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Hillstone I-Series Server Breach Detection System vs Qualys VMDR comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Hillstone I-Series Server B...
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (29th), User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (24th), Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) (19th)
Qualys VMDR
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
93
Ranking in other categories
IT Asset Management (5th), Vulnerability Management (2nd), Configuration Management Databases (2nd), Container Security (12th), Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Security Software solutions, they serve different purposes. Hillstone I-Series Server Breach Detection System is designed for Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) and holds a mindshare of 0.4%, up 0.2% compared to last year.
Qualys VMDR, on the other hand, focuses on Vulnerability Management, holds 9.0% mindshare, down 13.3% since last year.
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
Vulnerability Management
 

Featured Reviews

DAVI TEIXEIRA - PeerSpot reviewer
Beneficial AI detection, helpful support, but modern UI needed
The initial setup of the Hillstone I-Series Server Breach Detection System requires a bunch of steps starting with installing the hardware and setting it up. However, most of the setup is done by the vendor. I rate the initial setup of the Hillstone I-Series Server Breach Detection System an eight out of ten. The vendor provides free training in the software provided.
Harold Jensen - PeerSpot reviewer
Good visibility but expensive and needs better support
Support: It's often overseas and often following a script, basically asking us to redo what we opened the case with. Multiple APIs: There seems to be a lack of easy onboarding into Qualys. We had to use manual inputs and some API calls to get items in place. Dashboard: It is very rudimentary with very little customization. The Qualys Scripting Language (QSL) works differently in different Qualys modules, so when you get it working in one area you have to modify the syntax in others. User account management: We often have to give users more rights than needed just to give them what they need. Integration with the various Qualys Modules: You can tell the UI is different based on of the different teams that created them. QSL syntax same in all modules Responsiveness of some of the components: They time out, you get a blank screen, etc. Backend updates between the various modules: You update connectors and information takes a few minutes to show in VMDR or Global Asset View Connectors: Connectors have a throttling issue with AWS which causes them to frequently fail unless you manually run them again.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable features of the Hillstone I-Series Server Breach Detection System are the AI detection and monitoring of common threats."
"One or two people can maintain and support the solution. The maintenance is not difficult."
"I value the scheduling of scans and reports as per the desired timeframes."
"The most valuable feature is the certificate management."
"The initial setup was good. We didn't have any problems with it."
"Great web application security for scanning."
"It's very configurable to adjust impact to systems."
"The most valuable feature is that this solution is very lightweight."
"It's a good product. After the scan our internet works well. It scans our security posture."
"Qualys VM had a recent upgrade and the newer version is supporting the cloud."
 

Cons

"Hillstone I-Series Server Breach Detection System can improve by having more anti-spam features that will hopefully eliminate all of the other threats."
"The UI dashboard view needs to be improved because it is ugly. If it was more modern it would be better. Additionally, better integration with other databases would be good."
"The reporting section needs improvement as running reports can take several hours."
"Make some minimal dashboard improvements."
"Qualys VM should improve its methodology."
"One of the biggest issues from the clients' perspective is that all Qualys computing is on the cloud."
"There seems to be a lack of easy onboarding into Qualys."
"Qualys VM could improve by having more skilled support personnel."
"I would like to have CSPM, a continuous scan-like cloud added to the solution."
"In terms of improvement for the web application console, in the older version, things were more segregated and presented in a brief format."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the solution is good. It is less expensive than the other solutions in the market. There are not any additional features or hidden costs."
"The solution is expensive."
"It is a high cost product. Compared to the other solutions, it is around 15 to 20% higher in cost."
"It is more expensive than other products on the market."
"When you want to cover yourself for scalability, you will be charged for the number you place on the scan itself."
"They have recently changed the pricing model, which is now better than it was before."
"The product is more expensive than that of any other vendor."
"The license is on a yearly basis."
"There are no additional fees in addition to the standard licensing fees."
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Top Industries

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Educational Organization
34%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

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Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about Qualys VMDR?
I like that we have many scanners and channels that don't overload. It helps us scan and track easily. Also, the tagging system is good for tagging. We can still use QualysAgent task ID tools even ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Qualys VMDR?
Qualys offers better pricing and is feature-packed compared to other tools.
What needs improvement with Qualys VMDR?
They can tweak their UI since the new version seems a bit jumbled up, and the old UI was more user-friendly.
 

Also Known As

Hillstone sBDS
Qualys VM, QualysGuard VM, Qualys Asset Inventory, Qualys Container Security
 

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