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Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks vs Cortex XSIAM comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 2, 2025

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
7.6
Organizations see reduced incidents, cost savings, and improved security with Cortex XDR, enhancing compliance and user satisfaction.
Sentiment score
5.4
Cortex XSIAM enhances ROI by automating over 50% of tasks, reducing SOC staffing needs, and providing significant value.
They appreciate the rich telemetry data from the solution, as it provides in-depth threat identification.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.5
Cortex XDR's customer service is mixed, praised for efficiency but criticized for slow response and high costs in some areas.
Sentiment score
6.3
Cortex XSIAM's customer service is mixed, with some users praising effectiveness and others experiencing delays and escalation needs.
Every vendor has similar support; it depends on how the case is handled and raised.
It is ineffective in terms of responding to basic queries and addressing future requirements.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.6
Cortex XDR excels in scalability, supporting diverse organizations with seamless cloud management and efficient deployment across various environments.
Sentiment score
7.2
Cortex XSIAM is highly scalable in the cloud, supporting enterprises efficiently and earning high user ratings for scalability.
Without proper integration, scaling up with more servers is meaningless.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.1
Cortex XDR is stable and reliable, with improved performance over time, despite occasional database challenges and false alerts.
Sentiment score
8.9
Cortex XSIAM is highly stable and reliable, with minimal downtime, swift issue resolution, and easy installation.
Cortex XDR is stable, offering high quality and reliable performance.
The product was easy to install and set up and worked right.
 

Room For Improvement

Cortex XDR requires enhancements in customization, integration, efficiency, threat detection, pricing, and support to address enterprise challenges.
Cortex XSIAM needs better integration, performance, developer-friendliness, and AI-enhanced security solutions despite satisfactory current features.
Cortex XDR could improve its sales support team, including better commission structures and referral programs.
In terms of incident response automation, it is quite poor due to the lack of integration with all security tools, making manual intervention necessary.
Cortex could improve the detection and online resolution of security vulnerabilities.
 

Setup Cost

Cortex XDR pricing is viewed as flexible by some, but others find it expensive, varying by usage and features.
Cortex XSIAM pricing is competitive, considered reasonable yet costly with add-ons, offering value but varies on affordability.
Cortex XDR is perceived as expensive by some customers, yet offers dynamic pricing.
The first impression is that XSIAM would be more expensive than others we tried.
The product is very expensive.
 

Valuable Features

Cortex XDR offers advanced endpoint security, integration, AI threat analytics, user-friendly interface, scalability, and low resource consumption.
Cortex XSIAM provides advanced threat detection, integration, and user-friendly features, enhancing security management for Palo Alto users.
It incorporates AI for normal behavior detection, distinguishing unusual operations.
One of the valued aspects of the product is its use of artificial intelligence to detect security vulnerabilities.
The flexibility for creating manual workflows stands out.
 

Categories and Ranking

Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Net...
Ranking in AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platforms
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
89
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (4th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (7th), Ransomware Protection (2nd)
Cortex XSIAM
Ranking in AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platforms
8th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (14th), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platforms category, the mindshare of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is 11.0%, down from 14.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cortex XSIAM is 9.0%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Mohammad Qaw - PeerSpot reviewer
Perfect correlation and XDR capabilities for network traffic plus endpoint security
The solution should force customers to integrate with network traffic to see the full benefits of XDR. If you are not integrating it or feeding in your network traffic, then you are just buying a normal antivirus which doesn't make any sense. You are paying double the price to use the antivirus feature or to say you have XDR, but in reality you are not using it. The solution should include an on-premises option because some customers want only on-premises. It would be hard, but good to do if possible. Open XDR would be beneficial in the future. Right now, the solution is Closed XDR so cannot communicate with the few new vendors in the Open XDR market.
Forrest Stevens - PeerSpot reviewer
A robust security operation that ensures achieving automation, stability, and scalability
There is room for improvement in some areas, and I would highlight three key aspects. Firstly, the Attack Surface Management (ASM) module could benefit from more contextual depth. Currently, it tends to provide a broad overview without enriched context, and there's room for enhancement in this regard. Secondly, further integration capabilities with various other software products that can seamlessly tie into Cortex XSIAM would be advantageous. This would enhance its versatility and interoperability within a broader ecosystem. Regarding performance, there's potential for optimization. When multiple tabs are open in Cortex XSIAM, it can experience slowdowns, leading to longer load times for web pages. It's worth noting that this isn't a severe issue, and it doesn't entail waiting for extended periods, but there is room for improvement in terms of performance optimization.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

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What do you like most about Cortex XSIAM?
It is an effective solution in terms of performance and functionalities.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cortex XSIAM?
The first impression is that XSIAM would be more expensive than others we tried.
What needs improvement with Cortex XSIAM?
Cortex could improve the detection and online resolution of security vulnerabilities. We hope that the artificial intelligence in Cortex will assist in optimizing responses to vulnerabilities.
 

Also Known As

Cyvera, Cortex XDR, Palo Alto Networks Traps
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

CBI Health Group, University Honda, VakifBank
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