Endpoint Security · Foundational
EPP / Next-Gen Antivirus
Prevents malware and exploits on endpoints.
7 options listedTypical cost: $30-$60/endpoint/yrPROTECT (PR)
Overview
EPP/NGAV stops known and behavior-based malware at the device using signatures, ML, and exploit prevention. It is the baseline control on every workstation and server. Frequently bundled with EDR in modern platforms. Priced per endpoint per year.
Minimum endpoint defense required on every device.
Advantages
- Baseline everywhere
- Defender effectively free on M365 E5
- CrowdStrike/SentinelOne strong prevention
- cloud-managed.
Trade-offs
- Commodity tier on its own
- real protection needs EDR
- possible agent conflicts
- Defender weaker cross-platform.
Vendors & tools in this area
SentinelOneCommercial
Autonomous endpoint AI with one-click rollback; aggressive pricing.
Visit site →Bitdefender GravityZoneCommercial
Bundled EPP/EDR suite with 30+ security modules; 2026 Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for EPP.
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