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Armis vs Palo Alto Networks IoT Security comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Armis
Ranking in IoT Security
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM) (4th), Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (8th), Cyber-Physical Systems Protection (2nd)
Palo Alto Networks IoT Secu...
Ranking in IoT Security
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the IoT Security category, the mindshare of Armis is 18.6%, up from 18.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Palo Alto Networks IoT Security is 7.5%, up from 5.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
IoT Security
 

Featured Reviews

Arun Chauhan - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides a very good vulnerability monitoring system, but the implementation is challenging
We face many issues while implementing Armis in the pharma sector. Some of the customer applications are not supported well by the tool. The applications do not communicate well if we implement Armis. We generally face such issues during implementation. We are planning to implement the product in the wind energy sector, but we don't have any idea how to do it. Currently, it is a very big challenge for us. Products like Dragos, Claroty, and Nozomi provide a much better experience during implementation. If any issues arise, we are told how to resolve such issues during the POC. Armis does not provide the secure remote access feature Claroty provides.
Muhammad Ahsan Riaz - PeerSpot reviewer
Responsive system enhances network management but integration needs refinement
I find Palo Alto Networks IoT Security to be highly responsive, and its separate management and data planes are a major advantage. As an insurance company in the financial sector, we must meet strict regulatory requirements, and Palo Alto has proven to be an excellent solution. Its management is straightforward, the dashboards and reporting are comprehensive, and most importantly, it functions exactly as described in the documentation. For example, when we needed to block YouTube on our network, Palo Alto successfully blocked access while our Cisco firewall failed to block access on iPhones. This highlights the inconsistency we've experienced with different firewalls, whereas Palo Alto has consistently performed as expected.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The tool is user-friendly and helps to detect vulnerabilities."
"The initial setup and deployment were simple."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is asset tracking."
"The solution’s vulnerability monitoring system is very good."
"Armis is a straightforward and user-friendly solution."
"It determines which assets and devices are at risk, alerts you if there's a risk, and categorizes all assets, including personal computers, mobile phones, servers, televisions, cars, and video game consoles."
"The technology is good."
"It is simple to use. We just need to enable features and then configure IoT policies."
"I find Palo Alto Networks IoT Security to be highly responsive, and its separate management and data planes are a major advantage."
"From a security standpoint, it provides a comprehensive range of standard security features that align with our requirements."
"The key strength of Palo Alto firewalls lies in their application-based approach, offering a much finer level of control compared to traditional firewalls."
"I like the Cortex Data Lake integration with security automation."
"Palo Alto is valued for its GlobalProtect feature, which offers a range of security options, including user ID mapping and VPNs."
"Single-pass traffic processing enables very high throughput and low latency."
"I like the threat information, and we can share the logging data with Cortex Data Lake."
 

Cons

"The solution's vulnerability testing could be improved."
"We face issues during implementation."
"Armis doesn't have a back intel feature."
"We have faced issues with the tool's stability."
"We face difficulties in integrating the product with ticketing tools like ServiceNow."
"Like any IT tool, continuous learning and improvement are essential for the solution."
"There isn't anything specific that needs improvement."
"Palo Alto Networks IoT Security's reporting capabilities are less comprehensive and robust than those provided by Cisco."
"The cost is still high and licensing is still complex."
"Essentially, this solution focuses on data analysis and cannot perform any physical actions."
"It would be beneficial to have a more centralized and user-friendly platform that could consolidate all the necessary information, which proved challenging during the initial POC phase."
"The reporting for this solution could be improved. The logs we receive are only saved for one week. We would like to have the database timeframe increased to a month or two for historical reporting as well as increased storage capabilities to support this data and reporting."
"More application signatures are required."
"It would be beneficial if Palo Alto IoT Security could integrate with Let's Encrypt for free SSL certificates."
"There can be more automation in terms of security and detection. It is already good."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool is cheap."
"While Palo Alto Networks IoT Security might cost more than some competitors, its features and effectiveness justify the price tag."
"The initial investment is substantial, but the renewal costs make it financially unsustainable."
"The pricing for Palo Alto Networks IoT Security is a bit high."
"The successful migration trend suggests that Palo Alto provides a superior cost-benefit ratio for firewall solutions."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Government
13%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Energy/Utilities Company
6%
Legal Firm
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Armis?
Armis is a straightforward and user-friendly solution.
What needs improvement with Armis?
There isn't anything specific that needs improvement.
What is your primary use case for Armis?
I used it for asset management in my cybersecurity training program called CyberNow Labs. It was used during security operations and investigations to identify assets within our CNL network and to ...
What do you like most about Palo Alto Networks IoT Security?
From a security standpoint, it provides a comprehensive range of standard security features that align with our requirements.
What needs improvement with Palo Alto Networks IoT Security?
Improvement areas include enhancing integration capabilities and making policy creation less cumbersome. The process involves navigating multiple windows, which could be streamlined. Palo Alto Netw...
What is your primary use case for Palo Alto Networks IoT Security?
We are an insurance-based company, and we had some regulatory requirements that needed to be fulfilled. We've used Palo Alto primarily for our network security needs. It was part of our infrastruct...
 

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Sample Customers

Samsung Research America, IDT Corporation, Gett
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