I implement this solution for customers.
Implementer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Autonomous threat prevention, APIs, and SmartConsole features work well and are easy to use
Pros and Cons
- "The autonomous threat prevention is very easy to use. The APIs and SmartConsole tool also work well."
- "There are a lot of false positives. I would like to see integration with some kind of network detection and response in order to make some automation on IPS configuration."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The autonomous threat prevention is very easy to use. The APIs and SmartConsole tool also work well.
What needs improvement?
There are a lot of false positives. I would like to see integration with some kind of network detection and response in order to make some automation on IPS configuration.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for about 12 years.
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What other advice do I have?
I would rate this solution 10 out of 10.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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