Expel vs SentinelOne Vigilance comparison

Expel and SentinelOne are both solutions in the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) category. Expel is ranked #18 with an average rating of 9.0, while SentinelOne is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.6. Expel holds a 2.0% mindshare in MDR, compared to SentinelOne’s 7.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Expel users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of SentinelOne users who would recommend it.

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Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) category, the mindshare of Binary Defense MDR is 0.6%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Expel is 2.0%, down from 2.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SentinelOne Vigilance is 7.9%, up from 7.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

Featured Reviews

Rich Ullom

AVP, IT Security Compliance and Audit/Information Security Officer at Western Reserve Group

May 1, 2023

Worth the money, fantastic communication, and fast service with an average response time of about four minutes on an alert

This is my third SOC. I have never had anybody react as well. So, it's hard for me to provide something that they could do better because I'm really happy with them. I just signed another three-year contract with them. I don't find any downside to them, but if I have to put one, it would be consistent manpower or staffing. The only area where the solution can be improved is going to be with people. As they grow, they are struggling with the same thing that every other company is, which is getting talent and getting that talent to stay, but they've just revised their tiering system to go from a flat analyst and manager to a three-tier solution where it goes through two or three before it gets elevated. That seems to have worked out well, so if one level misses it, the next one picks it up, and it works out fine. Consistent staffing is the only challenge they have because when you're hiring level-one analysts, you go through them pretty quickly. You'll probably hire them at 50K or 55K, and after they do it for a year, they find out they can make 85K somewhere else, and they bounce. So, their turnover is a little high, but that's it.

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MDR Specialist at GuidePoint Security

Oct 16, 2024

Rapid threat management and diverse technology integration for effective monitoring

I have experience reselling Expel. Customers often come to me wanting to evaluate multiple providers to make a choice based on their specific use cases, requirements, technology investments, and so forth. Expel is beneficial for customers with diverse environments in terms of technologies that need…

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Graham Peck

Data Security Manager at Leeds United FC

Feb 21, 2023

Very easy to use with multiple options for licensing and scaling

Our company uses the solution instead of a traditional antivirus as an endpoint protector. We have all security alerts passed off to a SOC. We are a football club and have 350 users across coaches, medical staff, and ticketing agents. The solution is very easy to use. The solution should add…

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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

"The case interface is Binary Defense MDR's most valuable feature."

"Among the valuable features are the agent, continuous reporting, and dashboard. It has all the features we need and we haven't had to customize it, other than turning on certain features that we wanted."

"One of the main benefits of Binary Defense MDR is the ability to easily meet with their support team to discuss any issues we encounter."

"In the six months we have been with Binary Defense on this, they run with the ball. They take care of our problems. When we get a ticket, they do not just give us a report."

"The best part about Binary Defense MDR is that it runs on everything, and they keep an eye on things 24/7."

"Our mean time to response has gone down. We're much faster with direct response and have more investigative capabilities than we did before."

"Binary Defense is comprehensive. We see most of the questionable activity. Once you see things a couple of times and are familiar with the processes, you know what those are. The level of activity is definitely favorable."

"Binary Defense's most valuable feature is the 24/7 monitoring and threat hunting. Their team checks the latest breaches and how they're done."

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"Their threat hunting protocol and process with AI and machine learning are strong, allowing for active and rapid responses."

"The best feature of this solution is the third-party management aspect. An external company oversees the tool's management and monitors the data it generates. If the EDR detects suspicious activity, it will react accordingly and take necessary actions, such as blocking a device."

"The SentinelOne Active EDR is the most valuable feature."

"The endpoint security software is great."

"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten...Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"SentinelOne Vigilance has very good detection."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is its performance, which is very important for us in our company."

"Stable solution for protecting, deploying, and managing endpoints, and comes with valuable features such as behavioral analytics and machine learning."

"SentinelOne Vigilance is an endpoint security tool with quarantining, dashboards showing us information, and many capabilities like manual and automatic quarantine of environmental issues."

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Cons

"Binary Defense MDR could be even better with additional features, like automatic scans and file quarantine."

