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Cisco Secure Network Analytics vs Claroty Platform 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
6.7
Cisco Secure Network Analytics improves visibility and detection, aiding IT collaboration; value varies by environment and enhances security posture.
Sentiment score
5.7
Claroty Platform acts as insurance against vulnerabilities, offering ROI through saved labor and preemptive measures despite costly support.
If my infrastructure is critical infrastructure, the Claroty Platform saves time and resources.
Senior Consultant at Payatu
As far as ROI is concerned, I think there's a huge benefit of hundreds of labor hours saved because of automated discovery and continuous inventory and faster audits and risk assessments.
Global Leadership Council at a tech company with 10,001+ employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.1
Cisco Secure Network Analytics receives praise for its knowledgeable international support, despite occasional challenges with local expertise.
Sentiment score
7.7
Claroty Platform's customer service is praised for its expertise and efficiency, despite occasional delays in response and feature requests.
There is a lack of adequate local support from the Indian side.
Group Head at Stpi
For technical support of Cisco, the support they provide depends on how the client procures it, and so far, it's understandable.
CEO at BRIGHT-i SYSTEMS LIMITED
They understand operational environments, industrial protocols, and challenges of manufacturing, which is quite helpful.
Global Leadership Council at a tech company with 10,001+ employees
Their response and support are effective and proactive.
Associate Solution Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
They can rate support for the Claroty Platform from one to ten as eight to nine.
Senior Consultant at Payatu
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.3
Cisco Secure Network Analytics scales well for enterprises, though high costs and outdated hardware can limit effectiveness.
Sentiment score
8.0
The Claroty Platform is scalable, supporting diverse deployments, high asset volumes, and ease of management for large organizations.
The scope of the load balancing work was a team effort where we used three tools for load balancing.
Senior Developer at Atlas Laboratory
A major advantage is that this is agent-less and passive.
Global Leadership Council at a tech company with 10,001+ employees
The Claroty Platform offers a scalable solution that accommodates both cloud and on-premise deployments.
Associate Solution Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
I would rate the scalability as eight or nine as the only issue faced was with login challenges, which could be improved.
Cyber Security Security at PwC
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.3
Cisco Secure Network Analytics is praised for stability, minimal downtime, and reliability despite initial setup challenges and infrastructure complexity.
Sentiment score
7.4
Claroty Platform is stable with minimal downtime, though some face configuration issues; it's scalable and ideal for industrial monitoring.
Cisco products are incredibly stable, boasting a 200% stability.
Group Head at Stpi
Once resolved, the system works well, and overall I think it's good.
CEO at BRIGHT-i SYSTEMS LIMITED
The platform runs with minimal delays and effectively manages workloads without intruding on the network.
Associate Solution Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
I think Claroty Platform is a mature and scalable OT platform and it is designed for passive monitoring.
Global Leadership Council at a tech company with 10,001+ employees
Overall, I would rate the stability as eight out of ten.
Cyber Security Security at PwC
 

Room For Improvement

Cisco Secure Network Analytics needs better integration, user interface, AI features, and simplified setup with improved training and database management.
Claroty Platform needs improvements in pricing, UI, integrations, AI features, documentation, and streamlined licensing to boost market appeal.
The solution should have the ability to analyze security events not only at the network layer but also at the application and OS layers.
Group Head at Stpi
Proper management of the database is also important; it should be centralized for easier data collection from a single database.
CEO at BRIGHT-i SYSTEMS LIMITED
Additionally, reducing the overall cost of hardware and software solutions would be beneficial.
Associate Solution Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
As AI is booming now, there are concerns about AI security.
Security Consultant at Forcespot
Sometimes, these CVEs are not actually related to the device in the firmware at the site.
Senior Consultant at Payatu
 

Setup Cost

Cisco Secure Network Analytics is costly with complex licensing, though valued for features; pricing strategy adjustments are suggested.
Claroty Platform's pricing is seen as expensive but valued for security features and competitive compared to Nozomi and DriveWell.
Cisco solutions are considered to be very expensive.
Group Head at Stpi
Regarding cost, for the Bangladesh context, Cisco Secure Network Analytics is a little bit high-priced because we are a developing country, making it tough to manage affordable solutions.
CEO at BRIGHT-i SYSTEMS LIMITED
One unique aspect of Claroty is that users get all the deployments for free.
VP of Products at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
For large enterprises with more than 10,000 assets, I think the investment could be as high as one million dollars.
Global Leadership Council at a tech company with 10,001+ employees
The cost of the Claroty Platform is comparatively high.
Associate Solution Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Valuable Features

Cisco Secure Network Analytics offers comprehensive visibility and enhanced threat detection, improving security and reducing investigation times effectively.
Claroty Platform enhances security and visibility for operational technology assets with seamless integration, real-time monitoring, and threat detection.
The most valuable features include encrypted traffic analytics and the ability to fulfill requirements at the network level.
Group Head at Stpi
Every solution is gradually integrated with AI, and Cisco has already implemented AI building features in their solution.
CEO at BRIGHT-i SYSTEMS LIMITED
The best feature of Cisco Secure Network Analytics is its reliability, which I find to be the one that gets used the most.
Senior Developer at Atlas Laboratory
The ability to detect and classify assets, assess vulnerabilities, and manage patches and updates effectively is highly beneficial.
Associate Solution Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
They offer threat detection, asset management, vulnerability management, and remote access, which makes them the sole vendor in the OT security space to offer all three services.
VP of Products at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Additionally, their SRA solution, the Secure Remote Access solution, is very useful for industrial environments.
Security Consultant at Forcespot
 

