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    HCL BigFix

    Score8.3 out of 10
    N/ABigFix, now supported by HCL Technologies since the acquisition of BigFix from IBM in 2018, is an endpoint management solution providing endpoint visibility and IT asset discovery, automated endpoint patching (BigFix Lifecycle and BigFix Patch) policy enforcement (BigFix Compliance), and software asset discovery for licensed and unlicensed software (BigFix Inventory).N/A

    WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection

    Score8.3 out of 10
    N/AWithSecure (formerly F-Secure) Elements Endpoint Protection is cloud-native, AI-powered endpoint protection that can be deployed instantly from a browser and managed from a single console.N/A
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    HCL BigFixWithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Would buy again
    80%
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    80%
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    User Ratings
    HCL BigFixWithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
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    Support Rating
    6.0
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    User Testimonials
    HCL BigFixWithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection
    Likelihood to Recommend
    HCLSoftware
    HCL BigFix is well-suited:
    1. Patch Management for Diverse Devices: HCL BigFix is ideal for organizations with a diverse range of devices, including laptops, desktops, cloud, virtual machines, and mobile devices. Its endpoint management functionality enables seamless patching across various operating systems such as Windows, MacOS, ChromeOS, and Linux.
    2. Comprehensive Patch Management: With HCL BigFix, organizations can achieve comprehensive patch management across their IT infrastructures. It ensures that all endpoints, regardless of the operating system, receive timely and secure patches, reducing vulnerabilities and enhancing overall security.
    3. Troubleshooting and Monitoring: HCL BigFix excels in providing a dashboard that effectively displays problematic and functional machines. This feature allows IT teams to quickly identify and address issues, improving overall troubleshooting efficiency.
      However, there are some scenarios where HCL BigFix may be less appropriate or areas for improvement: 1. Coverage Expansion: It is important for HCL BigFix to continue expanding its coverage to include all possible resources installed within the IT infrastructure. Ensuring comprehensive coverage can enhance its effectiveness. 2.On-Site and OS Upgrades: Optimizing the process of on-site and operating system upgrades can help streamline the deployment process further. Improvements in this area would contribute to a smoother and more efficient upgrade experience. 3.Communication Speed: Enhancing the speed of communication between the HCL BigFix agent and the server can help improve the overall responsiveness and efficiency of the solution.
    4. Pricing Optimization: Adjusting the pricing of HCL BigFix to be more cost-effective would make it more accessible and attractive to organizations of different sizes and budgets.
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    WithSecure
    If you're looking for basic signature-based anti-virus at a reasonable price, F-Secure Protection for Business could be a good choice. It does a good job for anti-virus but doesn't include the more advanced features of more expensive products like intrusion detection, forensics, and protection of zero day exploits. It may work well in combination with other tools.
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    Pros
    HCLSoftware
    • Software inventory.
    • Patch deployment.
    • Patch review.
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    WithSecure
    • Anti-virus (classic signature-based). This is a classic anti-virus tool without some of the fancy bells and whistles of more expensive products.
    • Real-time protection. The product can do filesystem scheduled scans as well as real-time analysis of files.
    • Browser protection. It comes with a decent browser plugin that can block access to malicious sites.
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    Cons
    HCLSoftware
    • The patching function is difficult for RedHat Linux servers, and can be improved.
    • The site configuration and access control appears to be cumbersome.
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    WithSecure
    • It does not provide "next gen" features like zero day protection, forensics, intrusion detection and analysis.
    • The management interface is clunky and difficult to use.
    • Real-time protection and firewall services can interfere with legitimate activities at times and make it difficult to troubleshoot.
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    Support Rating
    HCLSoftware
    Recently we noticed the customer service on the support has dropped compared to when we first deployed the software.
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    WithSecure
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    HCLSoftware
    We have significantly enhanced our ability to patch desktops, including laptops, desktop, cloud, virtual machines and other mobile devices used by end-users. BigFix's endpoint management functionality allows us to seamlessly patch a wide range of operating systems, such as Windows, MacOS, ChromeOS, and Linux systems, ensuring comprehensive patch management across IT infrastructures. We have established a track record of delivering secure and hassle-free patching solutions to our clients
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    WithSecure
    F-Secure stacks up very well against competitors like McAfee and Norton. Cost is very reasonable, performance is great, and it does as good (or better) a job of these more well-known products. F-Secure particularly works well for non-profits looking to negotiate for a more reasonable rate.
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    Return on Investment
    HCLSoftware
    • When there is a need to patch a Windows System it has worked
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    WithSecure
    • Positive - very generous discounts for non-profits make this inexpensive compared to other products.
    • F-Secure has caught some (but not all) malware incidents on our workstations, which have saved us time and money.
    • The cost/benefit ratio is very high. For what you're getting, this is a reasonably priced product.
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    Screenshot of HCL BigFix Inventory DashboadScreenshot of HCL BigFix Inventory - Spend OverviewScreenshot of DEX ScoreScreenshot of Modern Client ManagementScreenshot of Tenable Vulnerability

    WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection Screenshots

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