Comparison
Endpoint Security Solutions
Endpoint security spans antivirus, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and extended detection (XDR). The main differences between products tend to be detection approach, response tooling, and whether a managed service is included.
Problems this category addresses
- Malware and ransomware on user devices
- Lack of visibility into what happened during an incident
- Limited staff to monitor and respond to alerts
Comparison criteria
Every product is described against the same criteria. Products are listed alphabetically; KyberScore does not rank vendors. See our methodology.
Prevention vs. detection
Balance of blocking versus alerting.
Response tooling
Isolation, remediation, and rollback options.
Managed service
Availability of 24/7 monitoring (MDR).
Resource footprint
Impact on device performance.
Alert quality
How alerts are prioritized and explained.
Vendor and product comparison
| Product | Capabilities | Deployment | Pricing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CrowdStrike Falcon Insight XDR Sample data — not publicly verified Last verified: never | EDR, Threat intelligence | SaaS agent | Not publicly verified | |
SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint Sample data — not publicly verified Last verified: never | EDR, Rollback | SaaS agent | Not publicly verified |
Deployment and administration
- Decide who will respond to alerts outside business hours.
- Plan removal of existing antivirus to avoid conflicts.
- Test on a representative pilot group.
Integration considerations
- SIEM
- Identity providers
- Ticketing and RMM tools
Best-fit use cases
- Organizations without a 24/7 security team (consider MDR)
- Incident investigation needs
- Compliance requirements for EDR
Questions to ask during a demo
- Who responds to a critical alert at 3 a.m. under the plan you are quoting?
- Can you show a real investigation timeline in the console?
- What does day-to-day administration look like after the initial rollout?
- How are policy exceptions requested, approved, and audited?
- What happens to protection if an endpoint loses connectivity to the management console?
- Which operating systems and versions are supported today, in writing?
- How is pricing structured, and what is excluded from the quoted price?