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Darktrace vs Dragos comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Darktrace
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
79
Ranking in other categories
Email Security (9th), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (1st), Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) (1st), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (1st), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (6th), AI-Powered Chatbots (2nd), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (15th), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (12th), Attack Surface Management (ASM) (3rd), AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platforms (2nd)
Dragos
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Operational Technology (OT) Security (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Network Security Systems solutions, they serve different purposes. Darktrace is designed for Extended Detection and Response (XDR) and holds a mindshare of 9.7%, down 10.3% compared to last year.
Dragos, on the other hand, focuses on Operational Technology (OT) Security, holds 11.5% mindshare, down 13.2% since last year.
Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
Operational Technology (OT) Security
 

Featured Reviews

Peter-Murphy - PeerSpot reviewer
Enables proactive threat detection and immediate response through AI monitoring
The most valuable feature of Darktrace is its ability to detect and counter threats before they occur. The autonomous response capability is always enabled, blocking threats immediately without hesitation. Additionally, the Darktrace email platform is a significant asset since it addresses incoming threats before they reach the network, enhancing our security measures. Protecting the business is essential, and ensuring security through 24/7 AI monitoring is invaluable.
ML
Centralized management and cybersecurity features enhance IoT device oversight
Dragos ( /products/dragos-reviews ) offers several valuable features, including the capability to manage IoT devices on a centralized platform. It allows for updates to devices and uniform management counsel, enabling updates to all devices. Another key feature is its ability to manage cybersecurity aspects of devices, such as updating or isolating devices found to have vulnerabilities. It includes features for automatic discovery of devices and inventory management of devices, and it facilitates incident response by allowing for isolation or shutdown of devices in case of critical vulnerabilities.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The product offers us a very good user interface and we've found the network visibility to be very good so far."
"Darktrace's most valuable features are that it understands the network environment and is able to trace the traffic and alert on anomalies."
"I find it very good in the way that they show the past events, including the attack history."
"The most valuable feature is that it gives us visibility of rogue traffic that is on the network."
"It is very stable and easy to use."
"I have used multiple solutions, but its graphical user interface is quite interesting and quite descriptive. There are a lot of video animations, and we can easily see how the data is transferred between various points. That's something really interesting. It is also quite easy to understand for a new user."
"The models, triggers, and alerts are customizable."
"The main valuable feature is that we don't need a lot of analysts. With few analysts, we have all the network monitored, 24/7."
"Dragos is more expensive than other vendors, probably about fifteen to twenty percent more, but it is generally worth the investment."
 

Cons

"The solution's user interface and stability could be improved."
"Darkforce could be improved in the range of the interface; how to interact with the actions it's taking or not taking."
"I would like for the product to work on the endpoints as well. I would like to see enhanced visibility into the endpoints and network but this solution only sits on the network itself."
"The interface and dashboards could be improved for ease-of-use."
"The management dashboards and the meter dashboards should be more user-friendly and simple to use for easy management."
"The solution can improve the reporting."
"They just need to work on their price. In terms of features, we are trying to understand all the features that we have. We're still exploring everything that we have so that we can fully utilize it. At this point in time, it is not about the features. It is more about utilization. We're just trying to utilize everything to full capacity."
"Darktrace does not have any capabilities to configure."
"Dragos could improve its asset visibility and discovery tools, as the competitor Claroty has better options in this area."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost is moderate."
"The tool's pricing is costly."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"When it comes to large installations, it can be expensive, but for small accounts it's fine."
"If you consider the features and the cost of market leaders, we are satisfied with the pricing."
"It's an expensive solution."
"The pricing is subscription-based and it is high."
"All of the other modules, such as the licensing modules, are on par. It's one for one."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
7%
Energy/Utilities Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Construction Company
7%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Sample Customers

Irwin Mitchell, Open Energi, Wellcome Trust, FirstGroup plc, Virgin Trains, Drax, QUI! Group, DNK, CreaCard, Macrosynergy, Sisley, William Hill plc, Toyota Canada, Royal British Legion, Vitol, Allianz, KKR, AIRBUS, dpd, Billabong, Mclaren Group.
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