# Cisco Secure Client, FortiClient vs ESET PROTECT Comparison

| | Cisco Secure Client | FortiClient | ESET PROTECT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 345 | 274 | 971 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (56.5% of reviews) | Mid-Market (57.2% of reviews) | Mid-Market (45.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | Contact Us | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Cisco Secure Client

Pros:
- Ease of Use (4 reviews)
- Security (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Authentication Issues (4 reviews)
- Slow Performance (3 reviews)

### FortiClient

Pros:
- Ease of Use (40 reviews)
- Security (38 reviews)

Cons:
- Unstable Connection (21 reviews)
- Slow Performance (20 reviews)

### ESET PROTECT

Pros:
- Ease of Use (95 reviews)
- Protection (79 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (32 reviews)
- Difficult Configuration (31 reviews)

---
## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Cisco Secure Client | FortiClient | ESET PROTECT | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (280 reviews) | 9.2 (227 reviews) | 9.3 (838 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (280 reviews) | 9.0 (227 reviews) | 9.0 (839 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.7 (59 reviews) | 8.7 (124 reviews) | 8.8 (577 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.7 (34 reviews) | 9.0 (80 reviews) | 8.5 (417 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.0 (231 reviews) | 8.7 (197 reviews) | 8.9 (777 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.3 (34 reviews) | 8.6 (76 reviews) | 8.9 (407 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.5 (270 reviews) | 8.8 (218 reviews) | 8.7 (827 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Cisco Secure Client

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### FortiClient

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### ESET PROTECT

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: ESET PROTECT Advanced

Price: Contact Us

Description: Best-in-class endpoint protection against ransomware &amp; zero-day threats.
Cross-platform solution with easy-to-use cloud or on-prem management, server security, advanced threat defense, and full disk encryption.

Key Features:
- Console
- Server Security 
- Modern Endpoint Protection 

[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

---
## Features Comparison By Category

### Zero Trust Networking

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Client** | N/A | N/A |
| **FortiClient** | 9.0/10 | 11 |
| **ESET PROTECT** | N/A | N/A |

#### Network Management

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | FortiClient | ESET PROTECT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Network Segmentation** | Not enough data | 9.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Network Mapping** | Not enough data | 7.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **API/Integrations** | Not enough data | 9.2 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | FortiClient | ESET PROTECT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Security Automation** | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Application Security** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workload Protection** | Not enough data | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Protection** | Not enough data | 9.5 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Identity Management

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | FortiClient | ESET PROTECT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Access Control** | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Identity Scoring** | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | FortiClient | ESET PROTECT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Endpoint Protection Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Client** | N/A | N/A |
| **FortiClient** | 8.9/10 | 115 |
| **ESET PROTECT** | 9.2/10 | 287 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | FortiClient | ESET PROTECT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.1 (80 reviews) | 9.3 (225 reviews) | 
| **Web Control** | Not enough data | 9.1 (80 reviews) | 9.2 (228 reviews) | 
| **Application Control** | Not enough data | 9.1 (79 reviews) | 9.1 (224 reviews) | 
| **Asset Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (67 reviews) | 9.0 (216 reviews) | 
| **Device Control** | Not enough data | 9.0 (89 reviews) | 9.1 (223 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | FortiClient | ESET PROTECT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **System Isolation** | Not enough data | 9.0 (64 reviews) | 9.1 (221 reviews) | 
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | 9.6 (83 reviews) | 9.2 (228 reviews) | 
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | 9.1 (66 reviews) | 9.2 (226 reviews) | 
| **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | 9.0 (74 reviews) | 9.3 (247 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | FortiClient | ESET PROTECT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated Remediation** | Not enough data | 8.5 (64 reviews) | 9.1 (224 reviews) | 
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | 8.3 (64 reviews) | 9.2 (220 reviews) | 
| **Behavioral Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.4 (62 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

### Malware Analysis Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Client** | N/A | N/A |
| **FortiClient** | N/A | N/A |
| **ESET PROTECT** | 9.5/10 | 100 |

#### Detection

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | FortiClient | ESET PROTECT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (85 reviews) | 
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Threat Alerting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (83 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | FortiClient | ESET PROTECT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Malware Evaluation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (85 reviews) | 
| **Sandboxing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (78 reviews) | 
| **Threat Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (82 reviews) | 
| **File Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (83 reviews) | 

