We use the product to provide system security for shared data on the network.
Deputy Director, Research at NACA
Provides efficient integration features, but it could be flexible to use
Pros and Cons
- "The platform’s most valuable features are ease of use, integration, and deployment."
- "The product could be flexible and offer better pricing."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The platform’s most valuable features are ease of use, integration, and deployment.
What needs improvement?
The product could be flexible and offer better pricing. They should make it free, open-source software.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using McAfee Endpoint Security for ten years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The platform is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The platform is scalable. A minimum of five licenses are required for ten executives.
How are customer service and support?
Our IT team requires deployment assistance from the product’s technical support team.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup process is easy if you have the required technical skills. It takes 30 minutes to complete. A team of around 20 technicians is involved in the deployment.
What about the implementation team?
We implement the product with the help of our technical staff.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay for the product’s license. They should reduce the cost or make it free, open-source software.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We evaluated three vendors. We decided to go to McAfee Endpoint Security for better availability, ease of use, and deployment.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend McAfee Endpoint Security to others and rate it a seven out of ten.
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.

IT Services Network Analyst at Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board
A reliable and easy-to-deploy product that protects an organization’s network from malware
Pros and Cons
- "The product is fairly reliable."
- "The product is not easy to use."
What is most valuable?
The product is fairly reliable. I have been using the DLP functionality a lot. It blocks all USB-connected devices but still allows charging external devices like phones. It keeps out any malware. It does a good job of protecting our network as an enterprise solution. I mainly use it as an antivirus and DLP solution.
What needs improvement?
The product is not easy to use. Moving around in it is cumbersome. I have heard other users saying that it is cumbersome to find things. Creating and deploying policies with DLP can be really cumbersome. It can be difficult if we don’t know how to use it. Sometimes, we have difficulty in communicating with clients. Sometimes, we have to go through troubleshooting to fix it.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for 17 to 18 years. I am using the latest version of the solution.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the product’s stability an eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate the solution’s scalability an eight out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
It's pretty straightforward to deploy the product as an enterprise solution. I create a System Tree, and I break everything out between VMs, workstations, servers, and VLANs.
What was our ROI?
We have seen a return on investment.
What other advice do I have?
I would definitely tell people to try the tool. They must go through and test out different solutions. Trellix Endpoint Security is fairly easy to use and manage for an enterprise solution. I'm in the process of getting more visibility for my service desk. The ability to lock it back down and only give what I want the service desk to see is valuable because it gives it a little bit more visibility without affecting what I've done as an enterprise admin. Overall, I rate the tool a nine out of ten.
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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Information Security Professional Manager at Hermeticon
An easy-to-maintain tool for endpoint protection that needs to consider resolving its performance issues
Pros and Cons
- "The installation phase of the solution was very easy."
- "Performance is a problematic area in the solution needing improvement."
What is our primary use case?
My company uses Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS) for endpoint protection and scanning.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of the solution is its advanced ability to search for threats.
What needs improvement?
Performance is a problematic area in the solution needing improvement. There are some weird problems in the endpoint protection or security of the solution.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS) for two years. I am an end user of the product.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Though it is a stable solution, we face performance issues with the solution in our company.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Considering my company's current scenario, there are around 5000 users of the solution.
How was the initial setup?
The installation phase of the solution was very easy.
The deployment phase of the solution takes around an hour.
Only one IT person is required to install the solution.
What about the implementation team?
My company contacts the product's local integrator for support.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS) is not a cheap solution. I don't know about the licensing course since my company uses the solution with the licenses provided by our central health center office, a public organization managed by the government. I don't think any costs are involved in the maintenance of the solution.
What other advice do I have?
It is very easy to maintain the solution.
I suggest checking for the product's performance issues for those planning to use the solution.
I rate the overall solution a seven out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Chief Technology Officer at S.C. Vault Apps S.R.L
The solution is used for drive encryption but it is pretty hard to configure and maintain
Pros and Cons
- "The endpoint security, antivirus and firewall are the most valuable features of Trellix Endpoint Security."
- "The solution should provide a more easy way to uninstall it on specific stations."
What is our primary use case?
The solution is used for drive encryption and as a policy orchestrator.
What is most valuable?
The endpoint security, antivirus and firewall are the most valuable features of Trellix Endpoint Security.
What needs improvement?
