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We performed a comparison between AlienVault OSSIM and AWS Security Hub based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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Pros
"Asset discovery is good.""There are a lot of people you will find using OSSIM since they are also offering OTX as a service""The solution is free to use.""The open vault component and the checking of vulnerabilities are the most valuable features. The page management helps with this. If you know how your device is vulnerable at least you can do something about it.""The tool's security detection is good. It helps us with login tracking and generating reports. We aim to identify potential issues, such as brute-force attacks on user accounts or server-level anomalies. For instance, if I receive a report indicating a server is at an abnormal level, I investigate and address the issue.""The solution is very stable. Compared to Qradar and Splunk, it's very stable.""The dashboard is the solution's most valuable aspect. It brings everything into one central point where I can actually look at it and go, "Okay, I understand what's going on."""The most valuable features of AlienVault OSSIM are vulnerability assessment, network intrusion detection system, response to critical events, and awareness of the whole network."

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"I find all of the features to be highly valuable.""Very good at detection and providing real-time alerts.""I like that AWS Security Hub currently has several good features, around four or five. The technical support for AWS Security Hub is also responsive.""I really like the seamless integration with the AWS account structure. It can even be made mandatory as part of the landing zone. These are great features. And there's a single pane of glass for the entire account.""The platform has valuable features for security.""Finding out if your infrastructure is secure is a valuable feature.""It's a security posture management tool from AWS. Basically, it identifies misconfigurations, similar to Trusted Advisor but on a larger scale.""The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that it is easy to manage...It is a scalable solution."

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Cons
"AlienVault OSSIM’s configuration and integration could be a little easier.""The user interface could be improved.""The solution needs more integration with cyber intelligence systems.""AlienVault OSSIM gives unwanted notifications.""It takes some time. It does not give me a prompt response for any such [malicious] traffic. It takes time to get that alert from the AlienVault system.""It's so hard to configure and explore something new on it.""Sometimes technical issues take very long to get resolved.""GUI could be improved."

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"Security needs to be measured based on their own criteria. We can't add custom criteria specific to our organization. For example, having an S3 bucket publicly available might be flagged as a critical alert, but it might not be critical in a sandbox environment. So, it gets flagged as critical, which becomes a false positive. So, customization options and creating custom dashboards would be areas for improvement.""The telemetry doesn't always go into the control center. When you have multiple instances running in AWS, you need a control tower to take feeds from Security Hub and analyze your results. Sometimes exemptions aren't passed between the control tower and Security Hub. The configuration gets mixed up or you don't get the desired results.""The user interface, graphs, and dashboards of the solution could improve in the future. They are not very sophisticated and could use an update.""The support must be quicker.""The solution will only give you insight if you have configure rule enabled. It should work more like Prisma Cloud and Dome9 which have a better approach.""It's not user-friendly. Too much going on, too many unnecessary findings, not very visual. You can't do much compared to other similar tools that are cheaper and better.""Whenever my team gets some alarms from the central team, my team needs to initiate whether it's a real or false trigger. The central team needs to keep adjusting to the parameters or at least the concerned IPs, whether it's really from the company's pool of IPs, so the trigger process can be improved. In the next release of AWS Security Hub, I'd like a better dashboard that could result in better alert visibility.""AWS Security Hub should improve the time it takes to update. It takes a long period of time when updating. It can take 24 hours sometimes to update. Additionally, when integrating this solution with more security tools, takes time."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "AlienVault pricing is the best. Whatever cost you are paying, you are getting a return on every penny... It's not like your IBM, your QRadar, or Splunk, where the cost is too high."
  • "The solution is open source, so it's free to use."
  • "OSSIM is free."
  • "The licensing fees for the non-community edition are paid on an annual basis, and there are no costs in addition to this."
  • "AlienVault OSSIM is free."
  • "We are using the community version, which can be used for free."
  • "We are using a free version of the solution. If you purchase a license there are more features available but the price is a little high. The solution should be cheaper to allow more customers to be able to afford it."
  • "The price of AlienVault OSSIM is too high sometimes for us to present to our customers. The price should be lower. We are on a three-year license to use the solution. We had to pay extra for the support."
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  • "The price of the solution is not very competitive but it is reasonable."
  • "The price of AWS Security Hub is average compared to other solutions."
  • "The pricing is fine. It is not an expensive tool."
  • "AWS Security Hub's pricing is pretty reasonable."
  • "There are multiple subscription models, like yearly, monthly, and packaged."
  • "AWS Security Hub is not an expensive tool. I would consider it to be a cheap solution. AWS Security Hub follows the PAYG pricing model, meaning you will have to pay for whatever you use."
  • "Security Hub is not an expensive solution."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The log management could be improved because of the open source. In the configuration of AlienVault OSSIM, users can determine backup frequency, retention policies, and other settings. There is a… more »
    Top Answer:We like that Azure Sentinel does not require as much maintenance as legacy SIEMs that are on-premises. Azure Sentinel is auto-scaling - you will not have to worry about performance impact, you will… more »
    Top Answer:The most valuable features of the solution are the scanning of all the cloud environments and most of the compliances available in the cloud.
    Top Answer:We are facing some cost-related issues with the solution. We integrated a couple of services into AWS Security Hub, and some rules are not required for our environment. However, the assessment happens… more »
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    Overview

