BlackBerry Optics (CylanceOPTICS) vs. ThreatDown, powered by Malwarebytes
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![]() BlackBerry Optics (CylanceOPTICS) | Score10 out of 10 | N/A | BlackBerry Optics originated from Cylance, which became a Blackberry company from the early 2019 acquisition. BlackBerry Optics (formerly CylanceOPTICS) is an incident response solution emphasizing fast endpoint detection and automated smart threat response, root cause and context analysis, and other features. | N/A |
ThreatDown, powered by Malwarebytes | Score9.5 out of 10 | N/A | ThreatDown (formerly Malwarebytes for Business), combines Malwarebytes' endpoint security capabilities in four bundles. The basic Core tier includes incident response, Next-gen AV, device control, vulnerability assessments, and the ability to block unwanted application. | $345 per year 5 endpoints (minimum) |
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| Entry-level Setup Fee | No setup fee | No setup fee | ||||||||||||||
| Additional Details | — | Optional Add-Ons include server and mobile device protection. Server protection ranges from $129 to $179 per annum depending on service tier. Mobile security is $10 per device, no matter the service tier. A 10% discount is offered for choosing a two-year billing plan. | ||||||||||||||
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No answers on this topic | 93% Would buy again 13 Answers | |
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No answers on this topic | 93% Delivers good value for the price 13 Answers | |
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No answers on this topic | 86% Happy with the feature set 12 Answers | |
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No answers on this topic | 92% Lived up to sales and marketing promises 12 Answers | |
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No answers on this topic | 100% Implementation went as expected 13 Answers | |
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| Small Businesses | No answers on this topic | SentinelOne Singularity Score9 out of 10 |
| Medium-sized Companies | No answers on this topic | ![]() BlackBerry Protect (CylancePROTECT) Score9.1 out of 10 |
| Enterprises | No answers on this topic | ESET PROTECT Score8.8 out of 10 |
| All Alternatives | View all alternatives | View all alternatives |
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| Likelihood to Recommend | 10.0 | 8.3 |
| Likelihood to Renew | - | 10.0 |
| Usability | - | 10.0 |
| Support Rating | 6.0 | 10.0 |
| Implementation Rating | - | 10.0 |
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