#### Response

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | FortiClient | ESET PROTECT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Response Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (83 reviews) | 
| **Malware Removal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (85 reviews) | 
| **Data Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (84 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | FortiClient | ESET PROTECT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Client** | N/A | N/A |
| **FortiClient** | N/A | N/A |
| **ESET PROTECT** | 9.8/10 | 37 |

#### Detection &amp; Response

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | FortiClient | ESET PROTECT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Response Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (30 reviews) | 
| **Threat Hunting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (31 reviews) | 
| **Rule-Based Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (31 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.9 (30 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | FortiClient | ESET PROTECT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Extensibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (28 reviews) | 
| **Workflow Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.9 (31 reviews) | 
| **Unified Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (29 reviews) | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | FortiClient | ESET PROTECT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Threat Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (31 reviews) | 
| **Artificial Intelligence &amp; Machine Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (30 reviews) | 
| **Data Collection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (31 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | FortiClient | ESET PROTECT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (25 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (24 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.9 (26 reviews) | 

#### Services - Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | FortiClient | ESET PROTECT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.9 (23 reviews) | 

### Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Client** | N/A | N/A |
| **FortiClient** | N/A | N/A |
| **ESET PROTECT** | 9.6/10 | 32 |

#### Platform Features

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | FortiClient | ESET PROTECT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **24/7 support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (28 reviews) | 
| **Proactive report alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (27 reviews) | 
| **Application  control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (27 reviews) | 
| **Proactive threat hunting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (29 reviews) | 
| **Rapid response time** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (27 reviews) | 
| **Customizeable reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (28 reviews) | 
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (23 reviews) | 

#### Automation Capabilities

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | FortiClient | ESET PROTECT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated remediation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (27 reviews) | 
| **Automated investigation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (27 reviews) | 
| **AI Agents** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 

### Antivirus

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Client** | N/A | N/A |
| **FortiClient** | 8.3/10 | 11 |
| **ESET PROTECT** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | FortiClient | ESET PROTECT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 8.2 (11 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 8.3 (11 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

### Endpoint Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Client** | N/A | N/A |
| **FortiClient** | 7.6/10 | 32 |
| **ESET PROTECT** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | FortiClient | ESET PROTECT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 7.6 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Zero Trust Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Client** | N/A | N/A |
| **FortiClient** | N/A | N/A |
| **ESET PROTECT** | N/A | N/A |

#### Identity and Access Management - Zero Trust Platforms

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | FortiClient | ESET PROTECT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Single sign-on (SSO)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-factor authentication (MFA)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-based access control (RBAC)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Identity federation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security - Zero Trust Platforms

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | FortiClient | ESET PROTECT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Endpoint detection and response (EDR)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Device posture assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Micro-segmentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Zero trust network access (ZTNA)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Security - Zero Trust Platforms

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | FortiClient | ESET PROTECT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data loss prevention (DLP)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data classification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Application Visibility - Zero Trust Platforms

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | FortiClient | ESET PROTECT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application-level controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure application access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User and entity behavior analytics (UEBA)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting and Policies - Zero Trust Platforms

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | FortiClient | ESET PROTECT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Policy automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Regulatory compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-platform compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Comprehensive reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Zero Trust Platforms

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | FortiClient | ESET PROTECT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Endpoint Detection &amp; Response (EDR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Client** | N/A | N/A |
| **FortiClient** | N/A | N/A |
| **ESET PROTECT** | 9.9/10 | 35 |

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

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | FortiClient | ESET PROTECT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.9 (27 reviews) | 

### Cloud Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Client** | N/A | N/A |
| **FortiClient** | N/A | N/A |
| **ESET PROTECT** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | FortiClient | ESET PROTECT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Registry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | FortiClient | ESET PROTECT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Identity

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | FortiClient | ESET PROTECT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Business VPN

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Client** | N/A | N/A |
| **FortiClient** | N/A | N/A |
| **ESET PROTECT** | N/A | N/A |

#### Usage

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | FortiClient | ESET PROTECT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | FortiClient | ESET PROTECT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 |
| **FortiClient** | N/A | N/A |
| **ESET PROTECT** | N/A | N/A |

