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Kaspersky Endpoint Security
Formerly Kaspersky Work Space Security

Overview

What is Kaspersky Endpoint Security?

Kaspersky Small Office Security (formerly Kaspersky Work Space Security) is antivirus / endpoint security software from Russian company Kaspersky.

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Popular Features

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  • Anti-Exploit Technology (13)
    8.5
    85%
  • Vulnerability Management (13)
    8.2
    82%
  • Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (13)
    7.9
    79%
  • Infection Remediation (13)
    7.8
    78%

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Pricing

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Essential Suite

$29.99

Cloud
per month

Advanced Suite

$39.99

Cloud
per month

Premium Suite

$44.99

Cloud
per month

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Product Demos

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Demo 5: Install Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Linux using SSM Agent

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Demo 7: Install Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Linux with the help of a UserData script

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Demo 12: Install Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Linux using a remote installation task

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Features

Endpoint Security

Endpoint security software protects enterprise connected devices from malware and cyber attacks.

8.1
Avg 8.5
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Product Details

What is Kaspersky Endpoint Security?

Kaspersky Small Office Security (replacing the former Kaspersky Work Space Security) combines the simplicity of home PC protection with special capabilities to keep small businesses safe while employees are working. With ‘set and forget’ security, it protects Windows and Mac PCs and laptops, as well as Windows file servers.

Kaspersky Endpoint Security Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo

Frequently Asked Questions

Kaspersky Small Office Security (formerly Kaspersky Work Space Security) is antivirus / endpoint security software from Russian company Kaspersky.

Reviewers rate Malware Detection highest, with a score of 8.9.

