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Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks vs Cynet comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024

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
7.4
Cynet effectively protects sensitive information and counters cyberattacks quickly, though exact ROI data is unspecified yet users report 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
7.6
Cynet provides responsive 24/7 support, praised for SOC assistance but needs improvement in non-technical inquiries and local presence.
Every vendor has similar support; it depends on how the case is handled and raised.
Their SOC side support, when a threat is detected, is excellent.
 

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
7.8
Cynet provides seamless scalability and compatibility for varied company sizes, ensuring efficient performance across diverse operating systems and environments.
Cynet is very scalable.
 

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
8.4
Cynet is praised for its stability, reliability, and minimal issues, achieving high user ratings despite minor initial false positives.
Cortex XDR is stable, offering high quality and reliable performance.
 

Room For Improvement

Cortex XDR requires enhancements in customization, integration, efficiency, threat detection, pricing, and support to address enterprise challenges.
Improvements needed in mobile support, technical response, customization, reporting, usability, integrations, and feature enhancements like AI detection.
Cortex XDR could improve its sales support team, including better commission structures and referral programs.
There should be more options than deploying solely through group policy, as the assumption that GPO is working isn’t always the case.
Having a DLP feature would also add value.
 

Setup Cost

Cortex XDR pricing is viewed as flexible by some, but others find it expensive, varying by usage and features.
Cynet offers competitive pricing with flexible subscription options, integrating multiple features in one solution, including optional support costs.
Cortex XDR is perceived as expensive by some customers, yet offers dynamic pricing.
I think the pricing of Cynet is fair and one of the better options in the market.
 

Valuable Features

Cortex XDR offers advanced endpoint security, integration, AI threat analytics, user-friendly interface, scalability, and low resource consumption.
Cynet excels with user-friendly interface, strong threat detection, seamless integration, and comprehensive features for security and scalability.
It incorporates AI for normal behavior detection, distinguishing unusual operations.
The most effective features of Cynet are its ransomware protection and lateral movement deception.
The valuable aspects of Cynet are its EDR and XDR components, which are available at a reasonable price point.
 

Categories and Ranking

Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Net...
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
4th
Ranking in Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
7th
Ranking in Ransomware Protection
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
91
Ranking in other categories
AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platforms (4th)
Cynet
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
17th
Ranking in Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
10th
Ranking in Ransomware Protection
6th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
38
Ranking in other categories
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (11th), User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (5th), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (14th), Threat Deception Platforms (4th), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the Extended Detection and Response (XDR) category, the mindshare of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is 7.4%, down from 9.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cynet is 3.1%, down from 3.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
 

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.
Ch342 - PeerSpot reviewer
Continuously improving and comes with automated response and SIEM/SOC
This is the third company I've worked with, and I've brought them in as a provider. For me, it's as good as it gets. Nobody likes to talk about tens, but they have a better record of detection than CrowdStrike, and they didn't shut down the world like CrowdStrike. If you really dig down into it, who are the founders of the companies? On the one hand, you have a guy who used to be a consultant, I believe, and we know they're full of it. On the other hand, you got a guy who hacked into an Israeli bank, I think, when he was about 15 years old. They eventually hired him, and now this is his third startup. So, when you look at it that way, there's no comparison.
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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
17%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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How is Cortex XDR compared with Microsoft Defender?
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When evaluating User Activity Monitoring, what aspect do you think is the most important to look for?
The support team that stands behind the detection and response. Is there adequate expertise and are they behind you 24x7x365? Cynet CyOps has been there for us.
What do you like most about Cynet?
In terms of incident response, Cynet can contain attacks, offer a trial period to customers, and uninstall if not continued. The most valuable aspect is its integration capabilities, covering endpo...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cynet?
I think the pricing of Cynet is fair and one of the better options in the market. It's right in the middle compared to other solutions.
 

Also Known As

Cyvera, Cortex XDR, Palo Alto Networks Traps
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

CBI Health Group, University Honda, VakifBank
Meuhedet, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
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