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Mark S.
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Slow speed and insecure connections"
1/5
What do you like best about Symantec Endpoint Threat Defense for Active Directory?

Endpoint Threat Defense for Active Directory needs to update itself to stay ahead of potential threats. It causes disruptions when the system restarts. The server side compatibility and configuration is a bit difficult. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Symantec Endpoint Threat Defense for Active Directory?

Symantec Endpoint Threat Defense for Active Directory provides security benefits its user interface lacks. Intuitive controls. There's a chance of software vulnerabilities solving those bugs is crucial to ensure protection but it lacks that. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ayan B.
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Ayan B.
Software Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"A very robust threat protection software"
4/5
What do you like best about Symantec Endpoint Threat Defense for Active Directory?

Easy to use after it is installed and setup in employee systems. No manual actions needed from user. Once setup, it has prevented any potential attacks which could have been dangerous. Also great customer support and resolution within SLA. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Symantec Endpoint Threat Defense for Active Directory?

I think sometimes it makes the system slow. Boot time of the system is also reduced. And the UI could be also better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

KD
keshav d.
Software Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"its been good using Symantec endpoint threat defense on the computer"
5/5
What do you like best about Symantec Endpoint Threat Defense for Active Directory?

on background verification without any settings and fair load on CPU not blocking other tasks it is fast on tracking threats and good suggestions time to time Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Symantec Endpoint Threat Defense for Active Directory?

too frequent updates causing a minor disturbance of restarting Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Naveen K.
NK
Naveen K.
Security Analyst | SOC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Originally submitted 12/25/2023
"Zero-Trust for Active Directory: Symantec Endpoint Threat Defense Delivers Granular Control."
4.5/5
What do you like best about Symantec Endpoint Threat Defense for Active Directory?

I likke the features such as Comprehensive protection which offers a layered security approach, protecting against malware, ransomware, phishing attacks, and unauthorized access attempts, Automated tasks and Integration with other Symantec products. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Symantec Endpoint Threat Defense for Active Directory?

My only dislike about this product that running SETD can impact system performance, especially on older or resource-constrained devices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

BM
Bharath M.
Analyst
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Symantec Defense"
4/5
What do you like best about Symantec Endpoint Threat Defense for Active Directory?

Multiple feature on a single console like device control, mobile threat defense and advanced firewall accompanied with Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Symantec Endpoint Threat Defense for Active Directory?

Little bit complicated on the installation as we need multiple attempts and even the updates cause certain issues Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Oindreela G.
OG
Oindreela G.
Product Marketing Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Very powerful solution for device protection"
5/5
What do you like best about Symantec Endpoint Threat Defense for Active Directory?

The solution is extremely powerful and covers almost all kinds of possible threats to our devices and systems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Symantec Endpoint Threat Defense for Active Directory?

There's a small chance that the software itself might get attacked. Need to fix those bugs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Devendra P.
DP
Devendra P.
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Efficient, fast and fool-proof defense system"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Symantec Endpoint Threat Defense for Active Directory?

Easy to install and a small footprint on the client machine Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Symantec Endpoint Threat Defense for Active Directory?

Compatibility and configuration on the server side pose challenges at times Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Bharath M.
BM
Bharath M.
Associate Consultant
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Symantec Threat defense technologies"
3.5/5
What do you like best about Symantec Endpoint Threat Defense for Active Directory?

Realtime monitoring, advanced threat protection and easily integrated Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Symantec Endpoint Threat Defense for Active Directory?

Bit complexity in implementation which maybe for an non advanced user Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mukesh K.
MK
Mukesh K.
SIE/Cyber Security Architecture
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"The tool is more powerful to cover relevant technical controls."
5/5
What do you like best about Symantec Endpoint Threat Defense for Active Directory?

Symantec endpoint solution to cover all the technical controls in the organization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Symantec Endpoint Threat Defense for Active Directory?

Typically no dislike as our requirement full fill. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mayuresh  G.
MG
Mayuresh G.
Delivery Project Manager
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Threat defense is very useful."
4.5/5
What do you like best about Symantec Endpoint Threat Defense for Active Directory?

Preventing unapproved programs from running and to apply firewall policies that block or allow network traffic Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Symantec Endpoint Threat Defense for Active Directory?

New exploits are unlikely to be detected untill when definitions are updated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Symantec Endpoint Threat Defense for Active Directory Features
Auditing
Data Discovery
Access Control
Cloud Gap Analytics
Compliance Monitoring
User Analytics
Data Masking
Data Encryption/Security
Data loss Prevention