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 #17 in ATP , with an average rating of 7.3, and holds a 4.1% 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) (17th), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (13th)

WatchGuard XTM [EOL]

Average Rating

8.0

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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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Pros

"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."

"The scalability has not been a problem. We have deployed the product in very high bandwidth networks. We have never had a problem with the FireEye product causing latency issues within our networks."

"The product is very easy to configure."

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

"The sandbox feature of FireEye Network Security is very good. The operating system itself has many features and it supports our design."

"Its ability to find zero-day threats, malware and anything malicious has greatly improved my customer's organization, especially for protecting the users' browser."

"For our customers, it added a layer of inspection that might be missed by traditional IPS or antivirus products, and that is the capability of catching new malware that might not have been identified or seen in the wild before."

"After all of our testing was conducted we felt confident that this was the right approach to safeguard the bank from advanced malware, zero-day and targeted attacks."

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"Monitoring of network activity is included in the box."

"The web filtering is a good feature."

"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."

"Packet filters and proxy policies are valuable features, as they allow you to configure restrictions by domain name and are useful to block web pages that have multiple IP addresses, such as Facebook."

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

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

"WatchGuard XTM is fairly basic. We use it as the perimeter firewall. The main point is to protect from attack software and hacking."

"I have found the GUI interface to be invaluable, as it is very intuitive and easy to manage."

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Cons

"Improvements could be achieved through greater integration capabilities with different firewall solutions. Integrating with the dashboard itself for different firewalls so users can also pull tags into their firewall dashboard."

"Customer service and technical support could use some enhancement. On a scale from 1 to 10, it is between six and seven."

"We'd like the potential for better scaling."

"It would be a good idea if we could get an option to block based upon the content of an email, or the content of a file attachment."

"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."

"Stability issues manifested in terms of throughput maximization."

"It doesn't connect with the cloud, advanced machine learning is not there."

"I would love to see better reporting. Because you can't export some of the reports in proper formats, it is hard to extract the data from reports."

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"Licensing should be improved."

"I think the anti-Spam feature, and the real time log to inspect the bandwidth users both need improving."

"I feel that paying a yearly maintenance fee for firmware updates is not worth it in my opinion."

"It's a fine product, but some features like the max bandwidth don't work well. Also, 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."

"We still haven't got the Terminal Service agent to work in our Citrix environment Application Signature also doesn't work well especially in SSL traffic"

"Early models of the XTM2 (e.g. 21, 22, 23) line lacked sufficient memory, and caused a number of issues that required frequent reboots."

"Now, you need to replace the appliance."

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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."

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

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

"When you purchase FireEye Network Security NX, will need to purchase a megabit per second package. You must know your needs from day one."

"We're partners with Cisco so we get a reasonable price. It's cheaper than Palo Alto in terms of licensing."

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

"When I compare this solution to its competitors in the market, I find that it is a little expensive."

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

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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."

"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."

"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

14%

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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What needs improvement with FireEye Network Security?

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Also Known As

FireEye Network Security, FireEye

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Overview

Trellix Network Detection and Response provides robust threat protection with advanced detection of zero-day attacks and APTs. Its user-friendly dashboard and real-time response capabilities enhance security and visibility across networks.

Trellix Network Detection and Response stands out with its MVX engine, leveraging virtual machines for comprehensive behavioral analysis. The solution supports detection of advanced cyber threats through features like sandboxing and application filtering, offering real-time response and packet capture for detailed contextual insights. Companies benefit from seamless integration with other platforms, enhancing usability and overall protection. User-friendly interfaces improve network visibility, while stability and ease of configuration safeguard against both signature-based and signature-less threats.

What key features does Trellix offer?

Zero-Day Attacks Detection: Identifies and mitigates unknown threats.
APTs Detection: Detects advanced persistent threats through sophisticated techniques.
MVX Engine: Uses virtual machines for behavioral analysis.
Sandboxing: Adds a layer of threat protection.
Real-Time Response: Offers immediate threat mitigation and context.
User-Friendly Dashboard: Enhances visibility with application filtering.

What are the benefits of Trellix Network Detection and Response?

Enhanced Usability: Integrates easily with other platforms for seamless operations.
Detailed Context: Real-time packet capture provides in-depth threat analysis.
Comprehensive Threat Protection: Covers both signature-based and signature-less threats.
Improved Visibility: Offers clear dashboard analytics for network monitoring.

Companies in sectors like finance, healthcare, and enterprise security utilize Trellix Network Detection and Response for tasks such as network intrusion detection, endpoint protection, and securing data transmission paths. It aids in threat investigations, pre-sales demos, and network forensics, reducing risks by protecting against cyber threats like phishing.

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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.

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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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