

Find out in this report how the two Vulnerability Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
It saves a significant amount of time by covering attack surfaces.
I have seen a return on investment, as Acunetix helps reduce the man-days and effort needed for scanning bulk applications through automated assessments.
The solution provides a good ROI, especially for regular customers, offering discounts for three-year licenses.
I don't think the tool in itself is very capable of doing that, but we have XSOAR and other tool integrations done on the platform, so this can be accomplished.
For high-severity issues, they reach out within two to three hours, and for critical issues, a response is received within 15 minutes.
The technical support from Invicti is very good and fast.
Support staff not being familiar with the problem.
If I make it a high priority, they have resolved one query within 20 minutes.
If local Indian support cannot resolve an issue, global tech support aligns promptly within the agreed SLA.
Fast response times and knowledgeable staff who understand the intricacies of the system.
Acunetix can handle increasing workloads and more applications easily.
For stability, scalability, mean time to response, and potential incident investigation improvements, I would give it a nine or probably even a ten.
Onboarding endpoints and assets on Cortex Cloud by Palo Alto Networks is very easy.
The platform is able to auto-shut certain resources that are not in use through the agentless scan feature.
My impression of Cloud Runtime Security in stopping attacks in real-time is that I have never had an issue where it has let something through, causing an outage or concerns to the customer.
However, now in Cortex Cloud, I have not seen any lag or buffer.
My evaluation of how stable and reliable Cortex Cloud by Palo Alto Networks is very positive.
The main concern is related to false positives; Acunetix needs to work on identifying valid and invalid findings.
I could supply it with maybe a Swagger file or a JSON file, and Acunetix would pick it up, scan all the endpoints according to the OWASP Top Ten, and give me remediation and actionable remediation reports.
Acunetix should have better integration with newer tools such as GitHub and Azure DevOps.
Regarding the generative AI security tool, I know for sure it's Agentic.
The solution is quite premium in cost compared to alternatives such as Wiz.
There is not a clear MSP model compared to other vendors such as CrowdStrike.
The pricing cost is affordable for small and mid-sized organizations, and when compared to Checkmarx, it is significantly affordable, as Checkmarx is quite expensive.
We secured a special licensing model for penetration testing companies, which is cost-effective.
The pricing of Acunetix is pretty expensive and could be improved.
The solution is costly, with high-end capabilities suitable for enterprises.
Today, it is smart and easy to calculate the licenses.
Its most valuable role is in enhancing security by identifying potential vulnerabilities efficiently.
The solution is excellent at detecting SQL injection and cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.
The best feature Acunetix offers is the centralized dashboard and the quality of reports it generates, which includes various options for selecting reports and developer options for directly sharing the reports with developers.
AI/ML aids in anticipating remediation for misconfigurations and vulnerabilities, and automatic remediation can be easily configured.
Cortex Cloud by Palo Alto Networks has reduced the time spent on incident investigations, and if I had to estimate, I would say it has cut our investigation time in half.
This simplifies the management of shared responsibility among different people and entities, allowing you to use one single tool instead of having dozens of different tools to orchestrate and integrate.
| Product | Mindshare (%) |
|---|---|
| Cortex Cloud by Palo Alto Networks | 0.9% |
| Acunetix | 1.1% |
| Other | 98.0% |

| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 15 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 7 |
| Large Enterprise | 18 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 7 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 1 |
| Large Enterprise | 4 |
Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner is an automated web application security testing tool that audits your web applications by checking for vulnerabilities like SQL Injection, Cross site scripting, and other exploitable vulnerabilities.
Cortex Cloud by Palo Alto Networks enhances cloud security with features like AI/ML threat detection and automated remediation, ensuring real-time protection and efficient management across cloud environments.
Cortex Cloud by Palo Alto Networks offers comprehensive cloud security posture management and runtime protection. It reduces manual tasks and accelerates incident investigation through advanced threat detection and AI-driven anomaly detection. With integration to the MITRE ATT&CK framework, it boosts threat response while reducing incident resolution time. Although users find the UI complex and pricing high, its capabilities in securing AWS, Azure, and other environments, as well as its potential integration with CyberArk, emphasize its enterprise-ready design for cloud transformation across diverse industry sectors.
What are the key features of Cortex Cloud by Palo Alto Networks?Cortex Cloud by Palo Alto Networks is deployed across industries like telecom, BFSI, and manufacturing for robust cloud security. It's leveraged for detecting misconfigurations and vulnerabilities, aiding cloud transformation and compliance with standards such as GDPR and NIST. The integration across cloud infrastructures, including AWS and Azure, supports policy creation and threat management strategies for diverse enterprises.
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