The most common users of Kaspersky Endpoint Security are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Karen Thompson | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Kaspersky Endpoint Security is used by my organization across multiple sites. I am only responding to my site which has close to 1,000 employees. There are around 300 workstations and a few dozen servers protected by Kaspersky Endpoint Security at my site. It is used to protect our workstations and servers against malicious programs and attacks. it has other benefits such as reporting what software is installed on our systems, deploying software, and other monitoring. Our Kaspersky security center uses MS SQL Express and has no issues. We did not need to attach it to any full version of [the] SQL server.
  • Antivirus/malware protection
  • Software deployment
  • It could be easier to detect workstation name changes.
  • It automatically detects new systems and will even place them in organizational containers that you specify, but sometimes it doesn't pick up new systems.
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.
  • Security (virus and malware prevention)
  • Inventory/system information of the clients
  • Remote software deployment
Endpoint Security (7)
95.71428571428571%
9.6
Anti-Exploit Technology
100%
10.0
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
100%
10.0
Centralized Management
100%
10.0
Hybrid Deployment Support
80%
8.0
Infection Remediation
100%
10.0
Vulnerability Management
90%
9.0
Malware Detection
100%
10.0
  • Inventory feature helps with answering audit questions easily
  • Reduces time with software deployment
  • Peace of mind - no viruses or malware after installing
  • Easily scan systems remotely
I've used the cloud version of CarbonBlack and Bitdefender. They both say they automatically scan files as soon as they appear on your computer. The user/administrator is left to trust that the technology works. With Bitdefender, it at least allows an on-demand scan, but it still never reports to the user if the file was clean. Kaspersky automatically scans and notifies the user that it has been scanned AND the results of the scan. In IT we know we can't always trust the technology to perform as designed. I NEED confirmation to feel at ease. Kaspersky makes it easy to run an on-demand scan of a workstation if there is suspicion of an infection. Another thing is that I have not [seen] in Bitdefender, and I know CarbonBlack does not provide inventory information for the administrators like Kasperky. Kaspersky gives detailed information about the systems it scan and lists every software installed. You can even filter and search for specific installations in your network through the Kaspersky Server Center (KSC). It helps know what licenses are used and where.
300
Kaspersky is deployed in North America. I would guess there are 10K+ users. My site has 1K employees but only 300 users. We are a manufacturing organization. Most of the users are administrative, but Kaspersky is deployed on the systems on the manufacturing lines as well.
2
Two IT members. One administers the server. This one installs and updates the central server software. This member sets up the schedules for updates, scans, etc. The initial systems settings are implemented by the server administrator. The other member does the deployment. This one ensures all workstations are protected and monitors the health of the overall network.
  • Effectiveness - 0 infections over several years
  • Cost
  • Ease of administering
  • Inventory information (software and hardware recorded during scans). We're required to do many audits and answer many questions about the devices on our network. The central server is a [lifesaver] with that.
  • Deploying non-Kaspersky software by creating install packages in the administration server.
  • Sending messages to workstations through the administration server. You can send messages that pop up on the user's screens if there is something that needs to be communicated quickly. When you deploy updates, you can have it say that they need to restart, and give details.
The reason we buy antivirus is to protect from viruses and malware. We have not had any infections in years. I like using this product better than others I've used and it is cost-effective.
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.
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.
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.
Yes
I've never had issues upgrading Kaspersky. It automatically pulls in any settings and even packages created with the previous version. Deploying updates to workstations is easy. It's basically a click of a button and the workstations upgrade as well. You can send out messages to the users if needed through the application.
  • Better security, I'm not aware of any drastic changes with the updates.
No
No
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
It is used by the whole business only on workstations and laptops. It is used to protect workstations and laptops from security threats.
  • Detecting threats with accuracy.
  • Immediate scan of removable drives which often are notorious threat vectors.
  • Can scan for limited software vulnerabilities.
  • Stable.
  • Being able to throttle its scan performance centrally, it can suck up CPU for workstations and laptops during scheduled full scans.
  • Less CPU usage - It was removed from all our servers in favor of Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection as all our virtual servers were literally squeezed of their CPU usage by the application.
  • Installation is two fold, agent and the endpoint protection software.
It is well suited for heuristic accuracy on detecting threats, immediate scans for removable devices, and has very good application control where you can set only approved software to run or totally ban USB storage devices and have an option to decide what to permit on USB, like banning storage USB devices and allowing USB keyboards.
Endpoint Security (7)
82.85714285714286%
8.3
Anti-Exploit Technology
100%
10.0
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
100%
10.0
Centralized Management
90%
9.0
Hybrid Deployment Support
N/A
N/A
Infection Remediation
100%
10.0
Vulnerability Management
90%
9.0
Malware Detection
100%
10.0
  • Threats are detected with accuracy, no false positives from our experience.
  • Heuristics are very sharp and work very well so they can flag unusual behavior.
  • Manage and deploy or uninstall endpoint protection software and agent laptops and workstations centrally.
  • Be able to detect and patch third party products' vulnerability as we use Microsoft System Center which finds vulnerabilities only for its products.
  • Saved money on 3rd party application vulnerability scanners.
It is very difficult to get solutions from support if you are having a problem.
410
All of the business employees have the software installed. They represent all functions of the business from the CEO to the driver.
3
  • Networking skills.
  • Endpoint security fundamentals.
  • Patch management.
  • Basic security protocols e.g removable drives banned and known to be notorious in spreading malware etc.
  • Firewall basics.
  • Protection from security threats.
  • Detect and patch 3rd party software vulnerabilities like notorious Adobe Flash.
  • Control application usage. For example, users can only use approved software from the business, unapproved software is blocked and this reduces attack surface area where if everyone could install any application they want which could carry malware, ransomware, etc.
  • Use the product to augment Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager to patch products (non-Microsoft).
  • Easily control applications vs the Microsoft built-in Application Locker which can be complex.
  • Installation on virtual Servers as there is an improvement in terms of performance on newer Kaspersky Endpoint Security.
  • Better integration (we are using Kaspersky Endpoint Protection 10.x) with Cisco ISE as there is a problem to automatically invoke automatic download of database updates. Upgrading to version 11 could provide better integration
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
No
  • Price
  • Product Features
The product was affordable than other Endpoint security software looked at. The price was also a factor looking at features and the outstanding feature was patching and detecting vulnerabilities to 3rd party software which are non-Microsoft and saved us heaps of money in buying another product.
We should have evaluated the support model we chose. The support model (Standard Support instead of MSA Enterprise or Business) we have is not serving us well. It is difficult to get solutions quickly for issues and we are not happy with the service.
  • Third-party professional services
PC Net
No
Change management was a big part of the implementation and was well-handled
Users were now blocked from using some applications which were not approved (there was no control of what software can run initially although the users didn't have admin rights Help desk would help in installing any application the user felt they "needed") and caused a bit of an uproar and managed to do security awareness campaigns in the danger of not controlling applications. Regular Information Security Awareness Campaigns e.g using computer wallpaper, regular workshops with users
  • Uproar from users who were now blocked from using software that was now not approved as the business was now putting controls of what software can be used and this includes total ban on removable storage devices and Bluetooth
  • User disgruntlement as they were not in control of what is in their workstations and laptops anymore
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
Yes
We have the standard support which is not serving us very well. Planning during renewal to get MSA Enterprise or Business.
No
I haven't experienced very good support from them, unfortunately.
  • Making sure only approved software is used in the business
  • Detecting and patching 3rd party software (non-Microsoft) for the business for no additional cost
  • Agents hardly have issues on laptops and workstations
  • Installation of two components ie. agent and endpoint security software
  • Not integrated (we are using Endpoint Security 10.x) properly with posture check (requirements: Kaspersky Endpoint Security Installed and Database files have to be <7 days old) when you have Cisco ISE in the network to allow compliant machines access to the network and non complaint denied access and put on Remediation network, the software does not automatically download updates.
  • Computer discovery can be incorrect if you use it for computer inventory especially on a computer domain
The integration with a known solution is not good (Cisco ISE), product (10.x) does not automate remediation, however security is great and detects security threats with accuracy including heuristics, very few or no false positives
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