We performed a comparison between Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business and Sophos Intercept X based on our users’ reviews in five categories. After reading all of the collected data, you can find our conclusion below.
Comparison Results: Sophos Intercept X has a slight edge over Kaspersky Endpoint Security in this comparison, since it is a more lightweight solution.
"It is a scalable solution...The initial setup of Fortinet FortiEDR was straightforward."
"Fortinet has helped free up around 20 percent of our staff's time to help us out."
"Additionally, when it comes to EDR, there are more tools available to assist with client work."
"The setup is pretty simple."
"It is very easy to set up. I would rate my experience with the initial setup a ten out of ten, with ten being very easy to set up."
"We have FortiEDR installed on all our systems. This protects them from any threats."
"NGAV and EDR features are outstanding."
"he solution is an anti-malware product that integrates well with other vendor products such as firewalls, SIEM, etc. It captures threat intelligence and gives you better visibility. The product also has sandboxing features."
"Anti-virus captures malicious threats and an aggressive next generation firewall."
"What I have found the most valuable about Sophos Intercept X is the ease of use with management administration and the solution's ability to stop exploits and ransomware."
"I appreciate the ability to use the latest endpoint protection features in case of an infection or cyber threat. This is especially true when using the product with a Sophos firewall solution, like the XG series. They collaborate effectively in the event of a cyber threat."
"The performance is good."
"The product is user-friendly."
"We find the app control and its threat protection to be the best features."
"The solution is scalable."
"Malware protection and application blocking are absolutely great. The DLP and malware features are very helpful. It is also very user-friendly, reliable, and scalable. It is easy to set up. We are also happy with its price and support."
"Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is a very powerful tool for us. We use a lot of third-party software that integrates well with the solution."
"Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business detects malware and is easy to configure."
"I am impressed with the tool's main dashboard, anti-malware application blocking, DDoS, etc."
"The performance is good. It doesn't use a lot of resources, which is crucial for us."
"The product is quite scalable."
"We have had no troubles installing, maintaining, or deploying the product for our clients."
"The admin capabilities are great."
"It offers very good security protection."
"The security should be strong for the cloud. Some applications are on-prem and some are on the cloud. Fortinet should also have strong security for the cloud. There should be more security for the cloud."
"The only minor concern is occasional interference with desired programs."
"The SIEM could be improved."
"I would like the solution to extend beyond endpoint protection and include other attack surfaces such as other network components."
"I think cloud security and SASE are areas of concern in the product where improvements are required. The tool's cloud version has to be improved in terms of the security it offers."
"The EDR console should have more extensive reporting. You shouldn't need to purchase FortiAnalyzer. It should be included in the EDR part. The security adviser cloud platform could be improved with more options for exclusive or intensive rules for devices."
"Cannot be used on mobile devices with a secure connection."
"I haven't seen the use of AI in the solution."
"Features that should be improved in the upgrade involve the excessive consumption of the the solution's processor, RAM and resources."
"The solution's pricing could be better."
"The number one thing I would like is if their support could be a little faster and it would be a little easier to get a hold of support when you need them."
"Intercept X could enhance its support services, particularly in terms of response time and resource allocation."
"It would be a value-add if they can include integration with other technologies or solutions, like Fortinet, Blue Coat, etc."
"The EDR could be improved, and perhaps the User Interface."
"I would like to have a built-in firewall, rather than having to integrate one."
"Better protection in the endpoint, server, and mobile is needed."
"We would like to see improved performance and faster deployment in the next release."
"Kaspersky and most other security products have a lot of modules. They recently added several new ones. You find yourself buying and deploying so many things. There are some modules that everyone uses, like, for example, the orchestration module. Instead of selling them separately, it would be better to have bundles or an all-in-one license."
"It's grown more expensive and customers are not happy about it."
"I rate the pricing five out of ten."
"The product needs to incorporate training programs or webinars for users. The solution needs to improve its support as well. It also needs to detect ransomware."
"We have zero-day detection of malware but it cannot detect other types of unknown intrusions."
"Utilizing the CPU usages during the scan process needs to be improved."
"When I do a malware scan on my computer it takes a long while. This process could improve in the future. Additionally, the security could improve."
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Intercept X Endpoint is ranked 7th in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) with 101 reviews while Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is ranked 12th in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) with 111 reviews. Intercept X Endpoint is rated 8.4, while Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Intercept X Endpoint writes "A standard offering with good threat analysis but reduces machine performance". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business writes "Easy to setup, stable and good security use cases". Intercept X Endpoint is most compared with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne Singularity Complete, Fortinet FortiClient and Trend Micro Apex One, whereas Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is most compared with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike Falcon, Fortinet FortiClient, ESET Endpoint Protection Platform and Trend Micro Apex One. See our Intercept X Endpoint vs. Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business report.
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