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Rapid7 InsightIDR vs Trellix ESM comparison

Rapid7 and Trellix are both solutions in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category. Rapid7 is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.1, while Trellix is ranked #22 with an average rating of 7.6. Rapid7 holds a 2.3% mindshare in SIEM, compared to Trellix’s 0.8% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Rapid7 users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 75% of Trellix users who would recommend it.
Rapid7 InsightIDR
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95% willing to recommend
Trellix ESM
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75% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 18, 2024

Trellix ESM and Rapid7 InsightIDR are competitive SIEM solutions. Rapid7 InsightIDR's robust features make it the preferred choice, despite Trellix ESM excelling in support and pricing.

Features: Trellix ESM is known for advanced threat detection, customizable dashboards, and strong support. Rapid7 InsightIDR stands out with a user-friendly design, integration with multiple third-party tools, and more comprehensive SIEM capabilities.

Room for Improvement: Trellix ESM needs enhancements in scalability, reporting capabilities, and user interface. Rapid7 InsightIDR requires better alert fine-tuning, advanced analytics, and some improvements in performance under heavy loads.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Trellix ESM's deployment can be complex, requiring significant time and expertise, but it offers well-regarded customer service. Rapid7 InsightIDR is praised for straightforward deployment and efficient customer service.

Pricing and ROI: Trellix ESM has competitive pricing but some users find the ROI lacking. Rapid7 InsightIDR is more expensive yet users feel its comprehensive features justify the cost, resulting in better perceived ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

Rapid7 InsightIDR
Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
9th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
31
Ranking in other categories
User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (3rd), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (20th), Threat Deception Platforms (5th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (15th)
Trellix ESM
Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
22nd
Average Rating
7.4
Number of Reviews
36
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category, the mindshare of Rapid7 InsightIDR is 2.3%, down from 2.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trellix ESM is 0.8%, down from 1.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
 

Featured Reviews

JensWolf - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 28, 2023
A solution that offers easy setup and deployment phases, along with great scalability and stability
I use Rapid7 InsightIDR to collect logs and information from throughout our company's entire IT environment The most valuable feature of the solution is the single pane of glass that allows me to see all the information in one spot. I can see at one spot to see all the information from all the…
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Daniel Durian - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 19, 2024
Helps to monitor and detect cyberattacks
I use Trellix ESM to monitor inbound communication from known threat hosts and detect cyberattacks. It's also useful for outbound communication, but we block threat communication via a firewall The tool's effectiveness depends on how you define your log sources. To build visibility of incoming…
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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The log aggregation and storage provided by InsightIDR has shown no issues with scalability; aggregating over one hundred millions events daily."
"I rate Rapid7 nine out of 10 for affordability"
"During simulations or demonstrations, the tool generates alerts, providing details such as the specific application, its origin, and potential threats. For instance, it can identify if an application belongs to a known ransomware group. The system rates the threat, offering a clear detection ratio, such as 97 out of 100. It not only identifies threats but also illustrates the associated behaviors, helping us understand the potential risk to a particular endpoint."
"The incident case management is the most valuable feature. Even though there's always something I find I would like to add to that feature, the ability to quickly sort through all the logs, network and endpoint data, etc., and add it to an incident case as part of the investigation, is nice. Having it automatically timeline that additional data into the original incident timeline, and correlate it to other notable events and activities on the network, results in a huge improvement in our overall confidence that we've quickly traced down the right source of an issue."
"It improved my organization by building a security alerting program."
"The web interface is great — very useful and user-friendly."
"Rapid7 is easy to use and deploy. It is a simple solution and has easy data pulling."
"The solution is easy to use, and the interface is intuitive."
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"The most valuable feature in ESM is its search and reporting feature. It's really nice."
"We are now able to completely monitor our environment so we can review what is there, which is a big win for us."
"It enables us to detect malicious threats, issues, or vulnerabilities in our network."
"It has good technical support, which is available around the clock. You can call up anytime and get whatever you want. My queues are resolved."
"The most valuable feature for us is that it comes with many correlations, reports, and dashboards already available. It's also very easy to use."
"The most valuable feature is for the security operation center because it provides visibility of all traffic within the company infrastructure."
"I like the ease of deployment."
"It is easy to use."
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Cons

