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KerioControl vs Trend Micro Deep Discovery comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

KerioControl
Ranking in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
14th
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
56
Ranking in other categories
Firewalls (27th), Unified Threat Management (UTM) (11th)
Trend Micro Deep Discovery
Ranking in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
5th
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (18th), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) category, the mindshare of KerioControl is 1.6%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trend Micro Deep Discovery is 7.0%, up from 6.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
 

Featured Reviews

David Schneiderlin - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 4, 2023
The product is easy to use and reasonably priced, but the upgrades make the network slower
The filtering rules are valuable. The product is easy to use There is no protocol for VPN in Android. It would be good if the product added a protocol for VPN. The upgrades make the network slower. I have been using the solution for four years. I rate the product’s stability a seven out of ten.…
Rejwana Rahman - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 7, 2024
Good threat detection capabilities and offers flexibility for hosting options
As a security product, managing threats is crucial for my clients.  According to feedback from my client base, Trend Micro has good threat detection capabilities and offers flexibility for hosting options. It also includes features like an advanced scan engine – those are definitely strong…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The product is easy to use."
"All of the features of Kerio Control are equally good. Most valuable to us are the firewall rules, the intrusion detection system, and IP address features."
"The product is affordable."
"One thing we use quite a lot, as well, is the DHCP Server, because we do a lot of work where all our devices need to have static IP addresses. Rather than going around and configuring every box, we do it all through DHCP reservations. It's easier. We've got a record of it. We can manipulate it if we need to change something or change some hardware. It's all easy. Even guys who are not used to using it can pick it up quite quickly."
"Compared to other solutions, accounting and live monitoring of firewall status are very good features in KerioControl."
"Technical support is good. They respond right away."
"The interface control manager where we can allocate LAN connections to certain VLANs is the most valuable feature. The other feature that's important for us is because obviously everything is remote with MyKerio, as long as the boat has an internet connection, we can log onto the Kerio and get statistics, as well as provide support."
"It prevents people from visiting undesirable sites and ensures that they use the internet for their designated jobs."
"The most valuable feature of Trend Micro Deep Discovery is its complete end-to-end visibility of threats."
"Deep Discovery is scalable and compatible with other products. It's crucial to have that compatibility because it's an integral part of our security solution. It integrates smoothly. The interface is user-friendly, so administration is simple."
"The product is very easy to install."
"The tool's most valuable feature is its collaboration with other products. Integrating with other security products was simple and easy."
"It is a very good solution. It is very light, and it is quite quick to figure out the problem in your network."
"The tool's stability and performance are good."
"The HTML file sandboxing is very good."
"The platform provides all essential features for discovery and administration."
 

Cons

"I find it a bit costly to pay for the products that I am not using. They need to change their model in such a way that you don't have to pay for the products that you are not using. Its local support and scalability are also not good. I am looking forward to a more scalable product that will be able to grow with time and technology."
"I would like to see geo-IP filtering added to the filtering rules. Incorporating these rules would be very beneficial if you have different ideas or reasons to filter, such as communication to the email server or specific websites."
"I would like to see them develop a bit more flexibility creating VLANs."
"One area that confused me a bit when I was building my current network. I use VLANs to have separate functionality on the network, and the appliance I got was the WiFi model, but I discovered that you can't assign WiFi channels to the VLAN. So, you can have WiFi, but its own subnet. You can't run that over the VLAN. Effectively, I can't use the WiFi facility in the appliance and had to purchase a separate web that supports VLANs. In the end, I had to go to GFI support. They confirmed this is just a limited functionality of that device, as it is a low-end device. I don't know if any of their high-end models have a better facility or not."
"The trial duration of the product should be extended."
"The solution's hardware is not that great and could use more improvement. However, the VM software and the virtualized KerioControl itself are pretty good. The software is good; it's just the hardware that needs improvement."
"I would like for there to be a difference between international and national links."
"The comprehensiveness of the security features could be improved upon. However, for the most part, it is pretty good. They could add more logs. I would like to see more detailed reporting, custom reporting from the logs, and more of a streamlined interface for certain aspects."
"I would like to see integration with third-party tools to improve the visibility of the dashboards."
"The solution needs improvement in terms of pricing."
"Additionally, better scanning capabilities for third-party applications would ensure comprehensive security without the need for exclusions."
"The main issue is its high cost."
"The solution needs to be able to integrate better with third-party infrastructure."
"The scalability is sometimes limited."
"The solution could be more stable and offer more security."
"I would like to see them create a rule where It could integrate with the network and start mitigating with auto-detection."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It gets expensive pretty quickly if you need to purchase license packs."
"Search and compare."
"On the low-end device that I use, it has unlimited IP addresses. So, they have a subscription model where, on the higher models, you pay X dollars for 10 IP addresses. Then, if you want any more, you have to pay more on the model. On the low-end model, it has unlimited IP addresses, because if you have too many users, the thing will just slow you down and stop working. At some point, you need to say, "Okay, I've grown to a point where performance is impacted. I need to get some bigger hardware." If I get to that stage, I will possibly look at using one of the virtual appliances and putting it on some bigger hardware."
"KerioControl's pricing is good."
"Licensing is easier with Kerio Control. With FortiGate, we realized the licensing is really hectic, because if you skip one year, you have to back pay that year. If you skip two years, you have to back pay two years. With Kerio Control, if a license expires, one year later you can just reactivate and go on."
"It is priced low enough for entry-level, but it has the power to grow with a company without them having to replace it."
"Pricing is good, but the licensing took a lot of time."
"Its price is fair. There are no additional costs."
"Overall, Trend Micro Deep Discovery has proven to be a reliable solution that enhances our security posture while minimizing operational disruptions."
"Compared to its competitors, Trend Micro Deep Discovery is a little expensive."
"The pricing is okay for some, and sometimes, some people find it expensive."
"The tool's licensing costs are yearly. There are no additional costs associated with the product."
"Its price is fine, but Trend Micro can improve the pricing in general. It is a hardware solution. It is based on the number of nodes, and according to the number of nodes, clients decide which box they should acquire. They have to renew their license every year. It is subscription-based."
"The licensing cost is a bit pricey. We pay a yearly subscription."
"Overall, the price is good."
"The tool’s licensing costs depend on the customers."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
23%
Media Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Computer Software Company
19%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about KerioControl?
The solution provides feasibility regarding cyber privacy.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for KerioControl?
KerioControl's pricing is reasonable. The license for KerioControl is annual. It's difficult to specify an exact cost since it varies depending on the number of users and additional software combin...
What needs improvement with KerioControl?
I would like to see geo-IP filtering added to the filtering rules. Incorporating these rules would be very beneficial if you have different ideas or reasons to filter, such as communication to the ...
What do you like most about Trend Micro Deep Discovery?
The tool's most valuable feature is its collaboration with other products. Integrating with other security products was simple and easy.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Trend Micro Deep Discovery?
I would rate the pricing a three out of ten, where one would be very expensive, and ten would be very cheap.
What needs improvement with Trend Micro Deep Discovery?
The price range is a little high, which can deter customers from buying the product. Additionally, cloud sandboxing features are valuable now, and their inclusion would be a significant improvement...
 

Also Known As

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Trend Micro Deep Discovery Inspector, Trend Micro Deep Discovery Analyzer
 

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Sample Customers

Triton Technical, McDonald's
Allied Telesis, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Babou, Blekinge County Council, Delacour, Hiroshima Prefectural Government, Live Nation Entertainment Inc., Mazda Motor Logistics Europe, McGill University Health Centre, Mikuni Corporation, OKWAVE, Sinar Mas Land, SWICA, UTOC Corporation
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