    AlienVault OSSIM, Open Source Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), provides you with a feature-rich open source SIEM complete with event collection, normalization and correlation. Launched by security engineers because of the lack of available open source products, AlienVault OSSIM was created specifically to address the reality many security professionals face: A SIEM, whether it is open source or commercial, is virtually useless without the basic security controls necessary for security visibility.

    AWS Security Hub is a comprehensive security service that provides a centralized view of security alerts and compliance status across an AWS environment. It collects data from various AWS services, partner solutions, and AWS Marketplace products to provide a holistic view of security posture. With Security Hub, users can quickly identify and prioritize security issues, automate compliance checks, and streamline remediation efforts. 

    The service offers a range of features including continuous monitoring, threat intelligence integration, and customizable dashboards. It also provides automated insights and recommendations to help users improve their security posture. Security Hub integrates with other AWS services like Amazon GuardDuty, AWS Config, and AWS Macie to provide a unified security experience. Additionally, it supports integration with third-party security tools through its API, allowing users to leverage their existing security investments. 

    With its user-friendly interface and powerful capabilities, AWS Security Hub is a valuable tool for organizations looking to enhance their security and compliance posture in the cloud.

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    Top Industries
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    Insurance Company14%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Recruiting/Hr Firm7%
    Recreational Facilities/Services Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Government8%
    Comms Service Provider8%
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    Computer Software Company23%
    Financial Services Firm15%
    Retailer8%
    Recruiting/Hr Firm8%
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    Computer Software Company17%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business53%
    Midsize Enterprise28%
    Large Enterprise19%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise51%
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    Small Business41%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise41%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise64%
    Buyer's Guide
    AWS Security Hub vs. AlienVault OSSIM
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about AWS Security Hub vs. AlienVault OSSIM and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    AlienVault OSSIM is ranked 14th in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) with 28 reviews while AWS Security Hub is ranked 8th in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) with 17 reviews. AlienVault OSSIM is rated 7.4, while AWS Security Hub is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of AlienVault OSSIM writes "An easy-to-scale open-source solution used for monitoring events on devices ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of AWS Security Hub writes "A centralized dashboard that enables efficient monitoring and management of possible security issues". AlienVault OSSIM is most compared with Wazuh, Elastic Security, USM Anywhere, Splunk Enterprise Security and i-SIEM, whereas AWS Security Hub is most compared with Microsoft Sentinel, Prisma Cloud by Palo Alto Networks, Wiz, Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Google Chronicle Suite. See our AWS Security Hub vs. AlienVault OSSIM report.

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