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Blackpoint Cyber MDR vs Field Effect MDR comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Binary Defense MDR
Sponsored
Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
7th
Average Rating
9.2
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Blackpoint Cyber MDR
Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
12th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Field Effect MDR
Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
4th
Average Rating
9.2
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2024, in the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) category, the mindshare of Binary Defense MDR is 0.5%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Blackpoint Cyber MDR is 5.9%, up from 5.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Field Effect MDR is 2.7%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
 

Featured Reviews

BC
May 12, 2023
It saves us a lot of time because we're not dealing with false alarms
The most valuable part of Binary Defense is its team of cybersecurity analysts. Their analysts filter out the noise and only forward the critical threats that require a response instead of false positives. Binary Defense is somewhat customizable. We can do some whitelisting and tell them to ignore some alerts that are always false positives. They're flexible and can adjust their processes. Their MDR tool runs across all our endpoints. Within that Open XDR strategy, we can ingest those alerts in various ways, but we tend to do things the old-fashioned way. However, we could bring that data into a SIEM if we wanted to. We haven't taken advantage of that feature, but we will soon. It would limit our ability to move forward with them if they didn't have that option.
Matthew Weisler - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 16, 2023
Effectively monitors activity coming into endpoints without snapping off
I use the solution on a server in my home lab and provide security implementation services for customers. I ensure that customers have a proper security stack and provide ongoing maintenance The solution is all encompassing and can incorporate email monitoring.  The solution does local network…
JL
Jan 23, 2024
Things happen when you sleep, so it's a big comfort knowing that people are watching who have the autonomy to act
Covalence should provide a live view of the endpoint because the endpoint view in the portal is 5 to 15 minutes behind the actual status of the endpoint and its vulnerabilities. When it doesn't update with the actual status, it makes managing those things harder because sometimes something gets updated, and one of those vulnerabilities has gone away, but that doesn't appear in the ARO. The ARO information becomes outdated. There should be more alignment between the actual view, the endpoint view, and the ARO list. It also lacks email security, so you have to implement other things. They cover a lot but not everything.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Binary Defense's most valuable feature is the 24/7 monitoring and threat hunting. Their team checks the latest breaches and how they're done."
"The most valuable features are the SIEM and the ticketing function; the latter is very smooth and easy to read and understand. We don't have any issues looking at the ticketing information when we're trying to identify what's going on."
"The best part about Binary Defense MDR is that it runs on everything, and they keep an eye on things 24/7."
"Binary Defense is comprehensive. We see most of the questionable activity. Once you see things a couple of times and are familiar with the processes, you know what those are. The level of activity is definitely favorable."
"The speed at which their services are reactive is valuable. Nowadays, when a threat hits an endpoint, you've got minutes, not hours or days. Their average response time is about four minutes on an alert. For anything that needs to be sent to us, it's about fourteen minutes, which is pretty good. They're the third SOC that I've used in fifteen years. By far, they are the quickest ones to act. When you're looking at prevention, that's a key factor."
"Our mean time to response has gone down. We're much faster with direct response and have more investigative capabilities than we did before."
"With Binary Defense, we don't just get an alert, but also a detailed rundown of why they're alerting us on it. They tell us what was executed, or the username, script, or IP. That way, we're not wasting time investigating."
"The case interface is Binary Defense MDR's most valuable feature."
"The solution also watches over Microsoft 365 and keeps a copy of logs."
"The solution is all encompassing and can incorporate email monitoring."
"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."
"Hackers are trying to breach a business when they least expect it - that's often at night, weekends, and holidays. Covalence never sleeps or misses a second of monitoring."
"There are user notifications about our cloud solutions and access, meaning authentication and possible breaches. Overall, the notifications and alerts are valuable. There are also new features like the DNS protection, which is quite good."
"The most valuable aspect of Field Effect Covalence is its ability to continuously monitor for and identify potential threats."
"The standout feature is its continuous 24/7 monitoring of all network traffic, providing unparalleled vigilance."
"I like how comprehensive Field Effect Covalence is."
"The AROs have been incredibly helpful."
"It provides valuable insights into our IT environment, enabling us to improve reselling, upgrades, and customer management."
"Unlike previous solutions, where we were solely informed of security incidents, Covalence's MDR allows for real-time incident prevention."
 

