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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Kaspersky Endpoint Security

    Score7.5 out of 10
    N/AKaspersky Small Office Security (formerly Kaspersky Work Space Security) is antivirus / endpoint security software from Russian company Kaspersky.

    $29.99

    per month

    ManageEngine Endpoint Central

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ADesktop Central from ManageEngine is a client desktop management with patching, remote control, and configuration.

    $795

    per year per user

    Pricing
    Kaspersky Endpoint SecurityManageEngine Endpoint Central
    Editions & Modules
    Essential Suite
    $29.99
    per month
    Advanced Suite
    $39.99
    per month
    Premium Suite
    $44.99
    per month
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Kaspersky Endpoint SecurityManageEngine Endpoint Central
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Kaspersky Endpoint SecurityManageEngine Endpoint Central
    Considered Both Products
    Kaspersky Lab
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    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    86%
    Would buy again
    12 Answers
    98%
    Would buy again
    193 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    93%
    Delivers good value for the price
    13 Answers
    99%
    Delivers good value for the price
    182 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    86%
    Happy with the feature set
    12 Answers
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
    192 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    92%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    12 Answers
    95%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    144 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    14 Answers
    98%
    Implementation went as expected
    163 Answers
    Features
    Kaspersky Endpoint SecurityManageEngine Endpoint Central
    Endpoint Security
    Comparison of Endpoint Security features of Kaspersky Endpoint Security and ManageEngine Endpoint Central
    Feature
    Kaspersky Endpoint Security
    9.3
    15 Ratings
    9% above category average
    ManageEngine Endpoint Central
    -
    Ratings
    Anti-Exploit Technology9.015 Ratings00 Ratings
    Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)9.015 Ratings00 Ratings
    Centralized Management9.514 Ratings00 Ratings
    Hybrid Deployment Support9.511 Ratings00 Ratings
    Infection Remediation9.015 Ratings00 Ratings
    Vulnerability Management9.015 Ratings00 Ratings
    Malware Detection10.015 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Kaspersky Endpoint SecurityManageEngine Endpoint Central
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (28 ratings)
    9.0
    (204 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.4
    (15 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    9.0
    (164 ratings)
    Availability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.5
    (3 ratings)
    7.1
    (11 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.8
    (4 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    1.8
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    1.8
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    1.8
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
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    1.8
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Kaspersky Endpoint SecurityManageEngine Endpoint Central
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Kaspersky Lab
    I think Kaspersky is well suited for large and small companies. Larger companies can take advantage of the KSC (Kaspersky Security Center) servers to help manage a large network. The KSC has many good features to help monitor the health of the organization. It does a good job with updating and deploying remotely. It has inventory features, and can even deploy non-Kaspersky software packages uploaded to the center. KSC can become a source of good information about [your] network that can be seen at a glance. IT departments are normally smaller than they need to be. KSC helps with larger and smaller companies because of this. A small company would appreciate the amount of information and management that can be done through KSC without needing extra help. If the company is small enough that they don't have servers on-site, there is a cloud version. I have not used that to know how it differs from the local KSC.
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    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    For small businesses, it is also free, which, for what it offers, is really helpful. It works better than similar products, such as SCCM, both within and outside the internal network. I do not see scenarios in which it could be less appropriate.
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    Pros
    Kaspersky Lab
    • The Security Center is laid out very well and makes it easy to install and manage the client endpoint protection on servers and workstations.
    • The way security policies are defined and managed is very easy to understand.
    • The client programs seem to be lighter and smaller on the client systems than others I have used in the past. Using fewer resources is always an advantage.
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    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    • We set alerts when a devices gets low on disk space. That is automatic and creates a ticket in ME SDP. We are then able to Add space to a VM Desktop, and then go thru ManageEngine Endpoint Central to extend the drives so the entire process can be done without interruption to the end user.
    • Using the patch scans we can easily see what patches have been installed for all manufacturers not just Microsoft, without having to physically go to the device. It also allows us to choose which patches we want to push out and automate the process so we can be hands off, freeing up out time for other things.
    • Remote access to devices. This allows us to remotely make changes, not just via remote control but also make registry changes and clean up space without going to the device and without interruption to the end user.
    • Alerts. We have set up to get email alerts when new hardware is plugged into any computers. This lets us know if someone is bringing in un-authorized equipment (thumb drives, hubs, etc) to better manage what is/is not on our network.
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    Cons
    Kaspersky Lab
    • The PC imaging tools are difficult to set up and use
    • Device Encryption tools are getting better, but are difficult to manage.
    • The policies are powerful, but could be broken up. More help can be provided in what the policy element does within the policy setup
