ESET vs. CrowdStrike

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Why customers choose ESET vs. CrowdStrike

 

Superior protection

Higher protection accurancy in test
 

100%

ESET

99%

CrowdStrike

Stay ahead of threats

ESET is prevention first and uses proactive defense. We stop threats before they can cause any damage and harm your business.

Better Protection Accuracy according to SE Labs test. Source

Higher satisfaction

Endpoint security features according to users

6

ESET

20

CrowdStrike

Complexity simplified for you

ESET PROTECT Platform offers powerful automation with granular visibility and customized setup based on your security needs.

Comparison of satisfaction with features on TrustRadius. Source

Better efficiency

Minimal false alarms verified in tests

38y

ESET

14y

CrowdStrike

Boosting your productivity

ESET has far fewer false positives and minimal impact on system performance to keep your business up to speed.

Minimal False Alarms in AV-Comparatives tests. Source

Compare ESET vs. CrowdStrike

 

Prevention

Proactive detection, with 17+ layers of detection technology to prevent threats.
 

  • Next-generation antivirus
  • Mobile Device Management and Threat Defense
  • Protection against ransomware attacks
  • Protection of cloud workloads
  • Vulnerability reporting
  • Patch management
  • Cloud application protection for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
  • Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) Sandbox
  • Live reputation check
  • Anti-phishing
  • Secure browser
  • Firewall control
  • Encryption

Detection

AI-Powered Threat Detection with Deep Learning & Threat DNA.

  • Protection against zero-day threats with cloud sandbox analysis, leaving IT assets untouched
  • Proprietary Ransomware Shield technology 
  • Next-Gen Ransomware Rollback technology, with automated restoration
     
  • Exploit blocker
  • Brute-force attack protection
  • UEFI/ Registry/ WMI Inspection
  • Network attack protection
  • Botnet protection
  • DNA detections

Comprehensive security ecosystem

Cloud, on-prem and air-gapped deployment options.
 

  • Consistent Protection Online & Offline
  • Lightweight, High-Performance Security
     
  • Proprietary Ransomware Remediation Technology
  • Localized in 39 Languages
  • Mobile Security with Anti-Theft (Android, iOS, iPadOS)
  • Advanced Customization & Rule Control

Prevention

Proactive detection, with 17+ layers of detection technology to prevent threats.
 

  • Next-generation antivirus
  • Mobile Device Management and Threat Defense
  • Protection against ransomware attacks
  • Vulnerability reporting
  • Patch management
  • Cloud application protection for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
  • Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) Sandbox
  • Live reputation check
  • Anti-phishing
  • Secure browser
  • Firewall control
  • Encryption

Detection

AI-Powered Threat Detection with Deep Learning & Threat DNA.

  • Protection against zero-day threats with cloud sandbox analysis, leaving IT assets untouched
  • Proprietary Ransomware Shield technology 
  • Next-Gen Ransomware Rollback technology, with automated restoration
     
  • Exploit blocker
  • Brute-force attack protection
  • UEFI/ Registry/ WMI Inspection
  • Network attack protection
  • Botnet protection
  • DNA detections

Comprehensive security ecosystem

Cloud, on-prem and air-gapped deployment options.

  • Consistent Protection Online & Offline
  • Lightweight, High-Performance Security
     
  • Proprietary Ransomware Remediation Technology
  • Localized in 39 Languages
  • Mobile Security with Anti-Theft (Android, iOS, iPadOS)
  • Advanced Customization & Rule Control

CrowdStrike

Prevention

Reactive defense at the point of execution. Lacking critical security measures and leaving gaps for cybercriminals to exploit.

  • Next-generation antivirus
  • Mobile Threat Defense
  • Protection against ransomware attacks
  • Protection of cloud workloads as a standalone product
  • Vulnerability reporting
  • Patch management
  • Cloud collaboration protection
     
  • Sandbox
  • Live reputation check
  • Anti-phishing
  • Secure browser
  • Firewall control
  • Encryption

Detection

Limited protection. Higher rate of false positives.
 

  • Malware detection on device
     
  • Ransomware Protection
  • Ransomware rollback reliant on customer’s own backups via legacy Windows Volume Shadow Copy Service 
  • Exploit blocker
  • Brute-force attack protection
  • UEFI/ Regstry/ WMI Inspection
  • Network attack protection
  • Botnet protection
  • DNA detections

Comprehensive security ecosystem

Cloud-only deployment, unsuitable for companies with strict security needs.

  • Protection relies heavily on online connection
  • Higher impact on your system performance, slowing you down
  • No automated ransomware remediation capability
  • English-only interface
  • Mobile threat defense without device management capabilities.
  • Limited options in lower packages

 

Prevention

Reactive defense at the point of execution. Lacking critical security measures and leaving gaps for cybercriminals to exploit.

  • Next-generation antivirus
  • Mobile protection with paid add-on management
  • Protection against ransomware attacks
  • Vulnerability reporting
  • Patch management
  • Cloud collaboration protection
     
  • Sandbox
  • Live reputation check
  • Anti-phishing
  • Secure browser
  • Firewall control
  • Encryption

Detection

Limited protection. Higher rate of false positives.

  • Malware detection on device
     
  • Ransomware Protection
  • Ransomware rollback reliant on customer’s own backups via legacy Windows Volume Shadow Copy Service 
  • Exploit blocker
  • Brute-force attack protection
  • UEFI/ Regstry/ WMI Inspection
  • Network attack protection
  • Botnet protection
  • DNA detections

Comprehensive security ecosystem

Cloud-only deployment, unsuitable for companies with strict security needs.

  • Protection relies heavily on online connection
  • Higher impact on your system performance, slowing you down
  • No automated ransomware remediation capability
  • English-only interface
  • Mobile threat defense without device management capabilities.
  • Limited options in lower packages

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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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

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