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Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud vs Cyber Security Cloud Managed Rules comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Apache Kafka on Confluent C...
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
5.6
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
Streaming Analytics (13th)
Cyber Security Cloud Manage...
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
AWS Marketplace (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud and Cyber Security Cloud Managed Rules aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud is designed for Streaming Analytics and holds a mindshare of 0.7%, up 0.0% compared to last year.
Cyber Security Cloud Managed Rules, on the other hand, focuses on AWS Marketplace, holds 0.2% mindshare, up 0.1% since last year.
Streaming Analytics Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud0.7%
Apache Flink8.2%
Databricks7.9%
Other83.2%
Streaming Analytics
AWS Marketplace Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cyber Security Cloud Managed Rules0.2%
Stardog Enterprise Knowledge Graph Platform0.4%
Freight Emissions API - Carbon data for shipping and logistics0.3%
Other99.1%
AWS Marketplace
 

Featured Reviews

AF
Lead Software Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Has unified log streams from multiple systems and accelerated issue tracking through streamlined setup
I think Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud can be improved by probably working more around Confluent or the tool. In my opinion, it should utilize the response structures in a better way or be able to detect if there is any variable or if there is any data structure that is mismatched, as it would be easier than us manually having to put in the exact name in order for it to match the response. Regarding additional improvements, I would say probably around error handling, where when we encounter errors specific to our response structures and everything, or the tables or anything of that nature, it would be better if we were prompted with better error handling mechanisms. I do not think there are any other improvements Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud needs, aside from error handling and response structures.
AmitRathod - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Analyst at Toll Holdings Limited
Automated cloud security has protected web apps and APIs while enforcing least privilege access
The best features of Cyber Security Cloud Managed Rules include core features that extend protection specific to CMS platforms such as WordPress and Joomla or framework exploits. These rules are regularly updated against the latest CVEs, botnets, and malware without requiring human intervention. I can specify the range in the system and it will update against the latest botnets or malware without requiring any human intervention. It also includes a specialized rule set which mitigates threats targeting web applications, APIs, and serverless environments. Cyber Security Cloud Managed Rules help in managing vulnerabilities such as SQL injections and XSS by modeling user and device behavior across the entire cloud estate. If an admin suddenly logs in from a suspicious location or a script makes unusual API calls, Cyber Security Cloud Managed Rules instantly isolates the resource or flags it for review. When a particular threat is recognized, Cyber Security Cloud Managed Rules bypasses the need for human intervention to execute defensive actions such as changing firewall modes, blocking malicious IP addresses, or revoking compromised credentials. I have CI/CD deployment pipelines which are assigned strict scoping to IAM roles, so these roles have the precise permissions required to push updates to Cyber Security Cloud Managed Rules via infrastructure as code. This ensures that every deployment is pre-validated and consistent with the organization's security policies. I assess the impact of continuous updates provided by threat intelligence as significant because I have set a particular number of alerts. Whenever I see that this alert is triggered, I conduct monitoring. Based on the manage rules defined in AWS and whatever protocol enforcement exists, my model detects and blocks unauthorized access which deviates from standard HTTPS or other standard protocols, and it mitigates sophisticated bot and malware attacks. API gateway or serverless stage is specifically tuned to block API security and serverless threats. These rules can be natively deployed in front of CloudFront or application load balancer and API gateway. For enhanced operational control, these managed rules are commonly paired with WAF-Champ or automated WAF operation service which helps to manage exception and false positive rates. The detailed logs and analytics from Cyber Security Cloud Managed Rules help when it comes to making informed security decisions, and it totally depends on the decisions and what logs are needed. As long as I have defined all logs related to sign-in logs and audit logs, based on the logs, I decide whether to go with those alerts or whether to minimize that security risk and where to focus.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"In case of huge transactions on the web or mobile apps, it helps you capture real-time data and analyze it."
"It's very fast and helps us to create the project, guarantee the message delivery, and the performance."
"Confluent helped me to streamline all those logs into one place, and then I was consuming those logs that were produced, which made it very much easier because I know Kafka and using Confluent made it much simpler."
"The state-saving feature is very much appreciated. It allows me to rewind a certain process if I see an error and then reprocess it."
"Kafka and Confluent Cloud have proven to be cost-effective, especially when compared to other tools. In a recent BI integration program over the past year, we assessed multiple use cases spanning ship-to-shore and various Azure integrations. Our findings revealed that Confluent Kafka performed exceptionally well, standing out alongside Genesys and Azure Event Hubs. While these three are top contenders, the choice among other tools depends on the specific use case and project requirements. The customer initially used tools like SMQs, FITRA, and Stream for real-time data processing. However, after our recommendation, Confluent Cloud proved to be a superior choice, capable of replacing these three tools and simplifying their data infrastructure. This shift to a single tool, Confluent Cloud, streamlined their operations, making maintenance and management more efficient for their internal projects."
"The return on investment has been significant, especially in terms of stability, scalability, and the fact that we almost never had any issues in production."
"The order guarantee of Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud and the amount of throughput it can handle are valuable; the fact that the consumer pulls the data, not the broker, makes it more resilient and more reliable compared to other technologies."
"Kafka provides handy properties that allow us to directly configure the data, whether to keep it or discard it after use."
"The detailed logs and analytics from Cyber Security Cloud Managed Rules help when it comes to making informed security decisions, and it totally depends on the decisions and what logs are needed."
"Cyber Security Cloud Managed Rules has positively impacted my organization as we have been using it for two years, saving us considerable time because we do not need people to validate traffic or perform any manual deployment anymore."
"Cyber Security Cloud Managed Rules has positively impacted my organization by reducing the manual WAF management by fifty percent and accelerating the automated updates and improvement in threat intelligence."
"Cyber Security Cloud Managed Rules has positively impacted my organization; the impact was great."
"Cyber Security Cloud Managed Rules has positively impacted my organization because earlier, a complete SOC team was required 24/7 for manually checking the alerts, acting upon those alerts, and doing forensics, and with cloud managed rules being automated and intelligent and updating in real time, the manual intervention by the SOC team has been significantly reduced, resulting in a comparatively higher detection rate than before."
"From my experience, this product is the most stable option available."
"Cyber Security Cloud Managed Rules have impacted my organization very positively because my company is security-focused."
"Cyber Security Cloud Managed Rules has positively impacted our organization because we are a tech company, so we always prefer to get security first."
 

