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Sophos MDR vs Trend Micro Managed XDR comparison

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Binary Defense MDR
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Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
7th
Average Rating
9.2
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Sophos MDR
Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
5th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Trend Micro Managed XDR
Ranking in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
16th
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) category, the mindshare of Binary Defense MDR is 0.6%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos MDR is 6.3%, up from 6.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trend Micro Managed XDR is 1.4%, down from 2.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
 

Featured Reviews

Rich Ullom - PeerSpot reviewer
Worth the money, fantastic communication, and fast service with an average response time of about four minutes on an alert
This is my third SOC. I have never had anybody react as well. So, it's hard for me to provide something that they could do better because I'm really happy with them. I just signed another three-year contract with them. I don't find any downside to them, but if I have to put one, it would be consistent manpower or staffing. The only area where the solution can be improved is going to be with people. As they grow, they are struggling with the same thing that every other company is, which is getting talent and getting that talent to stay, but they've just revised their tiering system to go from a flat analyst and manager to a three-tier solution where it goes through two or three before it gets elevated. That seems to have worked out well, so if one level misses it, the next one picks it up, and it works out fine. Consistent staffing is the only challenge they have because when you're hiring level-one analysts, you go through them pretty quickly. You'll probably hire them at 50K or 55K, and after they do it for a year, they find out they can make 85K somewhere else, and they bounce. So, their turnover is a little high, but that's it.
ManelAlvarez - PeerSpot reviewer
Quarantines and removes threats from the network
The most important aspect is a EC2 deployment which is a remote deployment done for new customers using Sophos. Approximately ninety-five percent of EC2 deployment is automated, requiring only a review or customization for the customer's needs. Another key feature is the centralized control of updates, allowing for scheduling any interaction with the endpoint. Additionally, the new platform and system operations, along with IOCs, are updated daily. Sophos has a very good policy at good prices. Since I have a local contact with the salespeople, they provide me discounts. It's very stable and competitive. When the customers have budget, they can opt for CrowdStrike. However, when the customers have budget constraints on daily servers, and when the customers prefer to integrate mobile platforms with different technologies, they can use this one technology. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Akshay Srivastava - PeerSpot reviewer
Good for endpoint detection and response, network detection, email security, and mobile threat detection
From a purely technological standpoint, Trend Micro is doing very well. They're recognized as a market leader according to Gartner ratings, and here in Oman, they hold a dominant market share of 80-85%. However, there's feedback about two areas for improvement: support mechanisms and pricing. For a market leader with high Gartner ratings, their pricing seems very expensive compared to similar products from Symantec and Trusted Security Solutions. This can push some customers towards those options. As a result, Trend Micro XDR is primarily adopted by large companies with significant budgets and a deep understanding of the technology. They can implement Trend Micro across their entire infrastructure, from endpoints to servers to mainframes, achieving comprehensive security. This makes Trend Micro XDR, especially attractive to oil and gas vertical industries like BFSI (banking, financial services), where financial security is paramount. However, for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) or newer companies with budget constraints, the product can be quite costly. That's my overall feedback.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"With Binary Defense, we don't just get an alert, but also a detailed rundown of why they're alerting us on it. They tell us what was executed, or the username, script, or IP. That way, we're not wasting time investigating."
"Binary Defense has a human service department that provides live monitoring for our systems."
"The most valuable feature is reviewing tickets and the notes added by technicians."
"The biggest aspect for us is that they are able to conform to our environment and utilize our tools. That way, we still maintain ownership of all the data and access to the applications, and we never lose control of the ability to run the solution ourselves if we need to."
"One of the main benefits of Binary Defense MDR is the ability to easily meet with their support team to discuss any issues we encounter."
"The customization has been the most valuable aspect and was really the reason we ended up selecting Binary Defense. They worked with us to provide exactly the level of support, features, response, and collaboration we needed."
"The best part about Binary Defense MDR is that it runs on everything, and they keep an eye on things 24/7."
"Our mean time to response has gone down. We're much faster with direct response and have more investigative capabilities than we did before."
"The authentication it offers minimizes the risk of access."
"It is a scalable solution."
"The product’s most valuable feature is rapid response."
"It is stable and scalable. It has good technical support."
"The initial setup is quick and simple. A couple of clicks, and you're up and running."
"The product’s most valuable feature is ease of use."
"I like Sophos MDR's inbuilt feature for DLP (Data Loss Prevention)."
"The solution provides the best security features."
"The tool has significantly improved threat detection and response times for my clients' organizations. The solution has performed exceptionally well, and my customers are pleased with both the performance of the system and the support they receive."
"The most valuable feature of Trend Micro Managed XDR is that it protects all of the layers."
"Trend Micro Managed XDR has indeed enhanced our customers' threat detection capabilities. Many of our clients are utilizing it and have experienced positive outcomes. Overall, I would recommend it, especially considering the rising popularity of Trend Micro and its excellent product support."
"I appreciate the detection and response methodology used against virus and ransomware attacks."
"The initial setup is very straightforward. CIOs appreciate the ease of installation, server configuration, and the user-friendly dashboard."
 

