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We performed a comparison between ArcSight Logger and FileAudit based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Log Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed ArcSight Logger vs. FileAudit Report (Updated: April 2024).
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Pros
"We haven't had any crashes or bugs. It is stable.""We check a lot of logs in ArcSight Logger because we're running a massive database platform.""The log digestion features from threat intelligence platforms like Recorded Future or Talos are valuable.""It's a robust, mature product and you can do some really complex operations and analytics.""I am impressed with the product's ability to pick up logs. It also has UEBA which has reduced the time to take charge of the events.""The machine learning is a good feature.""The most valuable feature is the search capability, which is simple to use.""The ESM use cases are the most valuable. It enables us to use the big data collection inside our company. We are able to create use cases for whatever it suits and I find that the most interesting part of any SIEM solution."

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"Our customer acquires the complete report which is kept for future auditing purposes.""It is a good and stable solution...It is a scalable solution.""Alerting upon file changes is the most valuable aspect of the product."

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Cons
"I think the ArcSight team should try to simplify legacy products for the customers, because that product is not easy to use or to work with. It needs more more competency or appeal to use. We hope Micro Focus is trying to resolve this.""We find that the search and access functionality is quite slow.""I would like to see better scheduling in the next release of this solution.""The console in older versions is not user-friendly.""The product's connectors should work better and the user manuals need an update.""The initial setup was a little bit complex.""We have had problems with archiving.""The next release should have AI capabilities."

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"The updates management and central management console could be improved.""Whenever someone cuts and paste, it shows as "file is deleted".""The DLP function, including installation of the agent on the workstation and controlling the DLP restrictions, are areas where the product lacks."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "ArcSight Logger is very expensive compared to their competitors, but when we talk to the customer and explain what the features are and how we can scale, they understand. Still, ArcSight is more expensive than the competition."
  • "The pricing is quite harsh."
  • "It's not cheap at all as it's a big product and has been in the market for quite some time now."
  • "ArcSight is an expensive solution."
  • "I would rate the product a seven out of ten since it's an enterprise product."
  • "I rate the product’s pricing a seven out of ten, where one is inexpensive, and ten is expensive."
  • "Pricing is reasonable compared to similar tools on the market. They offer perpetual licenses."
  • "We have a lifetime license, so we don't pay a monthly fee."
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  • "FileAudit provides a trial license for 30 days, and after that, customers can choose between perpetual licensing or the annual-based licensing option offered by FileAudit."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer: The machine learning is a good feature.
    Top Answer:Pricing is reasonable compared to similar tools on the market. They offer perpetual licenses.
    Top Answer:The next release should have AI capabilities.
    Top Answer:It is a good and stable solution...It is a scalable solution.
    Top Answer:The DLP function, including installation of the agent on the workstation and controlling the DLP restrictions, are areas where the product lacks. It would be great if the aforementioned details were… more »
    Top Answer:My company uses FileAudit as an SIEM solution, and it is used for monitoring the file server activity to find out what users did in the file server, which may include modifying the file, deleting it… more »
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    28th
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    334
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    7.2
    42nd
    out of 95 in Log Management
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    339
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    Average Words per Review
    610
    Rating
    8.0
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    Also Known As
    Micro Focus Arcsight Logger, HPE Arcsight Logger
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    Overview
    HPE ArcSight Data Platform (ADP) offers a future-ready data solution that enriches data in real time and supports open standards for better threat detection. Using security data connectors, ADP collects data and enriches it in real-time to give analysts organized information that can be acted upon instantly.
    Agentless, remote and non-intrusive, FileAudit offers a simple more user-friendly way to safeguard and secure file access in a Windows environment. FileAudit provides real-time monitoring and alerting on all access (or access attempts). FileAudit also implements contextual functions such as mass access and alteration alerts, tracking source IP address information for remote data access, and providing granular time and date alerting parameters to monitor folder and file access at unusual or unexpected times.
    Sample Customers
    China Merchants Bank, Bank AlJazira, Banca Intesa
    CommuniCare Health Centre, DP World, BAE Systems, Moet Hennessy, Ernst & Young, Honda, Volswagon, VTech, GlakoSmithKline, Lockheed Martin, US Navy, University of Alabama, Ministry of Interior Saudi Arabia, Total
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm22%
    Government22%
    Comms Service Provider17%
    Retailer6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm17%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Government11%
    Comms Service Provider8%
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    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise30%
    Large Enterprise45%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise65%
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    Buyer's Guide
    ArcSight Logger vs. FileAudit
    April 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about ArcSight Logger vs. FileAudit and other solutions. Updated: April 2024.
    769,789 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    ArcSight Logger is ranked 28th in Log Management with 31 reviews while FileAudit is ranked 42nd in Log Management with 3 reviews. ArcSight Logger is rated 7.8, while FileAudit is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of ArcSight Logger writes "A scalable and stable solution that enables users to see all the event logs in one place". On the other hand, the top reviewer of FileAudit writes "A scalable SIEM solution for monitoring a user's activity in the file server". ArcSight Logger is most compared with Splunk Enterprise Security, IBM Security QRadar, Elastic Security, Wazuh and LogRhythm SIEM, whereas FileAudit is most compared with ManageEngine File Audit Plus. See our ArcSight Logger vs. FileAudit report.

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