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Field Effect MDR vs SentinelOne Vigilance comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Field Effect MDR
Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
4th
Average Rating
9.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SentinelOne Vigilance
Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
6th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
20
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) category, the mindshare of Field Effect MDR is 3.4%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SentinelOne Vigilance is 7.5%, down from 8.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
 

Featured Reviews

Simon Cutler - PeerSpot reviewer
Helps to manage cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and improve our security team's efficiency and security posture
It would be incredibly valuable to have the Field Effect team handle some of the third-party application patching they're currently identifying. While it's fantastic that they're proactive in this area, the time commitment is significant. Integrating patching into their existing service offering would be a game-changer. I'd love to see a tool that aids sales discovery efforts when we engage new clients. Ideally, this internal tool would scan their network environment to identify potential risks and give us a comprehensive picture of their network infrastructure. This would be a huge asset in informing our sales strategies and showcasing our expertise.
Graham Peck - PeerSpot reviewer
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…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"What I like the most about Field Effect Covalence is the ease of deployment, the fact that it's cost-effective to roll out, and it is reasonable."
"There are user notifications about our cloud solutions and access, meaning authentication and possible breaches. Overall, the notifications and alerts are valuable. There are also new features like the DNS protection, which is quite good."
"The most valuable aspects of Covalence for me are the exceptional customer service and the support from the dedicated team."
"I get alerts if there's malicious activity or restrictions, should they any suspicious activity emerge."
"The AROs have been incredibly helpful."
"Unlike previous solutions, where we were solely informed of security incidents, Covalence's MDR allows for real-time incident prevention."
"Direct and easy and quick communication to the Field Effect cybersecurity team experts has led to quick resolution of any problems or alerts."
"The most valuable features are AROs, which provide timely notifications for out-of-compliance or out-of-specification detections."
"I would rate SentinelOne's customer service and support a five out of five."
"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten...Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"The most valuable feature is that it works and isn't compromised. Other solutions I have used have all been compromised and SentinelOne is the only one that hasn't been compromised as far as I understand."
"SentinelOne is a comprehensive solution for protecting SOAP-based web services and AWS-based cloud infrastructure."
"SentinelOne Vigilance has very good detection."
"SentinelOne Vigilance is a very stable solution."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is its performance, which is very important for us in our company."
"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."
 

Cons

"I'd suggest that Field Effect focus more on including things like phishing simulation and cybersecurity training."
"There are tags for security threats, but I only view them. I do not action anything. I just see what is happening. Sometimes, they are a little bit vague, and I am unsure what they mean, so I leave that to the IT experts. Overall, we are quite satisfied with their product and how it is working."
"I have had a couple of challenges around updates to the agents where it seems it doesn't automatically replace older versions."
"Because this is a security solution, I would recommend that they extend their support hours, and perhaps for emergencies, even to 24/7 or 24/5."
"The cost of the solution has room for improvement."
"Field Effect Covalence could benefit from enhancing its packing slip process."
"It would be incredibly valuable to have the Field Effect team handle some of the third-party application patching they're currently identifying."
"In terms of improvement, there are instances where the ARO responses are slightly slower than preferred."
"The tool needs improvement in clear communication and detection."
"The process to replicate exclusions is not user-friendly."
"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."
"It is not easy to remove the customer without the dashboard."
"It's too early to say what needs improvement."
"The support response time is not the issue, however, sometimes, the answers provided are not fully satisfactory due to the nature of the technology and issue complexity."
"I suspect that the areas for improvement may not necessarily lie within the tool itself but rather in our organization's lack of knowledge and understanding of cybersecurity. Cybersecurity is a complex area, and our organization has a skill set deficit. Therefore, we rely on our cybersecurity support company to help us manage the tool and handle incidents. Our limited expertise sometimes prevents us from fully utilizing them or identifying potential gaps."
"The solution should add endpoint clients for mobile and Linux devices because it currently doesn't support them."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"A top-tier competitor to Field Effect in Magic Quadrant that we had been using until our switch to Field Effect was a great product, but each capability had an additional charge. We had to license modules separately, and each of those add-ons had to be added onto its own consumption and agreement. It was a nightmare from a billing perspective because we had multiple agreements, and each one had a jagged anniversary or a renewal anniversary. It was a nightmare, whereas Field Effect MDR is one product."
"The pricing is comparable to what else is out there."
"We're currently enrolled in the volume package, which offers tiered pricing based on usage."
"Covalence is cost-effective."
"While Field Effect Covalence's pricing seems competitive for the market, the biggest hurdle lies in the lack of dedicated security budgets within many organizations."
"While the contract duration might change, the pricing remains highly attractive."
"Field Effect Covalence's pricing is just right."
"The shift to a per-user pricing model and the introduction of a base price for the on-premises or virtual appliance has been particularly advantageous."
"The licensing cost depends on the number of connected devices and whether you purchase additional services."
"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 solution’s pricing is very reasonable."
"I rate the solution's pricing a five out of ten since it is a very highly-priced solution."
"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."
"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."
"SentinelOne Vigilance is priced in a normal range."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
56%
Government
4%
Non Profit
4%
Media Company
3%
Educational Organization
41%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
5%
Government
4%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Field Effect Covalence?
It is very user-friendly. We have regular reports to see what is going on.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Field Effect Covalence?
In our evaluation, two years ago, we found the Field Effect Covalence product and service to be the simplest to set up and pricing was lower than the other competitors.
What needs improvement with Field Effect Covalence?
The solution could improved DNS filtering and fuller integration into ConnectWise PSA (I understand both are in the works). The current roaming DNS filter doesn't seem to be too complete and we're ...
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 management and monitors the data it generates. If the EDR detects suspicious activity...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SentinelOne Vigilance?
Price could be a factor since, with a lot of add-ons, the cost becomes high.
What needs improvement with SentinelOne Vigilance?
They've been adding a lot of products and technologies to their stack. I honestly don't have any specific improvements to suggest.
 

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Norwegian Airlines, TGI Fridays, AVX, FIMBank
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