"We should be able to isolate devices faster. They should shorten the time between clicking on a device to contain it and carrying out the action. That would be a welcome improvement."

"The only area for improvement that I can think of relates to statistical analysis for SLAs. They are in the middle of moving to a new product called D3 which is going to do some backend work for them. I know they are working to improve some of the help desk statistics, such as the time the tickets open and the time they are closed."

"While my understanding is that they're working on this, I would like to see some more of the quantification or reporting."

"I don't find any downside to them, but if I have to put one, it would be consistent manpower or staffing. The only area where the solution can be improved is going to be with people. As they grow, they are struggling with the same thing that every other company is, which is getting talent and getting that talent to stay, but they've just revised their tiering system to go from a flat analyst and manager to a three-tier solution where it goes through two or three before it gets elevated. That seems to have worked out well, so if one level misses it, the next one picks it up, and it works out fine."

"I would like to see more frequent check-ins with our security status."

"We found a couple of bugs in the user interface."

"The current reporting system could benefit from improvement."

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"The one area where Expel may not measure up is if a customer requires a managed SIEM as part of their overall solution. There's a gap there, and solutions might require third-party assistance for management."

"My only complaint is that the knowledge base is not accessible to the customer."

"There's no problem with how this product works, but the toughest challenge that customers find is with its deployment and tuning. Getting it tuned properly takes some time. You can deploy it with just about anything, but it's always a challenge."

"SentinelOne Vigilance could improve if it provided us with more control over the dashboard."

"Occasionally during an update, customers may temporarily be without protection until the upgrade is complete."

"I have found issues with the solution’s stability and implementation. The solution has performance issues. I would like the solution to launch the rollback plan for ransomware on Linux and Mac. It should be something similar to the support that Windows gets."

"SentinelOne Vigilance doesn't have a direct connection with MSPs."

"SentinelOne Vigilance's integration capabilities with other products can be considered as an area with certain shortcomings where improvements are required."

"SentinelOne Vigilance doesn't actively monitor incoming emails or offer an email plugin for Outlook."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It has been good. We have saved money, and we have a better product."

"From the initial cost that Binary Defense came in with, we pared it down quite a bit over the course of 30 or 60 days. My leadership would say that their cost was high, but realistically, they were in line with the market."

"The pricing isn't that bad, it's very competitive. I don't feel that it's over-priced and I don't feel that it's under-priced."

"The pricing is very good. They are definitely competitive and they were lower at the time that we went with them."

"After we acquired this platform, we met with a number of different vendors. Binary Defense came in with a proposal that was surprisingly affordable. In fact, we were able to recoup the cost of their services within a short period of time. This is because Binary Defense is able to provide the same level of security as a team of two or three in-house analysts but at a fraction of the cost. As a result, Binary Defense is saving us an estimated $250,000 to $300,000 per year."

"It's valued at the right price. Even with the number of endpoints we have, we don't feel that it's a lot more than any competitor. In fact, it might be less expensive when you look at the fact that you're getting a full flex SOC out of it along with the tools."

"Binary Defense MDR is priced competitively and may be slightly lower than CrowdStrike."

"The pricing is on target. Working with their sales team on pricing negotiations was a pleasant process. They were very respectful of the constraints we had and I feel that we're paying a fair price."

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"I rate the solution's pricing a five out of ten since it is a very highly-priced solution."

"The tool's pricing is slightly cheaper than other alternatives. It's not just about licensing costs; because we already have it implemented, we can save money on deployment and initial setup. Additionally, SentinelOne Vigilance is slightly cheaper in licensing, maybe around 10-15 percent cheaper."

"The solution’s pricing is very reasonable."

"SentinelOne Vigilance is priced in a normal range."

"I rate the product's pricing an eight out of ten since it is really expensive, but it is well worth what my company gets."

"The licensing cost depends on the number of connected devices and whether you purchase additional services."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."

"I give the cost a three out of ten."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

17%

Healthcare Company

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

19%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Real Estate/Law Firm

Educational Organization

39%

Computer Software Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Binary Defense MDR?

