Top 3 Tech Leaders in ATP (Advanced Threat Protection) 2023
Discover the leading technology solutions in ATP (Advanced Threat Protection) with PeerSpot's annual Tech Leaders awards. The awards are based on comprehensive user reviews and other criteria as outlined below, offering you a window into the top products in this category and a way to explore and compare outstanding products. Join us as we unveil the Peerspot 2023 Tech Leader award winners, helping you stay informed about the best-in-class solutions available.
Advanced Threat Protection platforms provide solutions and strategies to defend against sophisticated, targeted cyber threats. These threats include advanced malware, zero-day exploits, phishing attacks, and other malicious activities that traditional security measures may not detect or prevent. ATP products typically employ a combination of technologies such as machine learning, behavioral analysis, threat intelligence, and sandboxing to identify and mitigate these threats in real-time. ATP solutions are designed to proactively detect and help stop advanced threats before they can cause significant harm.
The Award Winners
Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Microsoft Defender for Office 365 provides advanced threat protection for organizations using Microsoft 365. It offers email filtering, anti-phishing, and anti-malware capabilities to safeguard against a wide range of threats. The use of machine learning, threat intelligence, and behavioral analysis enables the detection and mitigation of advanced threats in emails, attachments, and links. The solution is highly integrated with Microsoft 365 applications but can also be integrated with third-party security solutions to provide a layered defense approach in diverse IT environments.
"The system allows for easy reporting of problems. In the event of a phishing attack, we can conveniently initiate a comprehensive search to identify all related elements of the campaign and remove them from users' mailboxes." - Luis-Brown, IT Director, Energy/Utilities Company
"It also helps us identify vulnerabilities. When a new threat is discovered, Defender will flag the client's vulnerable assets and tell us what needs to be patched." - Vinutha Madi, Information Security Analyst, Tech Services Company
"It also helps prioritize threats across our enterprise and that's very important. That means we can identify the critical vulnerabilities first and keep an eye on other vulnerabilities. By looking at the dashboard, I immediately get an idea of how critical an issue is and we can fix vulnerabilities before they result in an attack." - Rajitha Jayasekera, Associate Tech Lead, Computer Software Company
Palo Alto Networks WildFire
Palo Alto Networks WildFire focuses on preventing and detecting sophisticated cyber threats. It employs cloud-based, AI-driven analysis to identify and block unknown and evasive malware, such as zero-day exploits and advanced persistent threats (APTs). WildFire is integrated with Palo Alto's Next-Generation Firewalls, helping to create a robust security ecosystem. It provides real-time threat intelligence, sharing insights across the global Palo Alto Networks community, which enhances its threat detection capabilities. WildFire supports threat intelligence sharing with other security vendors through STIX/TAXII protocols, fostering collaboration in proteacting against cyber threats.
"I love the idea of Palo Alto Networks WildFire. It's more geared toward preventing malware. If someone's laptop or phone is malware-infected, the tool prevents it from uploading valuable corporate data outside the corporate network." - AdamBrenner, Solutions Architect, NTT Global Networks Incorporated
"I can say with confidence, that when compared, the firewall that stands above the rest is the Palo Alto. My 20 years of experience working with firewalls and 20 years of network experience provide me with a well-rounded view of firewalls and the networks they are protecting." - JeffReese, Network / Security Design and Installation Engineer, Financial Services Firm
"What I found most valuable in Palo Alto Networks WildFire is that it's intuitive. I also love the App-ID feature, especially because it works out of the box. I can also instantly see all the traffic going out, e.g. I can just plug a firewall in, then connect one network socket to a switch, etc. There's no configuration I need to do to see it." - reviewer1405314, Director, Tech Services Company
Morphisec Breach Prevention Platform
Morphisec Breach Prevention Platform employs a unique approach to proactively defend against advanced threats and zero-day attacks. Unlike traditional ATP tools that rely on detection and response, Morphisec focuses on prevention by leveraging moving target defense technology, which dynamically morphs the memory space of applications to thwart attacks. The solution uses zero trust at execution technology to block evasive attacks. It provides preemptive security measures to safeguard critical applications and data without the need for constant updates and signatures.
"We don't have to do anything as a user or as an admin. It does everything by default with its coding and inbuilt AI-based intelligence. We don't have to instruct it about what to do. It automatically takes corrective actions and quarantines or deletes a virus, malware, etc." - Islam Shaikh, Senior Manager - IT, IndiGrid Limited
"Morphisec's in-memory protection is probably the most valuable feature because it stops malicious activity from occurring. If something tries to install or act as a sleeper agent, Morphisec will detect and stop it. Morphisec's Moving Target Defense is critical to hardening our attack surface." - Rick Schibler, VP of Information Technology, Kentucky Trailer
"The simplicity of the solution, how easy it is to deploy and how small it is when deployed as an agent on a device, is probably the biggest aspect, given what it can do. It's a set-and-forget, unless somebody says something or we get an alert. It is not something you have to manage every day, that's for sure." - Raun Williams, IT Security and Support, Healthcare Company
How Award Winners Are Determined
PeerSpot Tech Leaders Awards recognize the top products in a category based on real users' in-depth reviews, which are verified for authenticity. The ranking criteria include the number of reviews, views, and comparisons of each product, as well as the overall reviewer rating and the word count per review. The winning products are acknowledged as top performers within their category.
Summary
The Tech Leaders award is PeerSpot's most prestigious. Recipients have earned the esteem of industry professionals who use and review the products and compare them with their competition. ATP (Advanced Threat Protection) solutions proactively identify and defend against sophisticated cyber threats that traditional security measures often miss, and the award winners, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Palo Alto Networks WildFire, and Morphisec Breach Prevention Platform have merited peer recognition as Tech Leaders in this category.
