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Akamai Guardicore Segmentation vs Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
6.3
Akamai Guardicore Segmentation saves time and costs while enhancing security, providing threat intelligence, and improving risk reduction.
Sentiment score
7.3
Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection provides cost savings and operational continuity, with users confirming its value and beneficial returns.
I have not seen a return on investment in terms of specific metrics like time saved or reduced risk, but I can say that reduced risk is significant.
Senior Security Analyst at a retailer with 5,001-10,000 employees
The ROI with Infoblox is very efficient for opportunities like replacing other vendors and providing advantageous points.
Security & Infra Technology Specialist at BARQ Systems
The implementation of Infoblox DNS allows customers to reduce operational costs by managing multiple functionalities in one window, thereby reducing the need for multiple resources.
Director at Infosonik Systems Ltd
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.8
Akamai Guardicore Segmentation's customer service is fast and knowledgeable, though wait times vary and documentation needs improvement.
Sentiment score
9.0
Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection is praised for efficient, responsive 24/7 support, though some report delays and challenges.
Infoblox technical support is excellent, with good experiences and strong historical support.
Security & Infra Technology Specialist at BARQ Systems
Customer support is efficient, with Infoblox providing 24/7 fast support.
Director at Infosonik Systems Ltd
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.2
Akamai Guardicore Segmentation excels in scalability, supporting seamless upgrades and efficient management for small and enterprise environments.
Sentiment score
8.3
Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection is scalable, meeting diverse needs with flexibility, hardware options, and high ratings despite compatibility issues.
It scales very well, and I can keep adding agents and scale as much as needed.
Senior Security Analyst at a retailer with 5,001-10,000 employees
Scalability is well-supported in Infoblox DNS due to the availability of both hardware and virtual options.
Director at Infosonik Systems Ltd
Infoblox is very scalable.
Security & Infra Technology Specialist at BARQ Systems
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.5
Akamai Guardicore Segmentation is stable and reliable, with minor bugs and capacity issues, but quick updates and installations.
Sentiment score
8.5
Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection is generally stable and reliable, though some users note instability with added features or high traffic.
Even when there are performance issues, such as hardware problems, Infoblox provides strong support to resolve the issue promptly, without delays.
Security & Infra Technology Specialist at BARQ Systems
Infoblox DNS is quite stable.
Director at Infosonik Systems Ltd
 

Room For Improvement

Akamai Guardicore Segmentation needs better third-party integration, enhanced usability, automation, and supports for Kubernetes with cost concerns.
Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection faces challenges in documentation, pricing, UI complexity, integration, and requires better DNS security alerts.
In large environments, understanding all application dependencies and creating the right policies can take time and requires close coordination with application teams.
Team Lead, Technical Content Security at Valuepoint Systems
The price of Akamai Guardicore Segmentation is very expensive, but it is important to the enterprise.
Cybersecurity at Embracon
I think it is really valuable to take a course on Akamai Guardicore Segmentation because many things are not obvious in terms of how to do them correctly.
Senior Security Analyst at a retailer with 5,001-10,000 employees
Infoblox needs to adapt its protection to better cover enterprises, particularly in the context of pricing when compared to competitors like Cloudflare.
Security & Infra Technology Specialist at BARQ Systems
The configuration process can be complex, which may be an area for potential improvement in terms of user-friendliness.
Director at Infosonik Systems Ltd
The overall pricing of Infoblox is high, particularly for the Bangladesh market, and the licensing model is challenging.
Technical Lead at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
 

Setup Cost

Akamai Guardicore Segmentation offers flexible, scalable licensing and cost-effective security, despite an initial setup fee for services.
Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection is costly, priced around $100,000 annually, with varied licensing and no extra setup costs.
The pricing was flexible, and it has worked out well with our budget.
Senior Security Analyst at a retailer with 5,001-10,000 employees
Licensing costs can vary depending on the number of users, sometimes costing around a hundred to one hundred fifty dollars per user.
Director at Infosonik Systems Ltd
The main issue with Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection is its higher price compared to other solutions.
Senior Cybersecurity Presales at a university with 11-50 employees
The main challenge with pricing is competing with vendors like Cloudflare, which often have an advantage in costs.
Security & Infra Technology Specialist at BARQ Systems
 

