service-centric company, we have advised Symantec endpoint solution to various clients, and they have been satisfied with the quality Symantec offers."

"Symantec End-User Endpoint Security is easy to use."

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Cons

"Cortex XDR could improve its sales support team, including better commission structures and referral programs."

"They've been having some issues with updating their endpoint agents, and it has been quite frustrating."

"The solution should force customers to integrate with network traffic to see the full benefits of XDR."

"The solution lags to the real-time scenarios here and there."

"It tends to do 99.9% of things. The only thing I'd like is single sign-on authentication into their cloud platform so that my users can be properly authenticated against it."

"The solution could improve by providing better integration with their own products and others."

"I would like to see them include NDR (Network Detection Response)."

"It would be good to have a better way to search for a file within the UI."

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"The main feature that is missing is to have the same solution on servers. Currently it's only protecting the client side, not the server. If they would add the server in the same solution, that would be great."

"The main feature that is missing is to have the same solution on servers."

"The solution should be available on Linux and other platforms, including mobile platforms such as Android and iOS."

"Need to improved orchestration for broken clients fixes."

"The biggest thing I would like to see is malware remediation, if there is some kind of outbreak. We'd like to see better remediation and better detection and response. It's pretty good at capturing things, but it doesn't stop everything, so better machine learning would be helpful."

"I would like to see improvements in the scanning part of the solution, specifically to enhance the CPU and hard disk usage during scanning and updates to prevent disruption during work hours."

"Every time an OS comes out, I have to upgrade the Symantec product. They don't know how to patch it. If they would produce a patch instead of uninstalling or installing over the current version and rebooting I'd be a lot happier with the product."

"There is a lack of reporting and alerts."

"When it was directly with Symantec, the technical support was perfect. After Broadcom acquired Symantec, the level of technical support dropped."

"There could be definition updates installed and running for the product, similar to new EDR solutions that receive updates from the internet."

"There are limitations because everyone these days has hybrid working; however, the endpoint does not work for us unless we are connected to a VPN, which is a major limitation."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the solution is high for the license and in general."

"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."

"We pay about $50,000 USD per year for a bundle that includes Cortex XDR."

"It is "expensive" and flexible."

"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."

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

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

"If one wishes to work with another team or large number of users at a future point, he must purchase a license for them."

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"The pricing is a little bit more expensive than other competitors, if you compare it to Kaspersky, for example, or McAfee."

"What we have paid for this product is good value for the work and the services that they are providing to us."

"We pay our licensing fees on a yearly basis, and everything is included in that price."

"It is the better product, even if it is a little on the higher side."

"The price of Symantec End-User Endpoint Security is okay. When comparing the price of this solution is not expensive."

"The pricing is good, very moderate, and the licensing is also good. It gives you more room to install a lot of endpoints and it even gives you the opportunity to install it on your mobile phone without any extra cost."

"It is normal. If you are an educational institute, they give you a very good discount. If you are coming from the banking side, they may or may not give you a discount. I'm working with seven companies, and normally, they get a 65% to 70% discount on everything."

"It's not cheap."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

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Comms Service Provider

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	44
Midsize Enterprise	20
Large Enterprise	47

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	69
Midsize Enterprise	32
Large Enterprise	63

Questions from the Community

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How is Cortex XDR compared with Microsoft Defender?

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What do you like most about Nyotron PARANOID?

Nyotron protects your users and does not acquire any threat intelligence.

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What needs improvement with Nyotron PARANOID?

There was an initial problem, we had to run the system in detection mode rather than prevention mode. The solution sh...

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What is your primary use case for Nyotron PARANOID?

We use Nyotron PARANOID to protect endpoints. It serves as a second and last line of protection. It often detects thr...

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Which is better - Cortex XDR or Symantec End-User Endpoint Security?

Aqua Security is easy to use and very manageable. Its main focus is on Kubernetes and Docker. Security is a very valu...

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We use Symantec because we do not use MS Enterprise products, but in my opinion, Microsoft Defender is a superior sol...

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What do you like most about Symantec End-User Endpoint Security?

Symantec have everything – documentation, videos, data sheets.

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Comparisons

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Compared 9% of the time

SentinelOne Singularity Complete vs Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks

Compared 6% of the time

CrowdStrike Falcon vs Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks

Compared 4% of the time

Cortex XSIAM vs Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks

Compared 4% of the time

Trellix Endpoint Security Platform vs Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks

Compared 3% of the time

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BlackBerry Cylance Cybersecurity vs Nyotron PARANOID

Compared 22% of the time

CrowdStrike Falcon vs Nyotron PARANOID

Compared 18% of the time

Trellix Endpoint Security Platform vs Nyotron PARANOID

Compared 15% of the time

Jamf Protect vs Nyotron PARANOID

Compared 13% of the time

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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint vs Symantec Endpoint Security

Compared 17% of the time

CrowdStrike Falcon vs Symantec Endpoint Security

Compared 8% of the time

Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business vs Symantec Endpoint Security

Compared 5% of the time

Trellix Endpoint Security Platform vs Symantec Endpoint Security

Compared 4% of the time

Check Point Harmony Endpoint vs Symantec Endpoint Security

Compared 4% of the time

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Also Known As

Cyvera, Cortex XDR, Palo Alto Networks Traps

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Symantec EPP, Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP)

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

PARANOID is a game-changing endpoint protection solution that works seamlessly with your existing endpoint security solutions to create an almost impenetrable defense against even the most sophisticated attacks. Acting as the last line of defense – after threats bypass all perimeter and endpoint security layers – PARANOID protects your data from deletion, exfiltration, encryption, sabotage and more.

Delivering the first-ever OS-Centric Positive Security, PARANOID distinguishes between legitimate activities carried out by a program or user and threatening activities carried out by attacks.

Nyotron

Symantec Endpoint Security is a robust and reliable product that provides complete protection against viruses, malware, Trojans, and malicious files. It offers application and device control, ease of use in deploying and updating, a central control console, stability, scalability, auto-discovery capabilities, patch management, endpoint detection and response capabilities, intrusion detection module.

The Symantec Global Intelligence Network (GIN) provides threat intelligence and detection across endpoints, email, and web traffic. It has helped organizations reduce downtime, increase productivity, and improve security posture. Symantec Endpoint Security is easy to use, has a flexible administration, and offers more value than expected.

Broadcom

Sample Customers

CBI Health Group, University Honda, VakifBank

El Al Airlines

Audio Visual Dynamics, Red Deer Advocate, Asia Pacific Telecom Co. Ltd., Kibbutz Ein Gedi, and AMETEK, Inc.

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