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Hillstone I-Series Server Breach Detection System vs VMware NSX comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 6, 2024

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Categories and Ranking

Hillstone I-Series Server B...
Ranking in Network Traffic Analysis (NTA)
19th
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)
VMware NSX
Ranking in Network Traffic Analysis (NTA)
8th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
102
Ranking in other categories
Network Virtualization (2nd), Cloud and Data Center Security (3rd), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (9th), Network Automation (5th), Microsegmentation Software (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) category, the mindshare of Hillstone I-Series Server Breach Detection System is 0.6%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware NSX is 2.1%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Network Traffic Analysis (NTA)
 

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.
DanielBass - PeerSpot reviewer
Improves network security with micro-segmentation but setup is complex
I value the ability to dynamically configure our network on the fly using VMware NSX. This flexibility is a huge advantage because it allows us to avoid static configurations that come with traditional hardware setups. Additionally, the micro-segmentation feature is beneficial for adhering to strict security regulations from our security department.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"One or two people can maintain and support the solution. The maintenance is not difficult."
"The most valuable features of the Hillstone I-Series Server Breach Detection System are the AI detection and monitoring of common threats."
"The alert features are the most valuable."
"VMware NSX is a very good solution. It's also a scalable solution."
"Provides flexibility to deploy and have network virtualization on different types of firewalls."
"We secured our organisation with Micro-segmentation."
"NSX is good in managing security or controlling the security and the access control for each single VM."
"The stability is great. That's one of the things that we can quantify and leverage through NSX, because it's less complex. We have the availability to manage multiple things at the same time. You can identify problems before they manifest."
"It gives more security and micro-segmentation. It helps to set network configurations in an easy way."
"The migration methods are the most valuable aspect of this solution."
 

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."
"Migrating from V to T is very tricky, complicated, and there are a lot of parameters to account for."
"It isn't easy to deploy."
"I think that one of the more important things to see better integrated into the NSX product would be an IDS/IPS type solution."
"We have been satisfied with the technical support. They were able to solve our problems. However, they could be faster."
"It's not feature-rich."
"The price is rather high."
"The network-extending capabilities for the physical environment need improvement."
"Despite being somewhat behind in the cybersecurity field, VMware should develop a cloud and a red team to continuously monitor for new malware and ransomware."
 

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."
"We haven't had to hire a dedicated network engineer because NSX handles 90 percent of it. The reduced overhead in terms of managing networks has been the biggest plus."
"The price of VMware NSX is reasonable."
"We have saved man-hours and decreased our security exposure."
"VMware NSX isn't cheap."
"You can scale NSX if you have the resources, but it's usually expensive and complex to scale up."
"The pricing model for VMware NSX is good."
"The price could be better. We pay for the license every three years. The last time I checked, it cost around three million pesos in the Philipines. Most of the expense will go towards implementation and renovation."
"The licensing is renewed every three years. The cost for implementation and renovation are a huge portion of that price."
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Government
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Manufacturing Company
9%
 

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Also Known As

Hillstone sBDS
VMware Nicira, Lastline Defender
 

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