We performed a comparison between Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud and Sophos Central based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two AWS Marketplace solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."In case of huge transactions on the web or mobile apps, it helps you capture real-time data and analyze it."
"I use it for real-time processing workloads. So, in some instances, it's like IoT data. We need to put it into a data lake."
"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."
"We used to get malicious attacks from mail before using the solution."
"The interface, especially when using the software center, is quite user-friendly and easy to navigate."
"The most important feature is definitely the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) tool. It allows us to track malware and other incidents in our environment."
"The product's initial setup phase is easy and user-friendly."
"One significant advantage is its competitive dashboard compared to Trend Micro."
"The product is easy to use."
"The advantage of central management, particularly in antivirus management, is that I don't need to go to each user individually."
"The level of protection offered by this antivirus product is highly commendable."
"For the original Kafka, there is room for improvement in terms of latency spikes and resource consumption. It consumes a lot of memory."
"Regarding real-time data usage, there were challenges with CDC (Change Data Capture) integrations. Specifically, with PyTRAN, we encountered difficulties. We recommended using our on-premises Kaspersky as an alternative to PyTRAN for that specific use case due to issues with CDC store configuration and log reading challenges with the iton components."
"There could be an in-built feature for data analysis."
"In future releases, I would like to see a complete XDR solution in Sophos. I want to see its capability. I want to understand how it works compared to Trend Micro, specifically its features and how it gears up."
"Maybe the license pricing could be improved."
"There were challenges we faced with generating reports for the physical firewall in certain instances."
"The solution must provide a separate app for Tamper Protection."
"There could be more integration included in the product."
"The user interface could be more intuitive and user-friendly."
"One area I would like to see improvement in Sophos Central is the multi-factor authentication process."
"With the current hybrid work environment and travel requirements, having a mobile solution would greatly improve our ability to access and navigate Sophos Central on the go, enhancing the overall user experience and making it a more portable solution."
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Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud is ranked 5th in AWS Marketplace with 4 reviews while Sophos Central is ranked 2nd in AWS Marketplace with 33 reviews. Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud is rated 8.6, while Sophos Central is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud writes "Helps us manage transactions effectively and integrates seamlessly with our data analysis tools". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Sophos Central writes "Scalable product, integration of artificial intelligence improves security posture but not easy to push global policies and support needs improvement". Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud is most compared with Bitnami, Conductor Cloud Rendering and Cloud Security Connector for Zscaler, whereas Sophos Central is most compared with . See our Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud vs. Sophos Central report.
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