Field Effect MDR vs Sophos MDR comparison

Field Effect and Sophos are both solutions in the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) category. Field Effect is ranked #4 with an average rating of 9.2, while Sophos is ranked #5 with an average rating of 8.6. Field Effect holds a 3.3% mindshare in MDR, compared to Sophos’s 6.4% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Field Effect users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Sophos users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

Sophos MDR and Field Effect MDR offer competitive cybersecurity solutions. Sophos has a slight advantage in comprehensive integration and support services, while Field Effect excels in continuous monitoring and network visibility.

Features: Sophos provides centralized management, threat hunting, and rapid response with extensive integration across firewalls and endpoints. Field Effect offers continuous monitoring and integrates various cloud services with its ARO system for network activity visibility.

Room for Improvement: Sophos could enhance multitenancy support, pricing flexibility, and third-party tool integration. Field Effect's pricing is seen as high by some users, with potential improvements in tool integration and report management interface.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Sophos offers flexible deployment options with strong, 24/7 customer support. Field Effect provides similar deployment but focuses on on-premises setups. Sophos's round-the-clock service is a notable advantage.

Pricing and ROI: Sophos has mid-range but competitive pricing, with some concerns for smaller businesses, yet offers strong ROI from effective incident management. Field Effect's user-based model is cost-effective for SMBs, providing positive value despite some initial cost concerns.

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Mindshare comparison

As of December 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 Field Effect MDR is 3.3%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos MDR is 6.4%, down from 6.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Featured Reviews

Rich Ullom

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

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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Simon Cutler

Director of Operations at Intega IT

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.

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ManelAlvarez

Director of Cybersecurity at Devoteam Management Consulting

Quarantines and removes threats from the network

The most important aspect is a EC2 deployment which is a remote deployment done for new customers using Sophos. Approximately ninety-five percent of EC2 deployment is automated, requiring only a review or customization for the customer's needs. Another key feature is the centralized control of updates, allowing for scheduling any interaction with the endpoint. Additionally, the new platform and system operations, along with IOCs, are updated daily. Sophos has a very good policy at good prices. Since I have a local contact with the salespeople, they provide me discounts. It's very stable and competitive. When the customers have budget, they can opt for CrowdStrike. However, when the customers have budget constraints on daily servers, and when the customers prefer to integrate mobile platforms with different technologies, they can use this one technology. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

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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

"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."

"The biggest aspect for us is that they are able to conform to our environment and utilize our tools. That way, we still maintain ownership of all the data and access to the applications, and we never lose control of the ability to run the solution ourselves if we need to."

"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."

"With Binary Defense, we don't just get an alert, but also a detailed rundown of why they're alerting us on it. They tell us what was executed, or the username, script, or IP. That way, we're not wasting time investigating."

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

"The speed at which their services are reactive is valuable. Nowadays, when a threat hits an endpoint, you've got minutes, not hours or days. Their average response time is about four minutes on an alert. For anything that needs to be sent to us, it's about fourteen minutes, which is pretty good. They're the third SOC that I've used in fifteen years. By far, they are the quickest ones to act. When you're looking at prevention, that's a key factor."

"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."

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"It is easy to manage surveillance."

"The alerts that we get are valuable. It notifies us if there is any attempted access and if there are any areas where we need to create more security for clients. It is stopping anything from happening before there is even an issue."

"I appreciate the "set it and forget it" nature of Field Effect Covalence."

"The ARO alerts are helpful to use almost daily to get a sense of what actions we need to take to expedite security measures."

"The most valuable feature is the network traffic monitoring function."

"The most valuable features are AROs, which provide timely notifications for out-of-compliance or out-of-specification detections."

"One of the most useful and impressive features of the system is its detailed notification mechanism."

"The feature I've found the move valuable is the 24/7 monitoring."

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"There are lots of benefits because it includes real-time network threat detection (RNT), IP spoofing prevention, and a 24/7 support system. There is also protection against ransomware attacks."

"The initial setup is quick and simple. A couple of clicks, and you're up and running."

"Sophos MTR will stop the threat as it is happening. Intercept X, which is a part of it, has the ability to roll back, so the attack is undone. And then the advanced edition of MTR lets me handle the threat by talking on the phone. I don't have to deal with it. I don't have to just go through emails back and forth. We don't have to pay extra for Rapid Response services. If something is happening, they're right on top of it."

"The solution provides the best security features."

"Sophos MDR has improved the threat detection process by identifying and addressing the issues before they become severe."

"The authentication it offers minimizes the risk of access."

"The user doesn't need a technician; it offers 24/7 support to identify and manage your infrastructure and take complete care of any technological incidents."

"The product’s most valuable feature is ease of use."

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Cons

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

"We found that an earlier version of the agent had high memory usage and that was a bit concerning, but we raised the concern with their support team and they immediately replied that they had noticed the same thing and had a candidate fix already available... it totally fixed the issue."

