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D3 Security vs Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

D3 Security
Ranking in Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR)
19th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Security Incident Response (8th)
Palo Alto Networks Cortex X...
Ranking in Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR)
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
44
Ranking in other categories
SOC as a Service (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) category, the mindshare of D3 Security is 0.5%, down from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR is 13.1%, down from 15.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR)
 

Featured Reviews

Muhammad Aamir Riaz - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers open API for integrating any available tools without any recurring costs
Before committing, I recommend a Proof of Concept (POC) or demo first. This way, you can see if the product aligns with your specific use cases and security needs. Knowledge transfer is key, and D3 Security's team excels in this area. During the POC, your analysts gain valuable product knowledge, putting them ahead of the curve for deployment. In our case, the learning curve was steep initially, but by the end of the POC, my team was already building playbooks independently. D3 Security also schedules dedicated knowledge transfer sessions during the POC, making it a win-win for both parties. Since technology transfer is crucial for government entities like ours, this approach eliminates the need for additional learning after deployment, unlike with certain competitors like the Fortinet FortiSOAR case. While Fortinet FortiSOAR achieved the desired tasks, its knowledge transfer process was lacking, leaving us with a shaky foundation. D3 Security's approach solidifies the learning and empowers our team. Overall, I would rate the solution an eight out of ten.
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

"It is an out-of-the-box automated integration with our 20 departments. We perform L1 LiveOps automatically through the portal."
"The solution's valuable feature is its GUI. It has more than 450 connectors, which are excellent for connecting devices and automating integration. The solution has all the features we need. We deployed it in our environment, and it's fully integrated. Thanks to their open APIs, the seamless integration makes everything work well together."
"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."
"The product’s stability is good."
"It is quite scalable. I would rate it a ten out of ten."
"The solution is very reliable."
"The most valuable features are simplicity and ease of integration."
"It has an extensive list of integrations that are available out of the box which makes it easy to start."
"The strengths of Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR stem from the fact that it provides functionalities related to patching and URL blocking...It is a scalable solution."
"It was useful as a ticketing tool."
 

Cons

"Reporting needs improvement. MTTR and MTTD metrics aren't directly available in playbooks and require manual effort to achieve."
"The reporting, especially custom reporting, needs to be improved. Additionally, it would be better if it could be hosted on Linux."
"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."
"Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR could improve the Panorama feature. We had to turn it off because it was not working properly."
"It is been decommissioned by Palo Alto."
"The platform’s setup procedures could be streamlined compared to one of its competitors."
"The user interface (UI) is quite heavy and takes time to load, which is a major drawback."
"With Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR, managing its setup phase can be a complicated task."
"Corex XSOAR could be improved by reducing the time it takes to process large amounts of data and increasing the number of integrations."
"It is not a very scalable solution."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Palo Alto offers significant discounts to customers who purchase the products repeatedly."
"The solution's cost is reasonable."
"The solution is a bit on the expensive side."
"On a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price, I rate the pricing a nine."
"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."
"Cortex XSOAR's price could be lower."
"The solution's cost is high."
"From the cost perspective, I have heard that its price is a bit high as compared to other similar products."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
22%
Non Profit
12%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
13%
Government
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about D3 Security?
It is an out-of-the-box automated integration with our 20 departments. We perform L1 LiveOps automatically through the portal.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for D3 Security?
We follow a different procurement process. For example, Fortinet qualified technically but lost out in the financial stage due to a two-stage bidding process. So, pricing can be subjective and depe...
What needs improvement with D3 Security?
The reporting, especially custom reporting, needs to be improved. Additionally, it would be better if it could be hosted on Linux.
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
 

Interactive Demo

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Overview

 

Sample Customers

S&P Global, Scotiabank, Cybereason, Cummins
Cellcom Israel, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, esri, Cylance, Flatiron Health, Veeva, ADT Cybersecurity
Find out what your peers are saying about D3 Security vs. Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR and other solutions. Updated: October 2024.
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