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Zama Ndzunga - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant at SASSA
Real User
Top 20
The solution is stable, and support responds quickly
Pros and Cons
  • "Setting up Symantec is straightforward. Our DevOps team handled the installation, so I wasn't involved, but it wasn't that complicated. They are competent people with certifications in anti-virus management. They didn't need any training or help from the vendor."
  • "The deployment of Symantec components could be improved."

What is our primary use case?

Symantec is just standard anti-virus protection.

What needs improvement?

The deployment of Symantec components could be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using Symantec Endpoint Security for a few years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I'm satisfied with Symantec's stability. There aren't any performance issues. 

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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Symantec is scalable to a certain degree, but it's not ideal. It has its limitations. We have about 10,000 users at my company.

How are customer service and support?

Symantec's support is fine. They respond quickly.

How was the initial setup?

Setting up Symantec is straightforward. Our DevOps team handled the installation, so I wasn't involved, but it wasn't that complicated. They are competent people with certifications in anti-virus management. They didn't need any training or help from the vendor.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

We pay the license upfront and renew it every three to five years.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Symantec Endpoint Security Complete 10 out of 10. I would recommend it to others. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Senior Presales Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Real User
An easy-to-manage solution that helps with detection
Pros and Cons
  • "I am impressed with the tool's detection response."
  • "The solution's support is not available over the weekends. We also need to have the DLP, endpoint security, and encryption integrated into one agent."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution for detection. 

What is most valuable?

I am impressed with the tool's detection response. 

What needs improvement?

The solution's support is not available over the weekends. We also need to have the DLP, endpoint security, and encryption integrated into one agent. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with the product for four years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The tool is very scalable. 

How was the initial setup?

The tool's setup is easy since you have to just download the agent. You can setup the product in an hour. One engineer is sufficient to do the deployment. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The product's pricing is dependent on partnership levels. The solution's price is competitive compared to other solutions. 

What other advice do I have?

I would rate the product a nine out of ten. The tool's maintenance is not difficult. It is very simple to manage. However, I do not recommend the cloud version. 

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Integrator
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