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Shreyansh Sharma - PeerSpot reviewer
Instrument and Control Engineer at Reliance Industries Ltd
Real User
Jul 27, 2021
Helpful technical support, good stability, and offers good antivirus features
Pros and Cons
  • "Technical support is always available and very helpful."
  • "The initial setup isn't so easy. You need to know what you are doing."
  • "The products are getting obsolete too early; they're coming up with new products too fast, and because we have a subscription, we have to upgrade to the next level, which creates some maintenance issues for us."

What is our primary use case?

We use it for protecting our system nodes. It's run on Windows 7 and Windows 10.

What is most valuable?

The solution is stable.

You can scale the product.

Overall it's a good product that works well. 

Technical support is always available and very helpful.

The antivirus component is very good.

What needs improvement?

It's not very user-friendly as sometimes you have to install the agents and then the agents do not get deleted from the database. Due to this, we have to manually delete it from the nodes and then again we have to install it again. When distributing the product, sometimes things get confused and we need to clean up the temporary folder.

The initial setup isn't so easy. You need to know what you are doing. 

The products are getting obsolete too early. That's one of the issues we have with McAfee. They're coming up with new products too early. We installed 10.5 in 2016, and then in 2019, or 2020, we got 10.7. Now, 10.5 is obsolete. They are upgrading the versions too fast. Due to the fact that we have a subscription, we have to upgrade it to the next level which creates some maintenance issues. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with the solution since 2016. 

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. 

The only thing is the reliability. It changes so fast and versions become obsolete and it creates maintenance issues for us. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable. We do plan to increase usage. Earlier, we had VirusScan Enterprise, however, now, as it is integrated into the ENS threat prevention, we are migrating.

We have 15 or 20 users on the solution right now. 

How are customer service and support?

We have found the technical support to be very helpful. They are responsive and available when we need them to help us troubleshoot. We are satisfied with their level of service.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We haven't really used another solution in place of McAfee, although we do also use Symantec.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is not so straightforward. It's difficult if you aren't used to McAfee. It takes time to get the hang of it. 

What other advice do I have?

I'm just a customer and an end-user. I don't have a business relationship with McAfee.

I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Zubair Ahmad - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Chief Manager at Arcil
Real User
Top 20Leaderboard
Jun 29, 2021
A stable antivirus solution, but consumes too much memory and CPU resources
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is stable."
  • "We don't like the solution since it requires much memory consumption and consumes much CPU resources."

What is our primary use case?

We are using ePO Center Server to communicate with all the endpoints that are in the network. While I cannot be certain, I believe the relevant version is McAfee 8 or 9.

We make use of McAfee Agent version number 5.6.4.151. We utilize McAfee Data Exchange Layer.

The McAfee Endpoint Security version to which we refer is 10.7.

We use the solution for antivirus purposes. 

What needs improvement?

We don't like the solution since it requires much memory consumption and consumes much CPU resources. All the machines becomes very slow whenever it uses its tab scans. For this reason, we consider the solution to not be good nowadays. The newer solutions consume less memory and CPU. 

We employ the solution for our antivirus needs, for which it is solely suited, and not as an EDR. We are actually looking for an XDR solution.

The solution is currently outdated. We are looking for Next-Gen antivirus along with EDR and it should have XDR capabilities as well. This would take care of the network and the  properties that are running in the background. They should be protected from cyber threats.

The solution should also be faster. McAfee actually offers EDR and XDR capabilities but, based on our experience, it consumes an inordinate amount of memory and CPU and this causes the system to be slow. At present, McAfee does not lead the market when it comes to antivirus security solutions. 

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using McAfee Endpoint Security for eight to ten 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?

While the solution is scalable, we wish to change it with the latest Next-Gen antivirus and EDR option, one which comes with both EDR and XDR capabilities.

How are customer service and technical support?

We have not had direct contact with McAfee support. We have received support from the vendor. The support is forwarded to McAfee should we encounter problems. It is good and I have no issues with it.    

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We did not make use of other solutions prior to going with McAfee Endpoint Security, which we have been using since 2009 or 2010. At that time, an attack happened which caused us to evaluate other antivirus security options. In those days McAfee and Symantec were the market leaders. We are talking about 2008, 2010. This is why awareness of these solutions was prevalent. At the time, Trend Micro greatly lagged behind these two security solutions.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is easy, but expertise is required.

While the installation was not especially time consuming, we would occasionally have to manually install or remove the entire tool. McAfee Endpoint Security can be considered a good product but outdated. The beta version, the one we are currently using, is not up to date. Nowadays, everybody uses EDR and XDR solutions for their security needs.

What about the implementation team?

I have a team which was responsible for the installation. As mentioned, I am currently looking for another solution, one which would allow installation to also be handled remotely from the central management portal dashboard or to have the .exe file installed in each endpoint.

