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Forcepoint Data Security Cloud vs. Symantec Endpoint Security

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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Forcepoint Data Security Cloud

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AForcepoint Data Security Cloud is a unified, cloud-delivered platform that combines visibility, control, and threat protection across all channels including endpoints, web, cloud apps, email, and private applications.N/A

    Symantec Endpoint Security

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/ASymantec Endpoint Protection is the company's flagship antivirus / endpoint security product.

    $29.99

    per year 100-249 devices

    Pricing
    Forcepoint Data Security CloudSymantec Endpoint Security
    Editions & Modules
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    Endpoint Security, Initial Hybrid Subscription License With Support
    $29.99
    1 year 100-249 devices
    Symantec Endpoint Security Enterprise, Initial Hybrid Subscription License with Support
    $34.99
    1 year 1-99 devices
    Endpoint Security, Initial Hybrid Subscription License With Support
    $90.99
    3 years 100-249 devices
    Symantec Endpoint Security Enterprise, Initial Hybrid Subscription License with Support
    $99.99
    3 years 1-99 devices
    Symantec Endpoint Security Complete, Initial Hybrid Subscription License with Support
    $200
    3 years 1-99 devices
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Forcepoint Data Security CloudSymantec Endpoint Security
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Forcepoint Data Security CloudSymantec Endpoint Security
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    Forcepoint
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    83%
    Would buy again
    20 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    91%
    Delivers good value for the price
    20 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    92%
    Happy with the feature set
    22 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    90%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    18 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
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    96%
    Implementation went as expected
    23 Answers
    Features
    Forcepoint Data Security CloudSymantec Endpoint Security
    Endpoint Security
    Comparison of Endpoint Security features of Forcepoint Data Security Cloud and Symantec Endpoint Security
    Feature
    Forcepoint Data Security Cloud
    -
    Ratings
    Symantec Endpoint Security
    9.2
    37 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Anti-Exploit Technology00 Ratings9.031 Ratings
    Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)00 Ratings9.933 Ratings
    Centralized Management00 Ratings9.035 Ratings
    Hybrid Deployment Support00 Ratings9.026 Ratings
    Infection Remediation00 Ratings9.035 Ratings
    Vulnerability Management00 Ratings9.831 Ratings
    Malware Detection00 Ratings9.035 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Forcepoint Data Security CloudSymantec Endpoint Security
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.6
    (3 ratings)
    9.0
    (64 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    1.0
    (11 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Forcepoint Data Security CloudSymantec Endpoint Security
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Forcepoint
    It is very much suited for organizations that have a great consideration of protecting their data/assets. It is an expensive solution. Hence SMB segments require to find out something which can be similar to achive this. However, there are very few players in the market who has single pane configuration pane, which is one of the key benefits of Forcepoint ONE.
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    Broadcom
    Symantec Endpoint Security is a well-rounded product that provides a significant amount of functionality and covers many of our endpoint needs without needing to resort to multiple vendors that might clash in unpredictable ways when ultimately deployed to the endpoints in our estate. The default policies are adequate and tuning these requires some time as with all similar EDR products but the product is flexible enough to allow very granular whitelisting/blacklisting which is great. Low resource requirements are also fantastic and we've not had many complaints from developers who were getting slowed down when compiling complex code with other previous solutions.
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    Pros
    Forcepoint
    • Forcepoint ONE is particularly effective at identifying and blocking sophisticated threats, including those that attempt to evade detection by traditional security solutions.
    • The platform uses a combination of advanced analytics and human expertise to constantly monitor activity on networks and identify anomalies that may indicate an attempted attack that is why Forcepoint ONE can quickly block threats and prevent them from causing damage.
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    Broadcom
    • The virus and spyware protection has worked well for us, catching several things and quarantining the items or cleaning them.
    • The virus definitions very rarely fail to update for the users, so I feel confident that my client machines are kept up to date.
    • I like the report I get daily telling me about threats found and action taken without having to login to the console to look it up myself.
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    Cons
    Forcepoint
    • There is no need for improvement in the solution. The solution is built with all the required features and capabilities that are required for a security service edge solution.
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    Broadcom
    • The system should have a better ability to auto repair, if an item is malfunctioning it should auto reinstall.
    • The cloud platform and the server do not talk well to each other and it would be great to get the same data on both platforms, this may be due to version though.
    • It seems the whitelisting on the cloud platform could use some work.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Forcepoint
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    Broadcom
    Best of Breed. Symantec Endpoint Protection beats all other end point products I have used, tested and seen in presentation at this point in time.
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    Usability
    Forcepoint
    No answers on this topic
    Broadcom
    The rating reflects Symantec Endpoint Security's ability to balance enterprise grade security with user-friendly workflows or advanced configurations require extra effort. For most organizations, the streamlined management and robust automation justify the high score. Management GUI is old fashined and need to be improve. Older devices may experience slowdowns during full scans without careful configuration.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Forcepoint
    No answers on this topic
    Broadcom
    We've used it for years and the software is easy to use. The dashboard is easy to read, and you can easily figure out where to go to troubleshoot or deploy software. Symantec is there for emergencies like backup restoration or file retrieval. It's pretty low maintenance. Symantec is there when your IT infrastructure needs it
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    Support Rating
    Forcepoint
    No answers on this topic
    Broadcom
    Support is completely awful! You can never get anyone to help if you can even find a number to call. The support web portal is a joke and their response time if you're even able to submit a ticket is ridiculously slow.
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    Implementation Rating
    Forcepoint
    No answers on this topic
    Broadcom
    Use a third party deployment tool and not the deployment option within the SEP Manager itself.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Forcepoint
    Ease of use Microsoft Defender was a great product, but it looked like it is too risky to have only one vendor for all our needs. Fortinet has a lot of improvements to make to consider in the enterprise segment.
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    Broadcom
    Symantec Endpoint Security offers very similar features to the above products, they all do the same thing in terms of protecting your endpoints against cybersecurity threats. Installation wise the products all install from a central management system and report back to this for central reporting. Ultimately we choose Symantec as the reseller was able to offer additional incentives which made their pricing very competitive.
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    Return on Investment
    Forcepoint
    • There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as the impact of Forcepoint ONE on a business's overall objectives will vary depending on the specific goals and objectives of that particular business.
    • However, in general, businesses that have implemented Forcepoint ONE have seen a positive impact on their overall objectives, with many reporting increased productivity, improved security, and reduced costs.
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    Broadcom
    • The ROI from deploying this has led to fewer security issues which reduces costs.
    • Keeping track of security issues and how the were remedied is easier.
    • Deskside support can work with end users easily if something is triggered and this allows us to not have to overstaff.
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