Cons

"It's hard to think of anything that they need to improve on, but just to point out something, I would like to see them provide advanced XDR."
"The current reporting system could benefit from improvement."
"The most significant area for improvement is in support for non-English speakers; we're a global organization, so many of our users are not English speakers, which can make interacting with them a challenge. There's no Chinese language support, so we must rely on what we can do with the internet. We don't expect Binary Defense to build a language staff, but details can get lost in translation when we assume the whole world speaks English."
"I would like to get more reports from Binary Defense about what they're blocking."
"We found a couple of bugs in the user interface."
"We should be able to isolate devices faster. They should shorten the time between clicking on a device to contain it and carrying out the action. That would be a welcome improvement."
"Binary Defense MDR could be even better with additional features, like automatic scans and file quarantine."
"If I were shopping for an MDR solution today, I would not only look for a company that has the ability to alert, detect, and remediate, but also the ability to integrate vulnerability management. That's a big thing that they're lacking today."
"The solution does not tie into other EDR products like CyberArk or CrowdStrike but that might be more useful."
"Some texts seem to report items as normal too quickly."
"The feature we keep asking for is a vulnerability scan."
"It would be more effective if it could surgically isolate the specific malicious process instead of deleting the entire machine."
"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."
"There are tags for security threats, but I only view them. I do not action anything. I just see what is happening. Sometimes, they are a little bit vague, and I am unsure what they mean, so I leave that to the IT experts. Overall, we are quite satisfied with their product and how it is working."
"They could use more third-party integrations with other MSP tools."
"In the AROs tab, if we encounter multiple duplicate recommendations, it would be helpful to be able to select and resolve or dismiss them all at once."
"The interface is perhaps the weakest part of the entire platform, and that does not mean that it is deficient. It is just not as optimized and as efficient as other aspects of the platform."
"I'd love the price to be a little bit less."
"I'd like improved visibility into the backend data where logs are stored, along with integrations with a wider range of products."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is very good. They are definitely competitive and they were lower at the time that we went with them."
"It's valued at the right price. Even with the number of endpoints we have, we don't feel that it's a lot more than any competitor. In fact, it might be less expensive when you look at the fact that you're getting a full flex SOC out of it along with the tools."
"From the initial cost that Binary Defense came in with, we pared it down quite a bit over the course of 30 or 60 days. My leadership would say that their cost was high, but realistically, they were in line with the market."
"After we acquired this platform, we met with a number of different vendors. Binary Defense came in with a proposal that was surprisingly affordable. In fact, we were able to recoup the cost of their services within a short period of time. This is because Binary Defense is able to provide the same level of security as a team of two or three in-house analysts but at a fraction of the cost. As a result, Binary Defense is saving us an estimated $250,000 to $300,000 per year."
"The solution's price is spot on; if anything, it's slightly below the norm for most services. Compared to building the same team internally, it would cost more to create the same amount of capability than what we get from an external team. Price-wise, Binary Defense is in a great spot."
"Binary Defense MDR is priced competitively and may be slightly lower than CrowdStrike."
"The pricing isn't that bad, it's very competitive. I don't feel that it's over-priced and I don't feel that it's under-priced."
"Binary Defense has changed its pricing model from being primarily based on the volume of data to one based on escalations and incidents they handle."
"The pricing is in line with other products."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"The licensing model itself is solid, but we're ironing out some inconsistencies in how customer profiles are configured."
"It is a little pricey. It is a little on the high end, but we are continuing to use it. We signed the contract and have not canceled, so we find value in having it."
"We're currently enrolled in the volume package, which offers tiered pricing based on usage."
"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."
"Although Covalence is expensive, it provides good value for the price."
"The cost of the solution is high."
"While the contract duration might change, the pricing remains highly attractive."
"The pricing is fair and reasonable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Healthcare Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
20%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Retailer
6%
Healthcare Company
6%
Computer Software Company
60%
Government
5%
Non Profit
5%
Retailer
3%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Binary Defense MDR?
The most valuable feature is reviewing tickets and the notes added by technicians.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Binary Defense MDR?
The pricing is very competitive; it's on par with or below others. For those sensitive to pricing, I'd advise that th...
What needs improvement with Binary Defense MDR?
Sometimes, something may not install right; however, whenever we have challenges, they are very solution-oriented and...
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 discount...
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...
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?
Field Effect is fairly priced from my perspective. You get a lot of bang for the buck with this and a level of visibi...
What needs improvement with Field Effect Covalence?
Field Effect MDR could broaden the portfolio of supported cloud applications. They integrate about 15 to 20 out of th...
 

Also Known As

Binary Defense Vision, Binary Defense Managed Detection and Response, Binary Defense Managed Detection & Response
Blackpoint Cyber Managed Detection + Response, Blackpoint Cyber Managed Detection and Response
Field Effect Covalence
 

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Sample Customers

Securitas USA, Black Hills Energy, Lincoln Electric,The J.M. Smuckers Company, New York Community Bank, State of Connecticut, NCR
CoreRecon, Peerless Tech Solutions, Lorien Health
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