AWS Security Hub vs OpenText Enterprise Security Manager comparison

The compared Amazon Web Services (AWS) and OpenText solutions aren't in the same category. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is ranked #13 in CSPM , with an average rating of 7.6, and holds a 4.1% mindshare in the category. OpenText is ranked #21 in SIEM , with an average rating of 7.0, and holds a 1.6% mindshare. Additionally, 89% of Amazon Web Services (AWS) users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of OpenText users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 18, 2024

ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager ESM and AWS Security Hub are major contenders in the cybersecurity landscape. Users have expressed greater satisfaction with AWS Security Hub's scalability and ease of integration, indicating it may have the upper hand.

Features: ArcSight ESM offers comprehensive threat detection, incident management, and robust functionalities. AWS Security Hub provides seamless integration with AWS services, enhancing operational efficiency and scalability.

Room for Improvement: ArcSight ESM needs better analytics, more frequent updates, and improved user interface. AWS Security Hub users suggest enhancing multi-tenancy support, advanced customization options, and reporting capabilities.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ArcSight ESM's deployment can be complex and time-consuming, but customer service is responsive. AWS Security Hub features a quicker deployment process and benefits from AWS's extensive customer service resources.

Pricing and ROI: ArcSight ESM's initial setup costs are high but justified by its extensive feature set. AWS Security Hub's pricing is more competitive; users achieve ROI sooner due to lower ongoing costs and faster time to value.

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Categories and Ranking

AWS Security Hub

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) (5th), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (13th)

OpenText Enterprise Securit...

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (21st)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Security Software solutions, they serve different purposes. AWS Security Hub is designed for Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and holds a mindshare of 4.1%, down 5.0% compared to last year.
OpenText Enterprise Security Manager, on the other hand, focuses on Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), holds 1.6% mindshare, up 1.2% since last year.

Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
AWS Security Hub	4.1%
Wiz	20.8%
Prisma Cloud by Palo Alto Networks	11.3%
Other	63.8%

Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
OpenText Enterprise Security Manager	1.6%
Wazuh	10.2%
Splunk Enterprise Security	9.2%
Other	79.0%

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Featured Reviews

Karthik Ekambaram

Director at Scybers

Has helped identify misconfigurations and prioritize risks but lacks multi-cloud support and deeper integration features

AWS Security Hub cannot scale up to multiple different cloud environments; it only works for AWS. There are other products in the market for CSPM that can give you multi-cloud environment misconfigurations, even Microsoft for that matter. Regarding the integration of AWS Security Hub with third-party tools, I am not certain whether we can integrate them, but there is no need to do so. However, AWS Security Hub cannot integrate with other cloud providers, so it only supports the AWS environment. The compliance checks within AWS Security Hub are good, but we don't use them much. We utilize compliance frameworks such as CIS compliance frameworks and ISO 27017 framework, which are beneficial, but it can improve in other areas too, such as including NIST and other frameworks beyond just ISO and CIS. Improvements can be applicable for scalability, particularly on integration with multi-cloud environments, and compliance frameworks can be added for more variety as well. The unified dashboard in AWS Security Hub is adequate; I cannot say it is exceptional, but the content available in the dashboards is satisfactory for now.

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Ramnesh Dubey

Solutions Architect at Ericsson

Allows for monitoring logs according to industry standards within ESM but has a total capacity capped at 12 TB, limiting real-time data retention periods

The first limitation is with the ArcSight Data Storage Manager (ADSM). ArcSight's total capacity is currently capped at 12 TB. This becomes an issue if a customer needs a longer real-time data retention period, such as exceeding 90 days or reaching a year or even ten months. Increasing the disk space beyond 12 TB is not currently possible. So, increasing the storage capacity is one area for improvement. Additionally, the real-time data retention is limited due to the 12 TB restriction. Depending on the Events Per Second (EPS) you receive, you might only be able to retain data for seven to ten days. Overall, the 12 TB limit is the main issue we face in terms of maximizing real-time data storage. Moreover, there are a few improvements I would like to see in future releases. My main suggestion for ArcSight is to simplify the deployment process. Currently, the installation process is quite complex. There are various components involved, including transformations, multiple installations, and containerization for various components. Ideally, I'd recommend that ArcSight allow the entire installation, including the ESM and database, to be completed within a single unified setup process for a streamlined experience. Additionally, having readily available and well-organized documentation for the step-by-step installation process would be incredibly helpful. I would also like to see better support.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The advantage is that it is cloud-native, and we do not need to install agents or sensors to find findings."

"AWS Security Hub provides comprehensive alerts about potential compliance issues with CIS standards. The integration with third-party tools is another excellent feature. All our workloads are on AWS."

