Cybereason XDR vs Rapid7 InsightIDR comparison

Cybereason and Rapid7 are both solutions in the Extended Detection and Response (XDR) category. Cybereason is ranked #22 with an average rating of 8.7, while Rapid7 is ranked #14 with an average rating of 8.2. Cybereason holds a 0.7% mindshare in XDR, compared to Rapid7’s 2.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Cybereason users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of Rapid7 users who would recommend it.

Cybereason XDR

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100% willing to recommend

Rapid7 InsightIDR

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95% willing to recommend

Cybereason XDR

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 8, 2024

Rapid7 InsightIDR and Cybereason XDR are two prominent products in the cybersecurity market. Cybereason XDR seems to have the upper hand due to its comprehensive features, while Rapid7 InsightIDR is valued for its pricing and support.

Features: Rapid7 InsightIDR is noted for its capabilities in effectively detecting threats and offering robust integrative features. Cybereason XDR is recognized for its advanced threat-hunting capabilities, superior automation, and detailed analytics.

Room for Improvement: Rapid7 InsightIDR could improve in scalability and advanced threat analysis. Cybereason XDR needs better reporting functions and reduced alert noise. Improvements are also suggested for InsightIDR's expansion capacities and Cybereason's alert management.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Rapid7 InsightIDR is recognized for its straightforward deployment and reliable customer service. Cybereason XDR offers a comprehensive setup with a steeper learning curve, complemented by responsive support.

Pricing and ROI: Rapid7 InsightIDR has competitive setup costs and satisfactory ROI. Cybereason XDR, though pricier, delivers solid ROI with superior threat detection. Rapid7 is noted for its accessible pricing, making it appealing for budget-conscious users.

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Cybereason XDR vs. Rapid7 InsightIDR

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Cybereason XDR

Ranking in Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

22nd

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Rapid7 InsightIDR

Ranking in Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

14th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (9th), User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (2nd), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (18th), Threat Deception Platforms (5th)

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Extended Detection and Response (XDR) category, the mindshare of Cybereason XDR is 0.7%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Rapid7 InsightIDR is 2.7%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

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Peter Nowak

Business Development Manager for Cybereason at Bechtle

Integration of multiple firewalls enables advanced threat detection

The integration of data from firewalls and Active Directory is most valuable. Cybereason XDR facilitates two-way communication, where the firewall sends data to the Cybereason system, and it can communicate with the firewall to stop unwanted communication. Customers can deal with multiple types of firewalls with ease. The behavioral analytics help detect advanced threats when attackers use existing software. The multilayered protection approach, including NGAV, integrates XDR detection with antivirus to assess and counter threats effectively.

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Asim Naeem

Principal IT Security & Compliance at IBEX Holdings Ltd

Providing comprehensive insight into alerts while working towards AI enhancement

I definitely recommend Rapid7 InsightIDR. It is becoming better, with improvements being continuously made to the product. Right now, I do not have any advice about Rapid7 for other users because every organization or user has different criteria or multiple use cases, so I refrain from commenting on that. I rate the overall solution seven out of ten.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Cybereason XDR's most useful feature is the investigation."

"The integration of data from firewalls and Active Directory is most valuable."

"The solution has an investigation feature, which is useful for building storylines."

"The solution is very scalable in terms of the licensing model."

"I like that it's a cloud-based solution."

"The incident case management is the most valuable feature. Even though there's always something I find I would like to add to that feature, the ability to quickly sort through all the logs, network and endpoint data, etc., and add it to an incident case as part of the investigation, is nice. Having it automatically timeline that additional data into the original incident timeline, and correlate it to other notable events and activities on the network, results in a huge improvement in our overall confidence that we've quickly traced down the right source of an issue."

"Rapid7 InsightIDR integrates well with other solutions. It's also easy to configure because Rapid7 InsightIDR has a lot of instructions posted on their website that customers can follow if they need to get the source log."

"User behavioral analytics allows us to pinpoint abnormal or suspicious behavior among millions of events every day."

"The log aggregation and storage provided by InsightIDR has shown no issues with scalability; aggregating over one hundred millions events daily."

"InsightIDR helps us investigate an environment to discover information about incidents."

"The product works well. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

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Cons

"There could be more integrations with other data sources like NDR systems."

"The one thing we sometimes have issues with is its integration with other security applications like antiviruses."

"Customer service is rated as a five out of ten. When they work and reach the right level, they are helpful, but getting to the right person can be time-consuming."

"Cybereason's customer support could be better."

"I would like to see more development in InsightIDR towards building their SIEM solution and converting it to XDR."

"One thing that springs to mind is easier API integration with ITSMs. We are evaluating a new ITSM and I would like to have InsightIDR create a ticket when an attack is identified, and the ticket would be closed in InsightIDR when the ITSM resolution is completed. This would take out the "single point of failure" we currently have, if the email recipient is somehow absent, in recording the risk appetite for the incident and the actions taken to mitigate or not."

"The dashboard is an area that could be simplified."

"The main problem lies in the processes within the client's operating systems."

"Rapid7 doesn't integrate well with all our security tools from various vendors, so we plan to switch. Many of our solutions work with Rapid7, but some do not. We are already searching for a replacement already."

"Customised alert recipients need to be added to allow better first-line action and quicker response. Configurable honeypots would be a welcome addition."

"One of the things that could be better is digital forensics. It is there, but it can be better. They could provide more on the endpoint detection level."

"Currently, it lacks the functionalities provided by Rapid7's User Behavior Analytics (UBA)."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is cheaper than Microsoft Defender. It has a subscription and no standard license."

"It is a reasonably priced solution."

"The pricing is good, and it is not very expensive."

"The pricing and licensing are competitive."

"Rapid7 InsightIDR is priced very well and is cost-effective."

"I rate Rapid7 InsightIDR's price a four on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."

"It is more reasonably priced than other vendors."

"I am sure that there are cheaper products out there, but none that meet so many of our needs whilst maintaining stability and usability."

"Rapid7 InsightIDR is a cheaply priced product. On a scale of one to ten, where one is very expensive, and ten is very cheap, I rate the product's price at seven or eight."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

26%

Manufacturing Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

16%

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Government

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Cybereason XDR?

The solution has an investigation feature, which is useful for building storylines.

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What needs improvement with Cybereason XDR?

There could be more integrations with other data sources like NDR systems. Additionally, technical support has been slow in recent times. Enabling multifactor authentication has been problematic fo...

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What is your primary use case for Cybereason XDR?

I use Cybereason XDR for customers who don't have a SOC or managed SOC yet and want to be protected on more than their desktops. It is especially used in the manufacturing industry, yet not exclusi...

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What SOC product do you recommend?

For tools I’d recommend: -SIEM- LogRhythm -SOAR- Palo Alto XSOAR Doing commercial w/o both (or at least an XDR) is asking to miss details that are critical, and ending up a statistic. Also, rememb...

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What do you like most about Rapid7 InsightIDR?

During simulations or demonstrations, the tool generates alerts, providing details such as the specific application, its origin, and potential threats. For instance, it can identify if an applicati...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Rapid7 InsightIDR?

The product pricing is very cheap.

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Overview

Cybereason is the leader in endpoint protection, offering endpoint detection and response, next-generation antivirus, and managed monitoring services. Founded by elite intelligence professionals born and bred in offense-first hunting, Cybereason gives enterprises the upper hand over cyber adversaries.

Cybereason

Parsing hundreds of trivial alerts. Managing a mountain of data. Manually forwarding info from your endpoints. Forget that. InsightIDR instantly arms you with the insight you need to make better decisions across the incident detection and response lifecycle, faster.

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