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    IBM Security QRadar EDR

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AIBM Security QRadar EDR (formerly ReaQta) combines automation and dashboards to minimize analyst workloads, detect anomalous endpoint behavior and remediate threats in near real time. With visibility across endpoints, it combines expected features, like MITRE ATT&CK mapping and attack visualizations, with dual-engine AI and automation. For teams that need extended support, managed detection and response (MDR) services offers 24/7 monitoring and response to help keep users…N/A

    Malwarebytes

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/AMalwarebytes is a antimalware application for home and small businesses, which blocks viruses, malware, hackers, viruses, and malicious websites.

    $119.99

    per year 3 devices

    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)

    Pricing
    IBM Security QRadar EDRMalwarebytesMcAfee Total Protection (discontinued)
    Editions & Modules
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    Teams - Sole proprietor
    $119.99
    per year 3 devices
    Teams - Boutique business
    $399.99
    per year 10 devices
    Teams - Small office
    $799.99
    per year 20 devices
    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)
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    IBM Security QRadar EDRMalwarebytesMcAfee Total Protection (discontinued)
    Free Trial
    YesNoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsAll plans include a 60-day money back guarantee. 1st year discount available for the Small office plan.
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    Community Pulse
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    Considered Multiple Products
    IBM
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    Malwarebytes
    Chose Malwarebytes
    McAfee usually takes a long time to scan each system as we usually have scheduled systems scan every weekend. But if we want to scan a particular system in minimal time we usually go with Malwarebytes to get the job done.
    Incentivized
    Chose Malwarebytes
    For me, there are no other alternatives compared to the free version of Malwarebytes. I used McAfee Total Protection as an alternative, it's a full product with anti-malware, anti-virus, anti-spam.
    Incentivized
    Chose Malwarebytes
    We chose Malwarebytes for Teams which offered a significant savings compared to other scanners
    Incentivized
    Chose Malwarebytes
    To be blunt, MB leaves them in the dust from an operative and functional perspective. We use them because we get great support for all functions and find they do an excellent job at what they are designed to do. Competitive costs and no extraneous fees. Software that tries to …
    Incentivized
    Chose Malwarebytes
    Malwarebytes stacks up against all of the big guys and in my experience, does it better with no heavy resources, no slow down and no interference with other programs. My very first experience over 9 years ago, Malwarebytes caught a virus that none of the other big guys could …
    Incentivized
    Chose Malwarebytes
    I feel that Malwarebytes has a better user-friendly program.
    Incentivized
    Chose Malwarebytes
    Malwarebytes just works and protects our endpoints. The configuration is simple and intuitive with almost zero overhead.
    Incentivized
    Chose Malwarebytes
    Malwarebytes is so much less intrusive than other antivirus softwares. in addition, I've found that almost all other anti virus softwares have so many popups and slow down your computers so much because of all the computing power they suck up. Malwarebytes doesn't do this which …
    Incentivized
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    Chose McAfee Total Protection (discontinued)
    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 …
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
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    90%
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    Delivers good value for the price
    88%
    Delivers good value for the price
    7 Answers
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    19 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    11 Answers
    95%
    Happy with the feature set
    19 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    88%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    7 Answers
    95%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    18 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    9 Answers
    95%
    Implementation went as expected
    19 Answers
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    Features
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    Endpoint Security
    Comparison of Endpoint Security features of IBM Security QRadar EDR and Malwarebytes and McAfee Total Protection (discontinued)
    Feature
    IBM Security QRadar EDR
    7.5
    10 Ratings
    13% below category average
    Malwarebytes
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    Ratings
    McAfee Total Protection (discontinued)
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    Ratings
    Anti-Exploit Technology7.39 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)7.410 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Centralized Management7.410 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Hybrid Deployment Support7.39 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Infection Remediation7.310 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Malware Detection8.110 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Small Businesses
    SentinelOne Singularity
    Score9 out of 10
    Norton 360
    Score7.8 out of 10
    Norton 360
    Score7.8 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    BlackBerry Protect (CylancePROTECT)
    Score9.1 out of 10
    Norton Small Business
    Score6.1 out of 10
    Malwarebytes
    Score8.8 out of 10
    Enterprises
    ESET PROTECT
    Score8.8 out of 10
    AVG AntiVirus Business Edition
    Score8 out of 10
    AVG AntiVirus Business Edition
    Score8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    IBM Security QRadar EDRMalwarebytesMcAfee Total Protection (discontinued)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.0
    (11 ratings)
    8.3
    (54 ratings)
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.8
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.9
    (9 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    IBM Security QRadar EDRMalwarebytesMcAfee Total Protection (discontinued)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    IBM
    IBM Security QRadaar EDR provides all the security features at one place with a reasonable price. Though for smaller organizations, the price may be quite high. Plus since it can detect threats and malwares in real time, every business should try them out.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Malwarebytes
    Now, I gave it that rating because it's a handy tool for diagnosing issues. Quarantining them, and most of the time, it does fix the problem. Though with rootkits, it's been hit or miss, and sometimes perfectly valid software gets flagged erroneously. However, once you've run it, it tends to run continuously, consuming far too many resources and being a real pain to uninstall, sometimes even causing issues.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    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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    Pros
