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Blackpoint Cyber MDR vs Field Effect MDR comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Blackpoint Cyber MDR
Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
14th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Field Effect MDR
Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
4th
Average Rating
9.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) category, the mindshare of Blackpoint Cyber MDR is 4.6%, down from 5.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Field Effect MDR is 3.2%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
 

Featured Reviews

Matthew Weisler - PeerSpot reviewer
Effectively monitors activity coming into endpoints without snapping off
The solution is all encompassing and can incorporate email monitoring. The solution does local network discovery by monitoring activity coming into endpoints rather than snapping off like other products. For example, a prior client took her corporate laptop home and her son's Xbox was hacked. It was trying to compromise her workstation as well but the solution spotted it and prevented malicious activity.
Simon Cutler - PeerSpot reviewer
Helps to manage cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and improve our security team's efficiency and security posture
It would be incredibly valuable to have the Field Effect team handle some of the third-party application patching they're currently identifying. While it's fantastic that they're proactive in this area, the time commitment is significant. Integrating patching into their existing service offering would be a game-changer. I'd love to see a tool that aids sales discovery efforts when we engage new clients. Ideally, this internal tool would scan their network environment to identify potential risks and give us a comprehensive picture of their network infrastructure. This would be a huge asset in informing our sales strategies and showcasing our expertise.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"On my end, the most valuable feature of this solution is that I can install it and forget about it. After that, their SOC team takes over and they only call me when there's a problem."
"I appreciate that there are people behind the scenes sorting out valuable alerts from those that are not, so I only get alerts when they are real."
"I appreciate that there are people behind the scenes sorting out valuable alerts from those that are not, so I only get alerts when they are real."
"On a scale from one to ten, I would rate the overall solution as a ten."
"The solution also watches over Microsoft 365 and keeps a copy of logs."
"Their SOC is phenomenal in not monitoring and responding and taking action."
"The solution is all encompassing and can incorporate email monitoring."
"The feature I've found the move valuable is the 24/7 monitoring."
"The automated response feature is incredibly effective."
"The AROs have been incredibly helpful."
"The most valuable feature is the network traffic monitoring function."
"Direct and easy and quick communication to the Field Effect cybersecurity team experts has led to quick resolution of any problems or alerts."
"The most valuable aspect of Field Effect Covalence is its ability to continuously monitor for and identify potential threats."
"It is very user-friendly. We have regular reports to see what is going on."
"The most valuable aspects of Covalence for me are the exceptional customer service and the support from the dedicated team."
 

Cons

"Some texts seem to report items as normal too quickly."
"While I am very satisfied with the service, supporting additional platforms, particularly Linux support, would be a beneficial improvement."
"While I am very satisfied with the service, supporting additional platforms, particularly Linux support, would be a beneficial improvement."
"The interface could be more intuitive. More transparency is needed in the interface as a lot of details are hidden behind the scenes, making them difficult or impossible to access."
"The solution does not tie into other EDR products like CyberArk or CrowdStrike but that might be more useful."
"The interface could be more intuitive."
"The feature we keep asking for is a vulnerability scan."
"In terms of improvement, there are instances where the ARO responses are slightly slower than preferred."
"The tagging of ARO closure has room for improvement."
"If they can include an email filter system, that would be great."
"They put too much detail into the emails."
"I'd suggest that Field Effect focus more on including things like phishing simulation and cybersecurity training."
"While the reporting is good, I would like more of a white-label option with my company's name at the top and a clean look for the report."
"While it's essential to stay informed about potential issues, the recurring notifications about past vulnerabilities can lead to confusion and may detract from our focus on current threats."
"One limitation is that if someone takes their laptop outside the office building, the DNS firewall provides minimal coverage, and we are unable to generate reports."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is reasonable."
"The pricing is in line with other products."
"Field Effect Covalence's pricing is just right."
"The shift to a per-user pricing model and the introduction of a base price for the on-premises or virtual appliance has been particularly advantageous."
"Covalence is cost-effective."
"The pricing isn't sized, so Field Effect doesn't make it easy for anything under 25 users. I'm not crazy about that."
"It is on the high end, but it is worth it for the service that you get from them."
"Although Covalence is expensive, it provides good value for the price."
"While Field Effect Covalence's pricing seems competitive for the market, the biggest hurdle lies in the lack of dedicated security budgets within many organizations."
"The licensing model itself is solid, but we're ironing out some inconsistencies in how customer profiles are configured."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
20%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Healthcare Company
6%
Construction Company
6%
Computer Software Company
55%
Non Profit
5%
Government
4%
Media Company
4%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Blackpoint Cyber MDR?
The solution is all encompassing and can incorporate email monitoring.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Blackpoint Cyber MDR?
The pricing is in line with other products. On average, it costs $8 to $10 per endpoint but there are volume discounts available.
What needs improvement with Blackpoint Cyber MDR?
The solution does not tie into other EDR products like CyberArk or CrowdStrike but that might be more useful. Not too many of the venders try to play nice with each other.
What do you like most about Field Effect Covalence?
It is very user-friendly. We have regular reports to see what is going on.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Field Effect Covalence?
In our evaluation, two years ago, we found the Field Effect Covalence product and service to be the simplest to set up and pricing was lower than the other competitors.
What needs improvement with Field Effect Covalence?
The solution could improved DNS filtering and fuller integration into ConnectWise PSA (I understand both are in the works). The current roaming DNS filter doesn't seem to be too complete and we're ...
 

Also Known As

Blackpoint Cyber Managed Detection + Response, Blackpoint Cyber Managed Detection and Response
Field Effect Covalence
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

CoreRecon, Peerless Tech Solutions, Lorien Health
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