# Cisco Secure Client, ThreatDown vs Symantec End-user Endpoint Security Comparison

| | Cisco Secure Client | ThreatDown | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 345 | 1,084 | 553 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (56.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (47.2% of reviews) | Enterprise (43.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Starting at $345.00 5 Device Per Year | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Cisco Secure Client

Pros:
- Security (72 reviews)
- Ease of Use (59 reviews)

Cons:
- Remote Access Issues (27 reviews)
- Slow Performance (24 reviews)

### ThreatDown

Pros:
- Ease of Use (98 reviews)
- Features (67 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Customer Support (23 reviews)
- Lack of Clarity (22 reviews)

### Symantec End-user Endpoint Security

Pros:
- Threat Detection (4 reviews)
- Customer Support (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Performance (3 reviews)
- High CPU Usage (2 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Cisco Secure Client | ThreatDown | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (280 reviews) | 9.2 (970 reviews) | 9.1 (482 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (280 reviews) | 9.3 (976 reviews) | 8.9 (488 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.7 (59 reviews) | 9.2 (738 reviews) | 8.4 (162 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.7 (34 reviews) | 9.1 (705 reviews) | 8.3 (155 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.0 (231 reviews) | 8.8 (867 reviews) | 8.7 (469 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.3 (34 reviews) | 9.2 (684 reviews) | 8.4 (147 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.5 (270 reviews) | 8.9 (959 reviews) | 9.0 (480 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Cisco Secure Client

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### ThreatDown

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Core Next-Gen AV

Price: Starting at $345.00 5 Device Per Year

Description: AI-powered protection that stops threats before they get in.

Key Features:
- Incident Response
- Central management console
- Next-Gen AV

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Symantec End-user Endpoint Security

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Endpoint Protection Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Client** | N/A | N/A |
| **ThreatDown** | 8.9/10 | 294 |
| **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** | 9.0/10 | 170 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | ThreatDown | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.1 (233 reviews) | 9.2 (155 reviews) | 
| **Web Control** | Not enough data | 8.8 (239 reviews) | 9.1 (155 reviews) | 
| **Application Control** | Not enough data | 8.9 (222 reviews) | 8.9 (156 reviews) | 
| **Asset Management** | Not enough data | 8.5 (204 reviews) | 8.8 (154 reviews) | 
| **Device Control** | Not enough data | 8.8 (224 reviews) | 9.2 (157 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | ThreatDown | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **System Isolation** | Not enough data | 8.9 (214 reviews) | 9.0 (157 reviews) | 
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | 8.9 (216 reviews) | 9.1 (161 reviews) | 
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | 9.0 (248 reviews) | 9.0 (160 reviews) | 
| **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | 9.6 (263 reviews) | 9.1 (163 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | ThreatDown | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated Remediation** | Not enough data | 9.0 (237 reviews) | 8.8 (155 reviews) | 
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | 8.9 (240 reviews) | 9.1 (155 reviews) | 
| **Behavioral Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.9 (222 reviews) | 8.9 (157 reviews) | 

### Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Client** | N/A | N/A |
| **ThreatDown** | 8.7/10 | 131 |
| **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Features

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | ThreatDown | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **24/7 support** | Not enough data | 9.1 (125 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive report alerts** | Not enough data | 9.2 (123 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Application  control** | Not enough data | 8.9 (119 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive threat hunting** | Not enough data | 9.2 (122 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Rapid response time** | Not enough data | 9.3 (123 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Customizeable reports** | Not enough data | 8.7 (120 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | 9.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Automation Capabilities

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | ThreatDown | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated remediation** | Not enough data | 9.1 (122 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automated investigation** | Not enough data | 9.1 (122 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Agents** | Not enough data | 5.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Antivirus

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Client** | N/A | N/A |
| **ThreatDown** | 6.9/10 | 170 |
| **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** | 6.0/10 | 8 |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | ThreatDown | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 6.8 (170 reviews) | 6.0 (8 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 6.9 (156 reviews) | 6.0 (8 reviews) | 

