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Check Point Endpoint Security vs. McAfee Total Protection (discontinued) vs. SparkCognition EPP

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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Check Point Endpoint Security

    Score7.6 out of 10
    N/ACheck Point Endpoint Security is an enterprise class endpoint protection suite combining antivirus and advanced threat protection, full disk encryption (FDE), remote access VDN, and zero-day phishing prevention, among other features.N/A

    McAfee Total Protection (discontinued)

    Score4.7 out of 10
    N/AMcAfee's Total Protection included antivirus and antimalware offerings for home and small businesses or home offices. This product line is not a focus for Trellix, the brand formed from the merger of McAfee and FireEye that offers business grade products. Trellix Endpoint Security is the company's product line for business endpoint security.

    $24.99

    per year (2 year subscription, 5 devices)

    SparkCognition EPP

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ASparkCognition in Austin offers the eponymous SparkCognition EPP software (formerly DeepArmor), their endpoint protection and antivirus application that uses artificial intelligence instead of signature based protection.N/A
    Pricing
    Check Point Endpoint SecurityMcAfee Total Protection (discontinued)SparkCognition EPP
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Multi-Device
    $24.99
    per year (2 year subscription, 5 devices)
    Individual
    $29.99 ($79.99)
    1st year price (subsequent years)
    Family
    $29.99
    per year (2 year subscription, 10 devices)
    No answers on this topic
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Check Point Endpoint SecurityMcAfee Total Protection (discontinued)SparkCognition EPP
    Free Trial
    YesNoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    Check Point Endpoint SecurityMcAfee Total Protection (discontinued)SparkCognition EPP
    Endpoint Security
    Comparison of Endpoint Security features of Check Point Endpoint Security and McAfee Total Protection (discontinued) and SparkCognition EPP
    Feature
    Check Point Endpoint Security
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    16% above category average
    McAfee Total Protection (discontinued)
    -
    Ratings
    SparkCognition EPP
    -
    Ratings
    Anti-Exploit Technology10.01 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)10.01 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Centralized Management10.01 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Hybrid Deployment Support10.01 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Infection Remediation10.01 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Vulnerability Management10.01 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Malware Detection10.01 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
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    AVG AntiVirus Business Edition
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    User Ratings
    Check Point Endpoint SecurityMcAfee Total Protection (discontinued)SparkCognition EPP
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Check Point Endpoint SecurityMcAfee Total Protection (discontinued)SparkCognition EPP
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Check Point Software Technologies
    Check Point Endpoint Media Encryption and Port Protection (Pointsec) is well suited for Microsoft Windows environment. While, for MacOS it is less appropriate.
    Incentivized
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    Discontinued Products
    I think McAfee is great to have whether it's for work or for personal use. While it has some drawbacks, I like the peace of mind of feeling safe when I'm browsing the web/email, especially when my computer has sensitive/confidential information, knowing that McAfee will immediately detect any threats. The UI is extremely easy to navigate, which makes it easy for users regardless of how tech-savvy they are.
    Incentivized
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    SparkCognition
    Most of the security bases applications are very complex to use. but with DeepAmor it's very simple. But also powerful. Since its AI-based cybersecurity solution, it does a good job of preventing different kinds of cyber threats and attacks. With that AI power, we can reduce the risk of security breaches. It's very lightweight and doesn't affect computer resources. and also can manage several devices.
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    Pros
    Check Point Software Technologies
    • Requires authorized passwords and logins from end users.
    • Utilizes voiceprint recognition to validate users.
    • Allows for a one time login from end users working remotely away from their desks.
    Incentivized
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    Discontinued Products
    • Excellent protection of all internet connected assets on our VPN.
    • Constant updates of needed security patches that ensure our network and systems are protected from current and emerging/potential threats.
    • Prompt and reliable customer service that provides needed answers and expertise in a crisis.
    • Strategic whitepapers on emerging cyber threats and McAfee solutions to resolve them before they become a problem for my team or our clients.
    Incentivized
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    SparkCognition
    • Malware prevention.
    • Application security.
    • Behavioral analytics.
    • Device management.
    • User access control.
    • Analytics and reporting.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Check Point Software Technologies
    • Types of devices to control needs to be added like McAfee and GFI Endpoint Security.
    • Device whitelisting needs more granular level like by Vendor ID, Serial Number, Device ID etc.
    • Device Control and Media Protection on MacOS to be added.
    Incentivized
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    Discontinued Products
    • Price - Extremely high price tag for many of the solutions.
    Incentivized
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    SparkCognition
    • Sometimes software crashes.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Check Point Software Technologies
    No answers on this topic
    Discontinued Products
    McAfee has consistently delivered on its stated goals of providing comprehensive protection for our networks and systems. Due to their excellent work and follow through I have been, and will continue to be a loyal customer.
    Incentivized
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    SparkCognition
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Check Point Software Technologies
    Symantec Encryption, a few management points led me to evaluate and not go with it.
    Incentivized
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    Discontinued Products
    I haven't used Norton for a while, but when I did use it I felt that it slowed down my computer and had constant pop-ups, which were both equally frustrating and annoying. It was also very difficult to remove from my computer. Malwarebytes is a great, straightforward program I've used for virus scanning. It's pretty bare bones but I think if you just want something to scan for viruses it gets the job done quickly and reliably. In my opinion McAfee offers similar benefits as Norton but its more intuitive and doesn't impact system performance.
    Incentivized
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    SparkCognition
    DeepArmor is mostly suitable for small and medium-size businesses. And the pricing is also reasonable.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Check Point Software Technologies
    • Stops Ransomware attacks
    • Easy to manage
    • Easy to deploy
    Incentivized
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    Discontinued Products
    • Blocks unsafe websites
    • Virus detection and removal
    • Protects sensitive data
    Incentivized
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    SparkCognition
    • Make sure the security of our data.
    • Protection even in the offline situation.
    • By checking the reports we can get a clear idea of what kind of threats we mostly getting.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    Check Point Endpoint Security Screenshots

    Screenshot of a dashboard viewScreenshot of Harmony Endpoint's threat huntingScreenshot of a report, in Harmony EndpointScreenshot of Harmony Endpoint's analyticsScreenshot of a platform overview