Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks Reviews

I have been working as a cybersecurity manager. I focus on implementing cybersecurity solutions for different companies, and I have hands-on experience working with Cortex XDR solution by Palo Alto Networks.

Cortex XDR features advanced threat detection capabilities. The handling GUI allows for advanced searches, rule creation, and local detection. It incorporates AI for normal behavior detection, distinguishing unusual operations. 

These features make the product very effective for threat detection. Additionally, the GUI is user-friendly and the product offers robust AI or normal behavior detection.

The typical use case for Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is that it has many features that traditional antivirus doesn't possess. Traditional antivirus doesn't have the capacity to dig down into the forensic part of any threat. The beauty of the product is that it digs down into forensics and provides a graphical view of each and every file that is called or clicked by the user.

The features of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks that I find most effective in threat detection involve two main aspects. Our red teaming expert attempted to break Cortex XDR, and it generated detailed logs. The behavioral engine is another significant feature we appreciate. If a user doesn't click any link within 30 days and on the 31st day clicks a new link, Cortex XDR immediately alerts us that this user has clicked on an uncommon link or their behavior is uncommon. As an organization and implementer, we value these two features: the behavioral engine and the logging capability.

I use the solution in my company to protect our clients from unknown malware and threats. We also use the tool in our environment as an antivirus, EDR, and XDR solution.

The solution's most valuable feature is that it protects against unknown malware and activities and offers behavioral threat detection functionalities. With a wildcard and based on whatever configurations, it gives alerts and offers an XDR Quick Scan facility. We get proper results from the tool, and after scanning, we can see them on the dashboard.

We use the solution to deduct from the endpoints any files in the network or any suspicious thing happening in the host machine or servers. We have the Palo Alto Networks Firewall team, and we check the connection from the Palo Alto Networks Firewalls using Cortex XDR by collecting all the information.

The best thing about Cortex XDR is that it has host servers, networks, and proxy servers. On the other hand, CrowdStrike has only hosts and servers. The solution helps find bugs, and it is safe to use to prevent attacks by hackers.

I use the solution in my company for incident detection and response. We use it to address specific security challenges at work, like detecting and responding to incidents.

The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that the tool provides real-time visibility of our network activity and allows us to detect threats early and respond quickly. It is an easy-to-use tool. The tool's interface is good and simple to use.

I use the solution for endpoint security to capture endpoint security devices' logs and security events.

The solution's most valuable feature is its general integration with various Palo Alto Networks products. The tool is a unified platform that includes a firewall, Prisma Cloud, and Cortex's storage. It is also a single data platform that consolidates data from endpoints and network traffic into a single data lake. For behavior analytics, the tool uses advanced behavior analytics and machine learning to detect sophisticated threats.

Our company uses the solution for endpoint protection, detection, and response. The solution has antivirus and EDR capabilities. Our SOC analysts use it to investigate incidents. We currently have 300 to 400 users with two admins for management. The solution is installed on all user laptops to protect workstations.

We also implement the solution for customers as a service. Most customers buy the solution for registry reasons and compliance standards. It gives you all the compliance points and improves how your SOC functions because it provides comprehensive visibility over the entire network and endpoints. It is called XDR because it not only looks at endpoints but also network traffic. 

The solution is offered on Palo Alto's private network. I think the underlying provider is Google Cloud, but that doesn't really matter. You are asked the region of your instance for connection such as Europe or the Middle East. 

The solution perfectly correlates with Palo Alto's Networks Firewall to perform XDR capabilities such as network traffic plus endpoint security. This is what distinguishes the solution from other products. 

From a single pane of glass, you can easily manage all of your endpoints.

The dashboard is intuitive so you can easily investigate or track incidents. 

The solution has a fair amount of integrations with certain intelligence tools or third-party products.