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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud

    Score7.9 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud provides a solution for organizations' IT security needs, blocking ransomware, file-less malware, zero-day attacks and other emerging threats. Kaspersky’s cloud-based approach helps users to work securely on any device, and collaborate safely online, at work or at home, from remote offices and in the field. The cloud-native console means the organization's security can be managed from anywhere, any time.

    $215

    Microsoft Office 2016 (discontinued)

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft Office 2016 is the familiar suite of Office products including applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for use on a single PC or Mac. The 2016 is no longer available for sale from Microsoft, and support is at an end since 2020.N/A
    Pricing
    Kaspersky Endpoint Security CloudMicrosoft Office 2016 (discontinued)
    Editions & Modules
    Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud
    starting at $215
    per year starting with 5 devices
    Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud Plus
    starting at $342
    per year starting with 5 devices
    Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud Pro
    starting at $550
    per year starting with 5 devices
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    Pricing Offerings
    Kaspersky Endpoint Security CloudMicrosoft Office 2016 (discontinued)
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsDiscount available for multi-year contracts.—
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    Kaspersky Endpoint Security CloudMicrosoft Office 2016 (discontinued)
    Considered Both Products
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    92%
    Would buy again
    11 Answers
    93%
    Would buy again
    50 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    12 Answers
    94%
    Delivers good value for the price
    47 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    92%
    Happy with the feature set
    11 Answers
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    52 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    91%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    10 Answers
    98%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    40 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    12 Answers
    98%
    Implementation went as expected
    41 Answers
    Features
    Kaspersky Endpoint Security CloudMicrosoft Office 2016 (discontinued)
    Endpoint Security
    Comparison of Endpoint Security features of Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud and Microsoft Office 2016 (discontinued)
    Feature
    Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud
    8.1
    12 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Microsoft Office 2016 (discontinued)
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    Ratings
    Anti-Exploit Technology8.012 Ratings00 Ratings
    Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)7.912 Ratings00 Ratings
    Centralized Management8.412 Ratings00 Ratings
    Hybrid Deployment Support7.811 Ratings00 Ratings
    Infection Remediation8.112 Ratings00 Ratings
    Vulnerability Management7.912 Ratings00 Ratings
    Malware Detection8.612 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Kaspersky Endpoint Security CloudMicrosoft Office 2016 (discontinued)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (12 ratings)
    7.5
    (64 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (3 ratings)
    Usability
    8.1
    (3 ratings)
    7.0
    (3 ratings)
    Availability
    8.0
    (12 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    7.6
    (12 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (45 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Configurability
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Kaspersky Endpoint Security CloudMicrosoft Office 2016 (discontinued)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Kaspersky Lab
    Well-Suited Scenarios:Small to Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs): Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud is well-suited for SMBs with limited IT resources. Its cloud-based management simplifies deployment and ongoing security administration, allowing smaller businesses to benefit from enterprise-grade protection without the complexity.Distributed Workforces: In scenarios where employees work remotely or across multiple locations, the cloud-based nature of Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud is advantageous. It enables centralized management of security policies, ensuring consistent protection for all endpoints regardless of their physical location.Proactive Threat Detection: Organizations that prioritize proactive threat detection and response benefit from Kaspersky's advanced capabilities. The endpoint detection and response (EDR) features help identify and mitigate potential threats in real-time, crucial for industries handling sensitive data.Less Appropriate Scenarios:Highly Regulated Industries with Specific Compliance Requirements: In industries with stringent compliance regulations, organizations may require specialized solutions that offer more granular control and reporting features tailored to specific compliance standards. Kaspersky may need to enhance customization options to cater to these specific needs.Resource-Constrained Environments: While Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud is generally efficient, organizations with extremely resource-constrained environments, such as older hardware or limited bandwidth, might find the solution demanding in terms of system resources.
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    I'd recommend [Microsoft] Office2016 for any business that has more than a couple of users, as the software is very scalable from just a small business to a large enterprise corporation. I don't know of any case where it might not be appropriate, as even home users and students use the software suite as well.
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    Pros
    Kaspersky Lab
    • Excellent Customer Service - Every time I need something from my main contact at Kaspersky I will get the fastest support within a day or two max, depending on the hour I call.
    • Excellent Performance - KES has been I can say a ghost on my company and my clients because of it's performance, since is light weight when processing and protecting.
    • Excellent Administration of Cloud Console - It's easy to navigate thru the KES Cloud Console having a quick help that orientates for any easy doubt to clear out, if needed to escalate I can always setup a Ticket and get a fast response.
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    • Data manipulation. Excel takes the raw data we receive and allows us to digest it in ways that are useful to our business processes.
    • Communication. Outlook serves as our primary means of communication and setting up appointments.
    • Documentation. Word is the default standard when it comes to using a word processor and we are no different in this regard. Nearly every user has to use the application on a regular basis in order to accomplish their work.
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    Cons
    Kaspersky Lab
    • Though the Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud provides security from all the types of Cyber threat but it will be great to have the protection from the attacks which occurs from inside of an organization.
    • As Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud provides the Cyber security training to it's users in only Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud Pro which should be included in it's all versions so that the users will be aware of the Cyber threats.
    • The feature of root cause analysis is a great feature of Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud but I feel there is a scope for improvement in it.
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    • Office 2016 professional edition can be priced for a single user license, it would be nice to see a drop in the pricing.
    • Office 2016 home edition is a better price but does not include outlook 2016, so it is not a good fit for the workplace environments.
