Symantec Endpoint Security vs ZoneAlarm comparison

The compared Broadcom and Check Point Software Technologies solutions aren't in the same category. Broadcom is ranked #13 in EPP , with an average rating of 7.2, and holds a 3.4% mindshare in the category. Check Point Software Technologies is ranked #19 in Anti-Malware Tools , with an average rating of 7.5, and holds a 2.4% mindshare. Additionally, 80% of Broadcom users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of Check Point Software Technologies users who would recommend it.

Symantec Endpoint Security

Read 146 Symantec Endpoint Security reviews

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80% willing to recommend

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88% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Symantec Endpoint Security

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

146

Ranking in other categories

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (13th)

ZoneAlarm

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

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Anti-Malware Tools (19th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Endpoint Security solutions, they serve different purposes. Symantec Endpoint Security is designed for Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) and holds a mindshare of 3.4%, down 4.1% compared to last year.
ZoneAlarm, on the other hand, focuses on Anti-Malware Tools, holds 2.4% mindshare, up 2.1% since last year.

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Symantec Endpoint Security	3.4%
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint	8.1%
CrowdStrike Falcon	7.0%
Other	81.5%

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

Anti-Malware Tools Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
ZoneAlarm	2.4%
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint	9.1%
F-Secure Total	4.4%
Other	84.1%

Anti-Malware Tools

Featured Reviews

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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Bala_Krishna

Director at esupport Solutions Pvt ltd

Security suite has protected individual devices from threats, while installation and network features require improvements

BIG-IP is actually the LTM, Link Load Balancer, which comes with ASM, meaning Application Security Module. It consists of multiple modules, such as ASM, SWG, and a domain DNS manager. ZoneAlarm allows defining trusted and public networks, which helps maintain security in public Wi-Fi environments. It offers comprehensive protection, securing PCs against threats. Users do not experience any system slowdowns while scanning. Harmony Browser protects all your browsing activity and is bundled with Harmony Endpoint and Harmony Connect. It provides a small but effective security layer and sometimes comes packaged with the larger Harmony suite.

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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

"When they started they found it very easy; not easy to implement but easy to use. We started with the headquarters here and later we also implemented it for all the subsidiaries in the region, in other countries. They have a centralized solution, so they can help other countries in management."

"One important feature is the EDR function, necessary for many public customers due to upcoming laws in Germany, which is available through Symantec Endpoint Security Complete."

"No maintenance is required after a successful installation phase."

"It is very easy to use and keeps us secure."

"Protection from viruses, malware, Trojans, and malicious files is most valuable. It is also good in terms of application control. I can control the type of external media that can be connected with endpoint devices and protect them from malicious files and devices such as USB."

"The installation was very easy."

"Threat protection has always worked well."

"I like the intrusion prevention and Sonar features."

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"ZoneAlarm protects all computers from viruses, spyware, and hackers."

"It is easy to use through interfaces and easy to configure each of the customizations we created based on the characteristics that we wanted."

"The product's most valuable feature is the detection engine due to its ability to identify threats."

"It is quick and easy to configure."

"It gives us security for the users' mobiles and ends up protecting us in a significant way."

"The solution maintains reasonable scalability."

"This antivirus is regularly updated, and the updates can be scheduled."

"Personally, I find the Game Mode of the Firewall very useful."

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Cons

"There is a lack of reporting and alerts."

"The areas that need improvement include scanning issues, application control issues, and the detection of malicious files."

"They're just starting to get into this now, but I think they can do better - they're just starting out with I think is called the SEP Cloud Console. It has more limited functionality. It will be good once we can run SEP from the cloud. That would be good."

"I would like to see a hybrid version of this solution that covers both in-house and cloud-based servers."

"About four years back, Symantec's signature was very heavy and their signature patch was around 200MB or 300MB files."

"We are not satisfied with the technical support."

"It seems that its not working very well with VMWare."

"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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"Some of our users say that the interface is a little bit outdated for 2020, and want it to be more modern and cozy."

"The solution's efficiency in threat containment and overall protection needs improvement."

"They need to update and improve the features available for Mac."

"I would like it to be integrated with the Check Point centralization solution like Infinity Portal. It would be great to be able to manage it through the same website."

"Perhaps the primary area for potential enhancement is to make it faster, ensuring a more seamless experience while maintaining robust security features."

"They should release a single update with all the necessary characteristics to avoid being in a cycle of consecutive updates."

"Currently, the client is only available for the Windows Operating System but it would be good if it were released for Mac OS as well."

"ZoneAlarm should be a light application that does not take too much memory in mobile phones."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Symantec Endpoint Security's pricing is okay. It is cheaper compared to other products."

"Its price should be reasonable."

"We have some customers on a one-year license and others on a three-year license."

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

"Symantec is expensive."

"Zero-day threat or advanced attacks should be part of the endpoint. The product should not require you to buy a separate license."

"Symantec Endpoint Security is a moderately priced solution."

"I’d say SEP deserves the money."

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"We have to pay a yearly licensing fee for ZoneAlarm, which is cheap."

"This is a freeware product and I recommend using it."

"We use the free version of the software, but it can be upgraded to the paid Extreme Security edition."

"The pricing is reasonable, with a yearly renewal license costing seventy dollars."

"I rate the product pricing a seven out of ten."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

13%

Hospitality Company

10%

Educational Organization

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	14
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	4

Questions from the Community

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 valuable feature and their speed of integration is very good. The initial setup was ...

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Which offers better endpoint security - Symantec or Microsoft Defender?

We use Symantec because we do not use MS Enterprise products, but in my opinion, Microsoft Defender is a superior solution. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a cloud-delivered endpoint security s...

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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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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ZoneAlarm?

ZoneAlarm has an acceptable price. Not much detail can be provided as I am not the one to judge the price.

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What needs improvement with ZoneAlarm?

Check Point support needs improvement. Currently rated at 9 out of 10, more support is required. There are some concerns on support that need addressing. The integration of new products with their ...

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What is your primary use case for ZoneAlarm?

I work with vendors such as F5 and deal with F5 as a reseller. I work with F5 BIG-IP regarding F5 Shape Security. BIG-IP Advanced WAF is what I work with regarding BIG-IP DNS or BIG-IP AFM. Advance...

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Also Known As

Symantec EPP, Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP)

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Overview

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

ZoneAlarm protects you by preventing hackers from remotely accessing and controlling your device, and lets you know which apps have excessive permissions so you can decide whether they threaten your privacy.

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Sample Customers

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

Terma, Optix, Samsung Research Amercia, SF Police Credit Union, Independence Care System, Mattias Thomsen, Carmel Partners, Desert Research Institute, CRIF, FXCM Inc, US State Agency

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