We performed a comparison between Check Point Harmony Endpoint and Intercept X Endpoint based on our users’ reviews in five categories. After reading all of the collected data, you can find our conclusion below.
Features: Check Point Harmony Endpoint provides a sophisticated defense against ransomware and phishing attacks. The solution is praised for its forensic analysis and VPN connectivity. Intercept X Endpoint combines two products into one solution, offering strong performance, server protection, and efficient threat management capabilities. Users say Check Point could improve its endpoint vulnerability management and threat-hunting features. Intercept X Endpoint could benefit from better integration with third-party vendors and improved support for virtual infrastructures.
Service and Support: While several users lauded Check Point support for its problem-solving skills, others said there is room for improvement. Some users found Intercept X Endpoint's support team knowledgeable and supportive, while others expressed dissatisfaction with responsiveness.
Ease of Deployment: Setting up Check Point Harmony Endpoint is uncomplicated, and one admin is usually enough for the job. It may take time to configure the solution due to the wide range of available blades. Intercept X Endpoint has a straightforward initial setup, with quick installation and simple configuration and maintenance. Some users said they occasionally encountered issues that required reinstallation.
Pricing: Users generally find the price of Check Point Harmony Endpoint to be reasonable and competitive. They perceive it as more cost-effective than other solutions, though some said it could be lower. Intercept X Endpoint is generally seen as fairly priced, but some users think it’s on the higher end of the price scale.
ROI: Check Point Harmony Endpoint provides a comprehensive and economical solution, and customers say the product has helped them grow. Users say that Intercept X Endpoint offers exceptional defense against ransomware and zero-day threats, leading to a positive return on investment.
Comparison Results: Our users prefer Check Point Harmony Endpoint over Intercept X Endpoint. Check Point Harmony Endpoint provides a robust defense against ransomware and phishing attacks. While Intercept X earned high marks for its threat management capabilities, user reviews indicate that Check Point Harmony Endpoint offers a more comprehensive and effective solution for endpoint security.
"The ease of deployment and configuration is valuable. It's very easy compared to other vendors like Sophos. Sophos' configuration is complex. Fortinet is a lot easier to understand. You don't need a lot of admin knowledge to do the configuration."
"Fortinet has helped free up around 20 percent of our staff's time to help us out."
"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 features that I have found most valuable are the ability to customize it and to reduce its size. It lets you run in a very small window in terms of memory and resources on legacy cash registers."
"It is stable and scalable."
"Forensics is a valuable feature of Fortinet FortiEDR."
"It is a scalable solution...The initial setup of Fortinet FortiEDR was straightforward."
"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."
"Cost-wise it's cheaper than other options."
"The platform's most valuable features are the ability to build API, which meets our business requirements, and the VPN client, which provides VPN access from a single client."
"We had a ransomware attack and the SandBlast agent automatically picked up the ransomware."
"They have a great knowledge base that you can leverage as a user."
"Resource overheads have been reduced and we are overall more secure as a business."
"Administratively, it's easy to control."
"We have found the stability to be very reliable."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the VPN."
"The most valuable features of Sophos Intercept X are the ease of use and the policy options that are simple to understand. Overall, the protection is good."
"I am impressed with the tool's common dashboard feature. The solution is also easy to deploy and manage. Reporting is also easy with the software."
"The forensics within the solution are quite good. The ransomware mitigation is also impressive."
"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."
"The most valuable features of Sophos Intercept X are the minimal configuration needed for the end user and the central view of all the endpoints. There are plenty of tools to control and manage the endpoints. Additionally, there is the capability of connecting the endpoint to the CLI."
"There are products that are technically stronger. However, this product has everything in one solution, which makes it a strong endpoint option."
"The most valuable features are the range and restriction."
"I like the way it goes beyond the office space. Being a cloud-based solution makes it very easy to manage your endpoints within the office. In this time of COVID, you can also very effectively manage people who are working from home."
"We've had a lot of false positives; things incorrectly flagged that require manual configuration to allow. Even worse, after we allow a legitimate program, it sometimes gets flagged again after an update. This has caused a lot of extra work for my team."
"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."
"Integration with Azure and SaaS provisioning tools could improve Fortinet FortiEDR."
"It takes about two business days for initial support, which is too slow in urgent situations."
"The support needs improvement."
"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."
"They can include the automation for the realtime updates. We have a network infrastructure with remote sites. Whenever they send updates, they are not automated. We have to go into the console and push those updates. I wish it was more automated. The update file is currently around 31 MB. It could be smaller."
"There's room for improvement in the quick response time and technical support for integration issues, especially when dealing with multiple vendors."
"The management in Check Point Harmony Endpoint could be improved."
"Technical support needs to be improved, along with the response time."
"The product updates are a manual process for my administrator and can take several hours out of his day."
"There are a number of features behind paywalls which can be frustrating when you are already paying a premium."
"Check Point Harmony is definitely pricier compared to other endpoints."
"The solution needs better reports and centralized logs."
"Compared to other brands, we would like a dedicated anti-spam to be included in order to close the full circle."
"There was a learning curve for our general population of employees (the user)."
"From the management side, we receive detailed information. Sophos has many features, such as Threat Hunting but that comes with the XDR version of the solution. There's Sophos Intercept X and then there's Sophos Intercept X with XDR technology. We bought the XDR and then now the MTR, Managed Threat Response version available too. They have different packages for clients which gives them different options to pick from. If Sophos could combine more features into one package it would be beneficial."
"I would like to have a built-in firewall, rather than having to integrate one."
"The solution is expensive, and it could be made cheaper."
"The technical support is the lone sore-point when dealing with this product."
"There is some issue with the reporting and refreshing information on resources that have been eliminated."
"When I use a proxy, I can bypass Sophos, which is an area that needs improvement."
"It could be a bit easier to implement."
"The policies could be nicer to manage."
Check Point Harmony Endpoint is ranked 8th in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) with 101 reviews while Intercept X Endpoint is ranked 7th in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) with 100 reviews. Check Point Harmony Endpoint is rated 8.8, while Intercept X Endpoint is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Check Point Harmony Endpoint writes "Excellent anti-ransomware protection, zero-day phishing protection, and web browsing filtering". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Intercept X Endpoint writes "A standard offering with good threat analysis but reduces machine performance". Check Point Harmony Endpoint is most compared with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike Falcon, Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business and SentinelOne Singularity Complete, whereas Intercept X Endpoint is most compared with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike Falcon, Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business, SentinelOne Singularity Complete and Trend Vision One. See our Check Point Harmony Endpoint vs. Intercept X Endpoint report.
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