### Endpoint Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Client** | N/A | N/A |
| **ThreatDown** | 7.4/10 | 115 |
| **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | ThreatDown | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 7.4 (115 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Client** | N/A | N/A |
| **ThreatDown** | 9.7/10 | 13 |
| **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** | N/A | N/A |

#### Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) 

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | ThreatDown | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | 9.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Business VPN

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Client** | N/A | N/A |
| **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A |
| **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** | N/A | N/A |

#### Usage

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | ThreatDown | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Device Usage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Concurrent Connections** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Protocol Choices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Unlimited Bandwidth** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **No Log Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Varied Server Locations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Unlimited Server Switches** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Miscellaneous

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | ThreatDown | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Live Customer Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Open Source Code** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Payment Methods** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Endpoint Protection

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Client** | N/A | N/A |
| **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A |
| **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** | N/A | N/A |

#### System Control

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | ThreatDown | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Device Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Web Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **System Isolation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Vulnerability Prevention

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | ThreatDown | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security Management

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | ThreatDown | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Cisco Secure Client (1):** [Business VPN Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-vpn)

**Unique to ThreatDown (5):** [Managed Detection and Response (MDR)  Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/managed-detection-and-response-mdr), [Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-detection-response-edr), [Endpoint Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection-platforms), [Endpoint Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-management), [Antivirus Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/antivirus)

**Unique to Symantec End-user Endpoint Security (2):** [Endpoint Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection-platforms), [Antivirus Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/antivirus)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Cisco Secure Client | ThreatDown | Symantec End-user Endpoint Security | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 8.9% | 47.2% | 26.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 34.5% | 41.0% | 30.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 56.5% | 11.8% | 43.1% | 

### By Industry

#### Cisco Secure Client

- **Information Technology and Services:** 22.6%
- **Computer Software:** 9.2%
- **Telecommunications:** 6.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.7%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.6%
- **Education Management:** 3.6%
- **Financial Services:** 3.0%
- **Accounting:** 2.7%
- **Outsourcing/Offshoring:** 2.7%
- **Higher Education:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 38.4%

#### ThreatDown

- **Information Technology and Services:** 12.9%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 7.0%
- **Construction:** 4.5%
- **Computer Software:** 4.4%
- **Education Management:** 4.0%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.8%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.4%
- **Higher Education:** 3.3%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 3.1%
- **Financial Services:** 2.8%
- **Other:** 50.9%

#### Symantec End-user Endpoint Security

- **Information Technology and Services:** 21.9%
- **Events Services:** 7.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 6.0%
- **Financial Services:** 5.4%
- **Computer Software:** 5.2%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.9%
- **Retail:** 3.3%
- **Banking:** 2.5%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.9%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 1.7%
- **Other:** 40.8%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Cisco Secure Client

- [OpenVPN Access Server](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-access-server/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (342 reviews)
- [Netgate pfSense](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (325 reviews)
- [Absolute Secure Access](https://www.g2.com/products/absolute-secure-access/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (225 reviews)
- [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (218 reviews)
- [GoodAccess](https://www.g2.com/products/goodaccess/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (166 reviews)
- [Zscaler Private Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-private-access/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (136 reviews)
- [NordLayer](https://www.g2.com/products/nordlayer/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (126 reviews)
- [OpenVPN CloudConnexa](https://www.g2.com/products/openvpn-cloudconnexa/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (125 reviews)
- [Check Point Remote Access VPN](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-remote-access-vpn/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (98 reviews)
- [Twingate](https://www.g2.com/products/twingate/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (76 reviews)

### Alternatives to ThreatDown

- [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (420 reviews)
- [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (971 reviews)
- [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (201 reviews)
- [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (824 reviews)
- [Bitdefender GravityZone XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (85 reviews)
- [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (310 reviews)
- [FortiClient](https://www.g2.com/products/forticlient/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (274 reviews)
- [Webroot Business Endpoint Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/webroot-business-endpoint-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (532 reviews)
- [Huntress Managed EDR](https://www.g2.com/products/huntress-managed-edr/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (883 reviews)
- [WatchGuard Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (123 reviews)

