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==Reception==

According to [[Gartner]], Symantec Endpoint Protection 14 is one of the more comprehensive endpoint security products available and regularly scores well in independent tests.<ref name="gartner" /> However, a common criticism is that customers are "fatigued" by "near constant changes" in the product and company direction.<ref name="gartner" /> ''SC Magazine'' said EnpointEndpoint Protection 14 was the "most comprehensive tool of its type . . . with superb installation and documentation."<ref name="scmag">{{Cite news |url=https://www.scmagazine.com/symantec-endpoint-protection-14/review/7116/ |title=Symantec Endpoint Protection 14 |last=Stephenson |first=Peter |date=22 August 2016 |work=SC Magazine |access-date=20 April 2017 |publisher=[[Haymarket Media Group]]}}</ref> The review said EndPoint Protection had a "no-brainer setup and administration," but it does have a "wart" that support fees are "a bit steep."<ref name="scmag" />

[[Forrester Research|Forrester]] said version 12.1 was the most complete endpoint security software product on the market, but the different IT security functions of the software were not well-integrated.<ref name="forrester">{{Cite web |url=https://www.forrester.com/report/The+Forrester+Wave+Endpoint+Security+Suites+Q4+2016/-/E-RES113145 |title=The Forrester Wave: Endpoint Security Suites, Q4 2016 |last=Sherman |first=Chris |last2=McClean |first2=Christopher |date=19 October 2016 |last3=Schiano |first3=Salvatore |last4=Dostie |first4=Peggy}}</ref> The report speculated the lack of integration would be addressed in version 14.<ref name="forrester" /> ''Network World'' ranked Symantec Endpoint Protection sixth in endpoint security products, based on data from NSS Labs testing.<ref name="Smith 2017">{{Cite web |url=http://www.networkworld.com/article/3170114/security/nss-labs-rated-13-advanced-endpoint-security-products-flagged-2-with-caution-rating.html |title=NSS Labs rated 13 advanced endpoint security products, flagged 2 with caution rating |date=15 February 2017 |website=[[Network World]] |publisher=[[IDG]] |access-date=18 April 2017}}</ref>