"AWS Security Hub has very good integration features. It allows for AWS native services integration, and it helps us to integrate some of the services outside of AWS. They have partners, such as Amazon Preferred Network Partners (APN). If you have different security tools around APN, we can integrate those findings with AWS Security Hub reducing the need to refer to different portals or different UIs. You can have AWS Security Hub act as a single common go-to dashboard."

"The most beneficial aspect of Security Hub is its proactive capability, allowing us to identify potential security issues before they escalate."

"Security Hub provides insightful information about what is running and where there might be weaknesses."

"The most valuable feature of AWS Security Hub is the ability to track when monitoring is not enabled on any of my resources."

"The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that it is easy to manage...It is a scalable solution."

"The most beneficial aspect of Security Hub is its proactive capability, allowing us to identify potential security issues before they escalate."

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"SmartConnector: Normalization parses raw logs and converts them into CEF (common event format). This is the core of the product."

"It makes maintenance very easy."

"Some of the benefits of using this solution are rapid correlation and near-time response on alerts."

"We do consulting and I get feedback from our clients that the product really helped them with compliance, especially with GDPR."

"We use ArcSight ESM for log analysis and security alerts. It warns us of threats and then helps us conduct a forensic investigation of a cyber attack or internal incident after it happens."

"It has absolutely improved the efficiency of our security team. We use it internally as well. It is such a powerful tool that our internal security team became a customer of our ArcSight managed service."

"The tool is good for correlation and aggregation. We use it as a collection platform."

"ESM has valuable features for event prediction and security analysis."

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Cons

"The support must be quicker."

"From an improvement perspective, there is a need to add more compliance since, right now, AWS Security Hub only provides four to five compliances to control the tool."

"Shortening the response time for support tickets, particularly in production issues, could make the service more efficient."

"Although AWS Security Hub does a periodic scan of your overall infrastructure, it doesn't do it in real time."

"There is room for improvement in implementing AI capabilities. It would be beneficial for Security Hub to implement preventative measures and to directly apply recommendations instead of just suggesting them."

"The solution should be easier to learn and use"

"It is not flexible for multi-cloud environments."

"Whenever my team gets some alarms from the central team, my team needs to initiate whether it's a real or false trigger. The central team needs to keep adjusting to the parameters or at least the concerned IPs, whether it's really from the company's pool of IPs, so the trigger process can be improved. In the next release of AWS Security Hub, I'd like a better dashboard that could result in better alert visibility."

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"The first limitation is with the ArcSight Data Storage Manager (ADSM). ArcSight's total capacity is currently capped at 12 TB. This becomes an issue if a customer needs a longer real-time data retention period, such as exceeding 90 days or reaching a year or even ten months. Increasing the disk space beyond 12 TB is not currently possible."

"The onboarding process for this solution could be better. It also needs a better GUI."

"What could be improved in ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) is its analytics feature. That feature should be more powerful and have more correlation in terms of AI/ML, though MicroFocus has done a good job in adding analytics to ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) which has become a big draw to customers. What I'd like to see in the next release of the solution is the addition of AI/ML features."

"ArcSight is incredibly complex when configuring and deploying, and if your organization doesn't know what they want and what they need, ArcSight will be a challenge for them."

"When I asked our networking juniors for a comparison between LogRhythm and ArcSight, they said that both platforms are almost the same. It is just that LogRhythm is more modern with a digital platform, which probably gives it some advantage over ArcSight. ArcSight is a very old and mature product that is running on an old platform. It is an old legacy platform. In terms of new features, it just requires platform upgrades so that it becomes lighter and easily adaptable, specifically in the cloud. It would be a good thing if they can also make reporting easier."

"They need to develop NetFlow appliances that can be installed in the customer network on span ports, collect NetFlow, and send it to ArcSight without relying on the devices' NetFlow capability and their position in the network."

"The security area has room for improvement."

"The biggest requirement is that there is no cloud solution for this product yet. They need to create a cloud version. It's the biggest thing they can do to make the solution better."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"There are multiple subscription models, like yearly, monthly, and packaged."

"AWS Security Hub's pricing is pretty reasonable."

"The price of the solution is not very competitive but it is reasonable."

"Security Hub is not an expensive solution."

"AWS Security Hub is not an expensive tool. I would consider it to be a cheap solution. AWS Security Hub follows the PAYG pricing model, meaning you will have to pay for whatever you use."

"The price of AWS Security Hub is average compared to other solutions."

"The cost is based on the number of compliances, core checks, and services required, and for more than 10,000 recommendations, the charge is just one dollar."

"The pricing is fine. It is not an expensive tool."

