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We performed a comparison between AlienVault OSSIM and RSA enVision based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"The most valuable feature is the performance because unlike legacy SIEMs that were on-premises, it does not require as much maintenance.""Microsoft Sentinel comes preloaded with templates for teaching and analytics rules.""The analytic rule is the most valuable feature.""One of the most valuable features is that it creates a kind of a single pane of glass for organizations that already use Microsoft software. So, when they have things like Microsoft 365, it is very easy for them to kind of plug in or enroll those endpoints into the Azure Sentinel service.""What is most useful, is that it has a good connection to the Microsoft ecosystem, and I think that's the key part.""The most valuable feature is the alert notifications, which are categorized by severity levels: informational, low, medium, and high.""One of the most valuable features of Microsoft Sentinel is that it's cloud-based.""Sentinel enables us to ingest data from our entire ecosystem. In addition to integrating our Cisco ASA Firewall logs, we get our Palo Alto proxy logs and some on-premises data coming from our hardware devices... That is very important and is one way Sentinel is playing a wider role in our environment."

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"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 threat policies of the solution are always very advanced and the best in the market. They are very persistent in terms of keeping up with security protocols.""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 solution is free to use.""The paid version of the solution has reporting and better scalability options.""The most valuable features of AlienVault OSSIM are vulnerability assessment, network intrusion detection system, response to critical events, and awareness of the whole network.""With AlienVault you get everything in one box.""Better than other SIEM solutions because almost everything can be integrated."

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"The most valuable feature of this solution is the reporting.""The configuration part is very easy...The technical support was sincere in their responses...I rate the technical support a nine out of ten.""The most valuable feature is the management features. It's capable of managing large enterprises."

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Cons
"They should integrate it with many other software-as-a-service providers and make connectors available so that you don't have to do any sort of log normalization.""The reporting could be more structured.""In terms of features I would like to see in future releases, I'm interested in a few more use cases around automation. I do believe a lot of automation is available, and more is in progress, but that would be my area of interest.""The troubleshooting has room for improvement.""They only classify alerts into three categories: high, medium, and low. So, from the user's point of view, having another critical category would be awesome.""Sentinel could improve its ticketing and management. A few customers I have worked with liked to take the data created in Sentinel. You can make some basic efforts around that, but the customers wanted to push it to a third-party system so they could set up a proper ticketing management system, like ServiceNow, Jira, etc.""It would be good to have some connectors for third-party SIEM solutions. Many customers are struggling with the integration of Azure Sentinel with their on-premise SIEM. Microsoft is changing the log structure many times a year, which can corrupt a custom integration. It would be good to have some connectors developed by Microsoft or supply vendors, but they are not providing such functionality or tools.""We'd like to see more connectors."

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"AlienVault OSSIM’s configuration and integration could be a little easier.""AlienVault OSSIM could improve by having better integration with some of the newer tools.""The incidence reporting could be better.""Sometimes technical issues take very long to get resolved.""Lacking in depth of reporting.""I would like the solution to be able to integrate with my firewall, my IDS and my Honeypot solutions so that it can provide real-time reporting as things occur and then have alert sent to me on my phone when suspicious activity is happening.""The correlation engine needs to be improved.""The user interface could be improved."

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"The integration could be easier, it should support more products.""In general, the solution currently isn't user-friendly.""RSA enVision log manager is out of date and is not in use anymore."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "It comes with a Microsoft subscription which the customer has, so they don't have to invest somewhere else."
  • "It is a consumption-based license model. bands at 100, 200, 400 GB per day etc. Azure Sentinel Pricing | Microsoft Azure"
  • "Good monthly operational cost model for the detection and response outcomes delivered, M365 logs don't count toward the limits which is a good benefit."
  • "I have had mixed feedback. At one point, I heard a client say that it sometimes seems more expensive. Most of the clients are on Office 365 or M365, and they are forced to take Azure SIEM because of the integration."
  • "It is kind of like a sliding scale. There are different tiers of pricing that go from $100 per day up to $3,500 per day. So, it just kind of depends on how much data is being stored. There can be additional costs to the standard license other than the additional data. It just kind of depends on what other services you're spinning up in Azure, or if you're using something like Azure log analytics."
  • "I am just paying for the log space with Azure Sentinel. It costs us about $2,000 a month. Most of the logs are free. We are only paying money for Azure Firewall logs because email logs or Azure AD logs are free to use for us."
  • "Sentinel is a bit expensive. If you can figure a way of configuring it to meet your needs, then you can find a way around the cost."
  • "Azure Sentinel is very costly, or at least it appears to be very costly. The costs vary based on your ingestion and your retention charges."
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  • "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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  • "We no longer pay a licensing fee because it is out of date and don't pay for support."
  • "On a scale of one to ten, where one is low, and ten is high price, I rate the pricing a six."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Yes, Azure Sentinel is a SIEM on the Cloud. Multiple data sources can be uploaded and analyzed with Azure Sentinel and… more »
    Top Answer:It would really depend on (1) which logs you need to ingest and (2) what are your use cases Splunk is easy for… more »
    Top Answer:We like that Azure Sentinel does not require as much maintenance as legacy SIEMs that are on-premises. Azure Sentinel is… more »
    Top Answer:The tool's security detection is good. It helps us with login tracking and generating reports. We aim to identify… more »
    Top Answer:AlienVault OSSIM is expensive compared to its competitors.
    Top Answer:AlienVault OSSIM gives unwanted notifications.
    Top Answer:The configuration part is very easy...The technical support was sincere in their responses...I rate the technical… more »
    Top Answer:Improvement-wise, enrichment of data and policy should be done to make it more user-friendly. Enrichment of web policy… more »
    Top Answer:If you have a relatively simple IT infrastructure, you can go for RSA enVision. Structure, like a hybrid cloud or Telco… more »
    Comparisons
    Also Known As
    Azure Sentinel
    OSSIM
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    Overview

