# Cisco Secure Endpoints, Trellix Endpoint Security vs Sophos Endpoint Comparison

| | Cisco Secure Endpoints | Trellix Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 27 | 327 | 824 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (41.7% of reviews) | Mid-Market (38.8% of reviews) | Mid-Market (62.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Cisco Secure Endpoints

Pros:
- Features (6 reviews)
- Threat Detection (6 reviews)

Cons:
- Complexity (3 reviews)
- Complex Interface (2 reviews)

### Trellix Endpoint Security

Pros:
- Ease of Use (6 reviews)
- Features (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Configuration (2 reviews)
- Expensive (2 reviews)

### Sophos Endpoint

Pros:
- Ease of Use (191 reviews)
- Protection (180 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Performance (73 reviews)
- High Resource Usage (52 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Cisco Secure Endpoints | Trellix Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (23 reviews) | 8.9 (279 reviews) | 9.4 (637 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 8.6 (279 reviews) | 9.3 (646 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (12 reviews) | 8.1 (85 reviews) | 9.3 (605 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 8.2 (84 reviews) | 9.3 (555 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.4 (20 reviews) | 8.5 (264 reviews) | 9.0 (624 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 8.1 (80 reviews) | 9.3 (548 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.9 (22 reviews) | 8.4 (273 reviews) | 9.4 (620 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Cisco Secure Endpoints

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Trellix Endpoint Security

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Sophos Endpoint

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Endpoint Protection Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Endpoints** | N/A | N/A |
| **Trellix Endpoint Security** | 8.8/10 | 46 |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | 9.2/10 | 401 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Cisco Secure Endpoints | Trellix Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.0 (44 reviews) | 9.3 (364 reviews) | 
| **Web Control** | Not enough data | 8.5 (45 reviews) | 9.2 (369 reviews) | 
| **Application Control** | Not enough data | 8.8 (43 reviews) | 9.3 (363 reviews) | 
| **Asset Management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (43 reviews) | 8.8 (352 reviews) | 
| **Device Control** | Not enough data | 8.8 (44 reviews) | 9.3 (361 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Cisco Secure Endpoints | Trellix Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **System Isolation** | Not enough data | 9.0 (42 reviews) | 9.3 (361 reviews) | 
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | 8.8 (43 reviews) | 9.2 (353 reviews) | 
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | 8.8 (43 reviews) | 9.4 (361 reviews) | 
| **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | 9.1 (44 reviews) | 9.5 (366 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Cisco Secure Endpoints | Trellix Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated Remediation** | Not enough data | 8.7 (45 reviews) | 9.2 (358 reviews) | 
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | 8.6 (44 reviews) | 9.2 (355 reviews) | 
| **Behavioral Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.6 (44 reviews) | 9.2 (353 reviews) | 

### Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Endpoints** | N/A | N/A |
| **Trellix Endpoint Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | 9.1/10 | 273 |

#### Detection & Response

| Feature | Cisco Secure Endpoints | Trellix Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Response Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (251 reviews) | 
| **Threat Hunting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (256 reviews) | 
| **Rule-Based Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (255 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (257 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Cisco Secure Endpoints | Trellix Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Extensibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (246 reviews) | 
| **Workflow Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (243 reviews) | 
| **Unified Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (245 reviews) | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | Cisco Secure Endpoints | Trellix Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Threat Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (256 reviews) | 
| **Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (248 reviews) | 
| **Data Collection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (246 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | Cisco Secure Endpoints | Trellix Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (135 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (136 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (136 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | Cisco Secure Endpoints | Trellix Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (137 reviews) | 

### Antivirus

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Endpoints** | N/A | N/A |
| **Trellix Endpoint Security** | 7.9/10 | 6 |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | 7.7/10 | 239 |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Cisco Secure Endpoints | Trellix Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 7.7 (232 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 7.7 (233 reviews) | 

### Endpoint Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Endpoints** | N/A | N/A |
| **Trellix Endpoint Security** | 7.2/10 | 9 |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Cisco Secure Endpoints | Trellix Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 7.2 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Endpoints** | N/A | N/A |
| **Trellix Endpoint Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | 9.5/10 | 130 |

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

| Feature | Cisco Secure Endpoints | Trellix Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (125 reviews) | 

