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Trellix Network Detection and Response vs WatchGuard XTM [EOL] comparison

The compared Trellix and WatchGuard solutions aren't in the same category. Trellix is ranked #15 in ATP , with an average rating of 7.5, and holds a 5.2% mindshare in the category. Additionally, 97% of Trellix users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of WatchGuard users who would recommend it.
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97% willing to recommend
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    90% willing to recommend
     

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    Categories and Ranking

    Trellix Network Detection a...
    Average Rating
    8.4
    Reviews Sentiment
    7.4
    Number of Reviews
    38
    Ranking in other categories
    Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (15th), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (18th)
    WatchGuard XTM [EOL]
    Average Rating
    8.0
    Number of Reviews
    34
    Ranking in other categories
    No ranking in other categories
     

    Featured Reviews

    BiswabhanuPanda - PeerSpot reviewer
    Offers in-depth investigation capabilities, integrates well and smoothly transitioned from a lower-capacity appliance to a higher one
    The in-depth investigation capabilities are a major advantage. When the system flags something as malicious, it provides a packet capture of that activity within the environment. That helps my team quickly identify additional context that most other tools wouldn't offer – like source IP or base64 encoded data. We can also see DNS requests and other details that aren't readily available in solutions like Check Point or others that we've tried. The detection itself is solid, and their sandboxing is powerful. There's a learning curve – you need a strong grasp of OS-level changes, process forking, registry changes, and the potential impact of those. But with that knowledge, the level of information Trellix provides is far greater than what we've seen elsewhere. The real-time response capability of Trellix has been quite effective, although it's not very fast. The key is this solution's concept of 'preference zero.' They don't immediately act on a zero-day. For example, the solution has seen a piece of malware for the first time. It'll let it in, then do sandboxing. Maybe after four or five minutes, it identifies that specific file's DNX Secure Store as malicious. At that point, they update the static analysis engine, and it gets detected if anything else tries to download the same file. There is that initial 'preference zero' concept, like with Panda. You may not hold traffic in the network. That's standard in the industry; we don't do much about it. To address that, we also have endpoint solutions. We use SentinelOne in our environment, which helps us identify threats like Western Bureaus and others.
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    it_user233817 - PeerSpot reviewer
    I found this device to be one of the most stable platforms that I have worked with, but paying a yearly maintenance fee for firmware updates is not worth it in my opinion.
    I feel that paying a yearly maintenance fee for firmware updates is not worth it in my opinion. I would rather see the yearly fee go for updates to the add-ons and live security, but I think as time goes on firmware updates should be free since the price tag of some of these devices is difficult for some small businesses to swallow. While I hold the company in high regard the learning curve on these devices can be tough right out of the box. I've had to contact support on numerous occasions due to little quirks in the system that needed to be ironed out.
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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 sandbox feature of FireEye Network Security is very good. The operating system itself has many features and it supports our design."
    "The MVX Engine seems to be very capable against threats and the way it handles APTs is impressive."
    "Very functional and good for detecting malicious traffic."
    "I also like its logging method. Its logging is very powerful and useful for forensic purposes. You can see the traffic or a specific activity or how something entered your network and where it went."
    "The most valuable feature of the solution stems from how it allows users to do the investigation part. Another important part of the product that is valuable is associated with how it gives information to users in the form of a storyline."
    "Improved our systems and our customers' by providing better malware protection, defense against zero-day threats, and improved network security."
    "It allows us to be more hands off in checking on emails and networking traffic. We can set up a bunch of different alerts and have it alert us."
    "The most valuable feature is the view into the application."
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    "It configures in all-in-one place.​"
    "It is stable and does not require you to reboot all the time.​"
    "We have used technical support for WatchGuard many times and overall, we are satisfied with it. They are always listening and there is a good reaction time to our findings. When there are issues, they really try to resolve them."
    "I like the hostwatch because I can see what traffic uses the most bandwidth and I can block that site."
    "Reputation Enabled Defense indicates that some websites are so infested that it's not even worth visiting them, and therefore saving the bandwidth of going through the detection process."
    "Application Control is fantastic with over 2,500 applications and the granularity that we can either allow people to view but not be able to log on to Facebook; or view it and log onto it if they're in the marketing department, but not play Facebook games. There are all sorts of different options like that. So it's highly granular."
    "​Monitoring of network activity is included in the box.​"
    "There is a site-to-site VPN configuration between others people."
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    Cons