    IBM
    • Detect known and unknown endpoint security threats
    • Remediate these threats near real time
    • Automation in threat detection
    • Threat attack attack visualization storyboards
    • Alert management authomation
    Incentivized
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    Malwarebytes
    • Low system resources, it does not slow down the whole computer when scanning or when real-time protection is enabled
    • Quick and frequent updates, usually people hate updating, but for malware/viruses, you want to be updated as possible. It takes less than 15 seconds and usually does it automatically. They usually send a few updates a day as they find more.
    • Protection features actually work when visiting known bad websites. The page will be blocked and nothing will be downloaded. It may not be what the user wants, but it's what the user needs (as the user can't know every bad website)
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    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
    Read full review
    Cons
    IBM
    • use AI to review previous false negatives that contributed wrongly in the AI suggestion on the follow alerts
    • easily run a script based on values from an hash, ips, path inside the boxes on the behavioral tree
    • apply the remediation to a range of endpoint instead to only the endpoint of the current alert
    • use ajax for example to update the alert page automatically while actions are happening
    • for api have profiles that allow only get actions, or just post on some actions
    • create users in bulk
    Incentivized
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    Malwarebytes
    • One of the main things that malwarebytes is missing as a company, is phone support for its clients. All support questions has to go thru email only. This is not acceptable for issues that needs to be resolved quickly.
    • There is an issue when installing the client on a machine, it has a set amount of time where the software can register with the management server. The issue with this is, with machines that are over a wide area network, slow connection speeds can cause the software not to register. When that happens, it never re attempts to register in the future.
    Incentivized
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    Discontinued Products
    • Price - Extremely high price tag for many of the solutions.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    IBM
    No answers on this topic
    Malwarebytes
    The last time we renewed Malwarebytes, we renewed for a 3 year renewal. That should describe the confidence we have in the product. Plus the cost savings impact year after year.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    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
    Read full review
    Usability
    IBM
    No answers on this topic
    Malwarebytes
    Usability-wise, it's pretty good, and it gets the job done. But once that's finished, the nags, the pop-ups, and the fact that it slows older systems down recklessly really cost it rating points. It becomes a clutter, and one of the first things we check when we receive reports that a PC is slow is whether it's running malware. Once we uninstall it, the PC is usually easily 40-50% faster. That's too much in the way of resources for something that wants to always run in the background.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Discontinued Products
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    IBM
    No answers on this topic
    Malwarebytes
    The Malwarebytes customer support team is awesome! They really go above and beyond to help you with whatever issue you may experience. It is not that we need to contact their support team often, but the few times we did, we would speak to someone who knew what they were talking about and able to solve our problem. It is a comfort knowing that aside from a great product, you are getting a reliable support structure.
    Incentivized
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    Discontinued Products
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    Alternatives Considered
    IBM
    Bitdefender GravityZone combines multiple security services into a single platform to reduce the cost of building a trusted environment for endpoints. bit the IBM provides a vast support and always there to guide when in need With the majority of our users working in hybrid mode we needed a strong security control that could provide top-class protection with the minimum amount of False Positives (and, of course, of True Positives).
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Malwarebytes
    Avast and Norton's products were part of the testing for us but the cost was very high for them and the products were not light on the machine. They took up a lot of memory and slowed the computers down. Malwarebytes although may lack some feature, is a very light software.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    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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    Return on Investment
    IBM
    • NOCs and SOCs heavily use IBM Security QRadar EDR and IBM Security QRadar EDR reduced labor costs to identify endpoint security threats and the treat remediation
    • IBM Security QRadar EDR offers a consistent approach to endpoint threat identification and resolution, reduces enterprise security operations support costs
    • In general, IBM Security QRadar EDR enhances enterprise security posture
    Incentivized
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    Malwarebytes
    • Positive Impact: Have not had to remediate malware/virus infections since installed.
    • Positive impact: As far as browsing goes, we can boldly go where no man has gone before. No, really, I am confident when I am clicking on search engine results that if something get past my trained eye, Malwarebytes will pick of the slack.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Discontinued Products
    • Blocks unsafe websites
    • Virus detection and removal
    • Protects sensitive data
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    IBM Security QRadar EDR Screenshots

    Screenshot of Behavioral tree: 
A behavioral tree provides full alert and attack visibility.Screenshot of Behavioral tree storyline: 
A visual storyline is automatically created as an attack unfolds, including mapping to MITRE ATT&CK, for full visibility.Screenshot of Cyber Assistant alerts: 
The Cyber Assistant, an AI-powered alert management system, can autonomously handle alerts, reducing analysts’ workloads.Screenshot of Cyber Assistant recommends:
The Cyber Assistant learns from analyst decisions, then retains the intellectual capital and learned behaviors to make recommendations and help reduce false positives.Screenshot of Custom detection strategies: 
Detection Strategy (DeStra) scripting allows users to build custom detection strategies — beyond preconfigured models — to address compliance or company-specific requirements without the need to reboot the endpoint.