Rapid7 InsightIDR vs USM Anywhere comparison

Rapid7 and LevelBlue are both solutions in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category. Rapid7 is ranked #24 with an average rating of 7.5, while LevelBlue is ranked #31 with an average rating of 8.0. Additionally, 96% of Rapid7 users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of LevelBlue users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024

USM Anywhere and Rapid7 InsightIDR compete in the comprehensive security information and event management (SIEM) solutions category. Rapid7 InsightIDR holds an edge due to its advanced threat detection capabilities despite its higher pricing.

Features: USM Anywhere offers unified management of multiple security capabilities, intuitive workflows, and streamlined operations. Rapid7 InsightIDR includes advanced threat detection, user behavior analytics, and robust integration capabilities.

Room for Improvement: USM Anywhere could benefit from more in-depth reporting options, enhanced automation, and improved data insights. Rapid7 InsightIDR requires better support for custom log ingestion, more flexible reporting tools, and greater customization options.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: USM Anywhere is praised for straightforward deployment and strong support. Rapid7 InsightIDR integrates easily with existing infrastructures but has mixed reviews on customer service.

Pricing and ROI: USM Anywhere is cost-effective, providing a good balance of features for the price, ensuring strong ROI. Rapid7 InsightIDR, though higher in cost, delivers significant returns with its advanced capabilities, making the higher initial investment worthwhile.

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Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Net...

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ABHISHEK_SINGH

Senior Process Expert at A.P. Moller - Maersk

Gained full visibility and streamlined threat detection through behavior-based insights and AI integration

Initially, we got to have a lot of false positives when we onboarded, but nowadays it's quite smooth. We have fine-tuned our security policies and allowed different levels of policies to get rid of those false positives. Currently, we are getting a fairly good amount of incidents that are not false positives or benign, but actionable items. The process is streamlined. In the initial days, the operations used to get involved in a lot of benign and other activities, but now the process is streamlined. We are leveraging the auto-detection and remediation plans. The operations teams are now more involved in other business roles as well, not just looking into the logs and fetching out what's happening there. They have fixed a lot of things. Initially, they didn't have IAC code drift detection, cloud posture management, or security posture management, but they have those now. They purchased different vendors and did a merger with that. They have now Prisma Cloud that gets integrated and now they are working with Cortex Cloud. Everything that was negative has now been addressed, and the product altogether looks to be in a very better and mature shape now. Currently, it's more or less detecting the workloads with AI-based best practices. Since most organizations are consuming AI agents and other things, we are looking forward to seeing what other feature enhancements Palo Alto can support in that.

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SohailHyder

Head Of Cyber Security at Super Secure

Has supported compliance needs for mid-sized organizations but lacks customization and advanced integration

If we pitch Rapid7 InsightIDR against solutions such as SIEMs from Splunk or LogRhythm, it is not as customizable as a SIEM solution is. This is where it can improve if we keep in front the feature sets of a complete SIEM solution. Most common in the market is QRadar, but it is depleting now. It has been taken over by some other products such as Splunk and LogRhythm. If we compare these things with Rapid7 InsightIDR, then there are definitely some gaps that need to be filled. Data retention is also one concern because Rapid7 InsightIDR is cloud-based and operates on a subscription model. Whatever data you want to retain, it has to be paid for separately or it has a cost. Other solutions that are on-premises can have their own infrastructure or they provide some data retention for a month or in some capacity-wise, they provide that solution to them which makes them more attractive.

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Kris Nawani

Co-Founder/Director at Bangkok MSP Company Limited

Offers complete coverage without the need to install additional software

USM Anywhere is used for threat detection and investigation. It provides a solution with built-in threat intelligence and various other investigation tools The solution offers complete coverage without the need to install additional software, as it is maintained by the vendor. It helps in saving…

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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

"Its ability to react to cyber data attacks is awesome."

"The initial setup is pretty easy."

"The solution is a new generation XDR that has a lot of artificial intelligence modules."

"Traps pays for itself within the first 16 months of a three-year subscription."

"Threat identification and detection are the most valuable features of this solution."

"The tool is easy to use."

"These days it's machine-learning technology and behavior-based analytics features that make us more secure."

"The one feature of Palo Alto Networks Traps that our organization finds most valuable is the App ID service."

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"The solution is easy to use, and the interface is intuitive."

"If you were on other solutions, you would notice that they use agents from third-party, from open-source, from a native OS, or from other tools. Here, however, it is an agent from Rapid7 itself. This adds to the solution's overall capabilities."

"The log aggregation and storage provided by InsightIDR has shown no issues with scalability; aggregating over one hundred millions events daily."

"It improved my organization by building a security alerting program."

"Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten. As a cloud tool, the product is highly scalable."

"We were able to identify criminals attempting to login from China and put a stop on their IP locations."

"Enables the use of honey pots, honey users, and honey files to monitor for suspicious patterns."

"Another very important part of insightIDR is the ability to collect data from endpoint devices via agent software. With a large remote workforce, this allows visibility into the endpoints that are connected to the internet, but not to the corporate network."

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"It allows for a lot of out-of-the-box features: vuln scanning, HIDS/HIPS, and IDS."

"The asset management of nodes has been a large help in terms of being able to track applications with more detail and have changes made being monitored into one source."

"Monitoring customer's critical network is now almost a one man job."

"With AlienVault we are able to respond to incidents and take necessary action faster than we could before without the solution in place."

"Students becoming acclimated to the product can go out into the field and have first-hand knowledge on how to use a USM or SIEM product."

"Technical support is extremely reliable."

"On any given day I could give you a different answer regarding the most valuable features of the product. The feature that is most important is the fact that it has a lot of features, that it's not just a log collection and correlation system, that it has a lot of other components built in. The bundle of features is really the killer feature."

"The ease of implementation is the most valuable feature."

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Cons

"One thing that was missing was the integration part. Currently, they don't have out-of-box integration with IBM QRadar, or if they have the integration, the integration doesn't work well."

"If you compare it to SentinelOne, which has more functionalities and detection capabilities on an open platform, the pricing on SentinelOne is far more reasonable and cheaper than Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks."

"Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks could improve by offering remote management."

"The solution eats memory of the computer, unlike anything I've ever seen."

"I have seen lagging with Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks. There was one time when we faced a threat actor trying to gain access to our system. When our team utilized the tool, we were all on the same dashboard and we faced a lag issue at that time of around five minutes, which was quite significant."

"Every 30 or 40 days, there's a new version and we need to go and make sure our customer's laptops are upgraded."

"To jump from the partner to Palo Alto directly was challenging."

"The dashboard could use some significant improvement, just making it more useful with more information. It has a limited amount of information right now. It is customizable, but I'd love to see a better out-of-box dashboard."

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"The solution needs improvement in threat intelligence. Increasing the depth of intelligence to help users understand more about threats is a possibility. My suggestion is to expand access to other websites or resources."

"One thing that springs to mind is easier API integration with ITSMs."

"Rapid7 InsightIDR is not intuitive to search for logs. It should be more user-friendly and improve the dashboards. We should be able to use ready-made templates instead of having to build one."

"I'd like to see a mobile application included and some feature related to the generality of segregation for internal users that access the application."

"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."

"InsightIDR's integration with other solutions could be improved. Also, I'd like more control from the portal over what's happening on the endpoint side. For example, when I see an attack on an endpoint, I want to be able to stop it from the portal."

"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."

"Tenable Nessus is easier to deal with. It's more efficient and accurate. InsightIDR is heavier than Tenable in terms of performance and scanning. Rapid7 would be much easier to use if it had a network connector like Tenable. Tenable's connector allows continuous monitoring over the B caps."

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"Different functions to customize reports should be added."

"Scaling, and it has no APIs! It would be hard for any legitimate MSSP to use it."

"There are scalability issues due to a 60 TB limit, which restricts its use for large customers like banks."

"The next release will include cloud security and it will support a hybrid IT environment, furthermore the OTX has a great added value but it will help when there is more OTX information in the database."

"This solution could be easier to use. It is hard for some people to understand, and they need to get training and certification just to understand what it's showing them."

"There were stability issues due to lack of memory."

"I think plugin management should be self-service on AlienVault USM. The other product is self-service but on the USM side. You have to submit a ticket then AT&T creates and updates the plugins."

"Support can be slow at times, but the quality is high. Posted knowledge base articles could use improvement."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's about $55 per license on a yearly basis."

"Its pricing is kind of in line with its competitors and everybody else out there."

"The price is on the higher side, but it's okay."

"Licensing for Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR can be costly, especially when it comes to a hundred users. A license is required for each user, and the subscription must be renewed on a yearly basis."

"If one wishes to work with another team or large number of users at a future point, he must purchase a license for them."

"It is present, but when compared to other competitive products, I would say it is not less expensive; however, when all of the other added values are considered, the price is reasonable."

"Compared to CrowdStrike, Cortex XDR is an expensive solution."

"I don't have any issues with the pricing. We are satisfied with the price."

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"The pricing is good, and it is not very expensive."

"It is more reasonably priced than other vendors."

"The solution has a mid-range price point in the market"

"It is a reasonably priced solution."

"I rate Rapid7 InsightIDR's price a four on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."

"Rapid7 InsightIDR is priced very well and is cost-effective."