"I would like to get more reports from Binary Defense about what they're blocking."

"If I were shopping for an MDR solution today, I would not only look for a company that has the ability to alert, detect, and remediate, but also the ability to integrate vulnerability management. That's a big thing that they're lacking today."

"The most significant area for improvement is in support for non-English speakers; we're a global organization, so many of our users are not English speakers, which can make interacting with them a challenge. There's no Chinese language support, so we must rely on what we can do with the internet. We don't expect Binary Defense to build a language staff, but details can get lost in translation when we assume the whole world speaks English."

"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."

"It's hard to think of anything that they need to improve on, but just to point out something, I would like to see them provide advanced XDR."

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

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"It would be more effective if it could surgically isolate the specific malicious process instead of deleting the entire machine."

"One limitation is that if someone takes their laptop outside the office building, the DNS firewall provides minimal coverage, and we are unable to generate reports."

"The cost of the solution has room for improvement."

"Field Effect Covalence could benefit from enhancing its packing slip process."

"In terms of improvement, there are instances where the ARO responses are slightly slower than preferred."

"If they can include an email filter system, that would be great."

"I have had a couple of challenges around updates to the agents where it seems it doesn't automatically replace older versions."

"Field Effect MDR could broaden its cloud application integrations to integrate better with Office 365, Azure, Salesforce, etc. They integrate about 15 to 20 out of the box. I'd love to see a lot more than that."

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"It is a bit expensive. It could be cheaper. There are many competitive products in the market, like Kaspersky, McAfee Antivirus, and more."

"Its technical support could be better."

"The product must provide zero trust security."

"Sophos MDR lacks integration with MDM solutions."

"The integration with third-party solutions as an area for slight improvement"

"Sophos MDR’s pricing is the biggest factor that needs improvement per customers and technical professionals."

"Sophos MDR's support and basic training of their devices could be improved."

"Threat intelligence is an area for improvement for MDR."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"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."

"The solution's price is spot on; if anything, it's slightly below the norm for most services. Compared to building the same team internally, it would cost more to create the same amount of capability than what we get from an external team. Price-wise, Binary Defense is in a great spot."

"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."

"Binary Defense has changed its pricing model from being primarily based on the volume of data to one based on escalations and incidents they handle."

"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."

"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."

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"We were particularly impressed with their pricing model, which charges per user rather than per system."

"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."

"Although Covalence is expensive, it provides good value for the price."

"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."

"It is on the high end, but it is worth it for the service that you get from them."

"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 pricing is fair and reasonable."

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"It is an expensive platform."

"The product is reasonably priced considering the cybersecurity features."

"Sophos MDR is a cheap solution."

"The price falls somewhere in the middle range."

"Compared to other tools, Sophos has a pretty good price."

"The tool is too expensive for small companies."

"I rate Sophos MDR’s pricing a seven or eight out of ten."

"I would rate the price of Sophos MDR as a nine out of ten, with ten being the most expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

17%

Healthcare Company

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

58%

Non Profit

Government

Insurance Company

Computer Software Company

21%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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?

It has been good. We have saved money, and we have a better product. We are a company that has become an enterprise f...

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What needs improvement with Binary Defense MDR?

We are going to have a meeting with them the following Monday. It will be our first quarterly business review. Half o...

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What do you like most about Field Effect Covalence?

It is very user-friendly. We have regular reports to see what is going on.

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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 u...

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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 w...

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What do you like most about Sophos MDR?

The user doesn't need a technician; it offers 24/7 support to identify and manage your infrastructure and take comple...

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What needs improvement with Sophos MDR?

Maybe the reporting needs improvement.

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What advice do you have for others considering Sophos MDR?

I would recommend Sophas MDR to others as long as they have another software solution like a firewall to combine with...

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Also Known As

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

Field Effect Covalence

Sophos Managed Threat 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.

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Field Effect MDR (Managed Detection and Response) is a comprehensive cybersecurity solution designed to protect your organization's IT infrastructure. It provides multi-layered threat protection for endpoints, networks, and cloud services, ensuring no gaps in defense. The product features 24/7 threat detection and monitoring, combining advanced technology with human expertise from a Security Operations Center (SOC) to identify potential threats early. It includes automated threat response capabilities to block malware, isolate compromised devices, and prevent further damage. Additionally, it offers vulnerability management to identify and remediate system weaknesses, and risk management to analyze and mitigate risks, providing robust security for your organization.

Threat Notification Isn’t the Solution – It’s a Starting Point
Other managed detection and response (MDR) services simply notify you of attacks or suspicious events. Then it’s up to you to manage things from there.

With Sophos MTR, your organization is backed by an elite team of threat hunters and response experts who take targeted actions on your behalf to neutralize even the most sophisticated threats.

Sample Customers

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

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