### Cloud Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Endpoints** | N/A | N/A |
| **Trellix Endpoint Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | Cisco Secure Endpoints | Trellix Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 Endpoints | Trellix Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 Endpoints | Trellix Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Endpoint Protection

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Endpoints** | N/A | N/A |
| **Trellix Endpoint Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A |

#### System Control

| Feature | Cisco Secure Endpoints | Trellix Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 Endpoints | Trellix Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 Endpoints | Trellix Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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
**Shared Categories (3):** [Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-detection-response-edr), [Antivirus Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/antivirus), [Endpoint Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection-platforms)


**Unique to Trellix Endpoint Security (1):** [Endpoint Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-management)

**Unique to Sophos Endpoint (1):** [Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/extended-detection-and-response-xdr-platforms)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Cisco Secure Endpoints | Trellix Endpoint Security | Sophos Endpoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 20.8% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 41.7% | 38.8% | 62.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 37.5% | 38.8% | 19.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Cisco Secure Endpoints

- **Information Technology and Services:** 12.5%
- **Education Management:** 12.5%
- **Computer Software:** 12.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 8.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 8.3%
- **Financial Services:** 8.3%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.2%
- **Insurance:** 4.2%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.2%
- **Design:** 4.2%
- **Other:** 20.8%

#### Trellix Endpoint Security

- **Information Technology and Services:** 18.8%
- **Computer Software:** 10.0%
- **Financial Services:** 7.2%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 5.0%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.1%
- **Banking:** 2.8%
- **Retail:** 2.8%
- **Higher Education:** 2.5%
- **Internet:** 2.2%
- **Government Administration:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 43.3%

#### Sophos Endpoint

- **Information Technology and Services:** 15.1%
- **Manufacturing:** 6.2%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 5.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.1%
- **Construction:** 4.0%
- **Education Management:** 3.6%
- **Computer Software:** 3.6%
- **Automotive:** 2.9%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 2.5%
- **Retail:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 49.9%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Cisco Secure Endpoints

- [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (420 reviews)
- [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (310 reviews)
- [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (201 reviews)
- [ThreatDown](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1084 reviews)
- [Cortex XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-cortex-xdr/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (53 reviews)
- [Symantec End-user Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-end-user-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (553 reviews)
- [Bitdefender GravityZone XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (85 reviews)
- [Check Point Harmony Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-harmony-endpoint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (284 reviews)
- [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (971 reviews)
- [FortiClient](https://www.g2.com/products/forticlient/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (274 reviews)

### Alternatives to Trellix Endpoint Security

- [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (420 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)
- [ThreatDown](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1084 reviews)
- [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (971 reviews)
- [Symantec End-user Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-end-user-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (553 reviews)
- [Cortex XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-cortex-xdr/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (53 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)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-acronis-cyber-protect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (742 reviews)

### Alternatives to Sophos Endpoint

- [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (971 reviews)
- [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (420 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)
- [Bitdefender GravityZone XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (85 reviews)
- [ThreatDown](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1084 reviews)
- [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (310 reviews)
- [Cynet](https://www.g2.com/products/cynet/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (251 reviews)
- [WatchGuard Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (123 reviews)
- [Symantec End-user Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-end-user-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (553 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Cisco Secure Endpoints

No discussions available for this product.

### Trellix Endpoint Security

- Title: [What is MVISION Endpoint Security used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-mvision-endpoint-security-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "To Protect endpoints from Malwares and Viruses "
- Title: [What is the difference between McAfee Antivirus Plus and Total Protection?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-difference-between-mcafee-antivirus-plus-and-total-protection) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "The main difference between McAfee total protection and McAfee Antivirus Plus is that McAfee total protection provides complete protection to your..."

### Sophos Endpoint

- Title: [Is Sophos Endpoint an antivirus?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-sophos-endpoint-an-antivirus) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes."
- Title: [What is Sophos Intercept X: Next-Gen Endpoint used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-sophos-intercept-x-next-gen-endpoint-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Sophos Intercept X (Next‑Gen Endpoint) is an advanced endpoint protection solution designed to shield devices (like PCs and servers) from a wide range of..."
- Title: [Is Sophos intercept x any good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-sophos-intercept-x-any-good) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, it is good. Low footprint and updates are small so faster updating of definition files. "

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