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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 #12 in ATP , with an average rating of 7.6, and holds a 5.3% 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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    90% willing to recommend
     

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    Categories and Ranking

    Trellix Network Detection a...
    Average Rating
    8.4
    Reviews Sentiment
    7.3
    Number of Reviews
    39
    Ranking in other categories
    Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (12th), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (10th)
    WatchGuard XTM [EOL]
    Average Rating
    8.0
    Number of Reviews
    34
    Ranking in other categories
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    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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    Generalm4545 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Protects from attack software and hacking but it doesn't provide the reports in a readable format
    In my opinion, image clarity is very important, because I don't get the proper image product on reports. This means that functionality is not there. My engineer does not know how he can replace an order. We attach a log after any kind of keys using a utility instead. For the internet policies that we are implementing, the policy should be based on proper protocols. We use the default policies and there are a number of third-party protocols that appear here. Management with WatchGuard XTM means that out of policy is the problem from our side. In this way, we can not do effective services for people with this one. The policy definition with WatchGuard XTM is not proper for all use case requirements. I've got weekly business reports that I am expecting attachments with from WatchGuard XTM that display data for all kinds of consideration which should be required. Main User Functionality Level Order must adhere to using the admin functionality on the registry, or else our users publish their own name. Maybe these recommendations are irrelevant, but I say that the issue to improve most with WatchGuard XTM is the Main User Function.
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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

    "Trellix NDR provides an essential defense by automatically responding to network incidents that firewalls may not catch."
    "The product is very easy to configure."
    "The most valuable feature is MVX, which tests all of the files that have been received in an email."
    "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."
    "We see ROI in the sense that we don't have to react because it stops anything from hurting the network. We can stop it before we have a bigger mess to clean up."
    "Support is very helpful and responsive."
    "The MVX Engine seems to be very capable against threats and the way it handles APTs is impressive."
    "The installation phase was easy."
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    "SNMP status monitoring and the Central Management Software."
    "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."
    "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."
    "They have a reporting system which can store data over a very long period of time. Not many other firewall vendors provide a reporting system, but if they do, like Fortinet does, then you've got buy that as an additional product and that can be more than twice as expensive as the initial investment in the firewall. And without reporting over a long-term period, you're just about wasting your time."
    "It configures in all-in-one place.​"
    "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."
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    Cons

    "It is not a very secure product."
    "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."
    "It would be very helpful if there were better integration with other solutions from other vendors, such as Fortinet and Palo Alto."
    "We'd like the potential for better scaling."
    "Its documentation can be improved. The main problem that I see with FireEye is the documentation. We are an official distributor and partner of FireEye, and we have access to complete documentation about how to configure or implement this technology, but for customers, very limited documentation is available openly. This is the area in which FireEye should evolve. All documents should be easily available for everyone."
    "Technical packaging could be improved."
    "Based on what we deployed, they should emphasize the application filtering and the web center. We need to look deeper into the SSM inspection. If we get the full solution with that module, we don't need to get the SSM database from another supplier."
    "The Trellix solution could be improved by enhancing the Central Management Console for faster visibility, which would help in network detection response."
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    "Sometimes we have had issues with stability of the product."
    "The VPN errors are not helpful when troubleshooting."
    "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."
    "I would like them to improve the product's overall protections. This would be good for all product users."
    "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."
    "Syslog (Dimension) is focused on presentation, but needs more focus on utility like SonicWall syslog (GMS/Analyzer)."
    "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."
    "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

    "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."
    "It's an expensive solution."
    "We're partners with Cisco so we get a reasonable price. It's cheaper than Palo Alto in terms of licensing."
    "Pricing and licensing are reasonable compared to competitors."
    "The pricing is a little high."
    "The pricing is fair, a little expensive, but fair. We've evaluated other products, and they're similarly priced."
    "When you purchase FireEye Network Security NX, will need to purchase a megabit per second package. You must know your needs from day one."
    "The user fee is not as high but the maintenance fee is expensive."
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    "Like all other manufacturers, there are a lot of features and different pricing. The best is to talk to a representative.​"
    "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."
    "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
    13%
    Comms Service Provider
    12%
    Computer Software Company
    10%
    Government
    10%
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    Company Size

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    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?
    While I do not handle pricing directly, it is known that there is a variety of customers with different licensing needs, which depends on the organization's size and policy.
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    What needs improvement with FireEye Network Security?
    The Trellix solution could be improved by enhancing the Central Management Console for faster visibility, which would help in network detection response. Networking often involves complexity that c...
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    Also Known As

    FireEye Network Security, FireEye
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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.

    Trellix

    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.

    WatchGuard
     

    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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