    Microsoft Sentinel is a scalable, cloud-native, security information event management (SIEM) and security orchestration automated response (SOAR) solution that lets you see and stop threats before they cause harm. Microsoft Sentinel delivers intelligent security analytics and threat intelligence across the enterprise, providing a single solution for alert detection, threat visibility, proactive hunting, and threat response. Eliminate security infrastructure setup and maintenance, and elastically scale to meet your security needs—while reducing IT costs. With Microsoft Sentinel, you can:

    - Collect data at cloud scale—across all users, devices, applications, and infrastructure, both on-premises and in multiple clouds

    - Detect previously uncovered threats and minimize false positives using analytics and unparalleled threat intelligence from Microsoft

    - Investigate threats with AI and hunt suspicious activities at scale, tapping into decades of cybersecurity work at Microsoft

    - Respond to incidents rapidly with built-in orchestration and automation of common tasks

    To learn more about our solution, ask questions, and share feedback, join our Microsoft Security, Compliance and Identity Community.

    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.

    RSA enVision is a comprehensive security information and event management (SIEM) solution offered by RSA, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions. It enables organizations to collect, analyze, and manage security event data from various sources, providing real-time visibility into their IT infrastructure. With RSA enVision, organizations can proactively detect and respond to security incidents, ensuring the protection of critical assets and sensitive data. 

    The solution offers a wide range of features, including log management, event correlation, threat intelligence, and compliance reporting. One of the key strengths of RSA enVision is its ability to collect and normalize data from diverse sources, such as network devices, servers, applications, and databases. This allows organizations to gain a holistic view of their security posture and identify potential threats or vulnerabilities. 

    The event correlation capabilities of RSA enVision enable the detection of complex attack patterns and the identification of potential security incidents. By analyzing events in real-time and correlating them with historical data, the solution can provide actionable insights and alerts to security teams, enabling them to respond quickly and effectively. RSA enVision also offers advanced threat intelligence capabilities, leveraging machine learning and behavioral analytics to identify anomalous activities and potential indicators of compromise. This helps organizations stay ahead of emerging threats and proactively mitigate risks. 

    RSA enVision provides comprehensive compliance reporting capabilities, helping organizations meet regulatory requirements and demonstrate adherence to industry standards. The solution offers pre-built compliance reports for various regulations, such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR, simplifying the audit process and reducing compliance-related costs. In summary, RSA enVision is a powerful SIEM solution that enables organizations to effectively manage their security events, detect and respond to threats, and meet compliance requirements. 

    With its robust features and capabilities, it provides organizations with the necessary tools to enhance their cybersecurity posture and protect their critical assets.

    Sample Customers
    Microsoft Sentinel is trusted by companies of all sizes including ABM, ASOS, Uniper, First West Credit Union, Avanade, and more.
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    BPS (SUISSE), Hypovereinsbank Germany, MAX Hamburgers, Infoplex, Neotel, Telus
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm22%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Government9%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    REVIEWERS
    Insurance Company14%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Recruiting/Hr Firm7%
    Transportation Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Government8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Computer Software Company9%
    Energy/Utilities Company9%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise47%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise59%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business52%
    Midsize Enterprise29%
    Large Enterprise19%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise51%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise71%
    Buyer's Guide
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    April 2024
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    AlienVault OSSIM is ranked 14th in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) with 27 reviews while RSA enVision is ranked 36th in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) with 5 reviews. AlienVault OSSIM is rated 7.4, while RSA enVision is rated 6.8. 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 RSA enVision writes "Though the solution offers good technical support, it needs to be made more user-friendly ". AlienVault OSSIM is most compared with Wazuh, Elastic Security, USM Anywhere, Splunk Enterprise Security and Fortinet FortiSIEM, whereas RSA enVision is most compared with NetWitness Platform, Splunk Enterprise Security and IBM Security QRadar.

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