If you want a stable and easy to use product - it's for you but DDoS/Dos protection has room for improvement
What is most valuable?
1. Easy to use/deploy
How has it helped my organization?
1. Reputation Database - significantly reduce the load on Servers
What needs improvement?
1. DDoS/Dos protection
For how long have I used the solution?
Overall 8 Years. But the best solutions is HP TippingPoint IPS - which our organization has been using since 2009 (5 year)
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
No, it's very easy to deploy. The manual is clear and support guys are very quick and skilled.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
No, didn't have any.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
No, didn't have any.
How are customer service and technical support?
Customer Service: ExcellentTechnical Support: Excellent
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Yes we did. ISS X-Force (later IBM).
How was the initial setup?
No issues. Absolutely easy and understandable.
What about the implementation team?
In-House.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
When well tuned, there is no more administrative overload when managing the system. Just OS and filter updates and new filter review.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Yes, from SourceFire (or Snort team).
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
