Malware protection that just works.
June 23, 2025

Malware protection that just works.

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Score 8 out of 10
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Overall Satisfaction with Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection

We utilize System Center Endpoint Protection to safeguard all desktops on the network with a centralized antivirus, ransomware protection, and toolkit protection system developed by Microsoft. It works from the SCCM admin console and deploys automatically to all systems it can see and manage.

Pros

  • Easy administration.
  • Centralized management, patch deployment, and reporting.
  • Easy auto-patch updating from Microsoft.
  • Microsoft antivirus app with no special licensing required.

Cons

  • Some advanced options that 3rd party's have are not available.
  • Some advanced set customization is difficult from the SCCM console.
  • Some of the latest Windows 11 security settings are not yet fully integrated into the SCP pages in the SCCM console.
  • The Windows 11 version of SCEP is significantly better than the Windows 10 and older iterations, and it has saved us from virus issues in the past.
  • This is faster and less work to deploy to a pc when we build and deploy them.
  • No extra admin and costs for AV licensing in our case, which makes renewal times easier on IT Management.
It is integrated with Windows and SCCM, making it easy to use, license, manage, and update. Additionally, it is straightforward to diagnose when virus and ransomware alerts are detected on endpoints. IT Service Desk management is also easy.
Fewer licensing requirements, one less vendor to buy from, one less app to package, deploy, and update on systems. It is an integrated license to Windows that comes baked in when you have AD-connected systems and need to allow that system on the network. It's a natural tool that enables and uses with little complication after setup.

Do you think Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection's feature set?

Yes

Did Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection again?

Yes

If an organization is all Windows-based Active Directory systems, then System Center Endpoint Protection is worth deploying and using. If it's a hybrid of operating systems, then an alternative solution is best.

Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection Feature Ratings

Endpoint Security
7.7
Anti-Exploit Technology
8
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
7
Centralized Management
8
Hybrid Deployment Support
6
Infection Remediation
9
Vulnerability Management
8
Malware Detection
8

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