#### System Control

| Feature | Cisco Secure Client | FortiClient | ESET PROTECT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | FortiClient | ESET PROTECT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | FortiClient | ESET PROTECT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

---
## Categories

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

**Unique to FortiClient (5):** [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), [Zero Trust Networking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/zero-trust-networking), [Zero Trust Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/zero-trust-platforms)

**Unique to ESET PROTECT (7):** [Endpoint Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection-platforms), [Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/extended-detection-and-response-xdr-platforms), [Managed Detection and Response (MDR)  Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/managed-detection-and-response-mdr), [Endpoint Detection &amp; Response (EDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-detection-response-edr), [Malware Analysis Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/malware-analysis-tools), [Patch Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/patch-management), [Antivirus Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/antivirus)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Cisco Secure Client | FortiClient | ESET PROTECT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 8.9% | 17.5% | 44.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 34.5% | 57.2% | 45.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 56.5% | 25.3% | 10.2% | 

### By Industry

#### Cisco Secure Client

- **Information Technology and Services:** 22.6%
- **Computer Software:** 9.2%
- **Telecommunications:** 6.3%
- **Hospital &amp; Health Care:** 5.7%
- **Computer &amp; 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%

#### FortiClient

- **Information Technology and Services:** 18.3%
- **Computer Software:** 8.6%
- **Computer &amp; Network Security:** 7.8%
- **Hospitality:** 5.1%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.3%
- **Insurance:** 3.9%
- **Financial Services:** 3.9%
- **Hospital &amp; Health Care:** 2.7%
- **Automotive:** 2.3%
- **Banking:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 41.2%

#### ESET PROTECT

- **Information Technology and Services:** 13.3%
- **Computer Software:** 5.5%
- **Construction:** 4.5%
- **Computer &amp; Network Security:** 3.9%
- **Internet:** 3.6%
- **Hospital &amp; Health Care:** 2.9%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.9%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.8%
- **Education Management:** 2.7%
- **Staffing and Recruiting:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 55.4%

---
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- [TeamViewer](https://www.g2.com/products/teamviewer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3946 reviews)
- [Avast Small Business Cybersecurity](https://www.g2.com/products/avast-small-business-cybersecurity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (102 reviews)
- [Check Point Harmony Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-harmony-endpoint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (284 reviews)
- [Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (583 reviews)

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- [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (416 reviews)
- [ThreatDown](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1082 reviews)
- [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (826 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)
- [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (310 reviews)
- [Bitdefender GravityZone XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (85 reviews)
- [Symantec End-user Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-end-user-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (553 reviews)
- [Webroot Business Endpoint Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/webroot-business-endpoint-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (532 reviews)
- [WatchGuard Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (123 reviews)

---
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  > **Top comment:** "It allows encrypted and secure connections from clients from all over the internet and not just from within the company&#39;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..."

### FortiClient

- Title: [Is FortiClient free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-forticlient-free) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "No, I believe it&#39;s freemium"
- Title: [What is FortiClient VPN used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-forticlient-vpn-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "FortiClient VPN is used to establish secure connections, or virtual private networks (VPNs), between devices and a remote network or server. This allows..."
- Title: [What is FortiClient used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-forticlient-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "VPN"
- Title: [How do I use FortiClient VPN?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-use-forticlient-vpn) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Head over to https://www.fortinet.com/support/product-downloads and download the free vpn client.

Once downloaded, accept the terms and configure your vpn..."
- Title: [What&#39;s FortiClient?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-s-forticlient) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "FortiClient is an endpoint protection software developed by Fortinet. It provides a range of security features for devices such as computers, laptops, and..."

### ESET PROTECT

- Title: [Does ESET nod32 protect against malware?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-eset-nod32-protect-against-malware) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"
- Title: [How can I backup the encryption key?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-backup-the-encryption-key) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Mahmoud - here&#39;s some information from ESET&#39;s online help that can hopefully walk you through the backup process: ..."
- Title: [Is ESET an antivirus?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-eset-an-antivirus) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It sure is! works great too"
- Title: [What is ESET protect?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-eset-protect) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Computer security software"
- Title: [Is ESET nod32 antivirus any good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-eset-nod32-antivirus-any-good) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Good"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/cisco-secure-client-vs-forticlient-vs-eset-protect)

