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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

    WatchGuard Endpoint Security

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AWatchGuard EPDR (formerly Panda Adaptive Defense 360) combines next-generation antivirus protection, endpoint detection and response (EDR), patch management, content filtering, email security, full disk encryption, and more, into one package. The platform touts a unique zero-trust security service that certifies the legitimacy and safety of all running applications thanks to a combination of automated, AI-driven processes and investigation services provided by a team of malware analysts.N/A
    Pricing
    Kaspersky Endpoint Security CloudWatchGuard Endpoint Security
    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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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Kaspersky Endpoint Security CloudWatchGuard Endpoint Security
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsDiscount available for multi-year contracts.—
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    Community Pulse
    Kaspersky Endpoint Security CloudWatchGuard Endpoint Security
    Considered Both Products
    Kaspersky Lab
    Chose Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud
    Honestly, I could not say that this Kaspersky product can be compared to the majority of the solutions I've mentioned earlier. As I already stated, Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud is suited for small businesses, while the other products, especially the first three, are …
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    WatchGuard Technologies
    Chose WatchGuard Endpoint Security
    Since we switched to the WatchGuard products the amount of incidents that needed an engineer for resolution has dropped considerable.
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    92%
    Would buy again
    11 Answers
    96%
    Would buy again
    135 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    12 Answers
    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
    126 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    92%
    Happy with the feature set
    11 Answers
    98%
    Happy with the feature set
    138 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
    129 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    12 Answers
    93%
    Implementation went as expected
    129 Answers
    Features
    Kaspersky Endpoint Security CloudWatchGuard Endpoint Security
    Endpoint Security
    Comparison of Endpoint Security features of Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud and WatchGuard Endpoint Security
    Feature
    Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud
    8.1
    12 Ratings
    5% below category average
    WatchGuard Endpoint Security
    8.6
    143 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Anti-Exploit Technology8.012 Ratings8.7136 Ratings
    Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)7.912 Ratings9.4140 Ratings
    Centralized Management8.412 Ratings9.1138 Ratings
    Hybrid Deployment Support7.811 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Infection Remediation8.112 Ratings7.36 Ratings
    Vulnerability Management7.912 Ratings8.543 Ratings
    Malware Detection8.612 Ratings9.4142 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Kaspersky Endpoint Security CloudWatchGuard Endpoint Security
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (12 ratings)
    8.5
    (145 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (15 ratings)
    Usability
    8.1
    (3 ratings)
    10.0
    (88 ratings)
    Availability
    8.0
    (12 ratings)
    8.7
    (4 ratings)
    Performance
    7.6
    (12 ratings)
    6.4
    (5 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (14 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    7.6
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    7.8
    (10 ratings)
    Configurability
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    7.3
    (3 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (3 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.7
    (4 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (5 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (5 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Kaspersky Endpoint Security CloudWatchGuard Endpoint Security
    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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    WatchGuard Technologies
    I would recommend Watchguard Endpoint Security to organizations that are already using WatchGuard Firebox with the Total Security suite or those looking for an additional layer of endpoint protection. The bundled licensing provides strong value and makes it easy to extend protection from the network level to the endpoint. In our case, we primarily use it as a supplement to SentinelOne, and it integrates well in that role. The agent has been stable, the cloud management is straightforward, and it has not caused operational issues in our environment. For businesses that want added visibility and layered security alongside their primary endpoint solution, Watchguard Endpoint Security is a solid option.
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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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    WatchGuard Technologies
    • The protection is fast with unperceivable loss of network speed.
    • Watchguard Endpoint Security is extremely accurate. That is, we never experienced false positives.
    • Something else tht does not get mentioned enough, is we have yet to overwhelm our Firebox 390 - it has kept up with detections!
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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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    WatchGuard Technologies
    • EndPoint has an optional feature for automatic and remote software updates on endpoints, a handy option for keeping computers up-to-date and secure. However, it is not used to install new software but only to update it. We believe that this part is instrumental, but it is somewhat incomplete.
    • Another drawback is that some complementary functions to the antivirus, such as the one above, are optional and require a separate subscription.
    • The implementation of EndPoint requires some planning, especially the time required to harden and learn the system. This is not critical and is typical for this type of system, but it is necessary to plan it well.
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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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    WatchGuard Technologies
    The ease of use, pricing, support, reliability, and quality of the product. Panda / WatchGuard products are highly rated, priced right and easy to maintain. All of this make it very easy to renew and purchase new licenses for us and our clients.
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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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    WatchGuard Technologies
    Easy and intuitive MSP management portal to manage all of your clients from a single pane of glass. Policies can be pushed down globally or individually based on needs. The client portal allows access to their tenant information and installs only which is nice if you are working with clients who might have an internal person or an IT team that also wants access to things to manage themself.
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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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    WatchGuard Technologies
    The software is 100% managed on a cloud platform that can be managed via an account even if they are not present within the company network where the software is installed, I even always opened the control panel on the browser of my smartphone to monitor the situation.I have never experienced any abnormal software crashes
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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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    WatchGuard Technologies
    The only annoyance I complain, if we want to be picky, is the fact of the constant disconnections from the control panel.Every about 4 hours the account logs out even if I set the "remember this device" flag; having said that I have not noticed neither slowdowns nor conflicts with other software
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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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    WatchGuard Technologies
    I gave it a 10 because I compare it to air conditioning. I need it to work every day, 24/7. I need it to be reliable and not something that requires a ton of interaction from staff to make sure it works every day. In addition, I should be able to run other things at my house when the AC is on. Panda fits that description.
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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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    WatchGuard Technologies
    Trainer was excellent, knew this product in-depth.
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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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    WatchGuard Technologies
    The training was very helpful. It demonstrated how to configure the service for initial install, items to monitor, and how to set up for ongoing protection. Hands on training is more helpful but this is a good starting point
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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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    WatchGuard Technologies
    Implementation shouldn't present any problems in standard office environments. In environments with development teams, however, caution is needed. If zero trust is enabled, mechanisms must be in place to ensure that internal software isn't classified as a false positive (software certificate, exception folder, etc.)
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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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    WatchGuard Technologies
    We didn't spend much time looking into Symantec - but it was the software of choice for the district before I joined. That said, we were pretty easily talked into Watchguard Endpoint Security as we were already in the Watchguard world of products. Moving to their EDR just seemed to make sense for our organization
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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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    WatchGuard Technologies
    With the implementation of watchguard (at the beginning Panda Endpoint, but it is the same) I was able to insert in the control panel all the unauthorized software previously installed by colleagues without any authorization from the various department heads.Now any licensed software goes into lockdown and can be unlocked from the control panel
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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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    WatchGuard Technologies
    • By committing to go all in on Watchguard Advanced EPDR across our whole client base, we maximized our price position - enabling us to offer the best endpoint security at a price better than what lesser competitive products cost.
    • Leveraging Watchguard Endpoint Security as part of our unified platform strategy provides better integrated security, managed through Watchguard's cloud architecture. This significantly reduces our cost to deploy, manage, and support our client's. Our improved security offering, better delivery, and stronger price position has helped us achieve 56% growth in our managed services business over the past 18-months.
    • Organizations that have disparate cyber security products often require specialists for each solution in their stack. Watchguard provides outstanding training resources that equip our entire technical staff - significantly improving our service delivery while lowering our overall cost of business.
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    WatchGuard Endpoint Security Screenshots

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