    • Office 2016 can run slowly on older systems, so you need to make sure you have a machine that is 4 years old or less for it to run smoothly.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Kaspersky Lab
    We have been using Kaspersky Endpoint Security products for several years and the jump to the console cloud has been very comfortable for us since we do not have to dedicate a server to the Kaspersky Endpoint Security console but rather the console is in the cloud so that we save the server and its financial amount, electrical expense, cost of its housing in the CPD.
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    We believe that office 2016 offers the best value when it comes to features included out of the box. The software is used in its entirety by our organization and is easily supported by our staff of IT technicians. Users find this software to be easy to learn and easy to use with minimal learning curve.
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    Usability
    Kaspersky Lab
    It allows us to roll out endpoint protection quickly from a cloud interface to hundreds of users within seconds and keep those devices secure. From deployment of BitLocker and keeping track of the keys from the interface has saves many users from stolen laptops and devices since we used Kaspersky as our main device protection.
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    It's fairly easy to use, but the automatic formatting or capturing of formatting when pasting is wonky - especially when there are outlines or other bullets/numbered lists. Fixing and sizing up tables can be annoying, and there are sometimes formatting issues that we just absolutely cannot fix for some reason
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    Reliability and Availability
    Kaspersky Lab
    Kaspersky is a market leader company, so I had no doubt that I could trust their cloud services availability. As of now, I haven't experienced any downtime on their cloud portal or any issue in the agent itself. I would recommend it in terms of reliability.
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    Performance
    Kaspersky Lab
    We have had no major issues with Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud. The product has a very low overhead. There have been issues in the past where web pages have been slow to load, as they are being processed by the Kaspersky Security Network. That said, when the issue was reported to technical support, they were quick to assess and provide a viable work around.
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    Support Rating
    Kaspersky Lab
    We only had to send a query to Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud support. We had a problem accessing the cloud console and we opened a case with them. They assisted us quickly and gave us precise and concise instructions to access the Kaspersky Endpoint Security cloud console.After completing the steps indicated we were able to access the console
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    I am an MS feedback hub participant and they certainly don't pay enough attention to several bugs several people raise it in the portal. For the enterprise, it seems to me based on my prior experience that yes, they have a dedicated team to support operations. For mid to small companies or single users, it has been a struggle. So, you are pretty much with MS Blogs and others.
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    In-Person Training
    Kaspersky Lab
    The Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud online training was very complete and access to the console and the main administration tasks were explained to us.Also how to view security events, customer inventories and reports.In addition, Kaspersky provides a large number of manuals, web help, and videos to refresh your knowledge in the future.
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    Online Training
    Kaspersky Lab
    The Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud online training was very complete and access to the console and the main administration tasks were explained to us.Also how to view security events, customer inventories and reports.In addition, Kaspersky provides a large number of manuals, web help, and videos to refresh your knowledge in the future.
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    Implementation Rating
    Kaspersky Lab
    The implementation of this product is easy, the console is mounted and from it the client is distributed to the rest of the computers. In this way, the Kaspersky Endpoint Security client is installed on all the computers in the company's IT park and its servers.The installation of clients requires that they have visibility with the console that is in the cloud.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Kaspersky Lab
    Comparison: Scope and Sophistication: Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud offers a comprehensive security suite with a focus on simplicity and cloud-based management.Kaspersky EDR Expert is specialized in advanced threat detection and response, suited for organizations with a higher level of cybersecurity maturity and a need for proactive threat hunting.Target Audience:Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud is ideal for SMBs seeking a user-friendly, all-in-one security solution.Kaspersky EDR Expert caters to larger enterprises with a focus on in-depth threat analysis, incident response, and continuous monitoring.Deployment Options:Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud is cloud-centric, simplifying deployment and management.Kaspersky EDR Expert provides flexibility with on-premises or hybrid deployment, accommodating diverse IT infrastructures.Ultimately, the choice between the two depends on the organization's size, cybersecurity maturity, and specific requirements. Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud is a versatile and accessible solution, while Kaspersky EDR Expert is tailored for organizations with a heightened focus on advanced threat detection and response capabilities.
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    We use Microsoft Office 2016 because at the time it was the best tool for us, but now with full attention to cloud products, we may be thinking of migrating our solution to a cloud service.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Kaspersky Lab
    The manufacturer Kaspersky was very flexible with the terms of the contract for the Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud product since it has prices by number of licenses, offering discounts for the volume of licenses to be contracted as well as for the duration of the contract. They show a very empathetic attitude with the client, trying to adapt to what the client needs.
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    Scalability
    Kaspersky Lab
    Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud is a distributed product, you connect to the console and the client is installed on the computers and servers and the only configuration it needs is the console address. Then they connect and the console downloads the virus definitions and defined policies.There are no client limitations, you can even have multiple consoles if you want to have "separate" clients.
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    Return on Investment
    Kaspersky Lab
    • KES Cloud is the next step on security, where clients did not believe on Cloud solutions, now with this approach of not having servers onsite they are Hapy with the solution, less asset management and updates of hardware is one of the best. At least per Year Min a 6-10K up to 20-30K per year saving with KES Cloud.
    • Cloud Console has been a great change due to de easiness to manage it ad reporting as well.
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    • Microsoft Office 2016 saves me a lot of time daily. I have functions and macros set up that calculate and show me a lot of things just from a couple of my inputs. This would take full days sometimes if not for that.
    • Apart from time, it saves me money, I manage data in Excel, I don't have to buy software specifically for that.
    • Sooner or later my company will have to switch to new edition, which will hurt revenues because of a subscription model.
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