Leading Endpoint Protection Solutions for Combatting Cyberthreats Identified in Info-Tech Research Group's New Emotional Footprint Report

The 2025 Emotional Footprint Report from Info-Tech Research Group ranks leading endpoint protection providers, offering key insights from user feedback on the most effective solutions to combat cyberthreats and safeguard sensitive data.

TORONTO, March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Info-Tech Research Group has published its Endpoint Protection Emotional Footprint Report, which highlights the top providers for 2025. Based on data from SoftwareReviews, a division of the global research and advisory firm and a leading source for insights on the software provider landscape, the newly published report identifies ten providers as Champions in the enterprise and mid-market categories.

Endpoint protection is crucial for organizations as it secures devices like laptops, mobile phones, and desktops from cyberthreats, safeguarding sensitive data from breaches, ransomware, and malware. With hybrid work becoming the norm, the attack surface has expanded, making endpoint protection even more essential. By using endpoint protection software, organizations benefit from real-time threat detection, compliance with industry regulations, and reduced risk of downtime due to cyber incidents. Lack of protection can lead to longer recovery times and higher costs in mitigating attacks, as well as potential legal repercussions for data breaches.

Info-Tech's Emotional Footprint measures high-level user sentiment. It aggregates emotional response ratings across 25 proactive questions, creating a power indicator of overall user feeling toward the vendor and product.

Data from 2,243 end-user reviews on Info-Tech's SoftwareReviews platform was used to identify the top Endpoint Protection software providers in the firm's 2025 Emotional Footprint Report. The insights are intended to support organizations that are considering software options to mitigate cyberattacks and threats.

The 2025 Endpoint Protection - Enterprise Champions are as follows:

• ThreatLocker, 95 NEF, ranked high for efficiency.
• ThreatDown EDR, 93 NEF, ranked high for reliability.
• ESET Endpoint Security, 92 NEF, ranked high for free product enhancements.
• Defender for Endpoint, 87 NEF, ranked high for unique features.
• Sophos Endpoint, 90 NEF, ranked high for transparency.
• Acronis Cyber Protect, 91 NEF, ranked high for productivity.

The 2025 Endpoint Protection - Midmarket Champions are as follows:

• WithSecure Elements, 99 NEF, ranked high for prioritizing client interests.
• ThreatLocker, 95 NEF, ranked high for unique features.
• Check Point Endpoint Security, 94 NEF, ranked high for a friendly negotiation approach.
• Symantec Endpoint Security, 89 NEF, ranked high for being generous.

Analyst Insight:
"With cyberthreats evolving faster than ever, strong endpoint protection isn't just an option; it's a necessity," says Victor Okorie, advisory director at Info-Tech Research Group. "Today's solutions go beyond basic antivirus, using AI-driven threat detection and real-time monitoring to keep businesses safe from ransomware, phishing, and other attacks. Companies that invest in smarter, more adaptive security can stay ahead of threats, reduce risk, and keep their operations running smoothly."

User assessments of software categories on SoftwareReviews provide an accurate and detailed view of the constantly changing market. Info-Tech's reports are informed by the data from users and IT professionals who have intimate experience with the software throughout the procurement, implementation, and maintenance processes. 

Read the full report: Best Endpoint Protection Providers - 2025

For more information about Info-Tech's SoftwareReviews, the Data Quadrant, or the Emotional Footprint, or to access resources to support the software selection process, visit softwarereviews.com. 

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About SoftwareReviews
SoftwareReviews is a division of Info-Tech Research Group, a world-class technology research and advisory firm. SoftwareReviews empowers organizations with the best data, insights, and advice to improve the software buying and selling experience. 

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