Cons

"Maybe in terms of Apache Kafka's integration with other Microsoft tools, our company faced some challenges."
"Improvement can be made by making it easier to build applications on the real-time stream, focusing on real-time pre-processing and anomaly detection."
"There are some premium connectors, for example, available in Confluent, which you cannot access in the marketplace, so there are some limitations."
"There could be an in-built feature for data analysis."
"There's one thing that's a common use case, but I don't know why it's not covered in Kafka. When a message comes in, and another message with the same key arrives, the first version should be deleted automatically."
"Although, specifically with Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud, it was a bit more challenging to increase adoption because it's very expensive."
"The clustering is a little hard for juniors and clients. It's suitable for senior engineers, but the configuration and clustering are very hard for juniors."
"Some areas for improvement in Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud include issues faced during migration with Kubernetes pods."
"I would describe the customer support for Cyber Security Cloud Managed Rules as pretty average. They provide a link and then disappear, so I have to do my own research."
"This product requires skilled people because there is a lot of automation needed to understand all the features in the dashboard."
"Sometimes false positives do come across, and we have incidents where people who are actually trying to access are getting blocked out, which is how I think Cyber Security Cloud Managed Rules can be improved."
"Sometimes, there is over-blocking within the cloud managed rules where valid requests or IPs could be blocked, which should be fine-tuned to reduce over-blocking."
"Cyber Security Cloud Managed Rules has a very high rate of false positives."
"Regarding pricing, setup cost, and licensing, I find it a bit more expensive."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I consider that the product's price falls under the middle range category."
"Regarding pricing, Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud is not a cheap tool. The right use case would justify the cost. It might make sense if you have a high volume of data that you can leverage to generate value for the business. But if you don't have those requirements, there are likely cheaper solutions you could use instead."
"I think the pricing is fair, but Confluent requires a little bit more thinking because the price can go up really quickly when it comes to premium connectors."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Construction Company
33%
Logistics Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Outsourcing Company
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise8
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Large Enterprise8
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud?
I think Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud can be improved by probably working more around Confluent or the tool. In my opinion, it should utilize the response structures in a better way or be able to...
What is your primary use case for Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud?
I have used Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud for one of my projects with regard to log monitoring. My main use case for Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud in that project was mainly streaming of the lo...
What advice do you have for others considering Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud?
My advice to others looking into using Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud is that it is easier and has a low learning curve. If there is any use case regarding streaming, I would suggest starting off ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cyber Security Cloud Managed Rules?
Regarding my experience with pricing, setup costs, and licensing, this was not handled by my team because we have a separate team for cost factors, setup costs, and licensing. I am not involved in ...
What needs improvement with Cyber Security Cloud Managed Rules?
Cyber Security Cloud Managed Rules needs improvement in such a way that whenever the application team or development team is doing any kind of deployments, they need to regularly enable or disable ...
What is your primary use case for Cyber Security Cloud Managed Rules?
My main use case for Cyber Security Cloud Managed Rules is to protect from malware like DDoS incidents, against cross-site scripting, against SQL injections, and against geofencing. These are the a...
 

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