We have our own team, comprised of three to four support HR, who take care of installation, daily troubleshooting, support and all necessary changes. As such, we forward to receive remote support for all our users.

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

We took out a three-year license, including support, but it is slated to end come December. We would like to switch to a yearly subscription. 

We pay for the license on an annual basis. 

What other advice do I have?

The solution is in-house, on-premises.

There are 300 people making use of the solution in our organization. 

When it comes to the question of whether I would recommend this solution to others, we can see that McAfee greatly lags behind CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Cortex, Cynet and Sophos, which are the top performing security solutions on the market. 

I would rate McAfee Endpoint Security as a five or six out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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VishalSingh15 - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of Business at Variyas Labs Pvt Ltd
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
Jun 3, 2024
Has automated software updates and operates independently without any integration needs
Pros and Cons
  • "The product can be installed in almost any environment"

    What is our primary use case?

    Trellix Endpoint Security is a cloud-based solution in which all the servers are installed with a McAfee Trellix agent, and that agent manages the server for any potential damage or threat.

    What is most valuable?

    It's crucial to always keep the antivirus and anti-malware software updated, which is implemented automatically by the agent of Trellix Endpoint Security. The agent, as part of the solution, continuously monitors the system and transmits data to the central server, where the latest antivirus definitions and remedy features are implemented across the systems. 

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Trellix Endpoint Security for a year. 

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    The solution is stable enough and implements monitoring requirements effectively. In some applications, it has been found that the solution can make a system lag in pace and thus impact the performance. If the aforementioned scenario occurs, then an administrator needs to run a benefits vs. risks analysis to decide whether to continue with the antivirus or not. 

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    I would rate the scalability a ten out of ten. The product can be installed in almost any environment, you just need to purchase a license and install the product. The licenses should be procured as per the user needs. 

    How are customer service and support?

    For a paid version of Trellix Endpoint Security, satisfying customer support can be experienced. 

    How was the initial setup?

    The setup of Trellix Endpoint Security is extremely easy. The deployment process involves installing an agent on the system. The moment the antivirus agent's service commences, it immediately connects to the central server and becomes completely operational. 

    The website of Trellix Endpoint Security conveys a deployer about which agent should be used as per the operating system; if it's Windows, then the Windows agent needs to be installed. 

    What other advice do I have?

    There is an international virus database and all products like Trellix Endpoint Security have to sync the virus definition data with the international database. As part of the vulnerability assessment, the antivirus software developing companies have to keep their data synced with the centralized database.

    Whenever any vulnerability or an attack is identified, immediately a vulnerability report is generated and uploaded. Following the aforementioned incident, all the antivirus companies immediately update their virus eradicating tools so that new or unknown attacks can be easily mitigated. New viruses, Trojans, or attacks are being invented and circulated all the time, so companies have to consistently keep updating their system. 

    The antivirus agent keeps running and analyzing the system it's installed in, but there is no effective data regarding the analysis or detection. For instance, suppose a virus intervened in your system at 12:00 AM and immediately it was detected, then you can claim the antivirus solution to be the most effective.

    I would definitely recommend that others use Trellix Endpoint Security; in an enterprise environment, they must have an antivirus, including the local and remote systems, if used. I would overall rate Trellix Endpoint Security as nine out of ten. The solution doesn't need to be integrated with other tools to function effectively. 

    Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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    Presales and product manager at Mi Mi Informatics Joint Stock Company
    Real User
    Jan 7, 2024
    Has robust integration with ePO, enabling centralized management capabilities
    Pros and Cons
    • "It also allows multifunctionality within a single platform."
    • "The platform needs improvement in terms of handling heavy databases."

    What is our primary use case?

    We use the product for EDR purposes.

    What is most valuable?

    The product has robust integration with ePO (ePolicy Orchestrator), offering centralized management capabilities. It also allows multifunctionality within a single platform. They offer endpoint and NLP protection as well.

    What needs improvement?

    The platform needs improvement in terms of handling heavy databases. We encounter database unavailability for a prolonged period. Its integration capabilities with security platforms like FireEye could be enhanced.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    We have been using Trellix Endpoint Security for over a decade.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    It is a stable product.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    We manage around 20,000 endpoints for our enterprise customers. It is a scalable product.

    How are customer service and support?

    The technical support works fast and is knowledgeable and customer-friendly.

    How was the initial setup?

    We have to follow a step-by-step process to implement Trellix Endpoint Security. It can be deployed in the cloud and on-premises.

    What about the implementation team?

    I recommend product deployment assistance from a consultant, distributor, or reseller.

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

    Trellix Endpoint Security is an inexpensive platform.

    What other advice do I have?

    I recommend Trellix Endpoint Security to people looking for endpoint protection. I rate it a nine out of ten.

    Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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    Manager- Process Excellence at Datamatics Business Solutions
    Real User
    Dec 8, 2023
    A cloud solution for security purposes but performs slowly during usage

    What is our primary use case?

    We use the solution for security purposes.

    What is most valuable?

    The solution is valuable for security aspects.

    What needs improvement?

    The solution should respond faster. Whenever Trelix runs, the system slows down.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Trellix for two years. We are using the latest version of the solution.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    The product’s stability is good.

    I rate the solution’s stability a seven out of ten.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    The solution is scalable. Around 3,000 users are using this solution.

    I rate the solution’s scalability an eight out of ten.

    How are customer service and support?

    Technical support is good. They respond faster.

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup is simple.

    What other advice do I have?

    Ten people are required for maintenance.

    You should monitor how efficiently the solution functions, how it will impact your system, and how many files will be processed. The more files your system has, the more security time is needed to scan them daily. Due to this, your system may become slower. Trelix ensures the system does not slow down even when Trelix runs in the background.

    Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    Public Cloud
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    Valerio Favitta - PeerSpot reviewer
    IT Security Specialist at asystel italia
    Real User
    Oct 6, 2023
    A stable solution that offers good technical support and can be implemented without much difficulties
    Pros and Cons
    • "It is a stable solution...The solution's technical support is good."
    • "There are certain shortcomings in the features concerning DLP in Trellix, where certain additions must be made in the future."

    What is our primary use case?

    In Trellix Endpoint Security, I use all modules, including firewall and web control, except for encryption.

    What needs improvement?

    There are certain shortcomings in the features concerning DLP in Trellix, where certain additions must be made in the future.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Trellix Endpoint Security for five years. My company is a customer of the solution.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    It is a stable solution. If I consider using Trellix Endpoint Security right now, I won't find it a problem since it is a good product to use.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    There are around 800 users of the solution in my company.

    How are customer service and support?

    The solution's technical support is good. Whenever I open or raise a ticket with Trellix's support team, I get a response from their end.

    I rate the technical support a nine out of ten.

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Positive

    How was the initial setup?

    The implementation part of the product is not difficult. From an implementation perspective, I find the product to be good enough.

    For me, the product's deployment in all endpoints takes an hour, and it is a simple process. I don't know if the deployment process is still simple or not and whether improvements have been made to the solution.

    What other advice do I have?

    I find Trellix Endpoint Security to be a good product. In Trellix Endpoint Security, it is not simple to understand the policies and rules, but it is good as an antivirus product. Trellix Endpoint Security is not easy to use, especially since the mechanism of communication is not very good.

    I rate the overall product an eight out of ten.

    Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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    Abu Imran - PeerSpot reviewer
    Information Security Engineer at Nhq Distribution Ltd
    Real User
    Aug 31, 2023
    A good endpoint security software in the market that needs to offer more customization capabilities
    Pros and Cons
    • "The most valuable feature of the solution is its dashboard."
    • "The customization capabilities of the solution are an area where it lacks, so it would be great if our company could customize the solution to meet the demands of our customers."

    What is our primary use case?

    Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS) is useful as an endpoint security software.

    What is most valuable?

    The most valuable feature of the solution is its dashboard.

    What needs improvement?

    The dashboard provided by the solution needs to be improved. The customization capabilities of the solution are an area where it lacks, so it would be great if our company could customize the solution to meet the demands of our customers.

    In the future, I would like technical support for the solution and its UI to be more efficient.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS) for two years. I usually deal with a product's latest version. My company has a partnership with Trellix.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    Stability-wise, I rate the solution an eight out of ten. The solution is mostly stable, but sometimes, there is a need to do some troubleshooting.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.

    How are customer service and support?

    I rate the technical support an eight out of ten.

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Positive

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    Currently, I work with CrowdStrike since my company has a partnership with it. CrowdStrike is better than Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS). CrowdStrike offers functionalities like machine learning and DLP.

    How was the initial setup?

    I have used the solution on the cloud and on-premises. Currently, the solution is deployed on the cloud services offered by Trellix, which I feel is a public cloud.

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

    I don't think there are any extra expenses besides its licensing costs.

    What other advice do I have?

    Maintenance of the solution is required, including some troubleshooting parts managed by five to six engineers in our company.

    I recommend the solution to those planning to use it.

    Not all solutions in the market are good, though I found Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS) to be a good product.

    I rate the overall solution a seven 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 has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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    Information Technology Consultant at a outsourcing company with 501-1,000 employees
    Real User
    Top 20
    May 9, 2023
    Useful for containment and taking a triage image
    Pros and Cons
    • "The most valuable feature of Trellix Endpoint Security is containment, which takes less than a minute."
    • "Currently, Trellix Endpoint Security can't find the running mutexes, while other open-source products can do it."