### Alternatives to Symantec End-user Endpoint Security

- [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (971 reviews)
- [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (824 reviews)
- [Webroot Business Endpoint Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/webroot-business-endpoint-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (532 reviews)
- [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (420 reviews)
- [FortiClient](https://www.g2.com/products/forticlient/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (274 reviews)
- [Check Point Harmony Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-harmony-endpoint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (284 reviews)
- [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (201 reviews)
- [Avast Small Business Cybersecurity](https://www.g2.com/products/avast-small-business-cybersecurity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (102 reviews)
- [Bitdefender GravityZone XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (85 reviews)
- [WatchGuard Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (123 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Cisco Secure Client

- Title: [What is Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-cisco-anyconnect-secure-mobility-client-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It allows encrypted and secure connections from clients from all over the internet and not just from within the company's ring fenced intranet, thereby..."
- Title: [Is Cisco AnyConnect encrypted?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-cisco-anyconnect-encrypted) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, Cisco AnyConnect is encrypted. It ensures secure and encrypted connections between client devices and VPN servers to protect data transmitted over the..."
- Title: [What is the latest version of Cisco AnyConnect secure mobility client?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-latest-version-of-cisco-anyconnect-secure-mobility-client) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "4.10.06090"
- Title: [How do I check my connection statistics?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12438-how-do-i-check-my-connection-statistics) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hello Jose, 
At the left bottom corner of the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client box you will find a blue gear icon. If you click this icon a new..."

### ThreatDown

- Title: [Is Malwarebytes enough for your computer to be 100% secure?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/14696-is-malwarebytes-enough-for-your-computer-to-be-100-secure) — 5 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Malwarebytes is not a virus scanner, a PC cleaner, nor is it a defragger. So it can not by itself keep your computer 100% secure, however Maywarebytes is one..."
- Title: [Using Malwarebytes EDR in a midsize company needs extra investment for web filter?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/using-malwarebytes-edr-in-a-midsize-company-needs-extra-investment-for-web-filter) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "No, MB catches sites that have malware on it and will block the site. "
- Title: [What is malwarebytes tray application?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/10146-what-is-malwarebytes-tray-application) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You should see the Malwarebytes icon by the date/time in the upper right corner of your MacBook device.  You can right click to see options.  You can also go..."
- Title: [What additional products can Small Businesses benefit from with Malwarebytes as a Company?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/14733-what-additional-products-can-small-businesses-benefit-from-with-malwarebytes-as-a-company) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I would advise you to visit below link, you will notice Currently Endpoint Protection comes with Cloud Support.
https://support.malwarebytes.com/

For any..."
- Title: [Best way to migrate the on-prem console to the cloud based environment ?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13322-best-way-to-migrate-the-on-prem-console-to-the-cloud-based-environment) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "If you use the Discovery and Deployment tool there is a Migrate to Cloud option. Hope this helps and isn't too late."

### Symantec End-user Endpoint Security

- Title: [Is Symantec Endpoint Protection good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-symantec-endpoint-protection-good) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "not good, it is great solution"
- Title: [How are the virus definitions done, how can it be so fast](https://www.g2.com/discussions/11893-how-are-the-virus-definitions-done-how-can-it-be-so-fast) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Rapid release update are released every hour"
- Title: [What are the top competitive advantages?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/competitive-advantages) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "• SEP’s record of consistently providing the best protection (based on 3rd-party tests).
     o Gartner MQ for EPP 2018 – highest in execution and furthest..."
- Title: [What were the new features for Symantec Endpoint Protection 14.1?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/new-features-in-symantec-endpoint-protection-14-1) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "• Intensive Protection - Provides customers the ability to dial up and down the intensity of the protection engines to gain enhanced visibility into..."
- Title: [What is Symantec Endpoint Protection Hardening - Application Isolation?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/sep-hardening-application-isolation) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Application Isolation is an add-on to SEP 14 and uses the same agent to provide comprehensive application defense:

• Analyze and auto-classify risk levels..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/cisco-secure-client-vs-threatdown-vs-symantec-end-user-endpoint-security)