AWS Security Hub vs AlienVault OSSIM comparison

The compared AT&T and Amazon Web Services (AWS) solutions aren't in the same category. AT&T is ranked #8 in SIEM , with an average rating of 7.4, and holds a 3.2% mindshare in the category. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is ranked #14 in CSPM , with an average rating of 7.7, and holds a 4.0% mindshare. Additionally, 80% of AT&T users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of Amazon Web Services (AWS) users who would recommend it.

AlienVault OSSIM

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80% willing to recommend

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88% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 18, 2024

AlienVault OSSIM and AWS Security Hub are often compared in the security information and event management category. AWS Security Hub generally has more advanced features and integrations, giving it an edge despite AlienVault OSSIM's competitive pricing and support.

Features: AlienVault OSSIM users like its open-source model, integrative functionality, and cost-effectiveness. AWS Security Hub is praised for its comprehensive security coverage, automated compliance checks, and extensive integration with AWS services.

Room for Improvement: AlienVault OSSIM should improve scalability, reporting efficiency, and integration capabilities. AWS Security Hub could benefit from better integration with non-AWS services, more intuitive policy management, and enhancements in user interface navigation.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: AlienVault OSSIM is straightforward to deploy but has mixed customer service feedback. AWS Security Hub has a more complex deployment process but strong customer service support and robust documentation.

Pricing and ROI: AlienVault OSSIM is favored for its cost-effectiveness due to its open-source model. AWS Security Hub, though more expensive, provides excellent ROI with its advanced security features and seamless AWS integration.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

AlienVault OSSIM

Average Rating

7.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (8th)

AWS Security Hub

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) (5th), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (14th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Security Software solutions, they serve different purposes. AlienVault OSSIM is designed for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and holds a mindshare of 3.2%, down 4.3% compared to last year.
AWS Security Hub, on the other hand, focuses on Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), holds 4.0% mindshare, down 5.2% since last year.

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)

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HarshBhardiya

SOC Engineer at Just Dial Limited

An open-source solution that provide good detection and more visibility

The solution is not scalable. It impacts so hard. In the initial stages, AlienVault OSSIM can be suitable for small environments. There may be limitations if the customer expresses a desire to expand and add more devices. In such cases, we would need to either explore additional solutions or work within the constraints of the existing setup. We have set up alerts and configured everything in AlienVault OSSIM. It actively monitors for any security incidents. It provides us with regular updates and notifications about any ongoing activities. Only one person is using the solution. It is the perfect solution for small businesses. I rate the solution’s scalability a three out of ten.

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MuhammadAzhar Khan

Senior DevOps Engineer at Alibaba Group

Offers best practice recommendations and supports various compliance standards

Security Hub provides insightful information about what is running and where there might be weaknesses. It offers best practice recommendations and supports various compliance standards such as ISO and PCI DSS. Enabling these compliance checks helps identify non-compliant services and suggests steps to achieve compliance. The main advantage is providing information and compliance insights rather than prevention.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Asset discovery is good."

"Its user-friendliness is the most valuable. It is very easy to use and explore. The dashboard is very well packaged and integrated. You don't have to spend a lot of time in configuring it and checking out the RPM etc. It is also free and very powerful."

"The threat alerts it gives me from time to time on harmful code within the network, or if they are generating any network traffic, are very useful."

"You pay monthly for the solution. I think it's one of the best products. If you compare with other companies, like LogRhythm, etc., the top 8 or 10 CMs, I think Alien Vault has the best price-performance ratio."

"The most valuable features of this solution are the data correlation and vulnerability assessment."

"The solution has a very good open source community, and whenever we have problems, we are always able to resolve it online."

"The product is majorly used for threat detection of the agents on servers and endpoints."

"The paid version of the solution has reporting and better scalability options."

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"I find all of the features to be highly valuable."

"Currently, our organization utilizes AWS for various purposes, including SaaS (Software as a Service), PaaS (Platform as a Service), and hosting applications in the cloud. We develop our applications and use AWS services as a platform for basic functions and secondary development needs. Additionally, we rely on PaaS for accounting services. Approximately, 50% of our applications are hosted in the cloud environment, making it a significant part of our current setup."

"The advantage is that it is cloud-native, and we do not need to install agents or sensors to find findings."

"One of the most effective features of AWS Security Hub is the easy access to a dashboard with a ready-to-use security score."

"Easily integrates with third-party tools"

"It's a security posture management tool from AWS. Basically, it identifies misconfigurations, similar to Trusted Advisor but on a larger scale."

"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."

"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

"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."

"I suggest more in-built rules based on modern threats and environments to make it a more competitive solution."

"The initial setup was a bit complex. You've got to do a lot of reading. It's not an intuitive implementation."

"When comparing AlienVault OSSIM to other solutions it looks a bit outdated. Additionally, they need to improve their integration."

"It's under heavy traffic. If you have heavy traffic, the system is slow."

"The user interface could be improved."

"There needs to be more support or some kind of training program so users can self-learn the system more effectively."

"AlienVault OSSIM gives unwanted notifications."

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"From an improvement perspective, there is a need to add more compliance since, right now, AWS Security Hub only provides four to five compliances to control the tool."

"Many findings are too generic or irrelevant to the environment, which can lead to false positives."

"The user interface, graphs, and dashboards of the solution could improve in the future. They are not very sophisticated and could use an update."

"I would like a more fine-grained capability for creating custom rules and a more user-friendly experience programmatically in writing queries and configuring custom security rules, making it quicker and easier."

"Although AWS Security Hub does a periodic scan of your overall infrastructure, it doesn't do it in real time."

"There is room for improvement in implementing AI capabilities."

"It is not flexible for multi-cloud environments."

"There is room for improvement in implementing AI capabilities. It would be beneficial for Security Hub to implement preventative measures and to directly apply recommendations instead of just suggesting them."

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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."

"When comparing AlienVault OSSIM to Microsoft Sentinel, AlienVault OSSIM incurs additional costs due to its licensing price structure. If you are using AlienVault for security purposes at a certain level it can have a higher price point than the current pricing of Microsoft Sentinel."

"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."

"The solution is open source, so it's free to use."

"OSSIM is free."

"We are using the community version, which can be used for free."

"AlienVault OSSIM is expensive compared to its competitors."

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"The price of AWS Security Hub is average compared to other solutions."

"The pricing is fine. It is not an expensive tool."

"The price of the solution is not very competitive but it is reasonable."

"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."

"The cost is based on the number of compliances, core checks, and services required, and for more than 10,000 recommendations, the charge is just one dollar."

"There are multiple subscription models, like yearly, monthly, and packaged."

"AWS Security Hub's pricing is pretty reasonable."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

16%

Comms Service Provider

11%

University

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Government

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Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about AlienVault OSSIM?

Asset discovery is good.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for AlienVault OSSIM?

It depends. I would need to review their cost models, but generally, they are on a scaled basis based on throughput usage. Because it's a software as a service solution for their core product for U...

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What needs improvement with AlienVault OSSIM?

Scaling for USM is always challenging for any product unless it is purpose-built or overbuilt at the front end. They will use Palo Alto and its competitors, and LevelBlue will manage that implement...

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Which is better - Azure Sentinel or AWS Security Hub?

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...

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What do you like most about AWS Security Hub?

The most valuable features of the solution are the scanning of all the cloud environments and most of the compliances available in the cloud.

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What needs improvement with AWS Security Hub?

There is room for improvement in implementing AI capabilities. It would be beneficial for Security Hub to implement preventative measures and to directly apply recommendations instead of just sugge...

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Also Known As

OSSIM

SQRRL

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.

AT&T

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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