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Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks vs FortiXDR comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Net...
Ranking in Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
7th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
8.0
Number of Reviews
90
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (4th), Ransomware Protection (2nd), AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platforms (3rd)
FortiXDR
Ranking in Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
36th
Average Rating
0.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Extended Detection and Response (XDR) category, the mindshare of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is 7.4%, down from 10.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of FortiXDR is 0.6%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
 

Q&A Highlights

AM
Jan 17, 2022
 

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.
AP
Effective traffic monitoring, integrates well, but stability could improve
Many of the solutions, such as CrowdStrike have an MDR solution where remediation can be provided by the vendor. For example, if there is any zero data threat found, a new threat that the customer is not able to recognize, fix, or understand what needs to be done this feature has to be added in FortiXDR so that the customer feels comfortable.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"This software helps us understand any issues that may arise when someone is not at work."
"The live terminal is probably the best thing ever. It gives you the access to get straight onto any machine."
"Cortex XDR's most valuable feature is its intelligence-based dashboards."
"The most valuable feature of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is its machine-learning capabilities. Additionally, there is full integration with other solutions."
"The initial setup is pretty easy."
"The tool's use cases are relevant to security."
"The tool is easy to use."
"Monitoring is most valuable."
"The most valuable feature of FortiXDR is it integrates well with other Fortinet solutions, such as Fortinet firewall, FortiMail, FortiSandbox, Forti Fabric, switches, and access points. Whatever the flow of the traffic comes in or goes out, the entire traffic can be managed and monitored properly."
 

Cons

"There are some default policies which sometimes affect our applications and cause them to run around. In the hotel industry, we use a different type of data versus Oracle and SQL. By default, there are some policies which stop us from running properly. Because of this, the support level is also not that strong. We have to wait to get a results."
"There's room for improvement with Mac device installations, which can be challenging."
"It automatically detects security issues. It should be able to protect our network devices while operating autonomously."
"Managing the product should be easier."
"I would like to see them include NDR (Network Detection Response)."
"Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks could improve by adding a sandbox feature to better compete with their competitors which have it."
"We had a problem with getting our older endpoints up to date, but their newest updates have been really good. I've been pleased with it in terms of what our needs are. It's doing what we want it to do."
"The product's pricing could be better."
"Many of the solutions, such as CrowdStrike have an MDR solution where remediation can be provided by the vendor. For example, if there is any zero data threat found, a new threat that the customer is not able to recognize, fix, or understand what needs to be done this feature has to be added in FortiXDR so that the customer feels comfortable."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I don't like that they have different types of licenses."
"The price was fine."
"It has reasonable pricing for the use cases it provides to the company."
"In terms of the cost Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is very expensive because we are a Mexican company and when you translate dollars to pesos the cost is very high. The solution is very expensive for Mexican companies. I understand that they have international prices, but I do not think it offsets the price enough for many companies in countries, such as Mexico. The amount it is reduced is not a massive percentage."
"Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is quite an expensive solution."
"I feel it is fairly priced."
"The product pricing is reasonable. The licensing model was flexible based on the number of endpoints."
"The price of the solution is high for the license and in general."
"This is an expensive solution compared to other vendors, such as Check Point."
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Answers from the Community

AM
Jan 17, 2022
Jan 17, 2022
@KostiantynFrolov, @Zubair Ahmad, @Mantu Shaw, @Gian Michele Roletto, Can you please share any advice here?
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ER
Mar 10, 2021
Disclosure - I work for a company where we are Partners of Palo Alto Networks. Hi Augusto, The answer depends on what you are looking for and your current infrastructure. If you have Fortinet security infrastructure, it will "make sense" to go with them, if you have palo alto firewalls "then" Cortex XDR PRO.  However, As I am not completely familiar with FortiXDR, I am going to showcase why I will select Cortex XDR PRO: 0- Security: Cortex XDR PRO does really well compared to other endpoint products (NSS labs showed this, not sure what happened to them). Look info at MITRE.  1- More time and expertise on the XDR market: Cortex XDR was the first XDR platform out there to integrate, endpoint, network and cloud. 2- Integrations with other firewalls: Cortex XDR can integrate checkpoint, fortigate and cisco ASA logs. 3- Licensing model: You can start with EPP (Prevent), PRO for endpoint (EDR + other features), and PRO for network (integrate fw/cloud) using the same cloud platform. I believe that the best way is to see both product by yourself. Let me know if you are interested to see Cortex XDR PRO, we can schedule a call. We have some clients in Brazil (assuming that based in your title). Regards, Edwardo
EB
Jan 17, 2022
@KostiantynFrolov, @Zubair Ahmad, @Mantu Shaw, @Gian Michele Roletto, Can you please share any advice here?
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
24%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Government
9%
University
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about FortiXDR?
The most valuable feature of FortiXDR is it integrates well with other Fortinet solutions, such as Fortinet firewall, FortiMail, FortiSandbox, Forti Fabric, switches, and access points. Whatever th...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for FortiXDR?
This is an expensive solution compared to other vendors, such as Check Point.
What needs improvement with FortiXDR?
Many of the solutions, such as CrowdStrike have an MDR solution where remediation can be provided by the vendor. For example, if there is any zero data threat found, a new threat that the customer ...
 

Also Known As

Cyvera, Cortex XDR, Palo Alto Networks Traps
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Sample Customers

CBI Health Group, University Honda, VakifBank
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