Trellix Endpoint Security is pretty hard to configure and maintain. You need to have a dedicated person for the solution. It is very complex when you want to change the data loss prevention and data leak prevention policies. It's quite hard to give some exceptions on specific computers. It's not very fast onboarding with the orchestrator.
The solution should provide a more easy way to uninstall it on specific stations.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Trellix Endpoint Security for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution’s stability is quite okay.
I rate Trellix Endpoint Security an eight or nine out of ten for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Trellix Endpoint Security is a scalable solution. Around 200 users are using the solution in our organization.
How was the initial setup?
Currently, the solution's initial setup on a new computer is quite simple. Although some time is needed to configure all the policies, especially for our needs, it is not too difficult.
The deployment takes one week internally and two days of professional help from a local vendor partner.
It is enough to have one administrator for the solution’s maintenance, but we do not have one full-time administrator. A dedicated person is needed for the maintenance and monitoring of the solution to take it to its full potential. The resources or computers needed to use the solution make it quite expensive. Especially if you put the drive encryption and don't have new computers, you will have to delete multiple files, which is quite a pain.
What about the implementation team?
The solution was implemented by a local vendor partner.
What was our ROI?
We have seen a return on investment with Trellix Endpoint Security in terms of time.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Compared to Bitdefender, Trellix Endpoint Security is more expensive, but considering it comes with DLP, the solution's price is fine. The licensing cost for the solution is 20k a year for 400 users and 10k for 200 users. You don't have to pay additionally for the solution's maintenance.
What other advice do I have?
The solution's effectiveness depends a lot on the stations that you want to install it on. I will not recommend Trellix Endpoint Security for people with a lot of small text files on the computer. The DLP solution is quite okay. It is not so easy to configure in terms of the computers and permission to allow USB devices on specific computers.
Overall, I rate Trellix Endpoint Security a seven out of ten.
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.
Head of Network and Security & Department at National Bank of Greece (Cyprus)
Beneficial advanced threat protection, effective web filtering, and good support
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features of McAfee MVISION Endpoint are advanced threat protection, web filtering, and removable storage devices in the DLP."
- "McAfee MVISION Endpoint could improve by an overall simplification of the solution."
What is our primary use case?
We are using McAfee MVISION Endpoint for our endpoints. It manages our antivirus and does antivirus deployments.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features of McAfee MVISION Endpoint are advanced threat protection, web filtering, and removable storage devices in the DLP.
What needs improvement?
McAfee MVISION Endpoint could improve by an overall simplification of the solution.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using McAfee MVISION Endpoint for approximately two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
McAfee MVISION Endpoint is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have approximately 200 users using this solution in my organization.
How are customer service and support?
The support from McAfee MVISION Endpoint is very good.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We previously used the on-premise version of McAfee MVISION Endpoint. It was very similar. However, we switched so we did not have to manage the server ourselves.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of McAfee MVISION Endpoint is not difficult because it is on the cloud. However, policies are complex.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We had a discount when purchasing the solution because of the size of our company and we are happy with the price.
What other advice do I have?
We have two administrators that are managing this solution.
My advice to others is for them to try the solution out. It is important to check, l the complexity of the solution because it's a great solution with lots of features and can do very granular settings. However, this can also be something that can be a hindrance because it does make it a very complex solution to learn.
It is a great solution overall. There is a bit of a learning curve on it when you compare it with other platforms, which I think might be simpler to manage, or more straightforward. It's a very complex solution you have to get used to it.
I rate McAfee MVISION Endpoint an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Other
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Business Development Manager at A Cyber 1 Company
Efficient safeguarding of endpoints that provides robust protection, user-friendly features and significant cost savings
Pros and Cons
- "It provides a robust defense against cybersecurity threats while offering user-friendly features like notifications and approval prompts."
- "I've encountered minor challenges related to encryption."
What is our primary use case?
It serves as a comprehensive endpoint security solution that goes beyond traditional antivirus by incorporating features such as document scanning for sensitive information, approval workflows for document sharing, patch management, and advanced threat detection using AI and machine learning. It actively monitors various endpoints, including web interactions and email communications, to detect and prevent a wide range of attacks, even those that are not signature-based.
What is most valuable?
One of the standout features of this solution is its encryption capabilities and DLP functionality. It provides a robust defense against cybersecurity threats while offering user-friendly features like notifications and approval prompts. The encryption feature provides peace of mind in the event of a lost or stolen device, safeguarding sensitive conversations and data from unauthorized access. This level of protection significantly reduces the risk of extortion attempts or data breaches, making it a valuable asset for any organization. So far, I haven't experienced any security breaches or attacks.