"Price-wise, ArcSight ESM was a bit high compared to competitors, which factored into our decision to switch to Splunk. It couldn't cover all our business needs for what we wanted to implement."

"The product licenses are inexpensive."

"The pricing model is expensive compared to open-source alternatives."

"Thanks to Micro Focus's licensing model, as an MSSP, we are able to see a complete return on our investment almost immediately."

"Customers without a ton of resources to dedicate to deployment may be better served by a managed ArcSight service."

"We have a license to use this solution. The price of ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager is expensive."

"The pricing is great compared to others."

"Aggregation can help a lot in pushing down licensing costs."

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Vinod Shankar

Manager, Enterprise Risk Consulting at Deloitte & Touche

Jun 28, 2015

Qradar vs. ArcSight

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Government

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

11%

Performing Arts

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	12

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	37
Midsize Enterprise	14
Large Enterprise	57

Questions from the Community

Which is better - Azure Sentinel or AWS Security Hub?

We like that Azure Sentinel does not require as much maintenance as legacy SIEMs that are on-premises. Azure Sentinel is auto-scaling - you will not have to worry about performance impact, you will...

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What do you like most about AWS Security Hub?

The most valuable features of the solution are the scanning of all the cloud environments and most of the compliances available in the cloud.

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What needs improvement with AWS Security Hub?

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Which is the best SIEM tool for a mid-sized financial services firm: Arcsight or Securonix?

In my market, a lot of financial companies had or have an ArcSight installation. Just because in former times it was pretty good. Now a lot of them are looking for a more effective solution due to ...

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What do you like most about ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM)?

We utilize ArcSight ESM for real-time threat detection in our organization. We have custom rules that we've developed on top of the WAN services, along with scheduled licensing activities.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM)?

ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) is very cheap compared to other tools. It is worth the investment if you are considering the cost.

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Comparisons

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Compared 37% of the time

Wiz vs AWS Security Hub

Compared 11% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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Compared 3% of the time

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Compared 19% of the time

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Compared 11% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 6% of the time

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Also Known As

SQRRL

Micro Focus ArcSight, HPE ArcSight, ArcSight

Overview

AWS Security Hub is a comprehensive security service that provides a centralized view of security alerts and compliance status across an AWS environment. It collects data from various AWS services, partner solutions, and AWS Marketplace products to provide a holistic view of security posture. With Security Hub, users can quickly identify and prioritize security issues, automate compliance checks, and streamline remediation efforts.

The service offers a range of features including continuous monitoring, threat intelligence integration, and customizable dashboards. It also provides automated insights and recommendations to help users improve their security posture. Security Hub integrates with other AWS services like Amazon GuardDuty, AWS Config, and AWS Macie to provide a unified security experience. Additionally, it supports integration with third-party security tools through its API, allowing users to leverage their existing security investments.

With its user-friendly interface and powerful capabilities, AWS Security Hub is a valuable tool for organizations looking to enhance their security and compliance posture in the cloud.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

OpenText Enterprise Security Manager enables real-time threat detection through scalable and adaptable solutions, integrating seamlessly with multiple platforms for complex security scenarios across different environments.

OpenText Enterprise Security Manager offers extensive security monitoring capabilities, combining log analysis and incident management to enhance cybersecurity and compliance. Its powerful event correlation engine provides real-time alerts for rapid incident response. Users benefit from customizable dashboards and comprehensive log collection, making it a significant tool in the SIEM market. Flexible deployment options cater to both on-premises and cloud environments, supporting enterprises in managing IT infrastructure and threat detection efficiently.

What are the key features of OpenText Enterprise Security Manager?

Event Correlation Engine: Real-time threat detection with advanced correlation capabilities.
Scalability: Adapts to enterprise-level demands and complex security needs.
Integration: Seamlessly integrates with multiple platforms and third-party tools.
Customizable Dashboards: Tailored views and active lists enhance user experience.
Advanced Alerting: Provides timely incident response and security alerts.

Why should users look for reviews when evaluating OpenText Enterprise Security Manager?

Timely Incident Responses: Fast alerting and action against threats.
User-Friendly Experience: Customizable dashboards simplify monitoring tasks.
Comprehensive Security Management: Integrated log management and threat detection across domains.
Adaptability and Scalability: Supports both on-premises and cloud deployments.

In industries such as finance, healthcare, and energy, OpenText Enterprise Security Manager is implemented for monitoring critical systems and ensuring compliance with regulatory needs. Enterprises leverage its capabilities for forensic investigations and active threat management, serving as a central hub for cybersecurity operations across diverse IT infrastructures.

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Sample Customers

Edmunds, Frame.io, GoDaddy, Realtor.com

Lake Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Bank AlJazira, Banca Intesa, and Obrela.

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