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it_user735216 - PeerSpot reviewer
Highly motivated Security Engineer incident Response, Vuln Mgmt, Malware Analysis, IDS/IPS, DLP, Network Security +more at a transportation company with 10,001+ employees
Vendor
NetFlow data is the beginning of any security investigation, very easy to use
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is NetFlow. The beginning of any security investigation starts with NetFlow data."
  • "One update I would like to see is an agent-based client. Currently StealthWatch is network based."

What is most valuable?

There's nothing like it and a dream to operate, very intuitive. The most valuable feature is NetFlow. The beginning of any security investigation starts with NetFlow data.

How has it helped my organization?

Easily identifiable anomalies that you can't see with signature detections.

What needs improvement?

I am so familiar with the product I would say none. Lancope has always listened to customer input for product enhancements. One update I would like to see is an agent-based client. Currently StealthWatch is network based. A local agent could help manage endpoints.

For how long have I used the solution?

12 years.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

No.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

No.

How are customer service and support?

I've known those guys for a long time. They are completely familiar with their product.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

No.

How was the initial setup?

Very straightforward. They helped in every step of the installation.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Licensing is done by flows per second, not including outside>in traffic.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I have tried the Sourcefire solution but StealthWatch wins because of ease of use.

What other advice do I have?

Go for it. Also great for your network segmentation project.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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it_user1107381 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Security Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Easy to set up and has good stability
Pros and Cons
  • "It's easy to set up. The deployment takes one or two days. You need to collect the data from a device and then direct it to the portal."
  • "Cisco could improve the administration for the customers."

What is our primary use case?

My customers buy Stealthwatch for traffic analysis. 

What needs improvement?

Cisco could improve the administration for the customers.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been selling Stealthwatch for one to two years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I haven't heard from my customers that they had any problems with stability. 

How was the initial setup?

It's easy to set up. The deployment takes one or two days. You need to collect the data from a device and then direct it to the portal. 

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Stealthwatch a nine out of ten. To make it a ten, Cisco should offer more training. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
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Ingenieria at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Good routing and switching with an easy implementation
Pros and Cons
  • "Overall, the implementation is very good."
  • "We would like the solution to make more advances in the way that Extreme Networks has been doing."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily handle the design, implementation, and support for the solution and we also manage collaboration, routing and switching, security products, et cetera.

What is most valuable?

Overall, the implementation is very good.

The solution offers good security. 

We find the solution is very good at collaborating with other solutions.

What needs improvement?

We don't really see any limitations on the product. Overall, it's been good.

We would like the solution to make more advances in the way that Extreme Networks has been doing.

For how long have I used the solution?

We've been using the solution for about two months. It hasn't been too long just yet.

How are customer service and technical support?

We can handle technical support if our clients run into any issues. It's part of the services we offer.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We also use Extreme Networks. We find it is a bit better than Cisco. We're also partners with Fortinet.

How was the initial setup?

The implementation is very easy and straightforward. 

What about the implementation team?

We implement the solution for our clients. We're Cisco partners, and therefore can manage all kinds of deployments.

What other advice do I have?

We are a Cisco premier partner.

In general, I would rate the solution ten out of ten. We've had very good experiences so far.

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