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McAfee Global Threat Intelligence [EOL] vs USM Anywhere comparison

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Categories and Ranking

McAfee Global Threat Intell...
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
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USM Anywhere
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
115
Ranking in other categories
Log Management (29th), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (29th), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (40th), Compliance Management (14th)
 

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Chetankumar Savalagimath - PeerSpot reviewer
Chetankumar Savalagimath
Delivery Manager at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Informative dashboards and integrates well with other products, but it needs artificial intelligence for more advanced threat detection
The product can be developed by bringing in AI and ML-based logic to learn from external emerging threats. This would help to keep the feeds real-time and secure the client's environment. Furthermore, it should use automation to notify customers or remediate the environment. The analytics and big data platform integration can be improved to provide better visibility of past data to look for existing threats or missed threats. It will be better able to predict future threats and be resilient against new threats, risks, or attacks. A cloud-based solution can be bought in to look for wider issues in external users or technologies.
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Kris Nawani - PeerSpot reviewer
Kris Nawani
Co-Founder/Director at Bangkok MSP Company Limited
Offers complete coverage without the need to install additional software
USM Anywhere is used for threat detection and investigation. It provides a solution with built-in threat intelligence and various other investigation tools The solution offers complete coverage without the need to install additional software, as it is maintained by the vendor. It helps in saving…
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Pros

"All of the feeds can be enriched by using the predefined content pack, which can be deployed and used by SOC operations, threat hunting teams, and engineering teams."
"Vulnerability scanning helped out shortcomings of what was not patched in the past and what needed to be patched. This assisted with fine tuning the environment for compliance."
"AlienVault's reporting is good. I like that vulnerability assessment is part of the solution, and the UI is intuitive. Also, the overhead is low, which is to say we don't need a dedicated SOC team to manage and analyze things constantly. We're a small company that doesn't have those resources."
"Its powerful correlation engine helps reduce time in manually correlating events."
"The pricing and licensing are at its best in the market when compared with other vendor's SIEM products."
"Pricing was a very important consideration and lower than the other SIEM solutions evaluated."
"Asset discovery seems to be good."
"The new cloud-based panel is excellent both for client review as well as for our SOC to review and respond to threats. It is much easier to configure and use than the previous solution from AlienVault.​"
"It’s pretty easy to setup but to really take advantage you should have a dedicated person who will devote their time to customizing and utilizing the power this solution has."
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Cons

"The analytics and big data platform integration can be improved to provide better visibility of past data to look for existing threats or missed threats."
"I'd like to see built in support to detect more security incidents."
"The only recommended changes I can think of is to have the ability to filter logs."
"Product stability: The biggest issue we have seen with the product is its poor stability. Every version upgrade is a nightmare."
"It would be nice to see some machine learning and monitoring of the configuration in network devices."
"Windows log collection works with HIDS, but documentation is sparse and confusing."
"Taking into account that server access credentials are controlled by the tool, some more management-focused actions could be performed from AlienVault."
"Those tools could be improved because AlienVault is a SIEM, and it added all these other features."
"It needs to be easier to deploy switch monitoring."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost is affordable and it also depends on the usage of the toolset."
"Its price is much lower than McAfee ESM."
"QRadar, ArcSight and Splunk are some of the most expensive SIEM products out there in the market and not everyone has the budget to buy them. In such cases, AV USM is a very cost effective alternative."
"The licensing fees are dependent on usage."
"So far, I feel the product's pricing is a good value. The technology is decent. You get what you pay for. I think it's fair."
"Use an MSSP instead. It is much cheaper."
"They are a little more expensive than Microsoft."
"It's saved security costs."
"So far, it has been a good solution for a tight budget."
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Top Industries

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Construction Company
22%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

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Small Business65
Midsize Enterprise29
Large Enterprise25
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for AT&T AlienVault USM?
The pricing is amazing and really cheap.
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What needs improvement with AT&T AlienVault USM?
There are scalability issues due to a 60 TB limit, which restricts its use for large customers like banks. It is also limited when used with bigger products and has complex password requirements.
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USM Anywhere is used for threat detection and investigation. It provides a solution with built-in threat intelligence and various other investigation tools.
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Also Known As

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AT&T AlienVault USM, AlienVault, AlienVault USM, Alienvault Cybersecurity
 

Overview

Based on activity from millions of sensors world-wide and an extensive research team, McAfee Labs publishes timely, relevant threat activity via McAfee Global Threat Intelligence (GTI). This always-on, cloud-based threat intelligence service enables accurate protection against known and fast-emerging threats by providing threat determination and contextual reputation metrics. McAfee GTI integrates directly with our security products, instantly protecting against emerging threats to reduce operational efforts and time between detection and containment.

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USM Anywhere provides centralized logging, vulnerability scanning, and real-time event correlation, enhancing cybersecurity management and compliance with standards like PCI DSS and ISO 27001. It integrates smoothly with third-party applications and offers diverse, flexible deployment options.

USM Anywhere stands out for its integrated network and host IDS, asset management, and intuitive deployment that enhances efficiency. The platform simplifies security tasks by offering a comprehensive view that aids in compliance and aligns with security regulations such as PCI and GDPR. Despite its strengths, areas like IPv6 support, custom rule creation, and reporting require attention. Users note awkward reporting features and limited integration options. Enhancements are needed in threat detection and vulnerability scanning for faster response times and better support.

What are the key features of USM Anywhere?
  • Centralized Logging: Streamlines log collection across environments for easy analysis.
  • Vulnerability Scanning: Identifies potential security gaps in systems and networks.
  • Real-time Event Correlation: Detects and correlates security events efficiently.
  • Network IDS and Host IDS: Provides intrusion detection at both network and host levels.
  • Asset Management: Manages and tracks company assets seamlessly.
What benefits and ROI can users expect?
  • Enhanced Compliance: Aligns security measures with standards like PCI DSS and ISO 27001.
  • Improved Efficiency: Simplifies deployment and interface, saving time and resources.
  • Security Management: Offers comprehensive monitoring for better security posture.
  • Flexible Integration: Connects with third-party applications to extend functionality.

In industries such as cloud services and enterprise security, USM Anywhere is used extensively for SIEM, managing logs, and detecting security incidents. It supports AWS environment monitoring, providing managed services to clients and facilitating compliance with standards like PCI and GDPR.

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Sample Customers

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Abel & Cole, Bank of Ireland, Bluegrass Cellular, CareerBuilder, Claire's, Hays Medical Center, Hope International, McCurrach, McKinsey & Company, Party Delights, Pepco Holdings, Richland School District, Ricoh, SaveMart, Shake Shack, Steelcase, TaxAct, Taylor Morrison, Vonage and Zoom
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