ESET vs. Cylance

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Why customers choose ESET vs. Cylance

Superior protection

Better protection rates in tests

99.6%

ESET

N/A*

BlackBerry Protect (CylancePROTECT)

Stay ahead of threats

ESET is prevention first and uses proactive defenses. We stop threats before they cause any damage or harm to your business.

High Protection Rate according to AV - Comparative test. Source

Higher satisfaction

Better overall rating according to users

8.9

ESET

8.6

BlackBerry Protect (CylancePROTECT)

Peace of mind with best customer service

ESET delivers high-quality technical support and excellent implementation. Our customers are overall more likely to recommend us compared to BlackBerry Protect.

Comparison of overall Rating on TrustRadius. Source

Better feature set

Higher rating, according to users

9.1

ESET

7.6

BlackBerry Protect (CylancePROTECT)

Highly rated feature set

Our customers are happier with the endpoint security feature set compared to BlackBerry Protect.

Comparison of overall Rating on TrustRadius. Source

*Cylance doesn't publicly participate in many independent real-world tests of its detection capabilities, leaving its customers without a way to evaluate its capabilities.

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ESET PROTECT Entry vs. Cylance Endpoint Standard

Prevention

Proactive defense, minimizing security risks with multiple layers of prevention technologies utilizing state-of-the-art artificial intelligence.

Next-generation antivirus
Device control
Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace apps security
Vulnerability assessment
Disk encryption
Sandbox
Anti-phishing
Web control
Patch management
Firewall control
Secure browser

Detection

Additional protection thanks to many rapid and accurate detection capabilities. Fewer false positives.

Ransomware shield
DNA detections
Brute-force attack protection
UEFI Scanner
Network attack protection
Botnet protection
Reputation system - ESET LiveGrid®

Comprehensive security ecosystem

Cloud, on-prem and air-gapped deployment options available from the entry-level tier.

Mobile Device Management with Anti-Theft (Android, iOS and iPadOS)
Offering based on customer maturity with better protection and default features.
Localized interface and support for 39 languages
Robust setting options and rules

Prevention

Proactive defense, minimizing security risks with multiple layers of prevention technologies utilizing state-of-the-art artificial intelligence.

Next-generation antivirus
Device control
Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace apps security
Vulnerability assessment
Disk encryption
Sandbox
Anti-phishing
Web control
Patch management
Firewall control
Secure browser

Detection

Additional protection thanks to many rapid and accurate detection capabilities. Fewer false positives.

Ransomware shield
DNA detections
Brute-force attack protection
UEFI Scanner
Network attack protection
Botnet protection
Reputation system - ESET LiveGrid®

Comprehensive security ecosystem

Cloud, on-prem and air-gapped deployment options available from the entry-level tier.

Mobile Device Management with Anti-Theft (Android, iOS and iPadOS)
Offering based on customer maturity with better protection and default features.
Localized interface and support for 39 languages
Robust setting options and rules

Cylance

Prevention

Less advanced machine learning algorithms, which do not enable proactive detection and mitigation of emerging threats with higher accuracy.

Next-generation antivirus
Device control
Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace access security
Limited vulnerability assessment
Disk encryption
Sandbox
Anti-phishing
Web control
Patch management
Firewall control
Secure Browser

Detection

Lower confidence in provided protection, with limited or no highly accurate detection capabilities.

Partially blocking ransomware
DNA detections
Brute-force attack protection
UEFI Scanner
Network attack protection
Botnet protection
Reputation system

Comprehensive security ecosystem

Extra fees for higher product tiers ensuring complete protection of endpoints, no scaling to customers’ needs.

Mobile device management
Limited Customer-maturity-based offering
Localized interface with only ten languages
Limited setting and customization options and rules

Prevention

Less advanced machine learning algorithms, which do not enable proactive detection and mitigation of emerging threats with higher accuracy.

Next-generation antivirus
Device control
Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace access security
Limited vulnerability assessment
Disk encryption
Sandbox
Anti-phishing
Web control
Patch management
Firewall control
Secure Browser

Detection

Lower confidence in provided protection, with limited or no highly accurate detection capabilities.

Partially blocking ransomware
DNA detections
Brute-force attack protection
UEFI Scanner
Network attack protection
Botnet protection
Reputation system

Comprehensive security ecosystem

Extra fees for higher product tiers ensuring complete protection of endpoints, no scaling to customers’ needs.

Mobile device management
Limited Customer-maturity-based offering
Localized interface with only ten languages
Limited setting and customization options and rules

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and protect

Address your cybersecurity talent shortage and reduce the cost of implementation and management. Ensure superior protection and take advantage of our broad range of security services including managed detection and response, and US-based support.

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Simply activate and protect

Address your cybersecurity talent shortage and reduce the cost of implementation and management. Ensure superior protection and take advantage of our broad range of security services including managed detection and response, and US-based support.

View offering and pricing

"ESET: a trusted ally for digital security expertise"

IT, Industry: Construction, Company Size: $50M - &250M
Gartner Peer Insights Review

ESET Services

MSP & Partnerships

ESET vs. Cylance

Empower your business with a proactive approach to security and prevent cyber threats from multiple attack vectors.

Why customers choose ESET vs. Cylance

Superior protection

Better protection rates in tests

99.6%

N/A*

Stay ahead of threats

Higher satisfaction

Better overall rating according to users

8.9

8.6

Peace of mind with best customer service

Better feature set

Higher rating, according to users

9.1

7.6

Highly rated feature set

Compare ESET vs. Cylance

ESET PROTECT Entry vs. Cylance Endpoint Standard

Prevention

Detection

Comprehensive security ecosystem

Prevention

Detection

Comprehensive security ecosystem

Cylance

Prevention

Detection

Comprehensive security ecosystem

Prevention

Detection

Comprehensive security ecosystem

Simply activate and protect

Address your cybersecurity talent shortage and reduce the cost of implementation and management. Ensure superior protection and take advantage of our broad range of security services including managed detection and response, and US-based support.

Simply activate and protect

Address your cybersecurity talent shortage and reduce the cost of implementation and management. Ensure superior protection and take advantage of our broad range of security services including managed detection and response, and US-based support.

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