The performance during scanning totally depends on the client-to-client environment, so I have not seen major issues with high performance regarding the installation of agents occupying excessive RAM or CPU cycles. Regarding threat protection, Symantec Protection Engine has a robust threat intelligence network because it publishes new signatures for evolving viruses and threats. This capability, often referred to as LiveUpdate, ensures that systems can be kept up to date with the latest definition files. Policy management does impact my security approach overall because I have used it multiple times and found it easy to create different types of policies. Symantec Endpoint Protection, referred to as SEPM, has components that include antivirus, anti-spyware policies, firewall policies, and intrusion prevention systems. It provides complete security with respect to host-based security and allows configuration of various component policies to ensure that my PC is secure. The price of Symantec Protection Engine is fair; in fact, I believe it is a very fair price for what is offered and not excessive compared to competitors. I would rate this review seven out of ten overall.
Technical Specialist at Softcell Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Real User
Top 5
May 26, 2026
I would recommend Symantec Protection Engine to others looking to implement this product, and they should consider doing a proof of concept. I give this product an overall rating of nine out of ten.
I use policy management capabilities with the Visual Policy Manager. The impact of policy management on my security and my customers' security allows me to install policies for specific options, a specific person, or a specific group. The policy layers are very detailed, which I appreciated greatly. The effectiveness of Symantec Protection Engine's Threat Intelligence Network in protecting against evolving threats is beneficial for the proxy because it has a threat risk level. Symantec officially supports levels 1 through 10, and I would consider levels 8 through 10 acceptable, while levels 5 through 7 are warnings. This system is helpful for customers. In threat protection, the categorization is excellent because Symantec provides strong support for it. Symantec effectively supports categorization, specifying which sites are threat sites, and when I set a suspicious category to deny, it functions effectively. I do not use the real-time content scanning feature with Symantec Protection Engine; I only use the web proxy structure. My overall rating for this product is 7.
Symantec Protection Engine scans incoming content and occasionally raises alerts if it detects anything concerning. It is currently deployed on-premises in our environment. I recommend others consider using Symantec Protection Engine because it is cost-effective. However, I suggest opting for the cloud version instead of on-premises or hybrid deployments, as the cloud offers better scalability and easier troubleshooting. Overall, I would rate this product 8 out of 10.
Symantec Protection Engine is designed to deliver comprehensive threat detection and management for businesses. With robust scanning capabilities and real-time protection, it ensures essential security against emerging threats, optimizing IT infrastructure security.Symantec Protection Engine offers a reliable, high-performance threat detection solution that fits well in diverse IT environments. Known for its effective malware scanning and integration flexibility, it supports organizations in...
The performance during scanning totally depends on the client-to-client environment, so I have not seen major issues with high performance regarding the installation of agents occupying excessive RAM or CPU cycles. Regarding threat protection, Symantec Protection Engine has a robust threat intelligence network because it publishes new signatures for evolving viruses and threats. This capability, often referred to as LiveUpdate, ensures that systems can be kept up to date with the latest definition files. Policy management does impact my security approach overall because I have used it multiple times and found it easy to create different types of policies. Symantec Endpoint Protection, referred to as SEPM, has components that include antivirus, anti-spyware policies, firewall policies, and intrusion prevention systems. It provides complete security with respect to host-based security and allows configuration of various component policies to ensure that my PC is secure. The price of Symantec Protection Engine is fair; in fact, I believe it is a very fair price for what is offered and not excessive compared to competitors. I would rate this review seven out of ten overall.
I would recommend Symantec Protection Engine to others looking to implement this product, and they should consider doing a proof of concept. I give this product an overall rating of nine out of ten.
I use policy management capabilities with the Visual Policy Manager. The impact of policy management on my security and my customers' security allows me to install policies for specific options, a specific person, or a specific group. The policy layers are very detailed, which I appreciated greatly. The effectiveness of Symantec Protection Engine's Threat Intelligence Network in protecting against evolving threats is beneficial for the proxy because it has a threat risk level. Symantec officially supports levels 1 through 10, and I would consider levels 8 through 10 acceptable, while levels 5 through 7 are warnings. This system is helpful for customers. In threat protection, the categorization is excellent because Symantec provides strong support for it. Symantec effectively supports categorization, specifying which sites are threat sites, and when I set a suspicious category to deny, it functions effectively. I do not use the real-time content scanning feature with Symantec Protection Engine; I only use the web proxy structure. My overall rating for this product is 7.
Symantec Protection Engine scans incoming content and occasionally raises alerts if it detects anything concerning. It is currently deployed on-premises in our environment. I recommend others consider using Symantec Protection Engine because it is cost-effective. However, I suggest opting for the cloud version instead of on-premises or hybrid deployments, as the cloud offers better scalability and easier troubleshooting. Overall, I would rate this product 8 out of 10.