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Cofense Intelligence ThreatHQ vs IBM X-Force Exchange comparison

Cofense and IBM are both solutions in the Threat Intelligence Platforms category. Cofense is ranked #54, while IBM is ranked #11 with an average rating of 9.0. Cofense holds a 0.2% mindshare in TIPT, compared to IBM’s 1.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution.
Cofense Intelligence ThreatHQ
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0% willing to recommend
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100% willing to recommend
 

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Categories and Ranking

Cofense Intelligence ThreatHQ
Ranking in Threat Intelligence Platforms
54th
Average Rating
0.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Email Security (67th)
IBM X-Force Exchange
Ranking in Threat Intelligence Platforms
11th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
8.6
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the Threat Intelligence Platforms category, the mindshare of Cofense Intelligence ThreatHQ is 0.2%, down from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM X-Force Exchange is 1.7%, down from 2.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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MohamedShaker - PeerSpot reviewer
Secures the business for customers quickly and accurately
It secures the business for the customers. For instance, if any phishing emails come into the environment and employees see it, we direct the email to Triage. The Triage system will investigate it through AI technology to see if it's a phishing email or not. If it is a phishing email, it will quarantine it and erase it from the environment.
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JohnTamakloe - PeerSpot reviewer
A threat intelligence platform aiming to enhance its intelligence
It falls under the category of AI-embedded threat intelligence, which makes detection more efficient by reducing the rate of false positives and improving the overall detection rate. When the threat intelligence alone doesn’t provide enough information, we use other methods to verify the threat. For example, IBM has its threat intelligence team and tools. If the threat intelligence doesn’t yield much information, the tool has a framework that can identify suspicious activity. We then use our judgment and experience to implement compensating controls, whether for a potentially malicious patch, IP address, or any other threat. Customers benefit from it, even if they’re not directly integrating it. Through our service, they receive the benefits of the integration. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
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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

"For instance, if any phishing emails come into the environment and employees see it, we direct the email to Triage. The Triage system will investigate it through AI technology to see if it's a phishing email or not. If it is a phishing email, it will quarantine it and erase it from the environment."
"The most valuable feature is you have the expertise of human experience directly involved. There is a team of experts."
"It's quite integratable so you can actually integrate and get IP malware and URL information. It also gives you some form of intelligence into what you're trying to investigate or what you're trying to understand."
"This product has helped to increase staff productivity."
 

Cons

"If they continue improving and enhancing this solution, it could be even faster and more accurate."
"You have to look for the new information from X-Force. X-Force will provide it but you have to look for it. We need clearer visibility."
"I would like to see better integration with other systems, solutions, and vendors."
"We would like to have more AI capabilities to detect threats and improve its productivity from a cybersecurity standpoint."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Cost is clearly a consideration, but the important thing is what we do with the data and how we protect it."
"One of the fastest ways to cut costs is reducing staff, and this product can reduce staff by 70 percent."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
18%
Computer Software Company
16%
Healthcare Company
7%
University
7%
 

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What needs improvement with IBM X-Force?
It is very expensive.
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What is your primary use case for IBM X-Force?
It's a threat intelligence platform, and we aim to enhance its intelligence by integrating additional security solutions.
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What advice do you have for others considering IBM X-Force?
It falls under the category of AI-embedded threat intelligence, which makes detection more efficient by reducing the rate of false positives and improving the overall detection rate. When the threa...
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Also Known As

Cofense Intelligence, PhishMe Intelligence
X-Force Exchange, X-Force
 

Overview

Cofense Intelligence ThreatHQ provides real-world actionable threat intelligence for improved phishing defense and strategic planning. You can now easily track emerging trends in phishing, research active threats, and supplement your highest-priority investigations. Our improved intelligence interface empowers you to move beyond indicators of compromise and pursue an informed strategic defense against today’s phishing attacks.

Cofense
IBM X-Force Exchange is a cloud-based threat intelligence sharing platform enabling users to rapidly research the latest security threats, aggregate actionable intelligence and collaborate with peers. IBM X-Force Exchange is supported by human- and machine-generated intelligence leveraging the scale of IBM X-Force.
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