Overview
McAfee, founded in 1987 and headquartered in San Jose, CA, is one of the earliest cybersecurity companies. In 2021, its enterprise business was split into Trellix (endpoint security, XDR) and Skyhigh Security (cloud security, CASB, DLP).
This page focuses on McAfee's core security products: MVISION endpoint security, McAfee DLP data loss prevention and Skyhigh Security CASB.
Key Strengths
- MVISION Single-Agent Endpoint Security: Combines antivirus, EDR, web control and email security in one agent, covering 200+ MITRE ATT&CK techniques.
- DLP Data Loss Prevention: Covers endpoint, network, cloud storage, email and web channels with 1,000+ compliance policy templates (PII, PCI, HIPAA, GDPR).
- Skyhigh CASB: Integrates with 200+ SaaS and IaaS applications for shadow IT discovery, data classification and anomaly detection.
- Global Threat Intelligence: McAfee GTI covers IP reputation, URL classification, file hashes and behavioral indicators, processing 30M+ samples daily.
Product Ecosystem
- MVISION Unified Endpoint Security: Antivirus + EDR + web control + email protection, single-agent architecture.
- McAfee DLP: Five-channel content inspection with content fingerprinting, exact data matching (EDM) and regex multi-level detection.
- Skyhigh Security: CASB + SSE with shadow IT discovery, data classification and ZTNA.
- Trellix XDR: Cross-layer detection and response aggregating endpoint, email, network and cloud telemetry.
Limitations
- Brand split into Trellix and Skyhigh creates customer migration costs and learning curve for new consoles.
- Consumer edition bundling damages brand perception; enterprise capabilities are often underestimated.
- Endpoint protection Gartner MQ leadership position has been overtaken by CrowdStrike and Microsoft.
Use Cases
- Data Loss Prevention Compliance (★★★★★): DLP five-channel coverage with 1,000+ templates, ideal for finance and government PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR audits.
- Cloud Application Security Control (★★★★☆): Skyhigh CASB covering 200+ apps for organizations with large SaaS deployments.
- Unified Endpoint Security (★★★★☆): MVISION single-agent architecture for organizations upgrading from traditional antivirus to EDR.
Pricing
| Product | Pricing Model | Reference Price |
|---|---|---|
| MVISION Endpoint | Per endpoint/year | $25–$60/endpoint/yr |
| McAfee DLP | Per endpoint/year | $15–$40/endpoint/yr |
| Skyhigh CASB | Per user/month | $5–$15/user/mo |
FAQ
What is the relationship between McAfee, Trellix and Skyhigh? After McAfee's enterprise business sale in 2021, endpoint security and XDR operate under the Trellix brand, while cloud security and DLP operate under Skyhigh Security.2026 Cybersecurity Threat Landscape
Does MVISION EDR require a separate agent? No. MVISION uses a single-agent architecture. EDR capabilities are enabled through the same agent without additional deployment.Website Security Hardening Guide
Which channels does McAfee DLP cover? Endpoint, network, cloud storage (Office 365, Box, Google Drive, Salesforce), email and web — five channels total.Data Protection and Compliance Checklist