Item: Symantec Endpoint Security
Rating: 9
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Symantec Endpoint Protection is used as the front-line antivirus solution and is utilized on all computer systems and servers throughout our entire organization. SEP provides us with the peace of mind that comes from knowing you have a top tier antivirus solution in today's rapidly evolving world of computer systems and data security.

Pros and Cons

Antivirus detection.
Minimal false positives.
Ease of use to manage security alerts.

Automatic major version upgrades.
More friendly administration console.
Better detections for non-traditional viruses/malware.

Return on Investment

Reduced number of virus infections in organization.
Provides proactive alerts for suspicious software and behaviors.
Costly, but worth the price.

Alternatives Considered

Malwarebytes, Eset Endpoint Antivirus, Kaspersky Endpoint Security and McAfee Total Protection

Symantec Endpoint Protection outperformed all other competitor front-line antivirus products with more accurate signature detections and less false positives. We ultimately chose to pair SEP with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to provide a more comprehensive security solution that could detect and prevent infection from both traditional viruses as well as non-traditional infections and malware.

Support Rating

I have only had to contact support for our Symantec Endpoint Protection product once, and they resolved my issue quickly and capably.

Key Insights

Do you think Symantec Endpoint Security delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Symantec Endpoint Security's feature set?

Yes

Did Symantec Endpoint Security live up to sales and marketing promises?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of Symantec Endpoint Security go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Symantec Endpoint Security again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Malwarebytes, Kentico, TeamViewer

Likelihood to Recommend

Symantec Endpoint Protection serves as an excellent front-line antivirus solution for larger organizations who need to manage numerous computer systems, servers, and users. For smaller organizations, they offer a "Small Business" version of the software that is more suitable, primarily due to price point. SEP is particularly effective when paired with a second anti-malware solution, such as Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.

Symantec Endpoint Protection Offers an Excellent Front-Line Antivirus Solution

Overall Satisfaction with Symantec Endpoint Protection