Symantec Endpoint Security vs VMware NSX comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiEDR
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Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
32
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (12th)
Symantec Endpoint Security
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
140
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (5th)
VMware NSX
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
94
Ranking in other categories
Network Virtualization (2nd), Cloud and Data Center Security (1st), Network Automation (4th), Microsegmentation Software (1st)
 

Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the market share of Fortinet FortiEDR is 5.0% and it increased by 36.2% compared to the previous year. The market share of Symantec Endpoint Security is 5.1% and it decreased by 1.2% compared to the previous year. The market share of VMware NSX is 0.0% and it decreased by 30.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
Unique Categories:
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
7.4%
No other categories found
Network Virtualization
50.0%
Cloud and Data Center Security
17.4%
 

Featured Reviews

FS
Feb 2, 2024
Offers dashboard accessibility and effectively manages threat detection and response
Our security posture improved since implementing Fortinet FortiEDR in terms of our overall setup, as we've experienced significant enhancements. We now have streamlined operations, better dashboards, and improved monitoring capabilities, consolidating multiple functions into a single solution. Previously, we were managing three separate vendors alongside support from our IT arm and outsourced assistance. With FortiEDR, everything is integrated under one dashboard, making our processes more efficient. Fortinet FortiEDR effectively manages threat detection and response in our daily operations with great robustness. Previously, we had to rely on two separate Palo Alto devices for bandwidth management, both lacking real-time capabilities. Our search engine, detection engine, and database were also disjointed. However, with FortiEDR, we've achieved parity in functionality for both functions. Consequently, our bandwidth performance has seen a significant boost, providing users with a stable stream to work with. The implementation of automation has had a significant impact on our team's workload. As we operate shared services centers across the APAC region, having this infrastructure in place has provided us with visibility across all three sites. This visibility, facilitated by automation, is particularly beneficial for higher management and decision-makers. It's a notable advancement for our operations. FortiEDR has played a crucial role in mitigating the impact of breaches within our healthcare IT industry. Given the vast amount of data we handle and the real-time nature of data processing via APIs and centralized databases, FortiEDR has streamlined our operations. It allows us to process data at our own pace without encountering significant obstacles or requiring extensive workarounds. Essentially, it has provided us with a seamless transition between sandbox and production environments, making our workflow smoother and more efficient.
AH
Apr 16, 2024
Centralized management, product intelligence and is very easy to deploy
Customers can use it to protect endpoints, both laptops on the network and off the network. This is the beauty of the tool. Symantec installs an agent on the laptop itself, ensuring protection even when users are offline. Moreover, the threat detection capabilities of Symantec have evolved to meet emerging security challenges. Symantec has a huge database of threat intelligence solutions. We receive very regular updates. It seems like they're very consistent. This means once an event happens somewhere (from the web or dark web), it's included immediately in its threat intelligence, and every other user will benefit from this update.
Ali Yazıcı - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 16, 2023
Easy to use, functional user interface, and stable
We are using VMware NSX for network security It is used for Tanzu, it is successful for our Kubernetes environment. The most valuable features are ease of use and user interface. The security feature for the Kubernetes environment can be improved. I have been using this solution for…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Fortinet FortiEDR made our clients feel secure and more at ease, knowing that they had an EDR solution that would close the gap in their security posture."
"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."
"The console is easy to read. I also like the scanning part and the ability to move assets from one to the other."
"It is stable and scalable."
"Fortinet FortiEDR's firewalling, rule creation, monitoring, and inspection profiles are great."
"I like FortiClient EMS. FortiEDR has a lot of great features like lockdown mode, remote wipes, and encryption. I can set malware outbreak policies and controls for detecting abnormalities. You can also simulate phishing attacks."
"The price is low and quite competitive with others."
"Fortinet FortiEDR's scalability is quite good, and you can add licenses to the solution."
"It's good for large organizations. It's able to handle a lot of users."
"The most amazing qualities of Symantec Endpoint Protection is that it provides a total solution to all virus problems."
"The most valuable feature is that I don't feel that it is there. It works in the background and doesn't interfere with my daily work. All the scans are done in the background. This is the biggest advantage of this product. It works because I have never been infected since I have been using this solution. Its interface is also very good."
"The solution is easy to manage."
"The most valuable features of Symantec Endpoint Security are endpoint protection, antivirus, firewall, and policy creation."
"The dashboard view and reporting are valuable. It is stable and easy to integrate, and it provides custom options."
"Device control is most valuable. Symantec is providing all such features in the basic plan, whereas when we last checked, such a feature was not available in the basic plan of Malwarebytes."
"Endpoint Protection is the next generation. It covers antivirus, spamware, ransomware..."
"The initial setup is easy and takes between one and five days."
"NSX extends Layer-2 scalability on Layer 3, covering the vRO and extending the capability on Layer 3 by decapsulating using a new mechanism. NSX-V was designed to use with VMware products and Success 360, providing more flexibility toward different levels of cloud, containers, and components. NSX-T gives you the ability to stretch your network across different view locations. If you have multiple sites, you can connect them using NSX-T."
"The most valuable features are security and dynamic routing."
"VMware NSX's overlay network is its most valuable feature, as it aligns with any network philosophy and allows for efficient addressing mechanisms. Additionally, the ability to extend the on-premise network into the provider space is beneficial. There are many features provided."
"The solution's customer service is good."
"Has a great firewall."
"I have found the solution to be stable."
"NSX's stand-out function is the distributed firewall. The firewall system is just top-notch, and I haven't seen another solution like it."
 