The most valuable feature is reviewing tickets and the notes added by technicians.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Binary Defense MDR?

The pricing is very competitive; it's on par with or below others. For those sensitive to pricing, I'd advise that th...

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What needs improvement with Binary Defense MDR?

Sometimes, something may not install right; however, whenever we have challenges, they are very solution-oriented and...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Expel?

Expel's pricing has adapted as the market evolved and has become competitive over the past twelve months.

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What needs improvement with Expel?

The one area where Expel may not measure up is if a customer requires a managed SIEM as part of their overall solutio...

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What is your primary use case for Expel?

I have experience reselling Expel. Customers often come to me wanting to evaluate multiple providers to make a choice...

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What do you like most about SentinelOne Vigilance?

The best feature of this solution is the third-party management aspect. An external company oversees the tool's manag...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SentinelOne Vigilance?

The tool's pricing is slightly cheaper than other alternatives. It's not just about licensing costs; because we alrea...

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What needs improvement with SentinelOne Vigilance?

SentinelOne Vigilance's integration capabilities with other products can be considered as an area with certain shortc...

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Also Known As

Binary Defense Vision, Binary Defense Managed Detection and Response, Binary Defense Managed Detection & Response

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Overview

Binary Defense provides a Managed Detection and Response service using an Open XDR strategy that detects and isolates threats early in the attack lifecycle. Expert security analysts in the Binary Defense Security Operations Center leverage an attacker’s mindset, monitoring your environments for security events 24x7x365 and acting as an extension of your security teams. When a security event occurs, Binary Defense analysts triage, disposition, and prioritize the event. Analysts conduct full kill chain analysis and supply tactical and strategic mitigation recommendations to your security team with the goal of increasing your organization’s security posture against the latest adversary threats.

Visit us online at https://www.binarydefense.com

Expel offers comprehensive security monitoring and incident response, detecting threats efficiently, providing actionable insights, and reducing security risks. It enhances a company's security posture and frees up internal resources by integrating with existing security tools and offering support from experienced analysts.

Expel is designed for real-time monitoring, effective threat detection, and automated response capabilities. Users appreciate its intuitive dashboard, timely alerts, and comprehensive reporting. Integration with existing security systems and minimal maintenance requirements are key advantages. Customer support is noted as exceptional. Some users suggest improvements in alert categorization to reduce noise, a more intuitive dashboard design with better customization, faster response times, more comprehensive threat analysis reports, and enhanced communication with customer support.

What are Expel's key features?

Real-time monitoring: Continuously keeps track of potential threats and network activity.
Effective threat detection: Identifies suspicious behavior and potential security breaches quickly.
Automated response: Responds to threats automatically to mitigate risks efficiently.
Intuitive dashboard: User-friendly interface for navigating security operations.
Timely alerts: Provides immediate notifications about potential security incidents.
Comprehensive reporting: Generates detailed analyses of security events for better decision-making.
Integration capabilities: Works seamlessly with existing security systems.
Minimal maintenance: Requires little upkeep from internal teams.

What benefits should users look for in Expel?

Enhanced security posture: Strengthens overall defenses against cyber threats.
Resource optimization: Allows internal teams to focus on strategic tasks.
Experienced analysts: Provides expert support from seasoned security professionals.
Actionable insights: Delivers data-driven recommendations for security improvements.
Integration ease: Fits smoothly with pre-existing security tools and infrastructures.

Expel is implemented across various industries that require robust security measures. In the financial sector, it helps safeguard sensitive data and ensure compliance. Healthcare organizations use Expel to protect patient records and meet strict regulatory standards. Retail companies leverage its capabilities to secure customer information and transaction data, while manufacturing entities rely on Expel to secure intellectual property and operational technology networks.

Reduce time to protection and minimize risk exposure with continuous threat monitoring and response from SentinelOne.

Sample Customers

Securitas USA, Black Hills Energy, Lincoln Electric,The J.M. Smuckers Company, New York Community Bank, State of Connecticut, NCR

Amanda Fennell CSO

Norwegian Airlines, TGI Fridays, AVX, FIMBank

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