"It is on a yearly basis. For our own company, for about 250 users, it was 16,000 euros a year."

"The pricing and licensing are competitive."

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"We checked out several competitors. For what it can do and the cost, it was the best option!"

"AT&T AlienVault USM is an expensive solution and we pay for the license and the support separately. We paid for the license and support for three years."

"Use an MSSP instead. It is much cheaper."

"Do the one month trial and try to work out the kinks during it, as it has free support and service hours."

"It is a product that is priced in a medium range, making it neither a cheap nor a costly product."

"So far, I feel the product's pricing is a good value. The technology is decent. You get what you pay for. I think it's fair."

"I don't think the product's pricing is a good value because they try to raise the price 50 percent every year... AlienVault needs to understand that not all customers are huge enterprises... Their sales team is way too aggressive. The price they advertise is not always the price you get."

"Its price is in the medium to upper range."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Government

Construction Company

21%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Computer Software Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	44
Midsize Enterprise	20
Large Enterprise	48

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Small Business	20
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	6

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Small Business	64
Midsize Enterprise	29
Large Enterprise	25

Questions from the Community

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Comparing CrowdStrike Falcon to Cortex XDR (Palo Alto)

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How is Cortex XDR compared with Microsoft Defender?

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a cloud-delivered endpoint security solution. The tool reduces the attack surface,...

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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 a...

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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 needs improvement with Rapid7 InsightIDR?

If we pitch Rapid7 InsightIDR against solutions such as SIEMs from Splunk or LogRhythm, it is not as customizable as ...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for AT&T AlienVault USM?

The pricing is amazing and really cheap.

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What needs improvement with AT&T AlienVault USM?

There are scalability issues due to a 60 TB limit, which restricts its use for large customers like banks. It is also...

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What is your primary use case for AT&T AlienVault USM?

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Also Known As

Cyvera, Cortex XDR, Palo Alto Networks Traps

InsightIDR

AT&T AlienVault USM, AlienVault, AlienVault USM, Alienvault Cybersecurity

Overview

Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks provides advanced threat detection with AI-driven endpoint protection and seamless integration, ensuring multi-layered security and automatic threat response.

Cortex XDR is designed to safeguard endpoints against malware and suspicious activities. It offers advanced threat detection and response capabilities using behavioral analysis, AI, and machine learning. It seamlessly integrates with security infrastructures, providing endpoint security, firewall integration, and enhanced visibility in both cloud-based and on-premises environments.

What are the key features of Cortex XDR?

Advanced Threat Detection: Uses AI and machine learning for proactive threat identification.
Multi-layered Security: Combines various security measures for comprehensive protection.
Endpoint Protection: Safeguards against malware and exploits.
Behavioral Analysis: Monitors suspicious activity for early detection.
Automatic Threat Response: Automates responses to neutralize threats.

What benefits should users expect?

Ease of Use: Simplifies security management with intuitive design.
Resource Efficiency: Minimizes impact on system resources.
Integration Capabilities: Works well with existing security setups.
Reduced Analyst Workload: Automates processes to decrease manual intervention.

Organizations in diverse sectors deploy Cortex XDR to protect against malware, leveraging its advanced threat detection capabilities. Its integration with existing security infrastructures appeals to those seeking comprehensive protection in both cloud and on-premises environments, providing enhanced visibility and threat intelligence.

Palo Alto Networks

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.

Rapid7

USM Anywhere centralizes security monitoring of networks and devices in the cloud, on premises, and in remote locations, helping you to detect threats virtually anywhere.

Discover

Network asset discovery
Software & services discovery
AWS asset discovery
Azure asset discovery
Google Cloud Platform asset discovery

Analyze

SIEM event correlation, auto-prioritized alarms
User activity monitoring
Up to 90-days of online, searchable events

Detect

Cloud intrusion detection (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Network intrusion detection (NIDS)
Host intrusion detection (HIDS)
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

Respond

Forensics querying
Automate & orchestrate response
Notifications and ticketing

Assess

Vulnerability scanning
Cloud infrastructure assessment
User & asset configuration
Dark web monitoring

Report

Pre-built compliance reporting templates
Pre-built event reporting templates
Customizable views and dashboards
Log storage

LevelBlue

Sample Customers

CBI Health Group, University Honda, VakifBank

Liberty Wines, Pioneer Telephone, Visier

Abel & Cole, Bank of Ireland, Bluegrass Cellular, CareerBuilder, Claire's, Hays Medical Center, Hope International, McCurrach, McKinsey & Company, Party Delights, Pepco Holdings, Richland School District, Ricoh, SaveMart, Shake Shack, Steelcase, TaxAct, Taylor Morrison, Vonage and Zoom

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