Binary Defense MDR vs CrowdStrike Falcon comparison

The compared Binary Defense and CrowdStrike solutions aren't in the same category. Binary Defense is ranked #9 in MDR , with an average rating of 9.4, and holds a 0.6% mindshare in the category. CrowdStrike is ranked #1 in XDR , with an average rating of 8.6, and holds a 12.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Binary Defense users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of CrowdStrike users who would recommend it.

Binary Defense MDR

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97% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

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Categories and Ranking

Binary Defense MDR

Average Rating

9.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Managed Detection and Response (MDR) (9th)

CrowdStrike Falcon

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

135

Ranking in other categories

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (6th), Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (1st), Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIP) (1st), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (1st), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (1st), Attack Surface Management (ASM) (1st), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) (2nd), AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platforms (1st)

Mindshare comparison

Binary Defense MDR and CrowdStrike Falcon aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Binary Defense MDR is designed for Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and holds a mindshare of 0.6%, down 0.6% compared to last year.
CrowdStrike Falcon, on the other hand, focuses on Extended Detection and Response (XDR), holds 12.3% mindshare, down 18.6% since last year.

Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Binary Defense MDR	0.6%
CrowdStrike Falcon Complete MDR	10.3%
Huntress Managed EDR	9.5%
Other	79.6%

Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
CrowdStrike Falcon	12.3%
Wazuh	10.2%
Darktrace	8.0%
Other	69.5%

Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

Featured Reviews

Rich Ullom

AVP, IT Security Compliance and Audit/Information Security Officer at The Western Reserve Group

Worth the money, fantastic communication, and fast service with an average response time of about four minutes on an alert

This is my third SOC. I have never had anybody react as well. So, it's hard for me to provide something that they could do better because I'm really happy with them. I just signed another three-year contract with them. I don't find any downside to them, but if I have to put one, it would be consistent manpower or staffing. The only area where the solution can be improved is going to be with people. As they grow, they are struggling with the same thing that every other company is, which is getting talent and getting that talent to stay, but they've just revised their tiering system to go from a flat analyst and manager to a three-tier solution where it goes through two or three before it gets elevated. That seems to have worked out well, so if one level misses it, the next one picks it up, and it works out fine. Consistent staffing is the only challenge they have because when you're hiring level-one analysts, you go through them pretty quickly. You'll probably hire them at 50K or 55K, and after they do it for a year, they find out they can make 85K somewhere else, and they bounce. So, their turnover is a little high, but that's it.

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Waleed Omar

Information Security Specialist at Arab Open University

Provides effective real-time threat detection with potential for cost optimization

Some features such as device control, firewall management, and file analysis are standalone products that we need to purchase separately. If these features came out of the box within the product, it would be much more beneficial for us. Other providers such as SentinelOne include these features in their base product. We attended a CrowdStrike Falcon event where they discussed some shallow AI features, but we cannot see these in our panel yet. We work with different solutions such as Darktrace and SocRadar, where AI features are automatically displayed in our dashboards after release. However, for CrowdStrike Falcon, we cannot see these features.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Binary Defense has a human service department that provides live monitoring for our systems."

"The most valuable feature is reviewing tickets and the notes added by technicians."

"The case interface is Binary Defense MDR's most valuable feature."

"Binary Defense is comprehensive. We see most of the questionable activity. Once you see things a couple of times and are familiar with the processes, you know what those are. The level of activity is definitely favorable."

"Binary Defense's most valuable feature is the 24/7 monitoring and threat hunting. Their team checks the latest breaches and how they're done."

"In the six months we have been with Binary Defense on this, they run with the ball. They take care of our problems. When we get a ticket, they do not just give us a report."

"Our mean time to response has gone down. We're much faster with direct response and have more investigative capabilities than we did before."

"The customization has been the most valuable aspect and was really the reason we ended up selecting Binary Defense. They worked with us to provide exactly the level of support, features, response, and collaboration we needed."

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"The most useful feature is that we do not need to install or keep signature files. Regular scanning that consumes a lot of computer resources is not needed."

"It has good features for threat detection."

"I like the feature called RTC, the remote time connector."

"The most valuable feature of CrowdStrike Falcon is its accuracy."

"The initial setup is a very fast process."

"The product's deployment phase is easy."

"The endpoint and server management are the most valuable features of CrowdStrike Falcon."

"The features I like the most are the response time and the dashboard are both excellent."

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Cons

"We found a couple of bugs in the user interface."

"While my understanding is that they're working on this, I would like to see some more of the quantification or reporting."

"I would like to get more reports from Binary Defense about what they're blocking."

"The only area for improvement that I can think of relates to statistical analysis for SLAs. They are in the middle of moving to a new product called D3 which is going to do some backend work for them. I know they are working to improve some of the help desk statistics, such as the time the tickets open and the time they are closed."

"The current reporting system could benefit from improvement."

"It's sometimes difficult to know when to engage Binary Defense or TrustedSec, their sister company. TrustedSec is more focused on offensive security, as opposed to the defensive security that the MDR solution provides. It would be awesome if there were a better bridge between that relationship for when we need to get more proactive services or when we need to do a penetration test."

"We should be able to isolate devices faster. They should shorten the time between clicking on a device to contain it and carrying out the action. That would be a welcome improvement."

"The most significant area for improvement is in support for non-English speakers; we're a global organization, so many of our users are not English speakers, which can make interacting with them a challenge. There's no Chinese language support, so we must rely on what we can do with the internet. We don't expect Binary Defense to build a language staff, but details can get lost in translation when we assume the whole world speaks English."

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"The performance could be better."

"CrowdStrike should add support for ransomware protection."

"The product could be more accurate in terms of performance."

"The overall cost of CrowdStrike Falcon could be reduced."

"The new interface, the UI, seems a bit messy."

