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Cynet vs Elastic Security comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024

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
7.6
Cynet delivers quick ROI, effective virus prevention, and automates oversight, rapidly stopping cyberattacks for various clients.
Sentiment score
5.5
Elastic Security often delivers positive ROI within two years, though user satisfaction and views on cost-effectiveness vary.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.6
Cynet's 24/7 support is praised for responsiveness and knowledge, with some suggested improvements in ticket speed and regional expansion.
Sentiment score
6.3
Elastic Security feedback is mixed; users praise community support, yet criticize inconsistent technical support and seek faster solutions.
Their SOC side support, when a threat is detected, is excellent.
Their technical support can be improved in terms of speed when opening a ticket.
I was very satisfied with their technical support.
Providing necessary assistance efficiently.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
Cynet offers scalable, efficient endpoint management for diverse sectors, supporting cloud and on-premises installations, ensuring adaptability across industries.
Sentiment score
7.3
Elastic Security is scalable and adaptable, suitable for diverse business needs, though skilled personnel are important for effective management.
The solution is highly scalable.
Cynet is very scalable.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.5
Cynet is preferred for its stability and simplicity, offering reliable performance with minimal issues, appealing to many users.
Sentiment score
7.6
Elastic Security is stable and reliable, though challenges arise with big data and real-time usage without proper configuration.
In terms of stability, I would rate Elastic a solid eight out of ten.
 

Room For Improvement

Cynet needs improved mobile support, faster technical assistance, flexible reporting, better threat handling, and enhanced integrations and features.
Elastic Security faces challenges in setup, AI integration, permissions management, user support, and requires improved dashboards and cost-efficiency.
There should be more options than deploying solely through group policy, as the assumption that GPO is working isn’t always the case.
Integration with local Active Directory, not only Azure AD, is a must.
Having a DLP feature would also add value.
CrowdStrike and Defender have more established threat intelligence integration due to having a larger client base.
Elastic Security consumes a lot of resources, requiring a substantial deployment setup.
 

Setup Cost

Cynet offers affordable, flexible subscriptions with high ROI, cost-effective features, and competitive pricing compared to CrowdStrike and Sentinel One.
Elastic Security offers a free open-source option with enterprise features based on usage, making it cost-effective for enterprises.
I think the pricing of Cynet is fair and one of the better options in the market.
The pricing is reasonable, especially for Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs), making it a viable option for businesses building their security infrastructure.
Elastic Security is considered cost-effective, especially at lower EPS levels.
 

Valuable Features

Cynet provides advanced threat detection, easy setup, and flexible pricing, appealing to small teams with low management effort.
Elastic Security is praised for fast search, scalability, machine learning, customization, integration, and user-friendly, cost-effective features.
The SOAR function, deception, and forensics are very useful.
The most effective features of Cynet are its ransomware protection and lateral movement deception.
The valuable aspects of Cynet are its EDR and XDR components, which are available at a reasonable price point.
Elastic Security is as flexible and configurable as Microsoft Sentinel.
Elastic Security offers advanced features such as machine learning and integration with ChatGPT.
 

Categories and Ranking

Cynet
Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
11th
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
14th
Ranking in Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
10th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
40
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (17th), User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (5th), Threat Deception Platforms (4th), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (4th), Ransomware Protection (6th)
Elastic Security
Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
5th
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
16th
Ranking in Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
8th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
63
Ranking in other categories
Log Management (7th), Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category, the mindshare of Cynet is 1.0%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Elastic Security is 6.9%, down from 9.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
 

Featured Reviews

Zubair Ahmad - PeerSpot reviewer
Managed threat detection efficiently with minimal resource usage
We used the solution as a Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service. It detected threats, and the team managing our services took care of it. We did not face any major challenges or attacks, and memory utilization was minimal. It functioned very well Cynet was valuable since it efficiently…
Nikhil-Kumar - PeerSpot reviewer
Customizable with great dashboards but the premium support is poor
The initial setup can be complex if you don't have technical knowledge. However, once it is deployed, it works well. I'm not sure how long it took to deploy. I wasn't there when it was set up and configured. We have an internal team that handles deployment and maintenance. It doesn't require too many people to deploy. Five or six people would be enough. However, for 24/7 monitoring, you need to have someone always on it.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Computer Software Company
16%
Government
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
University
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

When evaluating User Activity Monitoring, what aspect do you think is the most important to look for?
The support team that stands behind the detection and response. Is there adequate expertise and are they behind you 24x7x365? Cynet CyOps has been there for us.
What do you like most about Cynet?
In terms of incident response, Cynet can contain attacks, offer a trial period to customers, and uninstall if not continued. The most valuable aspect is its integration capabilities, covering endpo...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cynet?
The price is competitive, so I cannot complain about it.
Datadog vs ELK: which one is good in terms of performance, cost and efficiency?
With Datadog, we have near-live visibility across our entire platform. We have seen APM metrics impacted several times lately using the dashboards we have created with Datadog; they are very good c...
What do you like most about Elastic Security?
Elastic provides the capability to index quickly due to the reverse indexes it offers. This data is crucial as it contains critical information. The reverse index allows fast data indexing because ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Elastic Security?
Elastic Security is considered cost-effective, especially at lower EPS levels. However, a direct comparison was not made due to different pricing structures.
 

Also Known As

No data available
Elastic SIEM, ELK Logstash
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Meuhedet, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
Texas A&M, U.S. Air Force, NuScale Power, Martin's Point Health Care
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