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IBM X-Force Exchange vs Palo Alto Networks AutoFocus comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 11, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

IBM X-Force Exchange
Ranking in Threat Intelligence Platforms
11th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
8.6
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Palo Alto Networks AutoFocus
Ranking in Threat Intelligence Platforms
15th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
8.5
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Threat Intelligence Platforms category, the mindshare of IBM X-Force Exchange is 2.8%, down from 4.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Palo Alto Networks AutoFocus is 2.3%, down from 2.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Threat Intelligence Platforms
 

Featured Reviews

JohnTamakloe - PeerSpot reviewer
A threat intelligence platform aiming to enhance its intelligence
It falls under the category of AI-embedded threat intelligence, which makes detection more efficient by reducing the rate of false positives and improving the overall detection rate. When the threat intelligence alone doesn’t provide enough information, we use other methods to verify the threat. For example, IBM has its threat intelligence team and tools. If the threat intelligence doesn’t yield much information, the tool has a framework that can identify suspicious activity. We then use our judgment and experience to implement compensating controls, whether for a potentially malicious patch, IP address, or any other threat. Customers benefit from it, even if they’re not directly integrating it. Through our service, they receive the benefits of the integration. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
RichPhillips - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers a centralized dashboard for reporting threats and anomalies
The tool along with other suite of products provides us with threat and alert information.  The solution has provided us with a centralized dashboard for reporting threats and anomalies.  I am impressed with the tool's integration of Palo Alto products which serves as a platform for security.  I…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It's quite integratable so you can actually integrate and get IP malware and URL information. It also gives you some form of intelligence into what you're trying to investigate or what you're trying to understand."
"This product has helped to increase staff productivity."
"The most valuable feature is you have the expertise of human experience directly involved. There is a team of experts."
"I am impressed with the tool's integration of Palo Alto products which serves as a platform for security."
"The most valuable feature is alerting."
"It integrates well with other solutions and provides good threat intelligence in terms of external threats."
"The logs play a crucial role as they contribute to blocking unwanted Internet traffic."
"The feature that I like best is the dashboard."
 

Cons

"I would like to see better integration with other systems, solutions, and vendors."
"You have to look for the new information from X-Force. X-Force will provide it but you have to look for it. We need clearer visibility."
"We would like to have more AI capabilities to detect threats and improve its productivity from a cybersecurity standpoint."
"I would like the tool to see more integration with Cortex XDR. There is no real reason to keep them separate."
"It is a completely cloud-based product at present."
"It would be helpful to have better documentation for configuring and installing the solution."
"It would be better if they used the threat intelligence feeds directly from their side and changing the verdict instead of us requesting it."
"I would like to have more technical documentation that contains greater detail on the types of threats that are occurring."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"One of the fastest ways to cut costs is reducing staff, and this product can reduce staff by 70 percent."
"Cost is clearly a consideration, but the important thing is what we do with the data and how we protect it."
"It is expensive."
"The solution is reasonably priced."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
15%
Healthcare Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
17%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Healthcare Company
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about IBM X-Force?
The most valuable feature is you have the expertise of human experience directly involved. There is a team of experts.
What is your primary use case for IBM X-Force?
It's a threat intelligence platform, and we aim to enhance its intelligence by integrating additional security solutions.
What do you like most about Palo Alto Networks AutoFocus?
I am impressed with the tool's integration of Palo Alto products which serves as a platform for security.
What needs improvement with Palo Alto Networks AutoFocus?
I would like the tool to see more integration with Cortex XDR. There is no real reason to keep them separate.
What is your primary use case for Palo Alto Networks AutoFocus?
The tool along with other suite of products provides us with threat and alert information.
 

Also Known As

X-Force Exchange, X-Force
Palo Alto Threat Intelligence Management
 

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