Item: Symantec Endpoint Security
Rating: 8
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use Symantec Endpoint Security organization-wide with a central administrating server. That way you have an easy overview of all the resources in the network and their security level, as well as the ability to handle all the administration centrally. You can see if a computer needs updating, if there was an attack, what the attack was, and how it was handled.

Pros and Cons

Protects from viruses
A firewall to monitor network activity
Blocks USB devices

Too many changes in the software
Make it cheaper
Heavy on resources

Return on Investment

It is probably the most expensive solution I have used to date
Updating policies doesn't interrupt the user
Updating definitions is done on LAN so it doesn't impact overall network bandwidth

Alternatives Considered

I have used competing software from different vendors such as McAfee, Eset, and Trend Micro. I found that Symantec Endpoint Security distributes its updates flawlessly and sends a very clear and comprehensive daily report. I also find the customer service very helpful once it gets rolling, though it is a bit of a pain to open a case in the first place.

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

Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365), Microsoft Azure, Hyper-V

Likelihood to Recommend

I think that Symantec Endpoint Security is an overall well-performing security suite. It protects from known and not yet known malware including viruses, trojan horses, spyware, worms, zero-day vulnerabilities, ransomware, and more. It also protects the entire network by means of a very comprehensive firewall, and all that can be controlled from one single interface.

Symantec Endpoint Security--the good the bad and the ugly

Overall Satisfaction with Symantec Endpoint Security