    "Management of the appliance could be greatly improved."
    "There is a lot of room for Improvement in the offering, from cost to functionality. It is pretty straightforward to implement which is an advantage. However, it falls short in pricing, detection capabilities, and, most importantly, reporting and policy management."
    "The solution's support needs to improve their support."
    "They can maybe consider supporting some compliance standards. When we are configuring rules and policies, it can guide whether they are compliant with a particular compliance authority. In addition, if I have configured some rules that have not been used, it should give a report saying that these rules have not been used in the last three months or six months so that I disable or delete those rules."
    "Certain features in Trellix Network Detection and Response, such as using AL-type commands, may initially pose a challenge for those unfamiliar with such commands. However, once users become accustomed to the system, it becomes easier to use."
    "The initial setup was complex because of the nature of our environment. When it comes to the type of applications and functions which we were looking at in terms of identifying malicious threats, there would be some level of complexity, if we were doing it right."
    "I heard that FireEye recently was hacked, and a lot of things were revealed. We would like FireEye to be more secure as an organization. FireEye has to be more protective because it is one of the most critical devices that we are using in our environment. They have a concept called SSL decryption, but that is only the packet address. We would like FireEye to also do a lot of decryption inside the packet. Currently, FireEye only does encryption and decryption of the header, but we would like them to do encryption and decryption of the entire packet."
    "The analytics could be better. It seems heavily influenced by the McAfee and FireEye integration, and that integration still isn't seamless."
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    "The VPN errors are not helpful when troubleshooting."
    "WatchGuard doesn't have a product that allows them to get into the data center. And that's just because there is no hardware to do the job. The software could do it, but there's no hardware that allows that to happen at the moment. So it doesn't scale as well as some other products, that's for sure."
    "The setting policies need improvement. It needs an easier way to do static NAT and check on what policy is being used for that specific traffic."
    "Sometimes we have had issues with stability of the product."
    "I would like them to improve the product's overall protections. This would be good for all product users."
    "One huge issue with WatchGuard XTM is that I'm not getting reports in a readable format. Readable means, I don't want Excel online. We repeat auditing when we trigger the report or setup calendar. That functionality is what we are looking for from WatchGuard XTM here."
    "Syslog (Dimension) is focused on presentation, but needs more focus on utility like SonicWall syslog (GMS/Analyzer)."
    "The initial setup is neither simple nor complex. If you know the base in networking and how the firewall works, you will be able to figure it out.​"
     

    Pricing and Cost Advice

    "Pricing and licensing are reasonable compared to competitors."
    "It's an expensive solution."
    "The pricing is a little high."
    "Because of what the FireEye product does, it has significantly decreased our mean time in being able to identify and detect malicious threats. The company that I work with is a very mature organization, and we have seen the meantime to analysis decrease by at least tenfold."
    "When you purchase FireEye Network Security NX, will need to purchase a megabit per second package. You must know your needs from day one."
    "When I compare this solution to its competitors in the market, I find that it is a little expensive."
    "The tool is a bit pricey."
    "There are some additional services that I understand the vendor provides, but our approach was to package all of the features that we were looking to use into the product."
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    "Get at least a maintenance contract for the updates and take a larger WatchGuard than you need. A WatchGuard creates new ways to secure your network."
    "Like all other manufacturers, there are a lot of features and different pricing. The best is to talk to a representative.​"
    "The licensing and renewal is very expensive."
    "It costs less than the SO works and others (like SonicWall, Cisco, and Barracuda) without increasing so much CPU use."
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    Top Industries

    By visitors reading reviews
    Financial Services Firm
    19%
    Comms Service Provider
    10%
    Manufacturing Company
    9%
    Computer Software Company
    8%
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    Company Size

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    Large Enterprise
    Midsize Enterprise
    Small Business
     

    Questions from the Community

    What do you like most about FireEye Network Security?
    We wanted to cross-reference that activity with the network traffic just to be sure there was no lateral movement. With Trellix, we easily confirmed that there was no lateral network involvement an...
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for FireEye Network Security?
    The pricing is fair, a little expensive, but fair. We've evaluated other products, and they're similarly priced. It's a bit on the expensive side, but we don't want to compromise with cheap, less r...
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    What needs improvement with FireEye Network Security?
    The solution's support needs to improve their support.
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    Overview

    Detect the undetectable and stop evasive attacks. Trellix Network Detection and Response (NDR) helps your team focus on real attacks, contain intrusions with speed and intelligence, and eliminate your cybersecurity weak points.

    Small businesses need big security, too, and the WatchGuard XTM Series firewall/VPN appliances deliver that strong protection, but without the hefty price tag. Enterprise-grade security includes full HTTPS content inspection, VoIP support, and optional security subscriptions like Application Control and Intrusion Prevention Service.

     

    Sample Customers

    FFRDC, Finansbank, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Investis, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, Bank of Thailand, City of Miramar, Citizens National Bank, D-Wave Systems
    AVG, Cyren, Kaspersky Lab, Lastline, NCP engineering, Trend Micro, Websense
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