ThreatLocker, Inc.

ThreatLocker

Composite Score

9.1 /10

CX Score

9.3 /10

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What is ThreatLocker?

ThreatLocker is an endpoint protection platform (EPP) offering cybersecurity controls to protect businesses from zero-day attacks. Enabling a Zero Trust posture, ThreatLocker operates with a default deny approach to reduce the attack surface and mitigate potential cyber vulnerabilities.

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Awards & Recognition

ThreatLocker won the following awards in the Endpoint Protection - Enterprise category

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2025 Emotional Footprint Champion

Latest Award, 2025

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ThreatLocker Ratings

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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

95 Likeliness to Recommend

98 Plan to Renew

86 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+95 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love ThreatLocker?

1% Negative

2% Neutral

97% Positive

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Trustworthy
Client Friendly Policies

Feature Ratings

Average 86

System Hardening

Centralized Management Portal

Application Containment Mechanisms

Port and Device Control

Flexible Deployment Options

Kernel Monitoring

Forensics

Host NGFW Functionality

Dynamic Malware Detection

Cross Platform Integration

Cross Platform Support

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 86

Vendor Support

Availability and Quality of Training

Business Value Created

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Quality of Features

Breadth of Features

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of Implementation

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of Customization

Ease of IT Administration

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ThreatLocker Solutions Overview

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Allowlisting Buyer Checklist

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Total Economic Impact of ThreatLocker - Forrester Report

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ThreatLocker Reviews

Jason N.

Role: C-Level
Industry: Technology
Involvement: Business Leader or Manager

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Verified Reviewer

Submitted Aug 2023

Peace of Mind

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates ThreatLocker from other similar products?

It just works and there is always a way to get needed support quickly.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

It protects my clients' networks from unintentionally causing themselves problems.

What do you dislike most about this product?

It does take some time to learn and know how to use the software.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Just give it a try. If you do a good job learning and implementing the software, you will not be disappointed.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Role: C-Level
Industry: Technology
Involvement: Business Leader or Manager

Validated Review

Anonymous Reviewer

Submitted Aug 2023

Fantastic solution!

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Mgcini M.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Finance
Involvement: Business Leader or Manager

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Aug 2023

Powerful tool enhancing security - Pro Toolkit!

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates ThreatLocker from other similar products?

ThreatLocker stands out from other similar products due to its distinctive application whitelisting approach. Instead of relying on traditional blacklisting, ThreatLocker focuses on permitting only approved applications to run, preventing unapproved software execution. This granular control provides robust protection against day-one threats, malware, and ransomware. Additionally, ThreatLocker's policy-driven management and seamless integration with existing security tools make it a comprehensive and user-friendly solution for organisations seeking a strong and effective security posture.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

One of the notable aspects of ThreatLocker is its application whitelisting approach, which sets it apart from other security products. This method offers enhanced protection by allowing only approved applications to run, reducing the risk of unauthorised software execution and potential security breaches.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Depending on an organisation's existing IT infrastructure and applications, implementing and fine-tuning the whitelisting policies might require some effort and time. It's always essential for users to thoroughly evaluate the product to determine if it aligns with their specific needs and requirements, which I'm positive you will find it does.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Assess needs and align with product capabilities. Pilot in a controlled environment first. Involve your IT staff and end-users for feedback. Plan implementation and provide training. Fine-tune whitelisting policies for balance. Regularly monitor and analyse logs for threats. Stay updated with features and best practices. Evaluate support and integration with existing tools. Compare with alternatives for the best fit - *important* Remember, security is an ongoing process; combine layers and best practices for a robust security posture.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

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Awards & Recognition

2025 Emotional Footprint Champion

ThreatLocker Ratings

95 Likeliness to Recommend

98 Plan to Renew

86 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

Emotional Footprint Overview

+95 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love ThreatLocker?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

System Hardening Automated vulnerability patching and vulnerability assessment.

Centralized Management Portal Includes multiple client management, push install capability, comprehensive policies for different groups, and active directory integration and synchronization.

Application Containment Mechanisms Includes cloud based protection, sandboxing, and local containerization.

Port and Device Control Includes USB encryption and endpoint data loss prevention.

Flexible Deployment Options Supports on-premise, cloud and hybrid It environments

Kernel Monitoring Monitoring of processes, memory, and system files at the OS level.

Forensics Includes the ability provide full visibility in an easy-to-understand display of what happened on an endpoint during an attack in (near) real-time.

Host NGFW Functionality Includes policy-based default-deny/whitelisting and application verification and trust (VPN/virtualization).

Dynamic Malware Detection Heuristics are applied to files to identify similarities with known malware and block it.

Cross Platform Integration Open API and net sec appliance integration with NGFW, SIEM, IPS/IDS, Automated Network Quarantining, DLP, Data Discovery, and Threat Intelligence.

Cross Platform Support Includes the variety of client devices and operating systems supported by the solution.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

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ThreatLocker Reviews

Jason N.

Peace of Mind

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Fantastic solution!

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Mgcini M.

Powerful tool enhancing security - Pro Toolkit!

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

System Hardening

Centralized Management Portal

Application Containment Mechanisms

Port and Device Control

Flexible Deployment Options

Kernel Monitoring

Forensics

Host NGFW Functionality

Dynamic Malware Detection

Cross Platform Integration

Cross Platform Support

Vendor Capability Ratings

Vendor Support

Availability and Quality of Training

Business Value Created

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Quality of Features

Breadth of Features

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of Implementation

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of Customization

Ease of IT Administration