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Private Consultant at a university with 201-500 employees
Reseller
Lightweight and easy to deploy but lacks futuristic features
Pros and Cons
  • "The end user perspective is very good because the solution isn't complex to learn and support is readily available."
  • "The solution could be more proactive by using AI to assess the production landscape and compete with other products."

What is our primary use case?

Our consultants provide solutions to our customers for SOC 2 use cases. We have more than 50 small to mid-sized customers and about ten enterprise customers. 

For one use case, we compared features and pricing for possible options. The solution was the best fit and we completed the project in twenty days. 

What is most valuable?

The solution is lightweight and easy to deploy.

The end-user perspective is very good because the solution isn't complex to learn and support is readily available. 

What needs improvement?

The solution could be more proactive by using AI to assess the production landscape and compete with other products that fully support Linux. 

For example, the old version of Apex did not support some kernels in the Linux environment. But their new version called Vision is supporting Linux and you're going to want all that compatibility. It is important that the solution stay on top of the latest trends. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for two years. 

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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is cloud-based and scalable. 

How was the initial setup?

The setup and implementation are not complex. It does take some time for many users or machines. Typical installations take about two days. 

What about the implementation team?

We implement the solution for customers. 

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

The pricing is reasonable and depends on user count. 

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We recommend the solution for tighter budgets or use cases that are not too feature heavy. 

If a customer has a bigger budget or is looking for a more futuristic product, then we recommend CrowdStrike or SentinelOne. 

Customers needing full Linux support should look at Apex' new product called Vision. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate the solution a seven out of ten in comparison to SentinelOne and CrowdStrike. 

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
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reviewer1619214 - PeerSpot reviewer
General Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Offers good protection, and has a wide variety of features
Pros and Cons
  • "They have a wide range of products, including a couple for virtual patching, which is very important."
  • "I would like to see the initial setup simplified to make it less complicated, and the price reduced."

What is our primary use case?

We use Trend Micro Apex One for endpoint scanning.

What is most valuable?

They have a wide range of products, including a couple for virtual patching, which is very important. They also have, cloud-based sandboxing options.

What needs improvement?

I would like to see the initial setup simplified to make it less complicated, and the price reduced.

Normally, I've seen the price of any antivirus for the first year where they will give you a free price comparison and a discount of 30%, 40%, but the second year, after renewal, they'll give you the normal standard list price.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with Trend Micro Apex One for more than three years.

We work with on-premises solutions. There is no option for cloud solutions by default.

We are using the latest version.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Trend Micro Apex One is very stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I have a very small network of 152, and I expect it to be scalable. People are using it at 3,000. You go as you need more.

We had 140 to 170 or 200 users, but have had to cut back due to the pandemic. It's now between 140 and 150.

We intend to increase our usage by another ten or fifteen percent in the future.

How are customer service and support?

There will always be problems to fix, but once it's stable, it's stable. For the first three months, there is always the fixing of problems and getting updates.

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

I am also working with Symantec Endpoint Security. I started using Trend Micro Apex One because Symantec was acquired by another company, and I was looking for a change.

How was the initial setup?

It is not as simple as it appears, but there are numerous options available. They include mobile security, as well as many other features. So you'll need some tricky options such as the use of servers and other such things. It isn't as straightforward as Symantec. 

When I use Symantec, it's simple, but Trend Micro has a lot of features, such as DLP, security, cloud sandboxing, and more. It requires the use of three or four servers.

The initial setup and consult will take one or two days, but the deployment for the branches will take five to seven days. In total it can take up to 20 days to move the package.

We have a technical team of two administrators who maintain this solution,

What about the implementation team?

We completed the implementation ourselves.

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

The price is very high in comparison to EDR, XDR, and MDR. The pricing is quite high. 

When compared to Symantec, Kaspersky, and others the price is higher, they are more expensive. 

It is possible that it is more expensive because they only provide the solution on-premises.

Licensing fees can be paid yearly or with an option for three years.

We have a three-year perpetual license that is set to expire in May. We are considering renewing the license or exploring other market options.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

My three-year contract expires in May, and I am just looking into other endpoint and EDR solutions.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others.