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    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    • Prioritizing the flow between package deployments and updates. In my case, application packages must take priority over updates.
    • Reconnecting the remote control port after restarting the computer.
    • In dynamic groups, the first parameter is always "OR", which can cause problems when selecting the remote desktop.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Kaspersky Lab
    The product is stable and accurate in detecting security threats. There are very few or no false positives in detecting security threats or unusual behavior and has very sharp heuristics. The product does the job very well including saving us money in getting 3rd party patch management tools as the business is already using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager which is Microsoft product specific and the product patches these third party products e.g Adobe Flash Player
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    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    ManageEngine is considered an excellent product due to its comprehensive suite of solutions for IT management, with ManageEngine Endpoint Central specifically excelling in endpoint management. The platform stands out for its user-friendly interface, robust features, and versatility in addressing diverse IT needs. It offers organizations a centralized solution for endpoint security, patch management, software deployment, and asset management
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    Usability
    Kaspersky Lab
    I will give Kaspersky a score of 9 out of 10 for scalability, as it allows businesses to easily expand their security infrastructure. This means it won't cost them a lot to add further protection and security. It won't also require them to purchase other hardware and services for their required protection.
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    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    Not using WNS to communicate with the endpoint console is a big plus. We now use Workspace One, and WNS can be really annoying at times. After deployment, it cleans itself, which is important for us because our current solution leaves the package on the computer and requires maintenance. The remotely script command is a lifesaver.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Kaspersky Lab
    I've used the on-premise server. I've only experienced one time that we couldn't open the console, and that was a server issue. It seems to be a dependable solution. It's there, and it's stable.
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    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
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    Performance
    Kaspersky Lab
    Users don't notice any slowdown with the antivirus running on their systems. There have been issues when the systems have missed a scheduled scan, and it was checked to run at [a] first available time, they will start a full scan at startup. This has caused some lag. Normally there are also some issues with the workstation, but it is something to note.
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    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
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    Support Rating
    Kaspersky Lab
    I give the maximum grade because we have no complaints; we never had any failure, serious error, and serious threat to the company. All of its features work very well. The great advantage of having a product supported by an industry-leading security company is that regularly updated security protocols will protect the system against all emerging threats.
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    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    The immediate chat support is great and very helpful. However, if you need escalated support or have a deeper need that the chat tool can't help with, you will experience significant wait times and slow responses. The time zone difference becomes painful to the point of often just giving up.
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    Implementation Rating
    Kaspersky Lab
    Make sure to provide awareness campaigns on changes that will be implemented and WHY the business is doing it and the benefits reaped. Benefits reaped is very important for the justification of why things have to change and emphasizing the importance of security. This will reduce user disgruntlement and total bitterness on use of their workstation or laptop
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    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    It seems that the services offered with the purchase change from what is covered to what is an additional cost. Somethings I thought we had ended up requiring an additional purchase if we wanted to continue using the feature.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Kaspersky Lab
    Kaspersky is a leader in endpoint protection, but its ties to potential adversaries are unsettling. Kaspersky has a great threat research team and quickly identifies malicious software and its signature. Its web-based protection is also top notch. This is a great product but as with everything has its place.
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    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    I was not a part of the initial selection process, but I understand the issue was related to cost per endpoint. As a user of the other solutions I would say that the other solutions do have other strengths that ManageEngine is missing. The remote access tools are superior but at the end of the day you get what you pay for.
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    Scalability
    Kaspersky Lab
    You can create groups and create different policies for each group. You can customize many parts of the software before it is deployed. You can create different tasks and schedules based on the groups. It is customizable.
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    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
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    Return on Investment
    Kaspersky Lab
    • It reduced the incidents of infections and so reduced the efforts needed by the IT department to mitigate problems.
    • It made it difficult to manage the security of our growing mobile user base due to infrequent contact with our on-premise management server.
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    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    • It had a positive impact on our environment, now we need less workforce to deploy patches and install softwares
    • It also does the mitigation part so there we save the cost too
    • It helps in achieving compliance which is net positive to get more projects
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