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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 (28th), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (29th), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (37th), 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."
"In comparison to the competition, it's a very inexpensive option, whether you use the cloud or the on-premises deployment models, and you also get great value for money as you do get a lot of very good tools that come standard with the solution as well."
"Our main focus was intrusion detection, alerts, and correlation. It's easy to use AlienVault and integrate it with other alert tools because it includes lots of connectors. Either the tool is already there, or AlienVault will write an API for us if they don't have a connector for the solution that is providing the logs."
"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."
"Customer service is excellent! Always very responsive."
"The Event Correlation and vulnerability scans have been the most useful. As a 24/7 SOC, we use the incoming alarms to give an overview of suspicious traffic going through the network. It's easy to look at the correlated events and see the broad picture of traffic for that customer. Vulnerability scans are good for providing patch and remediation guidelines to keep customer systems secure."
"Pricing was a very important consideration and lower than the other SIEM solutions evaluated."
"Reports are customized, so you can present them to executives or engineers.​"
"Easy to use, scalable, stable, and very intuitive platform that provides protection against security threats."
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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."
"Plugins: most plugins are not up to date with the newer versions of products."
"It should be able to communicate with other security solutions to stop threats."
"The web UI can be clunky at times, with poor error handling."
"Search performance can be slow. The Raw Logs feature is painfully slow. And if we're talking about the newer, the Anywhere product, you can't even schedule reports on the thing. There are probably a dozen other features I'd really like to see there, but that would be one of the biggies."
"The one thing I continue to dislike about the USM is the limitation on reports."
"Maybe logs are the problem, as the database query is too slow. If you want to search something, you need time to find it."
"They should simplify the HIDS agent reporting/custom rule creation."
"They should improve the reporting capabilities. Different functions to customize reports should be added."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost is affordable and it also depends on the usage of the toolset."
"They are a little more expensive than Microsoft."
"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."
"The ROI is quite good."
"The price for this solution is very good, but since the features do not work the price is expensive."
"Its price is in the medium to upper range."
"Negotiate the best package for your environment."
"It's saved security costs."
"It is a product that is priced in a medium range, making it neither a cheap nor a costly product."
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Top Industries

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Construction Company
21%
Outsourcing Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

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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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What is your primary use case for AT&T AlienVault USM?
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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Product Reports

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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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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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