# Darktrace / NETWORK, Sophos Endpoint vs Kaspersky Next Optimum Comparison

| | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 46 | 824 | 206 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (60.5% of reviews) | Mid-Market (63.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (40.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | $77 node/year | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Darktrace / NETWORK

Pros:
- Monitoring (5 reviews)
- Artificial Intelligence (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (6 reviews)
- Expensive (4 reviews)

### Sophos Endpoint

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

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

### Kaspersky Next Optimum

Pros:
- Blocking (5 reviews)
- Threat Protection (5 reviews)

Cons:
- High Resource Usage (6 reviews)
- Slow Performance (5 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (31 reviews) | 9.4 (638 reviews) | 8.9 (172 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.0 (31 reviews) | 9.3 (647 reviews) | 8.6 (173 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.7 (20 reviews) | 9.3 (606 reviews) | 8.2 (70 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.1 (18 reviews) | 9.3 (555 reviews) | 8.4 (65 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.2 (30 reviews) | 9.0 (625 reviews) | 8.4 (167 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.4 (18 reviews) | 9.3 (548 reviews) | 8.2 (65 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (31 reviews) | 9.4 (621 reviews) | 8.5 (174 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Darktrace / NETWORK

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Sophos Endpoint

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Kaspersky Next Optimum

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Advanced

Price: $77 node/year

Description: Advanced combines Next Generation protection with role-based management and automation for a unique security posture, driving encryption adoption and improving efficiency for businesses of all sizes.


[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/kaspersky-next-optimum/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Cloud Workload Protection Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Darktrace / NETWORK** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards and Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Administration Console** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Operations

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Logging and Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API / Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security Controls 

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Anomaly Detection** | 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 | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Network Sandboxing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Darktrace / NETWORK** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | 8.7/10 | 13 |

#### Sandbox

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sandbox** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 

#### Evaluation

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Malware Evaluation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 
| **Automatic Submission** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (12 reviews) | 
| **Automatic Evaluation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 
| **Malware Probability Scores** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (12 reviews) | 

### Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Darktrace / NETWORK** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Prevention

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Intrusion Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security hardening** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Data Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Detection

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Intrusion Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anti-Malware / Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Administration Console -** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API / integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Network Monitoring

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Darktrace / NETWORK** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Performance Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Improvement Suggestions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Network Capability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring - Network Monitoring

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **360-Degree Network Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Network Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Performance Baseline** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Path Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics - Network Monitoring

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Performance Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Packet & Flow Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security - Network Monitoring

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Encrypted Data Transmission** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Zero Trust and Identity Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrated Network Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Network Performance - Network Monitoring

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dynamic Network Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Tasks Routing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### AI Automation - Network Monitoring

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Machine Learning-Based Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self-Healing Networks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Predictive Network Maintenance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Network Monitoring

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | 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 | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Network Traffic Analysis (NTA)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Darktrace / NETWORK** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Automation

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Metadata Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Response Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Network Capability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Network Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Incident Management

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Incident Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Endpoint Protection Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Darktrace / NETWORK** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | 9.2/10 | 402 |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | 8.9/10 | 62 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.3 (365 reviews) | 8.9 (50 reviews) | 
| **Web Control** | Not enough data | 9.2 (370 reviews) | 8.9 (50 reviews) | 
| **Application Control** | Not enough data | 9.3 (364 reviews) | 8.9 (50 reviews) | 
| **Asset Management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (353 reviews) | 8.9 (48 reviews) | 
| **Device Control** | Not enough data | 9.3 (362 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **System Isolation** | Not enough data | 9.3 (362 reviews) | 8.8 (48 reviews) | 
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | 9.2 (354 reviews) | 8.8 (48 reviews) | 
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | 9.4 (362 reviews) | 8.9 (50 reviews) | 
| **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | 9.5 (367 reviews) | 9.1 (51 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated Remediation** | Not enough data | 9.2 (359 reviews) | 8.9 (48 reviews) | 
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | 9.2 (356 reviews) | 9.0 (49 reviews) | 
| **Behavioral Analysis** | Not enough data | 9.2 (354 reviews) | 8.7 (49 reviews) | 

### Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Darktrace / NETWORK** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Activity Monitoring

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Usage Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Database Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Security Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multicloud Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Network Detection and Response (NDR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Darktrace / NETWORK** | 9.3/10 | 5 |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Analysis

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Incident Reporting** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Network Visibility** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Metadata Enrichment** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Metadata Management** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Response

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Incident Alerts** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Response Orchestration** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Response Automation** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Detection

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Network Monitoring** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Discovery** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anomaly Detection** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Services - Network Detection and Response (NDR)

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Darktrace / NETWORK** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | 9.1/10 | 274 |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Detection & Response

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Response Automation** | Not enough data | 9.2 (252 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Threat Hunting** | Not enough data | 9.4 (257 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Rule-Based Detection** | Not enough data | 9.3 (256 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Detection** | Not enough data | 9.6 (258 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Extensibility** | Not enough data | 9.2 (247 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Automation** | Not enough data | 8.8 (244 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Unified Visibility** | Not enough data | 9.1 (246 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Threat Intelligence** | Not enough data | 9.3 (257 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning** | Not enough data | 8.8 (249 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Collection** | Not enough data | 9.1 (247 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 8.5 (136 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 8.6 (137 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 8.6 (137 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | 9.4 (138 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Darktrace / NETWORK** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Features

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **24/7 support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive report alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application  control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive threat hunting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rapid response time** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizeable reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Automation Capabilities

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated remediation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated investigation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Agents** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Antivirus

