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Cortex XSIAM vs Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Cortex XSIAM
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (14th), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) (6th), AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platforms (6th)
Palo Alto Networks Cortex X...
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
45
Ranking in other categories
Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) (2nd), SOC as a Service (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Security Software solutions, they serve different purposes. Cortex XSIAM is designed for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and holds a mindshare of 2.1%, up 0.2% compared to last year.
Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR, on the other hand, focuses on Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR), holds 13.1% mindshare, down 15.0% since last year.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR)
 

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.
NikhilSharma2 - PeerSpot reviewer
Ability to multiple playbooks to fetch data from multiple firewalls and utomated several tasks, including vulnerability scans and SOCL (Security Orchestration, Automation
Recently, they started implementing microservices in XSOAR, which has improved quality and addressed previous issues. However, they should focus more on licensing costs. The user licensing fees are quite high. For example, I received a quote for XSOAR, and it was $12,000 per user per year. If you have a SOC team of 30 members/analysts, you're looking at a substantial expense. They should consider reducing these costs since this high pricing seems to be more about profit. So, there is room for improvement in the pricing. Moreover, the reporting and dashboard features are decent but could be improved. The user interface (UI) is quite heavy and takes time to load, which is a major drawback.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"One of the valued aspects of the product is its use of artificial intelligence to detect security vulnerabilities."
"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."
"It is an effective solution in terms of performance and functionalities."
"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."
"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 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."
"The most valuable feature is the integration capability."
"I am satisfied with the product overall."
"It is quite scalable. I would rate it a ten out of ten."
"The repository of playbooks and the integration between Palo Alto and IBM QRadar are some useful features"
"The solution is very reliable."
"It is a scalable solution."
"For organizations that are stable with their security operations, like those with around 50 members in their security team running full-phased operations 24/7, Cortex is necessary."
"What I like most about Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR is how user-friendly it is for development. It is much simpler to work with compared to similar tools I've used."
"The product is quite easy to use."
 

Cons

"The solution’s pricing and technical support could be improved."
"The platform isn't very developer-friendly and it should provide more flexibility and ease."
"The first impression is that XSIAM would be more expensive than others we tried."
"I am not sure if any improvements are needed right now."
"The support could be a bit faster."
"It could provide more integration with a large variety of products."
"Cortex could improve the detection and online resolution of security vulnerabilities."
"There is room for improvement in expanding integrations to include more cybersecurity solutions."
"The dashboard performance could be improved."
"Previously, when Demisto was, there was a community edition; we could use it, reinstall it, and customize it. Since Palo Alto took over, it has become more financially oriented. It's business, but they could offer a pro model and a lighter model for different needs."
"I would love to see more flexibility on what we can display and design on the dashboards."
"With Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR, managing its setup phase can be a complicated task."
"XSOAR could have more integration options."
"I would like to see Cortex become less dependent on Active Directory and group policies to manage the deployment. Maybe I need to update my understanding of how to deploy it, but that's the way I know how to use it."
"For building automation, there is not a lot of good documentation. The documentation is there, but it is not very good from my perspective. There should be an improvement in this area. I don't see issues with anything else. In terms of new features, I have heard that other products have EBA functionality. It would be good if this functionality could be added."
"The tool’s multi-tenancy feature must be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is expensive compared to its competitors."
"Since Palo Alto is trying to get as many new customers as possible, they're offering very competitive pricing."
"The solution comes at a significant cost."
"The product cost could be considered value for money compared to other solutions in the market, though it is quite high."
"In terms of pricing, we found Cortex XSIAM to offer a very reasonable and competitive rate."
"There is a yearly license required for this solution and it is expensive."
"Cortex XSOAR's price could be lower."
"There is a perception that it is priced very high compared to other solutions."
"From the cost perspective, I have heard that its price is a bit high as compared to other similar products."
"When I first looked at Demisto, it had a price tag of $250,000 but when we finally purchased it, it was $345,000."
"The solution's pricing needs improvement."
"The price of Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR could be reduced. We are always looking for a discount. There is an annual license needed to use this solution."
"The pricing is fair. The pricing reflects the value and feature set it offers."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
7%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
13%
Government
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

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?
We do not deal with licensing. Only the accounts team handles that information.
What needs improvement with Cortex XSIAM?
I am not sure if any improvements are needed right now. The current features are satisfactory, and new features are implemented following customer feature requests.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR?
I do not know about the pricing as it was handled by the salespeople.
What needs improvement with Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR?
Creating complex playbooks using coding languages, such as Python, could be easier. Sometimes the process becomes tedious and requires manual tasks.
 

Also Known As

No data available
Demisto Enterprise, Cortex XSOAR, Demisto
 

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Sample Customers

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Cellcom Israel, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, esri, Cylance, Flatiron Health, Veeva, ADT Cybersecurity
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