Cons

"There's room for improvement in the quick response time and technical support for integration issues, especially when dealing with multiple vendors."
"Cannot be used on mobile devices with a secure connection."
"The dashboard isn't easy to access and manage."
"I would like the solution to extend beyond endpoint protection and include other attack surfaces such as other network components."
"Intelligence aspects need improvement"
"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."
"Everything with Fortinet having to do with their cloud services. They need to invest more in their internal infrastructure that they are running in the cloud. One of the things I find with their cloud environment compared to others' is that they go cheap on the equipment. So it causes some performance degradation."
"It takes about two business days for initial support, which is too slow in urgent situations."
"I think the CPU dependence should be enhanced."
"They lack the visibility you get in a heuristical, artificial, AI type of product, like a next-gen antivirus."
"The spam filter is something that you can't control, and you can't set the filter to intercept different types of emails."
"Must push to EXE files to the endpoints."
"Need to improved orchestration for broken clients fixes."
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"It would be helpful if this product provided patch management functionality."
"The detection and response can always be improved."
"The integration with other brands is not the best."
"It takes time to do the initial setup. It is a bit slow, which is surprising."
"The setup is complex and should be made easier."
"The next release of NSX should try to make Kubernetes and container integration a little easier than it is now. It's quite a complicated process."
"Some configuration maximums are limiting to the user, especially when it comes to the deployment of very, very large environments."
"It could be more user-friendly, but it's manageable. When we add a specific node to this particular NSX and the configuration changes, it won't push through the errors where required, but it'll accept it. However, while using it, we will have issues. It can also be more stable."
"The solution is only sold as part of a bundle and not as an individual product."
"Going through and getting more features sets from the routing protocols is definitely necessary for the future."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
"I'm not familiar with pricing, but it looks a bit costly compared to other vendors I think."
"The hardware costs about €100,000 and about €20,000 annually for access."
"The solution is not expensive."
"There are no issues with the pricing."
"The price is comprable to other endpoint security solutions."
"Fortinet FortiEDR is available at a very competitive price compared to the other products in the market."
"The pricing is typical for enterprises and fairly priced."
"The solution could be cheaper."
"It is the better product, even if it is a little on the higher side."
"The price of Symantec End-User Endpoint Security is okay. When comparing the price of this solution is not expensive."
"When it comes to pricing, Sophos is preferrable to Symantec."
"Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."
"I rate the product's pricing a six out of ten."
"Pricing and licensing are important to us when choosing a product."
"There are subscription costs, we typically purchase the annual subscription. There can be other expenses too, for example, we use CrowdStrike also as part of our policy."
"You can scale NSX if you have the resources, but it's usually expensive and complex to scale up."
"The price is pretty high."
"VMware has a subscription and perpetual license. In the New Year, they're changing many things about the licensing model. Previously, NSX was licensed according to the number of sockets inside the appliance, so we bought VMware licenses based on that. However, that may have changed this year. We are still contacting the vendors to understand the new licensing strategy."
"We haven't had to hire a dedicated network engineer because NSX handles 90 percent of it. The reduced overhead in terms of managing networks has been the biggest plus."
"VMware NSX is a cheaper product compared to its competitor, Cisco."
"The tool's pricing is reasonable."
"I was not involved in the purchase of the solution but I hear it is on the expensive side."
"The price is based on the virtual desktop infrastructure(VDI) side and also is dependant on the size of the environment. The price is expensive and it could attract more purchasers in smaller organisations if it was reduced."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Government
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What's the difference between Fortinet's FortiEDR and FortiClient?
I suggest Fortinet’s FortiEDR over FortiClient for several reasons. For starters, FortiEDR guarantees solid protectio...
What do you like most about Fortinet FortiEDR?
We have FortiEDR installed on all our systems. This protects them from any threats.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiEDR?
The pricing of the solution is on the high end compared to its offerings and capabilities.
Which is better - Cortex XDR or Symantec End-User Endpoint Security?
Aqua Security is easy to use and very manageable. Its main focus is on Kubernetes and Docker. Security is a very valu...
Which offers better endpoint security - Symantec or Microsoft Defender?
We use Symantec because we do not use MS Enterprise products, but in my opinion, Microsoft Defender is a superior sol...
What do you like most about Symantec End-User Endpoint Security?
Symantec have everything – documentation, videos, data sheets.
What are the biggest differences between Cisco ACI and VMware NSX?
There are some very major differences between both the Products and to name a few. -Cisco ACI have physical network g...
What are the biggest differences between Cisco ACI and VMware NSX?
Once you know your way around the Cisco ecosystem, using Cisco ACI is not so difficult. It is a global product, so wh...
What do you like most about VMware NSX?
The product has valuable features for security and network extension.
 

Also Known As

enSilo, FortiEDR
Symantec EPP, Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP)
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Sample Customers

Financial, Healthcare, Legal, Technology, Enterprise, Manufacturing ... 
Audio Visual Dynamics, Red Deer Advocate, Asia Pacific Telecom Co. Ltd., Kibbutz Ein Gedi, and AMETEK, Inc.
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