DriveStrike vs Kaspersky Next

DriveStrike helps organizations manage devices remotely when they are lost, stolen, or used remotely. Administrators can view mapped locations and location history, lock users out, reset passcodes, reboot devices, initiate a firmware lock, or delete data from a DriveStrike-enabled device. The features menu also lists KillStick for offline wiping. For encryption, DriveStrike integrates BitLocker on Windows and offers help with VeraCrypt deployments; its features page says native encryption support is coming soon. The product supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows. Its Android EMM tools configure app, security, and device policies. Administrators can organize devices by department, location, or ownership and delegate management. Deployment options include email invitations, group policies or over-the-air push, individual installation, and remote desktop installation. DriveStrike states that it is HIPAA, GDPR, SOX, and DoD compliant, and that live support professionals are available 24/7/365. Pricing depends on the number of protected devices each month, but exact plan prices are not shown. A 30-day trial includes all features and requires a credit card.

Kaspersky Next is a tiered business security line covering endpoint protection, EDR and XDR offerings. EDR Foundations targets ransomware, fileless malware, zero-day attacks and other emerging threats. For detected attacks, it provides a visual threat pathway and root-cause analysis, along with application, web and device controls for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Linux. Administrators can use its cloud-based management console or deploy on premises when required. EDR Optimum adds IoC scanning, guided incident response, patch and encryption management, and cloud service controls. It can identify cloud services in use and find sensitive data stored in Microsoft 365 apps. MXDR Optimum includes 24/7 threat monitoring and detection, plus access to Kaspersky's expert team. Business EDR plans have a 30-day free trial, but there is no free plan and pricing is on request. Kaspersky directs customers to partners for help with installation, upgrades or maintenance. The company reports a SOC 2 Type II audit covering antivirus database development and release processes, and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for its data services.