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Radware DefenseFlow vs Radware DefensePro comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Radware DefenseFlow
Ranking in Distributed Denial of Service (DDOS) Protection
23rd
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Radware DefensePro
Ranking in Distributed Denial of Service (DDOS) Protection
3rd
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Distributed Denial of Service (DDOS) Protection category, the mindshare of Radware DefenseFlow is 0.3%, down from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Radware DefensePro is 7.5%, up from 6.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Distributed Denial of Service (DDOS) Protection
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer1331304 - PeerSpot reviewer
A security solution to protect networks with extensive troubleshooting
We have router, which connects to other routers functioning as SDR routers that have BGP sessions with our upstream providers. We installed DefenseFlow on the device and configured it according to our customers' needs. This setup allows traffic to pass through the DefenseFlow and then proceed to the customer's location. Sometimes it blocks traffic, and it's challenging to identify the reason why it's blocking the traffic. We can clearly see that traffic is being dropped because when we configure the whitelist to bypass anything inside the box, the traffic begins to flow, indicating that the traffic was previously dropped. However, there are no traces of this in the logs. This doesn't happen very often, but there have been a couple of instances where we've encountered this situation. It took us few days to properly configure it.
M.A. Faisal - PeerSpot reviewer
Helps detect attacks in real-time, and is stable, but the cloud scrubbing capabilities need improvement
Radware DefensePro can defend against Layer 3 and Layer 4 DDoS attacks but it is not capable of protecting against Layer 7 attacks. Radware DefensePro suffers from a high false positive rate of 25 percent and occasionally blocks legitimate traffic, requiring manual unblocking. Additionally, it has been known to miss some threats. We have not seen a reduction in downtime associated with attacks by using DefensePro. Radware DefensePro needs to improve its cloud scrubbing capabilities. We have discontinued their cloud services due to poor performance. The inability to access local technical support during our business hours poses a significant inconvenience. This necessitates extra devices for continuous operation until we can speak to their support. We would appreciate the availability of a team within our time zone for optimal service.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Recently, our company has been facing difficulties due to attacks originating from the Russian Federation. DefenseFlow has proven to be a highly effective solution in protecting our customers."
"The tool's machine learning and artificial intelligence help to prevent attacks by analyzing real-time traffic."
"They have a hybrid model approach if a client wants to go that way."
"It has kept us up and operational on a day-to-day basis, without being interrupted by an attack from outside sources."
"The most valuable feature is the ability to create signatures on-demand."
"SSL-based mitigation from DDoS attacks is good from their side. They are capable of preventing SSL-based attacks with certifications and everything loaded onto them."
"The DDoS protection that the solution provides is its most valuable feature."
"The reporting is very good and provides us with a comprehensive description of where attacks are emanating from."
"Its functionality is very good."
"With the secure signature feature, the Radware DefensePro is a big assistance. It is a big help to our customers to improve their productivity and performance. The prompt response from the Radware team is definitely increasing in the new era."
 

Cons

"Its documentation is not 100% clear, making it the weakest aspect of Radware. We have encountered some difficulties in understanding how to configure it correctly."
"Radware DefenseFlow should add new features and algorithms to make it efficient."
"Right now, we have DefensePro 6. The only complaint I have is that SSL inspection, when activated, consumes a lot of resources on the machine. We are currently reviewing a possible change to DefensePro X, the new version, which has a separate module with its processors."
"This product would be improved if ongoing live monitoring with dashboards were added."
"They should add artificial intelligence to the platform. It is currently missing the machine learning piece."
"I had some trouble in the registration account prior to deployment, but it was fixed. They were not very fast or responsive, however. It took about one week to resolve the issue."
"Radware DefensePro requires a continuous learning process. Using this technology, we can improve our network. Based on the different attack mechanisms, we use Radware DefensePro to provide security for our clients' networks very effectively."
"It would be ideal if they could expand protocol support to cover emerging communication standards and ensure comprehensive protection against diverse attack vectors."
"The solution is a little more pricey than other options on the market."
"I would like to see better implementation of a zero-day attack implementation strategy with self-mitigation."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I rate Radware DefenseFlow's pricing an eight out of ten."
"The initial cost is over $100,000 for one appliance."
"The pricing is based on the amount of network traffic and the number of packets being inspected."
"The cost for maintenance is cheaper because the majority of the deployments using the solution are in areas where cost of maintenance is also lower."
"It is expensive. I would rate it a seven out of ten for pricing."
"The licensing cost is about $50,000."
"The pricing is okay, and I do not have any concerns about the price."
"The price was well over six figures."
"Radware DefensePro is a bit on the expensive side."
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Top Industries

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Educational Organization
49%
Computer Software Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Radware DefenseFlow?
Recently, our company has been facing difficulties due to attacks originating from the Russian Federation. DefenseFlow has proven to be a highly effective solution in protecting our customers.
What needs improvement with Radware DefenseFlow?
Its documentation is not 100% clear, making it the weakest aspect of Radware. We have encountered some difficulties in understanding how to configure it correctly.
What do you like most about Radware DefensePro?
The dashboard is the best part, and there is also the ease of operations.
What needs improvement with Radware DefensePro?
The APSolute Vision feature needs improvement.
 

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