    What is our primary use case?

    We build our own use cases and those provided by the vendor for specific upcoming attack scenarios. Configuring the rule set using Trellix Endpoint Security is very much flexible based on the IOCs.

    How has it helped my organization?

    Trellix Endpoint Security is good for doing containment immediately. We can get visibility of processes or services running all over the enterprise, where the agent gets information on a particular end-user system. Since Trellix Endpoint Security keeps the data for three months, we can get a complete picture of the files downloaded from the end user mission. So Trellix Endpoint Security is very helpful when you do forensics. The only drawback is that we cannot change its format, and there is no workaround currently.

    What is most valuable?

    The most valuable feature of Trellix Endpoint Security is containment, which takes less than a minute. It also has a dual containment feature. Trellix Endpoint Security is also useful for taking the triage image, which takes roughly thirty minutes. So it's pretty fast, and we have multiple configuration sets. We can precisely take a triage image based on what you want, like endpoint logs, antivirus logs, or the RAM.

    What needs improvement?

    Currently, Trellix Endpoint Security can't find the running mutexes, while other open-source products can do it. Mutex is something like a malware user. Secondly, the solution should support multiple output formats for the triage image. Currently, the solution has only Mandiant format, where you can't use tools like volatility to analyze the memory image.

    It would be good if Trellix Endpoint Security had a good visualization like other products, such as SentinelOne and Carbon Black.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Trellix Endpoint Security for one year and six months.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    I rate Trellix Endpoint Security a seven out of ten for stability because it crashes frequently and requires a lot of maintenance.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    I rate Trellix Endpoint Security a nine out of ten for scalability. We have plans to increase the usage of the solution in the future.

    How was the initial setup?

    I rate Trellix Endpoint Security an eight out of ten for ease of initial setup.

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

    I rate Trellix Endpoint Security a nine out of ten for pricing.

    What other advice do I have?

    I am using the latest version of Trellix Endpoint Security. Using Trellix Endpoint Security depends upon the user's organizational needs. If their only concern is containing and taking the triage image, and if they are comfortable doing forensics with a deadline, then they can use Trellix Endpoint Security. But if some companies want to integrate their in-house or third-party tools, Trellix Endpoint Security is not a good option.

    Overall, I rate Trellix Endpoint Security a nine out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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    reviewer2176815 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Executive Director of Infrastructure and Technology Asia Pacific at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
    Real User
    May 8, 2023
    Impacts performance of servers negatively but it does protect us against threats
    Pros and Cons
    • "Provides protection against threats."
    • "Impacts performance of the servers quite negatively."

    What is our primary use case?

    This is an anti-virus and firewall solution. We have over 5,000 users and we are customers of Trellix. 

    What is most valuable?

    Provides endpoint security protection against malware and the like.

    What needs improvement?

    Trellix tends to get in the way and really impacts the performance of the servers quite negatively.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    We've been using this product for around 20 years.

    How was the initial setup?

    I wasn't involved in the initial setup. 

    What other advice do I have?

    I'd recommend that potential users of this solution look for something more modern, for a newer company providing innovative solutions. I rate this solution five out of 10. 

    Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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    Project Manager at LTIMINDTREE
    Real User
    Mar 15, 2023
    We can deploy all our configurations through the cloud
    Pros and Cons
    • "We have a cloud-based instance, so we can deploy all our configurations through the cloud. That's the beauty of FireEye."
    • "Upgrading to new versions isn't easy and it can take a long time. Also, other solutions' tamper protection features are better than FireEye's. Clients should have access to our local information, but they shouldn't change settings on the system itself."

    What is our primary use case?

    FireEye replaces our traditional antivirus solutions like Symantec and McAfee and covers multiple business use cases, including EDR. 

    What is most valuable?

    We have a cloud-based instance, so we can deploy all our configurations through the cloud. That's the beauty of FireEye.

    What needs improvement?

    Upgrading to new versions isn't easy and it can take a long time. Also, other solutions' tamper protection features are better than FireEye's. Clients should have access to our local information, but they shouldn't change settings on the system itself. 

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I I have used FireEye for 10 months.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    I rate Endpoint Security seven out of 10. There is room for improvement and development. 

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    FireEye is a cloud-based application, so it's easy to extend by purchasing more licenses. 

    How are customer service and support?

    FireEye responds promptly, and their support has been excellent so far.

    How was the initial setup?

    Deploying Endpoint Security is hassle-free. We uninstalled our legacy antivirus system and deployed FireEye. We created a package and deployed it across the servers manually. 

    What other advice do I have?

    I rate FireEye Endpoint Security eight out of 10. Explore the solution and see what benefits it can offer your organization. I recommend FireEye depending on the customer's needs and use cases. 

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    Public Cloud
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