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Arctic Wolf Managed Detection and Response vs IBM Managed Security Services comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Arctic Wolf Managed Detecti...
Average Rating
9.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
20
Ranking in other categories
SOC as a Service (1st), Managed Detection and Response (MDR) (4th)
IBM Managed Security Services
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP) (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Security Services solutions, they serve different purposes. Arctic Wolf Managed Detection and Response is designed for Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and holds a mindshare of 8.4%, down 9.6% compared to last year.
IBM Managed Security Services, on the other hand, focuses on Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP), holds 2.8% mindshare, down 3.6% since last year.
Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Arctic Wolf Managed Detection and Response8.4%
CrowdStrike Falcon Complete MDR10.3%
Huntress Managed EDR9.5%
Other71.8%
Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
IBM Managed Security Services2.8%
Secureworks Taegis Managed XDR / MDR6.0%
Laburity4.8%
Other86.4%
Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP)
 

Featured Reviews

Kimberly Brock - PeerSpot reviewer
Real-time threat detection has improved with comprehensive asset scanning
The threat intelligence feature is expected to be a significant advantage. However, a section for software inventory and real-time comparison with current CVEs would be beneficial. One can review an inventory of assets being scanned, including a software inventory along with CVE updates based on a company's software subscriptions, would be a game changer.
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Helps improve cybersecurity with comprehensive reporting and analytics
While IBM Managed Security Services have proven to be highly effective, one area that could be improved is the user interface and overall user experience. Although the software's functionality is robust, a more intuitive and user-friendly interface would enhance the efficiency of security operations and reduce the learning curve for new users. Additionally, in the next release, it would be beneficial to include more automated response capabilities. Integration with AI-driven automation and orchestration tools could help streamline incident response processes further, allowing for faster and more precise remediation actions. Moreover, incorporating enhanced threat intelligence feeds and machine learning algorithms to bolster the system's ability to detect emerging threats would be a valuable addition. These improvements would further solidify the software's position as a top-tier managed security service, providing organizations with even greater protection against ever-evolving cyber threats.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The tool's most valuable feature is its ease of implementation."
"Having quarterly meetings with the team to review the last 90 days and determine what if any changes need to be made."
"The tool definitely saves money for our company's customers."
"They have a portal where you can evaluate and mitigate any vulnerabilities that you and your network might have."
"The agents give pretty good visibility into what is happening at the endpoint."
"The product provides integrations with several different SaaS applications."
"After an easy onboarding, the monitoring started immediately."
"I rate the overall solution nine out of ten."
"Collaborating with IBM's experts has fine-tuned our security processes and incident response capabilities."
 

Cons

"While it isn't a regular occurrence, there have been some gaps in response to some support questions. Questions get answered, yet there are times it takes longer than I'm comfortable with."
"While they do inventory assets, including software inventory and CVE updates based on software subscriptions, would be a major improvement."
"If you are not in the security field, this can be difficult to figure out from time to time."
"I can't think of any specific features that they need to add at the moment. As long as they continue to develop new solutions to support different operating systems and technologies, we are satisfied with their service. We appreciate the effort they put into adding new features and functionality to their service and believe they are doing a great job in providing us with all the necessary tools and resources to stay secure."
"They focus on detecting administrator-level control compromises. Because they're focusing more on administrator-level compromise, they are less able to see if an individual user has been compromised. It is, admittedly, very difficult because they don't know what normal human behavior is. If a hacker compromises a human account and then acts just like the human, how are you ever going to notice, unless you have some inside knowledge of how the company works? For example, they overlook account lockouts on user accounts, whereas in our own alerting system, we do not. We review every account lockout, and if it is bad, we contact the person, whereas they think of that as noise because they're more focused on the administrator-level compromise."
"More integrations with various security tools to improve data ingestion would be beneficial."
"It will be helpful if the dashboard is more granular."
"Arctic Wolf Managed Detection and Response's analysis and remediation parts could be improved. It's not bad, but it needs improvement."
"While IBM Managed Security Services have proven to be highly effective, one area that could be improved is the user interface and overall user experience."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I find their pricing to be reasonable and competitive."
"The pricing is pretty competitive."
"It is more expensive than CrowdStrike, but it also has more features. I don't remember the amount, but I do remember that it was on the higher side. I believe we have five sensors, and the sensors have a yearly cost. We don't have any additional costs, but I know that if we have more features, they will add to the cost."
"The pricing is fair."
"I rate the tool's pricing a nine out of ten."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
7%
Healthcare Company
6%
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Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business15
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise1
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Arctic Wolf Managed Detection and Response?
The agents give pretty good visibility into what is happening at the endpoint.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Arctic Wolf Managed Detection and Response?
The pricing is okay and comparable to other solutions, with competitive pricing obtained for most options. We value the ease of use and hands-off approach.
What needs improvement with Arctic Wolf Managed Detection and Response?
The only frustrating aspect is the lack of support for Windows on ARM devices. We cannot fully secure these devices until they release an updated version of their agent software.
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Sample Customers

Agero, Madison Memorial Hospital, DLZ, Howard LLP, City of Sparks
Carnegie Mellon University, Bridgevine, immixGroup, Apptimate AB, WeCloud AB, DSB Consulting, Zumidian, Australian Government Department of Defence, Factor-y S.r.l., Logicalis US, Refresco Gerber
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