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Trellix Endpoint Security Suite

byTrellix
in Endpoint Protection Platforms
4.5

Overview

Product Information on Trellix Endpoint Security Suite

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Trellix Endpoint Security Suite?

Trellix Endpoint Security Suite is a software designed to protect devices against various cyber threats, including malware, ransomware, and advanced attacks. The software offers integrated threat prevention, detection, and response capabilities, aiming to safeguard endpoints within an organization’s network. It uses machine learning and behavioral analytics to identify suspicious activities and offers centralized management for deploying security policies across multiple devices. Trellix Endpoint Security Suite supports monitoring, investigation, and remediation of security incidents, helping organizations address vulnerabilities and maintain compliance with regulatory standards. This software is built to assist businesses in improving endpoint visibility and resilience against evolving security challenges.

Trellix Endpoint Security Suite Pricing

Trellix Endpoint Security Suite software follows a subscription-based pricing model with charges typically based on the number of endpoints being protected. Pricing tiers may vary according to features included such as advanced threat detection, remedial capabilities, and management tools. Specific modules or add-ons may incur additional charges, and pricing may be customized for enterprise requirements through direct consultation.

Overall experience with Trellix Endpoint Security Suite

CLOUD APPLICATION SECURITY ENGINEER
Gov't/PS/ED <5,000 Employees, Education
FAVORABLE

“Behavior-Based Detection Excels While Operational Overhead Remains a Notable Concern”

4.0
Jan 14, 2026
We deployed Trellix Endpoint Security Suite primarily as an endpoint detection and telemetry agent supporting our managed defense SOC. In this role, Trellix functioned as a reliable source of endpoint data rather than a standalone analyst console. The solution performed best in stability and threat signal quality across our stack. The main challenges that arrived were the resource intensive nature of the Trellix agent.
EDR ANALYST L3
30B + USD, Software
CRITICAL

“Complex Deployment but High Endpoint Visibility: A Fair Trade-off?”

3.0
Jan 23, 2025
overall, it has lot of Prons and cons, malware detection and ransomware detection capabilities are really good and usage of ML, but also creating false positive detections sometime legit applications are categorized as malicious

About Company

Company Description

Updated 26th February 2025

Trellix operates as an international entity devoted to reshaping the cybersecurity landscape. The key business issue the company addresses revolves around the escalation of sophisticated threats challenging organizations today. To combat this, Trellix offers an open and native detection and response platform, building a secure and resilient operational structure. The company embraces machine learning and automation, drawing upon the proficiency of its security professionals and an expansive partner ecosystem to deliver technological advancements. The application of their expertise serves to benefit an extensive user base comprising numerous business and government organizations.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Private
Year Founded
2022
Head office location
Plano, United States
Number of employees
1001 - 5000
Website
https://www.trellix.com

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Trellix Endpoint Security Suite Likes & Dislikes

Like

1. Solid endpoint telemetry for a managed SOC. With the sensor feeding our managed SOC, Trellix provided consistent file, process, and behavioral data that popped alerts and provided the information needed for investigations. 2. Behavior-based detection. Rather than just signature-based antivirus scanning, Trellix did an excellent job of surfacing suspicious behavior, which aligned well with how the SOC hunted threats. 3. Multiple Signals. Rather than just being used on workstations, we were able to collect logs from servers, serverless jobs, and network appliances using Trellix.

Like

automatically adjust the security settings and we have real time visibility on endpoint activities,

Like

Effective Threat Detection- It guarantees safe environment for device and networks, users value its capacity to identify and neutralize cyberthreats like malware, phishing attempts etc. User Friendly interface- An institutive and user friendly interface greatly enhance user experience by simplifying the management of security settings and software navigation. Minimal Performance Impacts- Its capacity to provide strong security without appreciably affecting device performance or network speed , thereby enabling systems to function without interruption is commendable.

Dislike

1. Local Agent Resource Consumption. The agent is very resource heavy and will consume a lot of resources during its scans. This isn't always a problem, but we would have issues consistently with it locking up our SQL servers during off-hours. 2. Standalone prevention is not as strong as detection-led value. The platform's real strength is in detection and telemetry, and without the managed SOC layer I don't see much use in justifying the platform for prevention alone. 3. Operational Overhead. Upgrades, policy updates, and troubleshooting for agents required a not insignificant internal effort.

Dislike

Deployment is very complex and even the administrator doesn't know about the settings we have, its bit complex and also integration with Google's second SIEM solution was bit difficult due to log parsing issues

Dislike

Resource Intensiveness- A few security solutions may require a large amount of system resources , which could slow down device operation. Cost Consideration- For some business pricing structures and licensing models can be complicated or pricey, particularly for smaller organization with tighter budgets. Compatibility problems- Security Software may occasionally have problem interacting with other programmes or the current IT infrastructure, which disturbs operations or necessitate further troubleshooting.

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Peer Discussions

Trellix Endpoint Security Suite Reviews and Ratings

4.5

(1876 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
57%
4 Star
36%
3 Star
6%
2 Star
1%
1 Star
0%
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Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.5

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4.5

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4.5

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  • CLOUD APPLICATION SECURITY ENGINEER
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    Education
    Review Source

    Behavior-Based Detection Excels While Operational Overhead Remains a Notable Concern

    4.0
    Jan 13, 2026
    We deployed Trellix Endpoint Security Suite primarily as an endpoint detection and telemetry agent supporting our managed defense SOC. In this role, Trellix functioned as a reliable source of endpoint data rather than a standalone analyst console. The solution performed best in stability and threat signal quality across our stack. The main challenges that arrived were the resource intensive nature of the Trellix agent.
  • CHANNEL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    for Effective threat detection - go for trellix

    5.0
    Nov 26, 2025
    My overall experience is very good. Since Trellix has strong security features. It has feature of effective identification and defense against a range of online dangers, such as ransomware, malware & phishing scams. Its deployment is easy & user friendly too.
  • MANAGER OF IT SERVICES
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Trellix Centralized Security Platform Offers Robust Protection for Diverse Environments

    4.0
    Jan 14, 2026
    I have been deploying Trellix (formerly Mcafee\Intel Security) for the past decade, and overall, I've had great experiences with their solutions. They cover all key areas of endpoint security from traditional endpoint protection to EDR, DLP, and endpoint encryption all managed through a single Trellix agent and platform.
  • IT Security & Risk Management Associate
    <50M USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    User-Friendly Interface and Support of Trellix EDR Offset Higher Cost Concerns

    5.0
    Nov 5, 2025
    Trellix EDR is a useful and vital tool for customers who seek enhanced endpoint security for their end users. The features offered by Trellix EDR cover a lot of endpoint operations guaranteeing to provide the required security at the endpoint level. Users appreciate its user-friendly interface and robust threat detection capabilities making it easy to navigate and enhance their over-all security experience.
  • Data Analyst
    1B-10B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Strong, reliable protection with excellent visibility and smooth enterprise integration.

    5.0
    Jan 23, 2026
    My overall experience with Trellix Endpoint Security Suite has been great. It offers strong protection with consistent threat detection and minimal noise. Performance impact on endpoints is noticeable at times, but not disruptive. What stands out most is the visibility it provides during investigations, alerts are detailed enough to understand what happened without feeling overwhelming. It integrates well with other security tools, which helps streamline investigations. Overall the suite delivers reliable protection and fits well into an enterprise environment.
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