Cons

"We found that an earlier version of the agent had high memory usage and that was a bit concerning, but we raised the concern with their support team and they immediately replied that they had noticed the same thing and had a candidate fix already available... it totally fixed the issue."
"We found a couple of bugs in the user interface."
"I would like to see more frequent check-ins with our security status."
"It's hard to think of anything that they need to improve on, but just to point out something, I would like to see them provide advanced XDR."
"The most significant area for improvement is in support for non-English speakers; we're a global organization, so many of our users are not English speakers, which can make interacting with them a challenge. There's no Chinese language support, so we must rely on what we can do with the internet. We don't expect Binary Defense to build a language staff, but details can get lost in translation when we assume the whole world speaks English."
"The current reporting system could benefit from improvement."
"The only area I see for improvement with Binary Defense is their service portal. It could benefit from some enhancements."
"The only area for improvement that I can think of relates to statistical analysis for SLAs. They are in the middle of moving to a new product called D3 which is going to do some backend work for them. I know they are working to improve some of the help desk statistics, such as the time the tickets open and the time they are closed."
"Threat intelligence is an area for improvement for MDR."
"They should improve XDR and threat protection capabilities for zero-day attacks."
"The service could enhance its scope, particularly in managing firewalls."
"The only challenge we face with the tool is the pricing. Clients often compare it with other products in the market and try to negotiate prices. This concern has caused some challenges in closing deals. Otherwise, as a product, we have no worries."
"The product must provide zero trust security."
"Sophos is not integrating the same console and umbrella with its product."
"The reports should be more comprehensive and easier to organize."
"The technical team for Sophos MDR is not so good since they take a long time, like a week, to provide a solution to a simple case or problem we face in our company."
"The main drawback is the lack of local language support in Oman."
"Being cost-effective is crucial, allowing customers with lower budgets to access the services. Offering a range of services at various price points ensures that customers can find suitable options without being compelled to explore alternative products or vendors."
"The product could benefit from some improvements in its interface and organization. Functionality-wise, it performs well, but there's room for enhancement in terms of user-friendliness. There are ample resources like documents and videos provided by most vendors to assist users, although reaching out for direct support might not always be straightforward."
"There is a need for greater integration of non-Microsoft devices."
"Trend Micro Managed XDR could improve its support documents. This would allow us to explore the solution better and provide a better presentation to our customers. Addiontaally, there could be more automation features."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"From the initial cost that Binary Defense came in with, we pared it down quite a bit over the course of 30 or 60 days. My leadership would say that their cost was high, but realistically, they were in line with the market."
"It has been good. We have saved money, and we have a better product."
"It's valued at the right price. Even with the number of endpoints we have, we don't feel that it's a lot more than any competitor. In fact, it might be less expensive when you look at the fact that you're getting a full flex SOC out of it along with the tools."
"Binary Defense MDR is priced competitively and may be slightly lower than CrowdStrike."
"Binary Defense has changed its pricing model from being primarily based on the volume of data to one based on escalations and incidents they handle."
"The pricing is very good. They are definitely competitive and they were lower at the time that we went with them."
"The pricing is on target. Working with their sales team on pricing negotiations was a pleasant process. They were very respectful of the constraints we had and I feel that we're paying a fair price."
"The pricing isn't that bad, it's very competitive. I don't feel that it's over-priced and I don't feel that it's under-priced."
"The solution is expensive."
"Compared to other tools, Sophos has a pretty good price."
"I rate Sophos MDR’s pricing a seven or eight out of ten."
"The tool is too expensive for small companies."
"Sophos MDR is not a cheap product. Compared with other solutions in the market, Sophos MDR is available at a good price, especially considering its performance."
"The price falls somewhere in the middle range."
"MDR is a complete enterprise solution, and compared to other OEMs, it is one of the cheapest."
"It is an expensive platform."
"The solution's pricing falls within a reasonable range—it's not the most expensive option out there, nor the cheapest."
"There is a subscription needed to use Trend Micro Managed XDR. We are on an annual license."
"I rate the tool's pricing a six out of ten."
"Trend Micro's solutions are considerably more expensive than competitors."
"The solution is cost-effective."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Healthcare Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
21%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
6%
Comms Service Provider
5%
Computer Software Company
21%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Binary Defense MDR?
The most valuable feature is reviewing tickets and the notes added by technicians.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Binary Defense MDR?
It has been good. We have saved money, and we have a better product. We are a company that has become an enterprise f...
What needs improvement with Binary Defense MDR?
We are going to have a meeting with them the following Monday. It will be our first quarterly business review. Half o...
What do you like most about Sophos MDR?
The user doesn't need a technician; it offers 24/7 support to identify and manage your infrastructure and take comple...
What needs improvement with Sophos MDR?
Maybe the reporting needs improvement.
What advice do you have for others considering Sophos MDR?
I would recommend Sophas MDR to others as long as they have another software solution like a firewall to combine with...
What do you like most about Trend Micro Managed XDR?
The initial setup is very straightforward. CIOs appreciate the ease of installation, server configuration, and the us...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Trend Micro Managed XDR?
Trend Micro's solutions are considerably more expensive, about three times higher than those of Symantec and Trustified.
What needs improvement with Trend Micro Managed XDR?
From a purely technological standpoint, Trend Micro is doing very well. They're recognized as a market leader accordi...
 

Also Known As

Binary Defense Vision, Binary Defense Managed Detection and Response, Binary Defense Managed Detection & Response
Sophos Managed Threat Response
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Sample Customers

Securitas USA, Black Hills Energy, Lincoln Electric,The J.M. Smuckers Company, New York Community Bank, State of Connecticut, NCR
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Unigel, DHR Health
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