Valuable Features

Akamai Guardicore Segmentation offers micro-segmentation, threat detection, and flexible management, enhancing security across diverse environments and systems.
Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection offers centralized management, advanced security, seamless maintenance, and automated features, supporting industries with high demands.
Akamai Guardicore Segmentation reduced risk because it blocked malicious ransomware and uninspected traffic.
Cybersecurity at Embracon
We can create a policy based on labels such as application, environment, or role, allowing only required communication and blocking everything else, which significantly reduces the lateral movement risk.
Team Lead, Technical Content Security at Valuepoint Systems
One specific outcome from using Akamai Guardicore Segmentation is that we noticed addressing network threats, which are a very significant problem in any company.
Especialista em segurança da informação at a tech consulting company with 11-50 employees
They provide centralized management for DNS, DHCP, and IP address management for the DDI, along with complete visibility of the DNS flow in case of incidents, and automated responses.
Senior Cybersecurity Presales at a university with 11-50 employees
The system's ability to manage large volumes of IPs through a single interface is highly advantageous for our customers.
Director at Infosonik Systems Ltd
Infoblox is a DDI solution that offers more than just DNS security, providing unique protection for IT management and DSCP.
Technical Lead at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Akamai Guardicore Segmentation
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
22
Ranking in other categories
Cloud and Data Center Security (1st), Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) (12th), Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) (8th), Microsegmentation Software (3rd)
Infoblox Advanced DNS Prote...
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
18
Ranking in other categories
Domain Name System (DNS) Security (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Security Software solutions, they serve different purposes. Akamai Guardicore Segmentation is designed for Microsegmentation Software and holds a mindshare of 21.9%, down 27.4% compared to last year.
Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection, on the other hand, focuses on Domain Name System (DNS) Security, holds 9.4% mindshare, down 17.4% since last year.
Microsegmentation Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Akamai Guardicore Segmentation21.9%
Illumio25.7%
VMware NSX15.7%
Other36.7%
Microsegmentation Software
Domain Name System (DNS) Security Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection9.4%
Cisco Umbrella18.7%
Palo Alto Networks DNS Security8.1%
Other63.8%
Domain Name System (DNS) Security
 

Featured Reviews

Vibin Thomas - PeerSpot reviewer
Team Lead, Technical Content Security at Valuepoint Systems
Zero-trust micro-segmentation has strengthened security and improves east-west traffic visibility
While Akamai Guardicore Segmentation is a very powerful solution, there are a few areas where it could be improved. One of the main challenges is the initial deployment and policy design complexity. In large environments, understanding all application dependencies and creating the right policies can take time and requires close coordination with application teams. The user interface and policy management can also be improved. As the number of policies grows, managing and organizing them becomes slightly complex. A more simplified or intuitive policy structure would help operational teams. Another area is integration with other security tools such as SIEM or SOAR platforms. While integration is possible, making it more seamless and easier to configure would add value. Additionally, the reporting and dashboard could be enhanced to provide more customizable and business-level insights, especially for management and reporting. One small improvement I would suggest for Akamai Guardicore Segmentation is having more automation capabilities for policy creation and recommendation. For example, AI-driven suggestions based on observed traffic patterns would help reduce manual effort during the initial policy design. It would also help to have more predefined templates for common use cases, especially for industries such as banking, to speed up deployment. Another area is enhanced reporting customization where we can easily generate business-level dashboards for management and compliance teams without any additional effort.
Amr Shawky - PeerSpot reviewer
Security & Infra Technology Specialist at BARQ Systems
Replaces internal DNS servers effectively with strong support for network security
For users not already working with Infoblox, it is advisable to present it as a centralized integrated solution to handle DNS IPAM. Not all customers understand DNS security threats, so emphasizing its importance is crucial. On a scale of one to ten, I rate Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection as ten for the overall solution.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
18%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Insurance Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise12
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise7
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Guardicore Centra?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that overall everything worked out really well. The pricing was flexible, and it has worked out well with our budget.
What needs improvement with Guardicore Infection Monkey?
I think the pricing is very high. It is a big cost. The price of Akamai Guardicore Segmentation is very expensive, but it is important to the enterprise. I think it is more or less.
What is your primary use case for Guardicore Infection Monkey?
I use Akamai Guardicore Segmentation to block lateral movement of malicious software like ransomware. This is very important to protect my business and my corporation. I create labels for any asset...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection?
The main issue with Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection is its higher price compared to other solutions.
What needs improvement with Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection?
The portal for technical knowledge for Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection needs improvement. It is not very rich and could use enhancement.
What is your primary use case for Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection?
I have experience with Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection ( /products/infoblox-advanced-dns-protection-reviews ) as an on-premises DDI ( /categories/ddi ) solution for about eight months.
 

Also Known As

Guardicore Centra, GuardiCore
Infoblox Secure DNS
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Santander, Frontier Airlines, OpenLink, Intermountain Healthcare, Cellcom, BancoBASE
Colruyt Group, Council Rock School District, Danone, GlaxoSmithKline, The Hershey Company 
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