What needs improvement?
I've encountered minor challenges related to encryption.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using it for a year.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have a user base of over one hundred individuals who use the software.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
The decision to implement endpoint security software like Trellix is made at a company-wide level, involving discussions and agreements between various entities, including our parent company and potentially other subsidiaries like the one in Sweden. This decision isn't made independently by individual branches like Kenya; rather, it's coordinated and negotiated at a higher level.
How was the initial setup?
I operate within a managed environment where the IT team handles the installation and setup of endpoint security software. Once installed, they provide me with the necessary details, such as login credentials and instructions for changing passwords. My role primarily involves using the machines provided to me, without needing to delve into the setup process.
What was our ROI?
Compared to the solutions, it helped us to save at least ten to twenty percent, if not more.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I would emphasize its affordability rather than merely focusing on cheapness. It provides good value by striking a balance between cost-effectiveness and feature richness.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend conducting a proof of concept to explore the features firsthand. It's essential to understand what you currently have in place, as that will help determine whether the solution is the right fit for your needs. After that, ensure that the POC is conducted efficiently so that you can make an informed decision about whether to proceed with the solution or consider other options. Overall, , I would rate it an eight out of ten. It's a good solution that meets my needs satisfactorily.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Customer/Partner
Sales representative at LizardFS
A simple and easy-to-use product that works in the background and does not slow down the computer
Pros and Cons
- "The product is easy to use."
- "The tool could provide more advanced protection."
What is most valuable?
The product works in the background. It does not slow down the computer, which is good. If we put the USB, it automatically asks us whether the device must be scanned. We can scan it or postpone it. If anything goes wrong, the tool informs us that a file or website was blocked. It might be because the IP is on a blacklist. The product is simple. We do not have to do anything. The product is easy to use.
What needs improvement?
The tool could provide more advanced protection. It should do a deeper analysis of the files.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for eight years. I am using the latest version of the solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The tool is scalable. We can choose when and how to scan. We can even choose to exclude certain folders. Ten people in our organization use the solution extensively.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used NOD32 and Kaspersky. I started using Trellix Endpoint Security because my company decided to use it.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward. It took us 10 to 15 minutes to deploy the solution because we had to go a bit deeper into the settings.
What about the implementation team?
The product can be deployed in-house. The deployment process is quite easy and fast.
What was our ROI?
The solution is worth the money.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We have a yearly subscription. We have bought the solution for ten stations. The pricing is more or less the same as the other tools in the market.
What other advice do I have?
Some tools use a lot of memory, so it's really difficult to use them, especially when we are scanning something. We mostly work on documents on the cloud. We do not get many files on the computer. We do get some spam. I would recommend the solution to others. So far, we've never had any problems. Nothing gets through. Overall, I rate the tool an eight out of ten.
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.
Senior Information Technology Administrator at Aighospital
Works well and offers easy administration but is too heavy for the end user
Pros and Cons
- "The stability has been great."
- "It is a very heavy tool, unfortunately."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for our endpoints.
What is most valuable?
McAfee is working perfectly. The productivity itself is great.
There are really a lot of features in McAfee.
The endpoint administration is very easy.
We found the initial setup to be simple.
The stability has been great.
You can scale the product.
What needs improvement?
I'm not feeling any critical care is missing in the solution.
It is a very heavy tool, unfortunately.
It could always be a bit more stable.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution for three years. I've used it for a while now.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's stable and reliable. I've been happy with the performance. There are no bugs or glitches, and it doesn't crash or freeze.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable. It's not a problem if you would like to expand it.
We have about 430 users on the product right now.
There are no plans to increase usage at this time. In fact, we are using it less and less.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support has been fine. We haven't really had any big problems to deal with.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I've also used Check Point.
How was the initial setup?
We deployed the solution three years ago. It was not hard to implement. It's all pretty straightforward.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I'm not sure of the exact pricing. I'm not sure what it breaks down to, per user.
What other advice do I have?
We are using the latest version of the solution. I'm not sure of the version number. We keep it updated.
I don't recommend McAfee for endpoint users. This is a very crucial tool that to have these days. However, it is too heavy for the end user.
I'd rate it six out of ten.
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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