I would rate Trend Micro Apex One an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Head of IT Department at a maritime company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Real User
Effective zero-day threat detection, good performance, and plenty of features
Pros and Cons
  • "Trend Micro Apex One is good at detecting zero-day threats. When the solution was in operation I did not notice any system performance problems. Upgrades of the solution were simple to do and there are plenty of features."
  • "If certain alerts could be translated into day-to-day English with some action plans, a few points, what to do, and how to do it, that would help me personally as IT Manager. They have some recommendations regarding the vulnerability of the endpoint. They take you to some very technical information and if you are not a security engineer or security-trained you might not understand what they're talking about. We are a small company and it would benefit if things were explained better, we cannot afford a dedicated Trend Micro Apex One engineer."

What is our primary use case?

We are using Trend Micro Apex One for security.

What is most valuable?

Trend Micro Apex One is good at detecting zero-day threats. When the solution was in operation I did not notice any system performance problems. Upgrades of the solution were simple to do and there are plenty of features.

What needs improvement?

Trend Micro Apex One can be at times heavy on resources, but I did not notice any difference as an end-user.

If certain alerts could be translated into day-to-day English with some action plans, a few points, what to do, and how to do it, that would help me personally as IT Manager. They have some recommendations regarding the vulnerability of the endpoint. They take you to some very technical information and if you are not a security engineer or security-trained you might not understand what they're talking about. We are a small company and it would benefit if things were explained better, we cannot afford a dedicated Trend Micro Apex One engineer.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Trend Micro Apex One for approximately eight years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution has been stable. We have not had any problems with ransomware or anything else.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We are a small company and I am not sure how scalable it is. It has worked fine in our usage.

We have approximately 200 endpoints.

How are customer service and support?

I have not contacted the support from Trend Micro. 

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

We have used other solutions in the past, such as Kaspersky, but we currently are migrating to a Microsoft solution. Since we use many Microsoft solutions and wanted to consolidate the organization it seemed like the natural thing to do to move from Trend Micro Apex One to Microsoft.

How was the initial setup?

The installation of Trend Micro Apex One is straightforward. Once we added the endpoints to the console the installation was not problematic in any way.

I would rate the migration and implementation of Trend Micro Apex One a five out of five.

What about the implementation team?

We receive weekly maintenance reports. If we receive any report of something causing issues for us here in the IT department, we look into the issue, but I do not remember the last time we had any alerts.

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

The pricing of Trend Micro Apex One was reasonable. There is a license required to use the solution and we have upgraded the solution to include some additional features, such as XDR.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

When evaluating Trend Micro Apex One and Microsoft Defender I didn't find any major differences. The benefit of Microsoft Defender is it is well integrated with Azure, Intune, and other Microsoft solutions. Trend Micro is not as straightforward where everything is in place.

What other advice do I have?

I didn't have any hands-on experience with another system to compare the metrics too. However, I have found the solution to work well.

Trend Micro Apex One gives you a lot of features. You will make good use of it if you have somebody who can attend to the dashboards and do deep security scans. In larger organizations, you would have somebody dedicated and well-trained to oversee the solution. It is important and an advantage to have somebody well-trained and who can receive the value from the information they are able to provide. Otherwise, it will be similar to what we are doing. The solution is sitting on the endpoint, and we are happy that we are not being infected. 

I rate Trend Micro Apex One an eight out of ten.

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Mangesh Masaye - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager at UPL
Real User
Top 10
The cloud model allowed us to decommission our servers and consolidate
Pros and Cons
  • "Before Apex One, we used OfficeScan, which Trend Micro acquired, but it was on-prem. We were managing three or four anti-virus solutions. Apex One's cloud model allowed us to decommission the on-prem servers and consolidate. We get all the same features, and everything is upgraded automatically, so we only need to use the software."
  • "I don't give it a perfect 10 because of the Active Directory integration. It would make things easier if the Active Directory were integrated more seamlessly."

What is our primary use case?

We use Apex One for endpoint security on our laptops, desktops, etc. 

How has it helped my organization?

