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Cortex XSIAM vs CrowdStrike Falcon comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 9, 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
5.4
Automation increased ROI by over $500,000, reduced analyst needs, and improved incident handling, though some are still evaluating.
Sentiment score
7.5
CrowdStrike Falcon improves ROI by cutting costs and increasing productivity through efficient threat management and strong security measures.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.9
Cortex XSIAM support varies widely, with mixed reviews; premium support receives better feedback due to experienced staff.
Sentiment score
7.1
Customers generally praise CrowdStrike Falcon's responsive, knowledgeable support, despite occasional slow responses and limited expertise concerns.
It is ineffective in terms of responding to basic queries and addressing future requirements.
The CrowdStrike team is very efficient; I would rate them ten out of ten.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.2
Cortex XSIAM is mostly seen as highly scalable, adaptable, and integrates seamlessly across various enterprises and IT departments.
Sentiment score
7.9
CrowdStrike Falcon excels in scalable, seamless deployment across various organizations, with flexible licensing and minimal disruption during expansion.
Without proper integration, scaling up with more servers is meaningless.
It has adequate coverage and is easy to deploy.
When it comes to scalability, it is entirely based on premium models according to demand.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.5
Cortex XSIAM is highly stable and reliable, often scoring 10/10, with rapid resolution of occasional update-related issues.
Sentiment score
8.2
CrowdStrike Falcon offers stable, reliable performance with minor update issues and high user satisfaction ratings for protection.
The product was easy to install and set up and worked right.
I have never seen instability in the CrowdStrike tool.
We are following N-1 versions across our environment, which is stable.
 

Room For Improvement

Cortex XSIAM should enhance context, integration, flexibility, and support while streamlining its pricing and improving incident response automation.
Users desire improved dashboard functionality, integration, machine learning, and interface enhancements with cost-effective options for better threat management.
Obtaining validation for integrations from Palo Alto takes around eight months, which is quite long.
Cortex XSIAM is pretty expensive, and the licensing process is not very comfortable compared to CrowdStrike.
Improvements could be made to the dashboard and GUI, making it easier to deploy.
Another concern is CrowdStrike's GUI. It changes annually, making it hard to work and find options.
Threat prevention should be their first priority.
Simplifying the querying process, such as using double quote queries or directly obtaining logs based on IP addresses or usernames, would be beneficial.
 

Setup Cost

Enterprise users find Cortex XSIAM costly, but competitive pricing; extra features and licensing complexity increase expenses.
CrowdStrike Falcon is pricier than competitors but valued for strong security, flexible features, and excellent support.
Cortex XSIAM is pretty expensive, and the licensing process is not very comfortable.
The first impression is that XSIAM would be more expensive than others we tried.
The product is very expensive.
It is expensive compared to SentinelOne, but as the market leader, it is worth it.
 

Valuable Features

Cortex XSIAM offers strong security orchestration, AI threat mitigation, and competitive pricing, with seamless third-party integration and user-friendly setup.
CrowdStrike Falcon excels with real-time threat detection, cloud-native flexibility, and seamless integration, enhancing endpoint security and management.
One of the valued aspects of the product is its use of artificial intelligence to detect security vulnerabilities.
Its signature-less subscriptions and robust detection power stand out in improving threat detection.
The flexibility for creating manual workflows stands out.
I can investigate by accessing the customer's host based on the RTR environment and utilize host search to know details for the past seven days, including logins, processes, file installations, malicious processes, and network connections.
Real-time response (RTR) is a feature of EDR.
The meantime to detection in the cloud is almost real-time.
 

Categories and Ranking

Cortex XSIAM
Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
18th
Ranking in Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR)
7th
Ranking in AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platforms
8th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
11
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
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
126
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (2nd), 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)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category, the mindshare of Cortex XSIAM is 2.6%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of CrowdStrike Falcon is 4.5%, up from 1.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
 

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.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
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 product is very expensive. Additional integration and support are not provided by Cortex and must be purchased from partners. This adds to the cost and delays projects due to resource dependency.
What needs improvement with Cortex XSIAM?
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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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