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 #13 in ATP , with an average rating of 7.8, and holds a 3.8% 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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Categories and Ranking

Trellix Network Detection a...

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (13th), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (9th)

WatchGuard XTM [EOL]

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

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Featured Reviews

Jose Vargas

Agente De Servicios Técnicos at a computer software company with 11-50 employees

Has improved threat detection workflows and supports seamless customer monitoring

The best features Trellix Network Detection and Response offers include very good threat detection, and I believe that it is one of the best XDR tools. For example, ePO and XDR components are very comfortable and similar to many other tools for this type of monitoring, and I have received very good feedback for this tool. What makes Trellix Network Detection and Response stand out for me compared to other tools is the way you can detect threats. It is very easy and comfortable to use, and the detection shows clearly on the screen, which is very easy to understand. Regarding the features, I think that the integration with other platforms is very comfortable with the customer because we can integrate it with any switch or firewall, and it is comfortable to add this tool. Trellix Network Detection and Response has positively impacted my organization as I have improved my knowledge about detection and response. I have already used some other tools such as CrowdStrike and Umbrella, but Trellix is one of the best that I have tested. I believe that for my organization, Trellix has helped a lot with detection and supported our customers effectively. Trellix Network Detection and Response is a great tool that integrates with a lot of security tools such as Palo Alto, which is a good firewall. If you have these types of tools, your organization would benefit greatly.

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Generalm4545

General Manager- IT & Automation - Serum at a pharma/biotech company with 1,001-5,000 employees

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

"There are sandbox capabilities; you can submit malicious files and get great feedback, including if there is malware and what it is doing, and it can give you simulations in different operating systems and applications to provide real insights from the perspective of a real environment."

"The solution can scale."

"The server appliance is good."

"Both for our clients and for ourselves, ROI was almost 200% more than we expected."

"The POC quickly revealed areas for improvement and potential threats that the traditional defenses had utterly missed."

"The most valuable feature is the view into the application."

"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 and that nothing else was infected. It helped us correlate the events and feel confident in our containment."

"Over the thirteen years of using the product, we have not experienced a single compromise in our environment. During the COVID period, we faced numerous DDoS attacks, and the tool proved highly effective in mitigating these threats."

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"After installing the product, we achieved awareness of our data protection needs and email misuse."

"I would recommend this product, as it is a very flexible one with probably the most intuitive configuration."

"Go for it. It's a great product with many security features and offers great protection for your network."

"VPN tunnel creation in WSM is very easy to set up BOVPN tunnel between two sites by dragging and playing."

"It's a solid firewall option with new and useful features typically being added with each new firmware release."

"This product is solid and has a great reputation behind it."

"The web filtering is a good feature."

"Lots of enterprise-grade features in SMB firewall Cost-price performance is at its best"

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Cons

"The support is somewhat lacking with long response times."

"It is an expensive solution."

"It would be great if we could create granular reports based on the protocols, types of attacks, regions of attack, etc. Also we would like to easily be able to add exceptions to rules in cases of false positives."

"The analytics could be better. It seems heavily influenced by the McAfee and FireEye integration, and that integration still isn't seamless."

"Stability issues manifested in terms of throughput maximization."

"Technical support needs improvement as sometimes engineers are not available promptly, especially during high-severity incidents."

"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."

"I would like to see in Trellix Network Detection and Response more explanation about some details of the threat, and I wish it had more actions that you can take to contain the host or move it somewhere else."

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"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."

"Sometimes we have had issues with stability of the product."

"The web interface is easy to use but it looks complicated and could be simplified."

"While the wireless capability is great for roaming and seamless hand-off, there have been intermittent issues with connection dropping on Apple devices."

"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."

"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 problem is the high cost."

"Our device was not functioning properly, so we returned the product and as a result, our business was down for two days."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The user fee is not as high but the maintenance fee is expensive."

"FireEye is comparable to other products, such as HX, but seems expensive. It may cause us to look at other products in the market."

"It's an expensive solution."

"Pricing and licensing are reasonable compared to competitors."

"The pricing is fair, a little expensive, but fair. We've evaluated other products, and they're similarly priced."

"Its price is a bit high. A small customer cannot buy it. Its licensing is on a yearly basis."

"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."

"The tool is a bit pricey."

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"It costs less than the SO works and others (like SonicWall, Cisco, and Barracuda) without increasing so much CPU use."

"The licensing and renewal is very expensive."

"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."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

15%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Government

Marketing Services Firm

15%

Financial Services Firm

15%

Performing Arts

13%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	20
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	19

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	24
Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	3

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?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Trellix Network Detection and Response is very great.

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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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