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Cortex XSIAM vs CrowdStrike Falcon comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 24, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Cortex XSIAM
Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
14th
Ranking in Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR)
6th
Ranking in AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platforms
6th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
CrowdStrike Falcon
Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
6th
Ranking in Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR)
3rd
Ranking in AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platforms
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
122
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (3rd), Identity Management (IM) (6th), Threat Intelligence Platforms (2nd), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (1st), Active Directory Management (2nd), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (1st), Attack Surface Management (ASM) (1st), Ransomware Protection (1st)
 

Featured Reviews

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.
Chintan-Vyas - PeerSpot reviewer
Easy to set up with good behavior-based analysis but needs a single-click recovery option
Most organizations are currently looking for a scheduled scan to meet their compliance needs. Other players like Symantec and Trend Micro, FireEye, et cetera, are still providing the signature-based regular scheduled scans also, which is not available in CrowdStrike. That is one parameter that we feel should be there in CrowdStrike. CrowdStrike is only working on the dynamic or the files under execution. CrowdStrike is not scanning the static files. The product could be more accurate in terms of performance. We'd like to have a single-click recovery option. With some machines getting corrupted by malware, we need an easy way to start with a blank slate if things happen. That one feature should be there in the EDR.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable features of Cortex XSIAM are the machine learning used to identify threats, the complexity of the environment of products, and efficiency."
"It does a better job of identifying anomalies that are more likely to be incidents of compromise without as many false positives or false negatives."
"It operates on a single, extensive database which enables it to excel in detecting threats and anomalies across the network and endpoints, delivering a highly effective and comprehensive security solution."
"One of the valued aspects of the product is its use of artificial intelligence to detect security vulnerabilities."
"Its ability to deliver a substantial amount of security intelligence greatly enhances and optimizes our security operations program."
"The most valuable feature is the integration capability."
"It is an effective solution in terms of performance and functionalities."
"One of the valued aspects of the product is its use of artificial intelligence to detect security vulnerabilities."
"The stability is very good."
"It's given me a level of confidence that my network is secure."
"It helps us to identify the threats according to the behavior of any process that is running on any particular system. It helps immensely to identify any malicious behavior on any endpoints."
"CrowdStrike Falcon has done an excellent job at detecting breaches. It has allowed us to stay in business and keep our systems up."
"I have found the connection to search the hosts for detections very useful in CrowdStrike Falcon."
"CrowdStrike Falcon offers a comprehensive dashboard that is highly effective in protecting against and blocking external infiltration attempts."
"The solution is silent and sits on your system as one single agent."
"It's ability to do threat hunting is really great, quite robust, and even allows you to do hygiene stuff."
 

Cons

"The first impression is that XSIAM would be more expensive than others we tried."
"Cortex could improve the detection and online resolution of security vulnerabilities."
"The platform isn't very developer-friendly and it should provide more flexibility and ease."
"Further integration capabilities with various other software products that can seamlessly tie into Cortex XSIAM would be advantageous."
"I am not sure if any improvements are needed right now."
"The solution’s pricing and technical support could be improved."
"The support could be a bit faster."
"It could provide more integration with a large variety of products."
"CrowdStrike Falcon needs to improve their host management system."
"They need to strengthen the forensic capabilities of this product, for e-discovery."
"Tighter integration around XDR could be included."
"The pricing is a bit too high."
"CrowdStrike Falcon could improve the EDR functionality. Once the functionality of the solution improves, it will be even better in the market and able to compete with Carbon Black."
"The detection time has room for improvement."
"The console is a little cluttered and at times, finding what you're looking for is not intuitive."
"CrowdStrike needs to quit making up stuff about its features and functionality to bash its competition."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"In terms of pricing, we found Cortex XSIAM to offer a very reasonable and competitive rate."
"The solution comes at a significant cost."
"Since Palo Alto is trying to get as many new customers as possible, they're offering very competitive pricing."
"The product cost could be considered value for money compared to other solutions in the market, though it is quite high."
"The solution is expensive compared to its competitors."
"CrowdStrike Falcon offers excellent value for the money for our organization, particularly given our lean IT team."
"This solution has a very competitive price."
"Purchasing the product through the AWS Marketplace is just a click away. Since we were using the on-premise version of the product, we continued on the cloud by purchasing it through the AWS Marketplace."
"We pay 40,000 dirhams per 100 users."
"It has an annual license, and it is not that expensive."
"CrowdStrike Falcon is one of the more expensive endpoint solutions on the market."
"While CrowdStrike Falcon offers significant security benefits, its high price point might make it prohibitively expensive for many small and medium-sized businesses, including companies like ours."
"This solution offers annual subscriptions. The pricing for this solution could be reduced."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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.
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Also Known As

No data available
CrowdStrike Falcon, CrowdStrike Falcon XDR, CrowdStrike Falcon Threat Intelligence, CrowdStrike Identity Protection, CrowdStrike Falcon Surface
 

Overview

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