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Trellix Endpoint Security

Enterprise endpoint protection from Trellix (formerly McAfee Enterprise): antivirus, firewall, device control and EDR in one agent, quote-based.

Our take: Trellix ENS fits organizations that already run large, policy-driven estates, especially where on-premises or disconnected networks rule out cloud-only tools.

Best forEnterprise endpoint security

ReviewedOct 2026Paid

6.05 criteria · see breakdown

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Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS) is an enterprise endpoint protection agent that combines next-gen antivirus, a host firewall, web control and device control, managed from ePolicy Orchestrator on-premises or as SaaS. It is built for IT and security teams running large or regulated fleets. Trellix does not publish prices; Essentials, Core and Enterprise bundles are sold by quote.

Trellix was formed from McAfee Enterprise and FireEye

On 19 January 2022 private-equity firm STG launched Trellix by combining McAfee Enterprise and FireEye, two security businesses it bought in 2021.

STG had bought McAfee's enterprise business in July 2021; McAfee kept its consumer antivirus business. Trellix Endpoint Security continues the McAfee Enterprise endpoint line.

Checked October 4, 2026

The bottom line

A solid choice for large, regulated estates; overkill for a small office.

Our score

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Capterra

4.2

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isAn enterprise endpoint protection agent with a central policy console (ePO), sold in three quote-based bundles.

Our takeTrellix ENS fits organizations that already run large, policy-driven estates, especially where on-premises or disconnected networks rule out cloud-only tools.

The bundle ladder is clear: Essentials covers prevention, Core adds intelligence and app control, Enterprise adds full EDR. The cost is effort and opacity: no published prices, no self-serve trial, and an ePO console that rewards trained admins.

Why we rate itBroad single-agent protection with flexible ePO deployment, including on-premises and disconnected networks.

The catchNo public pricing or trial, EDR only in higher bundles, and ePO needs skilled admins.

Best / not good for

Best for

Large organizations with many endpoints
Government and regulated industries
Air-gapped or on-premises networks

Not good for

Small businesses without IT staff
Teams wanting self-serve sign-up and published prices

Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

Time to value
Weeks: sales quote, agent rollout and ePO policy setup; Trellix sells deployment and configuration services.
Scale breakpoint
Needing full EDR with forensics means moving to the Enterprise bundle.
Walled garden
Medium: the Trellix API is a paid add-on and policies live in ePO.

Still a fit?

If none of these block you, try it on the official site.

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What each Trellix endpoint bundle includes

Capability	Essentials	Core	Enterprise
ePO (on-prem, IaaS or SaaS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Next-gen antivirus, host firewall, web and device control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adaptive Threat Protection	Yes	Yes	Yes
Trellix Insights and Threat Intelligence Exchange	No	Yes	Yes
Application Control for PCs	No	Yes	Yes
EDR	No	Critical assets (5%)	Full EDR + Forensics
Price	Quote	Quote	Quote

From Trellix's endpoint security platform page (copy captured 22 September 2026), checked 4 October 2026. Compliance reporting, mobile threat defense, encryption, DLP and the Trellix API are optional add-ons.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trellix the same as McAfee?How much does Trellix Endpoint Security cost?What is Trellix Endpoint Security?How do I disable or remove Trellix Endpoint Security?What is the difference between Essentials, Core and Enterprise?

Is Trellix the same as McAfee?

Partly. In January 2022 private-equity firm STG combined McAfee Enterprise, the business security unit it bought from McAfee, with FireEye and named the company Trellix. Trellix Endpoint Security comes from that enterprise line. McAfee kept its consumer antivirus business, which is a separate product.

How much does Trellix Endpoint Security cost?

Trellix does not publish prices. The Essentials, Core and Enterprise bundles are quoted by Trellix sales or a reseller partner, and add-ons such as encryption and DLP cost extra (checked 4 October 2026). Ask for a quote with your endpoint count.

What is Trellix Endpoint Security?

It is an endpoint protection platform that puts next-gen antivirus, exploit prevention, a host firewall, web control and device control in one agent. Admins manage it from ePolicy Orchestrator, on-premises, in IaaS or as SaaS.

How do I disable or remove Trellix Endpoint Security?

On a work computer, ENS is deployed and controlled through your company's ePolicy Orchestrator console, so ask your IT team; removing it yourself may break company policy. Trellix publishes removal and troubleshooting steps in its support knowledge base for admins.

What is the difference between Essentials, Core and Enterprise?

All three include ePO, next-gen antivirus, host firewall, web and device control and Adaptive Threat Protection. Core adds threat intelligence, application control and EDR for 5% of critical assets. Enterprise adds full EDR with forensics (checked 4 October 2026).