Before Apex One, we used OfficeScan, which Trend Micro acquired, but it was on-prem. We were managing three or four anti-virus solutions. Apex One's cloud model allowed us to decommission the on-prem servers and consolidate. We get all the same features, and everything is upgraded automatically, so we only need to use the software.

For how long have I used the solution?

Trend Micro only launched Apex One maybe two or three years ago, and we've been using it for about a year or so. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Apex One is stable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Apex One is scalable. 

How was the initial setup?

Setting up Apex One was straightforward. When we moved from on-prem OfficeScan to Apex One, that migration was also smooth. We didn't need to do much. Usually, on-prem to cloud migration takes a lot of research and planning. Apex One installation is practically automatic, so it didn't take that much effort. We migrated the endpoints from on-prem to the cloud without much manual work. 

What about the implementation team?

We had the help of an integrator. Our in-house team has about eight to 10 people plus Trend Micro's account manager and the integrator. 

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

We renew our license for Apex One annually.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Trend Micro Apex One nine out of 10. I don't give it a perfect 10 because of the Active Directory integration. It would make things easier if the Active Directory were integrated more seamlessly. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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DGM-IT at a construction company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Solid endpoint security with zero-day vulnerability.
Pros and Cons
  • "The features that I have found most valuable are the endpoint security with the zero-day vulnerability. They have an on-premise sandboxing solution which prevents any of those zero-day vulnerability issues."
  • "The main thing they need to improve is their reporting functionality and the forensics for their on-premise consult. They do not have very good reporting features or forensic functionality in the on-premise version. They need to improve that."

What is our primary use case?

We are using the Trend Micro Apex One in two scenarios. One is for endpoint security and the other is for endpoint management. We are also using the restricting USB tool, taxes, and application control.

What is most valuable?

The features that I have found most valuable are the endpoint security with the zero-day vulnerability. They have an on-premise sandboxing solution which prevents any of those zero-day vulnerability issues.

What needs improvement?

The main thing they need to improve is their reporting functionality and the forensics for their on-premise consult. They do not have very good reporting features or forensic functionality in the on-premise version. They need to improve that. They have a cloud version called Trend Micro XDR. It has that functionality, but they do not have that kind of thing on the on-premise solution.

The things I would like to see improved in future releases are better price and support, and the reporting functionality in the on-premise solution.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Trend Micro Apex One for a very long time. We are a long-term customer with Trend Micro - more than five years. We have the latest version of Trend Micro on-premise with EDR support.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is stable, that is why we are a long-term customer. Right?

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Trend Micro Apex One is scalable.

We have approximately 1,500 plus users using it and we require only two people to manage it. 

In terms of increasing usage, that depends on the number of employees. We are marginally increasing this year by year. It all depends on the business bracket.

How are customer service and support?

Their support needs to be improved. We need to wait for a long time to get even a quick fix -  this needs to be addressed on the Trend Micro side. Their support is not as good as expected. The people are knowledgeable but they take a long time.

How was the initial setup?

I cannot tell you exactly if it was straightforward or not because it was very long back that we installed it. At that time we faced some issues because we needed to identify what was missing. Those kinds of issues were there, and slowly, we sorted that out.

What about the implementation team?

We implemented with a Trend Micro implementation partner.

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

Previously, we had the three years package. Now, we are just renewing every year.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend Apex One to other people. But it is a little bit of a pricey product. If they are able to pay this costly price, then definitely, I can recommend it.

On a scale of one to ten, I would give Trend Micro Apex One an eight.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Assistance Manager-IT at ONGC Petro additions Limited
Real User
Integrates well, stable, scalable, and has good support
Pros and Cons
  • "The main benefit is the threat intelligence network of Trend Micro."
  • "The DLP model needs improvement."

What is our primary use case?

We use this solution as our endpoint security solution.

What is most valuable?

We are very satisfied with Trend Micro products.

The main benefit is the threat intelligence network of Trend Micro. It is very good.

It checks all signatures to ensure they are the latest and most up-to-date with the latest vulnerabilities. 

The threat intelligence network is very good in Trend Micro.

It integrates well with different products. We are currently using three or four different versions of this endpoint. We use it in the security sector, we use Deep Security and it is working very well.