Categories and Ranking

Cisco Secure Network Analytics
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
62
Ranking in other categories
Network Monitoring Software (33rd), Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) (5th), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (6th), Cisco Security Portfolio (8th)
Claroty Platform
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
18
Ranking in other categories
Remote Access (9th), Vulnerability Management (23rd), Operational Technology (OT) Security (2nd), Cyber-Physical Systems Protection (2nd), Secure Remote Access (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Network Security Systems solutions, they serve different purposes. Cisco Secure Network Analytics is designed for Network Monitoring Software and holds a mindshare of 0.9%, down 1.2% compared to last year.
Claroty Platform, on the other hand, focuses on Cyber-Physical Systems Protection, holds 37.0% mindshare, down 43.0% since last year.
Network Monitoring Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cisco Secure Network Analytics0.9%
Zabbix3.8%
SolarWinds NPM3.7%
Other91.6%
Network Monitoring Software
Cyber-Physical Systems Protection Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Claroty Platform37.0%
Armis36.1%
Phosphorus Cybersecurity12.1%
Other14.800000000000011%
Cyber-Physical Systems Protection
 

Featured Reviews

Muhammad Harun-Owr-Roshid - PeerSpot reviewer
CEO at BRIGHT-i SYSTEMS LIMITED
Have streamlined network visibility and troubleshooting while seeing benefits from AI integration
In terms of improvements for Cisco Secure Network Analytics, from the implementation point of view, now that AI is in use, some other features need to be upgraded considering AI solutions. Proper management of the database is also important; it should be centralized for easier data collection from a single database. When precise manual analysis is needed, it's sometimes difficult, so having a centralized database will allow network admins to find actual scenarios more effectively, especially since some information may not be visible on the GUI. Cisco should upgrade their hardware part to run the database, because sometimes it cannot handle the load while all features are running in the network. The database management should indeed be centralized because while AI runs behind the systems, central management is essential. For example, in a network with 100 Cisco switches, a few routers, firewalls, and access points, all data generated should be preserved in a central database. This approach simplifies management and analysis for troubleshooting, as GUI interfaces may not always provide visible information. Centralizing the database will allow for better understanding of which information is preserved for each specific device.
TarunKumar11 - PeerSpot reviewer
Global Leadership Council at a tech company with 10,001+ employees
Improved industrial asset visibility has transformed risk management and compliance monitoring
I think there are some areas of weaknesses in Claroty Platform. The pricing could improve, as some of the features require licensing tiers and therefore the pricing could be higher. Claroty Platform could benefit from simpler licensing and pricing structures. The executive dashboard can improve as well, and they can expand their third-party integration. Additionally, their predictive AI-driven recommendations can be improved. I think it does provide for very good behavior analysis through AI capabilities and risk prioritization, which is generally quite trustworthy. As the capability of AI enhances, I think it can provide for better risk recommendations. Claroty Platform can have a better and simpler licensing arrangement. Their third-party integrations can expand. They can have better executive dashboards and more AI-driven predictive risk recommendations. I would rate them an eight for these reasons. Dashboards, licensing, integrations, and AI-driven recommendations are areas for improvement. Probably one more to add is that they can have better and more enhanced automated remediation workflows.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Construction Company
9%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Energy/Utilities Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Computer Software Company
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business12
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise52
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise13
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Stealthwatch?
Regarding cost, for the Bangladesh context, Cisco Secure Network Analytics is a little bit high-priced because we are a developing country, making it tough to manage affordable solutions. However, ...
What needs improvement with Cisco Stealthwatch?
Several features often look very promising during evaluation or implementation but end up being used only lightly in day-to-day operations. Advanced reporting and scheduled compliance reports look ...
What is your primary use case for Cisco Stealthwatch?
My main use case for Cisco Secure Network Analytics has been network visibility and anomaly-based threat detection within the enterprise environment. In security operations and VAPT-related activit...
What needs improvement with Claroty Platform?
I think there are some areas of weaknesses in Claroty Platform. The pricing could improve, as some of the features require licensing tiers and therefore the pricing could be higher. Claroty Platfor...
What is your primary use case for Claroty Platform?
I think a lack of visibility into industrial assets is the main use case for Claroty Platform. Claroty Platform is a cyber-physical system security platform. Lack of visibility into industrial asse...
What advice do you have for others considering Claroty Platform?
Claroty Platform has impacted my organization positively by reducing cyber risk, by making the incident detection faster, by improving compliance readiness, reducing operational downtime, and overa...
 

Also Known As

Cisco Stealthwatch, Cisco Stealthwatch Enterprise, Lancope StealthWatch
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Sample Customers

Edge Web Hosting, Telenor Norway, Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, Webster Financial Corporation, Westinghouse Electric, VMware, TIAA-CREF
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