| Feature | Symantec Endpoint Protection | Dedicated FIM Tools (e.g., Tripwire) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Malware protection and threat prevention | File state integrity and compliance | | Change Detail | Alerts that a change occurred | Often shows "diff" views (what text changed) | | Configuration | Requires custom IPS/Host Integrity rules | Built-in templates for PCI/NIST out of the box | | Reporting | Mixed with other AV/IPS logs | Dedicated compliance audit reports |