"The APIs can be further improved in Rapid7."
"InsightIDR is only available in a cloud version. Some of our customers prefer an on-prem solution because they want to manage the security within their environment."
"Needs a better ability to customize the check within the console."
"Sometimes, it is hard to get the right queries to use. Currently, the tool lacks a pre-made set of queries."
"Lacks a mobile application."
"Inability to get access to compliance reports within the solution."
"I would like the ability to adjust the threshold of certain existing alerts. Currently the only option is to change the notifications or create my own alert."
"The solution's XDR agents cannot compete with the XDR solutions out there yet."
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"We cannot add new data sources to the most recent version."
"We would welcome integrations with some of the new McAfee acquisitions, e.g., behavioural analytics."
"There's no software support from McAfee."
"Cloud integration has room for improvement because they're not full-fledged to integrate with the cloud solutions that come. They use different integration platforms to bring in data, and that needs to be improved."
"The initial setup is difficult and could improve."
"I have to purchase a new box now. Its existing box is not scalable and I can't use it anymore."
"I would like to see fingerprint recognition included in the next release of this solution."
"Product-wise, adding accounts on a single data source by batch would be a really great help."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"​Accurately predict your licensing counts as this is a subscription based product.​"
"Rapid7 InsightIDR charges us based on the endpoints we connect to."
"The solution has a mid-range price point in the market"
"The team is very willing to work with companies. My suggestion is to call the Rapid7 sales department and see how they can help.​"
"It is a reasonably priced solution."
"Rapid7 InsightIDR is priced very well and is cost-effective."
"Licensing is by endpoint and amount of retention time (at least ours is). Default retention was one year, but we are able to push the retention further if needed. There's also a provide-your-own-S3 option for longer retention if you don't want to pay for the additional retention years in your Rapid7 agreement."
"The pricing and licensing are competitive."
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"The product is slightly expensive."
"The price is good. It's moderate. We follow a pay-as-you-go model. There are different models available, and they can also be monthly. You can choose monthly or yearly. It's very flexible. If our existing customers exceed the current plan, you can just call McAfee and get it extended."
"We pay for our licensing fees on a yearly basis, and there are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."
"The cost is all included. The finance department handles the financial part, and we mostly don't get involved in it."
"The price of McAfee ESM is higher than some of the other solutions. There are additional features that can be added at an additional fee."
"The pricing is good, and they are competitive compared to providers such as RSA and IBM QRadar."
"Regarding pricing, Trellix ESM is not that expensive. It's less than half the cost of IBM QRadar."
"The licensing cost is based on EPS."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
6%
Educational Organization
74%
Financial Services Firm
4%
Computer Software Company
4%
Government
3%
 

Company Size

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Questions from the Community

What SOC product do you recommend?
For tools I’d recommend: -SIEM- LogRhythm -SOAR- Palo Alto XSOAR Doing commercial w/o both (or at least an XDR) is asking to miss details that are critical, and ending up a statistic. Also, rememb...
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What do you like most about Rapid7 InsightIDR?
During simulations or demonstrations, the tool generates alerts, providing details such as the specific application, its origin, and potential threats. For instance, it can identify if an applicati...
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Rapid7 InsightIDR?
The product pricing is very cheap.
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What do you like most about McAfee ESM?
The solution's technical support is great.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for McAfee ESM?
Regarding pricing, Trellix ESM is not that expensive. It's less than half the cost of IBM QRadar.
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What needs improvement with McAfee ESM?
The product is mature and needs little improvement, but we could enhance the customized dashboarding based on use cases.
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Also Known As

InsightIDR
McAfee ESM, NitroSecurity, McAfee Enterprise Security Manager
 

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Overview

Parsing hundreds of trivial alerts. Managing a mountain of data. Manually forwarding info from your endpoints. Forget that. InsightIDR instantly arms you with the insight you need to make better decisions across the incident detection and response lifecycle, faster.

Make your organization more resilient and confident with Trellix Security Operations. Filter out the noise and cut complexity to deliver faster, more effective SecOps. Integrate your existing security tools and connect with over 650 Trellix solutions and third-party products.

 

Sample Customers

Liberty Wines, Pioneer Telephone, Visier
San Francisco Police Credit Union, Wªstenrot Gruppe, Volusion, California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation, Government of New Brunswick, State of Colorado, Macquarie Telecom, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Cologne Bonn Airport
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