We performed a comparison between Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business and VMware Carbon Black Endpoint based on our users’ reviews in five categories. After reading all of the collected data, you can find our conclusion below.
Features: Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is commended for its extensive cross-platform protection, user-friendly interface, and compatibility with third-party software.Carbon Black Endpoint is appreciated for its transparency, robust security measures, continuous monitoring, and utilization of cloud technology. Kaspersky users requested improvements in security and stability. They also want better documentation, faster malware scanning, enhanced encryption, and improved remote management. Carbon Black could enhance its reporting capabilities, endpoint query tools, and compatibility with other systems. Users also suggest improvements in the solution’s forensic tools.
Service and Support: Users say that Kaspersky’s support is helpful and responsive, whether it comes from resellers, partners, or the vendor. Carbon Black Endpoint customer service earned mixed reviews, with some users reporting delayed responses or unsatisfactory issue resolution.
Ease of Deployment: Some reported that Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is straightforward to setup, while others find it more complex and time-consuming. Users say the deployment process for VMware Carbon Black Endpoint is relatively straightforward. The initial setup can be completed in a few minutes or hours, but the total deployment may take anywhere from a few days to several months.
Pricing: Users gave mixed feedback on the price of Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business. Some found it reasonable while others thought it was expensive. Carbon Black Endpoint charges a fixed licensing fee per node. Some users noted that there are cheaper alternatives.
ROI: Our reviewers said that Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business has proven to be a solid investment. While some said the ROI of VMware Carbon Black Endpoint was hard to quantify, other users reported successful defenses against malware attacks
Comparison Results: Our users prefer Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business over VMware Carbon Black Endpoint. Kaspersky provides extensive protection across various platforms and systems, offering features like web filtering, email filtering, and anomaly control. Users find it simple to deploy and use, with high detection rates and minimal impact on system resources. Carbon Black Endpoint requires improvements in pricing, reporting, and technical support.
"NGAV and EDR features are outstanding."
"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."
"Ability to get forensics details and also memory exfiltration."
"Additionally, when it comes to EDR, there are more tools available to assist with client work."
"Fortinet FortiEDR's scalability is quite good, and you can add licenses to the solution."
"The console is easy to read. I also like the scanning part and the ability to move assets from one to the other."
"The product's initial setup phase is very easy."
"Fortinet is very user-friendly for customers."
"It's easy to use."
"The product is fairly technologically advanced and near the top of the market right now."
"The antivirus feature is very, very good."
"The blocking feature is the most valuable feature."
"Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is a strong yet lightweight tool. It allows us to control machines even when disconnected from the network. In offline mode, we can generate passwords and access the system. The policies it offers are robust."
"It performs quite well as a firewall protection provider."
"find some of the most valuable features to be the anti-malware, encryption, and the EDR launching service."
"It offers very good security protection."
"The feature I found most valuable in Carbon Black CB Defense is the ongoing monitoring feature that works by emailing updates about any detections found."
"The threat analysis functionality is good."
"The software uses very few resources; it is almost invisible to the end user."
"The product is pretty strong in terms of security and their features are very good in that respect."
"It uses machine learning and behavioral analytics for advanced threat detection and response."
"Once the solution is installed and configured correctly it does not require a lot of hands-on attention until you need upgrading."
"The offline networking is the most important feature. Some of our users are engineers that work offsite, and they can still be on the solution, which is also great."
"The visibility provided has been great."
"Integration with Azure and SaaS provisioning tools could improve Fortinet FortiEDR."
"There's room for improvement in the quick response time and technical support for integration issues, especially when dealing with multiple vendors."
"It takes about two business days for initial support, which is too slow in urgent situations."
"Cannot be used on mobile devices with a secure connection."
"The SIEM could be improved."
"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."
"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."
"We find the solution to be a bit expensive."
"It would be preferable if the product were more proactive and more modern in its approach to security and protection."
"It is expensive, it could be cheaper, so I think the solution's pricing could be better."
"The application running speed consumes that of RAM, so performance speed is an issue."
"The solution could provide more frequent updates."
"There were issues with the cloud management."
"The solution could use better reporting."
"We would like to know where attacks are coming from."
"The solution could improve by having some integration with other vendors."
"I would like to see improvements made so that we can better see all of the processes."
"The directions for Splunk are spot on, but it is difficult to find anything on integration with AlienVault,"
"I would like to see the user credentials feature improved. I would also like to see more reporting features and better ways to roll the reports out."
"It would be a better solution if Carbon Black Cb Defense had an on-promise solution and a virus auto delete or quarantine."
"The device control feature could also be compatible with the user’s profile as well."
"The initial setup is complex."
"I am not sure whether Carbon Black CB Defense can be considered as a stable solution or not."
"The tech support communicates, but it's just not with movement."
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Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is ranked 12th in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) with 111 reviews while VMware Carbon Black Endpoint is ranked 16th in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) with 61 reviews. Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is rated 8.0, while VMware Carbon Black Endpoint is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business writes "Easy to setup, stable and good security use cases". On the other hand, the top reviewer of VMware Carbon Black Endpoint writes "Centralization via the cloud allows us to protect and control people working from home". 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, whereas VMware Carbon Black Endpoint is most compared with CrowdStrike Falcon, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Trend Micro Deep Security and SentinelOne Singularity Complete. See our Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business vs. VMware Carbon Black Endpoint report.
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