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Cynet vs Trellix Active Response 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
6.5
Trellix Active Response improved threat detection, reduced incident response times, increased efficiency, and enhanced productivity with an intuitive interface.
While we haven't yet quantified the financial benefits, we recognize that there has been a return on investment, particularly with operational efficiencies provided by the alerts.
 

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
8.5
Trellix Active Response's technical support is praised, though customer interactions have decreased and users see room for improvement.
Their SOC side support, when a threat is detected, is excellent.
I was very satisfied with their technical support.
Their technical support can be improved in terms of speed when opening a ticket.
 

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
7.2
Trellix Active Response is scalable, integrates easily, handles large data seamlessly, and maintains performance and security with minimal latency.
The solution is highly scalable.
Cynet is very scalable.
The scalability of Active Response is satisfactory.
 

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
8.3
Trellix Active Response is praised for reliability, efficient data handling, quick threat detection, adaptability, and stability with minimal downtime.
 

Room For Improvement

Cynet needs improved mobile support, faster technical assistance, flexible reporting, better threat handling, and enhanced integrations and features.
Trellix Active Response requires enhanced resource management, advanced features like AI, better support, and optimization for improved performance.
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.
We would like Trellix to optimize the technology for these systems similarly to how it is deployed for normal endpoints.
 

Setup Cost

Cynet offers affordable, flexible subscriptions with high ROI, cost-effective features, and competitive pricing compared to CrowdStrike and Sentinel One.
I think the pricing of Cynet is fair and one of the better options in the market.
Cynet is more expensive compared to CrowdStrike, which is why we switched.
Based on our evaluations, Trellix Active Response's pricing was the most feasible from a cost perspective.
 

Valuable Features

Cynet provides advanced threat detection, easy setup, and flexible pricing, appealing to small teams with low management effort.
Trellix Active Response is praised for robust threat detection, real-time incident response, easy integration, and comprehensive reporting features.
The valuable aspects of Cynet are its EDR and XDR components, which are available at a reasonable price point.
The SOAR function, deception, and forensics are very useful.
The most effective features of Cynet are its ransomware protection and lateral movement deception.
They notify us immediately of any vulnerabilities on the endpoints, allowing us to deploy a response quickly.
 

Categories and Ranking

Cynet
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
14th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
41
Ranking in other categories
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (12th), Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (15th), User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (5th), Threat Deception Platforms (4th), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (4th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (9th), Ransomware Protection (6th)
Trellix Active Response
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
50th
Average Rating
6.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category, the mindshare of Cynet is 1.6%, down from 1.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trellix Active Response is 0.2%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
 

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…
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Operational efficiencies increase with immediate threat alerts for endpoints
We use Trellix Active Response primarily for our endpoints, including desktop computers. It monitors all the tools that our users use for their day-to-day work The alerts provided by Trellix Active Response are its most valuable feature. They notify us immediately of any vulnerabilities on the…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Government
17%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Comms Service Provider
11%
University
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

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.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for McAfee Active Response?
Based on our evaluations, Trellix Active Response's pricing was the most feasible from a cost perspective. I rate the pricing between a six and an eight. It is justified.
What needs improvement with McAfee Active Response?
The only area for improvement is regarding operational technology devices, specifically the engineering automation systems. We would like Trellix to optimize the technology for these systems simila...
What is your primary use case for McAfee Active Response?
We use Trellix Active Response primarily for our endpoints, including desktop computers. It monitors all the tools that our users use for their day-to-day work.
 

Also Known As

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McAfee Active Response
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Meuhedet, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
Liquor Control Board of Ontario
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