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Darktrace / NETWORK** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | 7.7/10 | 240 |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 7.7 (233 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 7.7 (234 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Darktrace / NETWORK** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | 9.5/10 | 131 |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

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

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | 9.5 (126 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Incident Response

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Darktrace / NETWORK** | 8.7/10 | 7 |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Response

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Resolution Automation** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resolution Guidance** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **System Isolation** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Threat Intelligence** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Investigation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Records

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Incident Logs** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Reports** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Incident Alerts** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Case Management** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Darktrace / NETWORK** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Encryption

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Darktrace / NETWORK** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | 9.3/10 | 9 |

#### Encryption

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Email Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 
| **Messaging Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **File Transfer Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 
| **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (7 reviews) | 
| **Document Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (7 reviews) | 
| **Full-Disk Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (7 reviews) | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 
| **Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 
| **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 

### Endpoint Protection

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Darktrace / NETWORK** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### System Control

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Cloud Detection and Response (CDR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Darktrace / NETWORK** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sophos Endpoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Detection and Response (CDR)

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Services - Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) 

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Darktrace / NETWORK (10):** [Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-detection-and-response-cdr), [Network Detection and Response (NDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-detection-and-response-ndr), [Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-security-monitoring-and-analytics), [Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-traffic-analysis-nta), [Managed Detection and Response (MDR)  Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/managed-detection-and-response-mdr), [Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/intrusion-detection-and-prevention-systems-idps), [Cloud Workload Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-workload-protection-platforms), [Incident Response Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/incident-response), [Network Monitoring Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-monitoring), [Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/extended-detection-and-response-xdr-platforms)

**Unique to Sophos Endpoint (4):** [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), [Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-detection-response-edr), [Antivirus Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/antivirus)

**Unique to Kaspersky Next Optimum (3):** [Encryption Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/encryption-software), [Endpoint Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection-platforms), [Network Sandboxing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-sandboxing)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Darktrace / NETWORK | Sophos Endpoint | Kaspersky Next Optimum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 9.3% | 17.8% | 30.9% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 60.5% | 63.0% | 40.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 30.2% | 19.3% | 28.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Darktrace / NETWORK

- **Financial Services:** 16.3%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 7.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.0%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 4.7%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.7%
- **Education Management:** 4.7%
- **Legal Services:** 4.7%
- **Gambling & Casinos:** 4.7%
- **Higher Education:** 4.7%
- **Accounting:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 39.5%

#### Sophos Endpoint

- **Information Technology and Services:** 15.1%
- **Manufacturing:** 6.2%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 5.9%
- **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:** 49.8%

#### Kaspersky Next Optimum

- **Information Technology and Services:** 22.3%
- **Computer Software:** 5.7%
- **Accounting:** 4.7%
- **Financial Services:** 4.7%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.6%
- **Internet:** 3.6%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.1%
- **Computer Networking:** 3.1%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.6%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.6%
- **Other:** 44.0%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Darktrace / NETWORK

- [Dynatrace](https://www.g2.com/products/dynatrace/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1363 reviews)
- [KnowBe4 PhishER/PhishER Plus](https://www.g2.com/products/knowbe4-phisher-phisher-plus/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (566 reviews)
- [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (420 reviews)
- [Wiz](https://www.g2.com/products/wiz-wiz/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (794 reviews)
- [Datadog](https://www.g2.com/products/datadog/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (705 reviews)
- [Sumo Logic](https://www.g2.com/products/sumo-logic/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (399 reviews)
- [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (971 reviews)
- [SolarWinds Observability](https://www.g2.com/products/solarwinds-worldwide-llc-solarwinds-observability/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (836 reviews)
- [Progress WhatsUp Gold](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-whatsup-gold/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (386 reviews)
- [FortiCNAPP](https://www.g2.com/products/forticnapp/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (386 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)
- [Trellix Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/trellix-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (327 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)

### Alternatives to Kaspersky Next Optimum

- [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)
- [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)
- [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (310 reviews)
- [Check Point Harmony Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-harmony-endpoint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (284 reviews)
- [FortiClient](https://www.g2.com/products/forticlient/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (274 reviews)
- [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (201 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

### Darktrace / NETWORK

- Title: [What is Darktrace Enterprise immune system?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-darktrace-enterprise-immune-system) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "The Enterprise Immune System learns normal ‘patterns of life’ to discover unpredictable cyber-threats, while delivering complete visibility across 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. "

### Kaspersky Next Optimum

- Title: [What is endpoint security software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/kaspersky-endpoint-security-for-business-what-is-endpoint-security-software) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Endpoint security software is software designed to protect your endpoints, or devices used for daily business operations such as desktop PCs, laptops,..."
- Title: [now Kaspersky Endpoint Security is really heavy for the pc when i do the scan?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/now-kaspersky-endpoint-security-is-really-heavy-for-the-pc-when-i-do-the-scan) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It depends on your system specification. You can  check the scan settings and select deep scan once a week when system remain idle"
- Title: [What is the best way to configure kaspersky to achieve the balance, security and performance](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-configure-kaspersky-to-achieve-the-balance-security-and-performance) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "There is no one balance to achieve security and performance.  Your own risk tolerance will determine what level of security you need, and that will have a..."
- Title: [What is the purpose of cloud-based protection?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/cloud-based-protection) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Most IT security vendors use the cloud to improve protection levels. Hybrid protection (antivirus databases + proactive defense + the cloud) is the most..."
- Title: [What is the ‘cloud’?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-cloud) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "It is a service that runs on a company’s servers rather than on user devices and which can be used over the Internet from anywhere in the world. Examples of..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/darktrace-network-vs-sophos-endpoint-vs-kaspersky-next-optimum)