What needs improvement?

The integration needs to be improved. We are using the IDLP models and DLP models. 

When integrating we are having some issues with the customization of our DLP policies.

The DLP model needs improvement. When compared to other market DLP products it is not as strong.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Trend Micro Apex One since 2018. Prior to this, it was known as OfficeScan.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Trend Micro Apex One is quite stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is a scalable product.

We are an enterprise business with approximately 1300 endpoint users.

How are customer service and technical support?

Technical support is fine. When we raised issues or complaints they would respond and resolve the issues in a timely fashion.

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

Earlier, I was working with OfficeScan, which was the previous brand.

We also use Trend Micro Endpoint, and Trend Micro Deep Discovery Inspector, and Deep Security.

I have been using Trend Micro Endpoint for the last five years.

With Trend Micro Deep Security and Trend Micro Apex One, the use cases are different. One is directly designed for server security and the other is for endpoint devices, which are mostly Windows 10 and Windows 8.

We are using Deep Security for our server and Apex One for our endpoints.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup of Trend Micro Apex One is easy.

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

From a commercial aspect, it is a bit higher compared to other market products.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Trend Micro Apex One a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Vikas Ingle - PeerSpot reviewer
Infrastructure and Security Lead at Vedanta
Real User
Top 5
Feature-rich, easy to install, has good performance and good support
Pros and Cons
  • "Trend Micro Apex One has good features and is lightweight."
  • "They could improve the integration with Active Directory."

What is our primary use case?

We have 1,000 machines or endpoints that we need to protect. We use Apex One to protect them.

What is most valuable?

Trend Micro Apex One has good features and is lightweight.

It has good performance.

When I compare it with other solutions, it's good. There are no other features that I haven't been able to find.

What needs improvement?

There are some things that could make Trend Micro Apex One better. 

They could improve the integration with Active Directory. 

As Apex One has its own structure it is very difficult to click on files. Once integrated, it can import the OE structure of the Active Directory. It will make it very easy to click on files and get back to control.

We also use the device control, which is host named. I have to either lock or allow a hostname. By default, it is locked. For example, USB access and drive access will be blocked in the organization. If you need to allow some endpoints, we have to allow that particular hostname. Now anybody can log in to that host and use that USB access, but it should be user-based.

I would suggest that Trend Micro Web Proxy, TMWS a proxy solution that has a separate function integrate into one single agent.

Currently, you have one endpoint with one agent for the anti-malware DLP and another agent, for the proxy. If they could integrate both into a single agent. That would be great.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using OfficeScan for the last six years.

Apex One was previously OfficeScan.

We are using the latest version.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Overall, the product is good. I don't have any issues with the stability of Trend Micro Apex One.

How are customer service and technical support?

We have contacted technical support several times.

Technical support is good.

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

Earlier I was using McAfee and changed to Trend Micro Apex One. McAfee was also very good but Trend Micro provides more features and is more lightweight.  

We are in the process of implementing XDR.

How was the initial setup?

The installation process was not much of a challenge.

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

Trend Micro has very aggressive pricing, but it is also very good. It is one of the reasons we chose to use Trend Micro.

What other advice do I have?

If you are looking to use this solution, I would definitely recommend it, especially if you are not satisfied with the solution that you are currently using.

I would rate Trend Micro Apex One a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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LuisSilva6 - PeerSpot reviewer
Director of Information Technology at a hospitality company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Top 5
Very stable and scalable; it's on the cloud so it's very easy to deploy and use
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is stable and scalable."
  • "The solution could use extra dashboards and offer more analytics."

What is our primary use case?

Our primary use case is for protecting the computers from viruses.

What is most valuable?

This product is stable and scalable; it's on the cloud so it's very easy to use. 

What needs improvement?

I'd like to see extra dashboards and more analytics. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using this solution for about eight years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This is a stable solution. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

This is a scalable solution. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is very easy, I deployed myself together with an assistant and I estimate it took us around 10 minutes per computer. We probably have around 150 users. 

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

We pay the license on a quarterly basis - sometimes we need to review a few details.

What other advice do I have?

I rate this solution a 10 out of 10. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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