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FileAudit vs IBM Watson for Cyber Security comparison

IS Decisions and IBM are both solutions in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category. IS Decisions is ranked #44 with an average rating of 8.0, while IBM is ranked #55. IS Decisions holds a 0.1% mindshare in SIEM, compared to IBM’s 0.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of IS Decisions users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of IBM users who would recommend it.
FileAudit
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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 18, 2024

Both FileAudit and IBM Watson for Cyber Security compete in the cybersecurity solutions market. IBM Watson for Cyber Security has the upper hand due to its advanced features and comprehensive security approach despite its higher price.

Features: FileAudit offers ease of setup, user-friendly operation, and effective file access monitoring. IBM Watson for Cyber Security provides sophisticated analytics, robust threat intelligence, and a holistic security approach, making it suitable for larger, complex environments.

Room for Improvement: FileAudit could improve scalability and advanced threat detection capabilities. IBM Watson for Cyber Security could enhance integration capabilities and reduce false positives. Both have development areas but IBM's advanced capabilities place it slightly ahead.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: FileAudit is known for quick deployment and responsive customer service. IBM Watson for Cyber Security, while powerful, requires a more complex setup and has mixed reviews regarding customer service responsiveness. FileAudit is better for organizations seeking simplicity and strong support.

Pricing and ROI: FileAudit has clear, competitive pricing and solid ROI, appreciated by small to medium-sized enterprises. IBM Watson for Cyber Security, although more expensive, offers superior features and security capabilities with significant long-term benefits.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

FileAudit
Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
44th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Log Management (43rd)
IBM Watson for Cyber Security
Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
55th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category, the mindshare of FileAudit is 0.1%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Watson for Cyber Security is 0.2%, down from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
 

Featured Reviews

AntoSebastin - PeerSpot reviewer
A scalable SIEM solution for monitoring a user's activity in the file server
The most valuable features of the solution are its quick and simple features related to advanced permissions for files, allowing for what permission needs to be granted to the users when it comes to the monitoring folder in the solution. If someone who has been denied permission to use a particular folder tries to go to that folder, then the administrator gets a notification. In general, the administrator can easily gather and maintain records if a person who has been denied permission to a particular confidential folder tries to access it.
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Elena Stefanovska - PeerSpot reviewer
Knowledgeable support, reliable, and useful compliance policies
IBM Watson for Cyber Security can be deployed on-premise or in the cloud and it is used as a SIEM solution The most valuable features of IBM Watson for Cyber Security are ease of use and out-of-the-box reports and compliance policies. Additionally, if there are aspects that are missing IBM 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

"Our customer acquires the complete report which is kept for future auditing purposes."
"Alerting upon file changes is the most valuable aspect of the product."
"It is a good and stable solution...It is a scalable solution."
"IBM Watson for Cyber Security is very stable."
"The customer support is very good."
"The most valuable features of IBM Watson for Cyber Security are ease of use and out-of-the-box reports and compliance policies. Additionally, if there are aspects that are missing IBM add them in the next release."
"The most valuable feature of this product is innovation, where the research and upgrading of technology never ends."
 

Cons

"The updates management and central management console could be improved."
"Whenever someone cuts and paste, it shows as "file is deleted"."
"The DLP function, including installation of the agent on the workstation and controlling the DLP restrictions, are areas where the product lacks."
"They need to continue to build the AI capabilities."
"The dashboard could improve in IBM Watson for Cyber Security."
"In the future, I would like to see threat intelligence included."
"This is an expensive product, so making it more cost-effective would be an improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"FileAudit provides a trial license for 30 days, and after that, customers can choose between perpetual licensing or the annual-based licensing option offered by FileAudit."
"The price of this solution should be lower, although I understand why IBM charges a premium price."
"IBM Watson for Cyber Security is very simple to license and is priced well."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
17%
Manufacturing Company
17%
Media Company
8%
 

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about FileAudit?
It is a good and stable solution...It is a scalable solution.
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What needs improvement with FileAudit?
The DLP function, including installation of the agent on the workstation and controlling the DLP restrictions, are areas where the product lacks. It would be great if the aforementioned details wer...
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What is your primary use case for FileAudit?
My company uses FileAudit as an SIEM solution, and it is used for monitoring the file server activity to find out what users did in the file server, which may include modifying the file, deleting i...
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Overview

Agentless, remote and non-intrusive, FileAudit offers a simple more user-friendly way to safeguard and secure file access in a Windows environment. FileAudit provides real-time monitoring and alerting on all access (or access attempts). FileAudit also implements contextual functions such as mass access and alteration alerts, tracking source IP address information for remote data access, and providing granular time and date alerting parameters to monitor folder and file access at unusual or unexpected times.
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Watson for cyber security can draw security intelligence from millions of security blogs, online forums and white papers - so you can see threats unseen by other systems.
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Sample Customers

CommuniCare Health Centre, DP World, BAE Systems, Moet Hennessy, Ernst & Young, Honda, Volswagon, VTech, GlakoSmithKline, Lockheed Martin, US Navy, University of Alabama, Ministry of Interior Saudi Arabia, Total
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