"I would like CrowdStrike to provide some correlation in the threat analysis, so we can visualize things better."

"One area for improvement in CrowdStrike Falcon could be the user interface and reports; it requires some improvements to be easily handled."

"In a future release, I would like to see more integrations for data breaches and security features."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Binary Defense MDR is priced competitively and may be slightly lower than CrowdStrike."

"After we acquired this platform, we met with a number of different vendors. Binary Defense came in with a proposal that was surprisingly affordable. In fact, we were able to recoup the cost of their services within a short period of time. This is because Binary Defense is able to provide the same level of security as a team of two or three in-house analysts but at a fraction of the cost. As a result, Binary Defense is saving us an estimated $250,000 to $300,000 per year."

"The solution's price is spot on; if anything, it's slightly below the norm for most services. Compared to building the same team internally, it would cost more to create the same amount of capability than what we get from an external team. Price-wise, Binary Defense is in a great spot."

"It has been good. We have saved money, and we have a better product."

"The pricing is on target. Working with their sales team on pricing negotiations was a pleasant process. They were very respectful of the constraints we had and I feel that we're paying a fair price."

"The pricing is very good. They are definitely competitive and they were lower at the time that we went with them."

"Binary Defense has changed its pricing model from being primarily based on the volume of data to one based on escalations and incidents they handle."

"The pricing isn't that bad, it's very competitive. I don't feel that it's over-priced and I don't feel that it's under-priced."

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"It is an expensive product, but I think it is well worth the investment."

"We bought a very small number of licenses, then ran it for a year. We bought a 100 licenses for a year, so we didn't actually do a proof of concept. We just bought them. Then, the next year, we bought 10,000 licenses."

"With respect to pricing, my suggestion to others is to evaluate the environment and purchase what you need."

"The pricing and licensing are fairly good. It is definitely not a cheap product, but I have felt that it is worth the money that we spent. So, we have discussed it in the past, and were like, "Yes, it is probably pricier than some other solutions, but we also feel they really are the leader. We are very comfortable with their level of expertise. So, it's kind of worth the price that we pay.""

"The pricing is not bad. It's on the higher end of the market, but you get what you pay for."

"I do not have experience with the cost or licensing of the product."

"I'm not directly involved in sales, so I can't comment on the exact price, but I know the price decreases the higher the quantity we purchase."

"The pricing will depend upon your volume of usage."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

18%

Healthcare Company

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	7

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	46
Midsize Enterprise	34
Large Enterprise	61

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Binary Defense MDR?

The most valuable feature is reviewing tickets and the notes added by technicians.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Binary Defense MDR?

It has been good. We have saved money, and we have a better product. We are a company that has become an enterprise from a small medium business in two years. Our company passed a certain dollar ma...

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What needs improvement with Binary Defense MDR?

We are going to have a meeting with them the following Monday. It will be our first quarterly business review. Half of it is going to be looking at new products and new functions that they are brin...

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Comparing CrowdStrike Falcon to Cortex XDR (Palo Alto)

Cortex XDR by Palo Alto vs. CrowdStrike Falcon Both Cortex XDR and Crowd Strike Falcon offer cloud-based solutions that are very scalable, secure, and user-friendly. Cortex XDR by Palo Alto offers ...

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How does Crowdstrike Falcon compare with Darktrace?

Both of these products perform similarly and have many outstanding attributes. CrowdStrike Falcon offers an amazing user interface that makes setup easy and seamless. CrowdStrike Falcon offers a cl...

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How does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint compare with Crowdstrike Falcon?

The CrowdStrike solution delivers a lot of information about incidents. It has a very light sensor that will never push your machine hardware to "test", you don't have the usual "scan now" feature ...

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Also Known As

Binary Defense Vision, Binary Defense Managed Detection and Response, Binary Defense Managed Detection & Response

CrowdStrike Falcon, CrowdStrike Falcon XDR, CrowdStrike Falcon Threat Intelligence, CrowdStrike Identity Protection, CrowdStrike Falcon Surface

Overview

Binary Defense provides a Managed Detection and Response service using an Open XDR strategy that detects and isolates threats early in the attack lifecycle. Expert security analysts in the Binary Defense Security Operations Center leverage an attacker’s mindset, monitoring your environments for security events 24x7x365 and acting as an extension of your security teams. When a security event occurs, Binary Defense analysts triage, disposition, and prioritize the event. Analysts conduct full kill chain analysis and supply tactical and strategic mitigation recommendations to your security team with the goal of increasing your organization’s security posture against the latest adversary threats.

Visit us online at https://www.binarydefense.com

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CrowdStrike Falcon offers comprehensive endpoint protection with real-time threat detection, AI-driven capabilities, and seamless integration with other platforms. Its cloud-native design provides robust security across diverse environments, making it a reliable choice for modern cybersecurity needs.

CrowdStrike Falcon is heralded for features like robust endpoint visibility, threat detection, and AI-driven capabilities. Users value its efficient real-time monitoring, which maintains low impact on performance while offering seamless integration with platforms. The lightweight design, coupled with comprehensive dashboards and automated threat responses, enhances security operations while reducing resource strain. CrowdStrike's cloud-native architecture ensures flexible, always-on protection, making it adaptable to a wide range of environments. However, improvements can be made in log management, compatibility with diverse operating systems, and integration with third-party technologies. Users also seek more robust reporting features, fewer false positives, and better support for legacy systems. Enhanced policy application, AI capabilities, and extended on-demand scanning are desired, while pricing and technical support responsiveness are concerns.

What are CrowdStrike Falcon's key features?

Endpoint Visibility: Offers robust real-time monitoring and detection.
AI-Driven Security: Incorporates advanced AI for threat intelligence.
Cloud-Native Architecture: Provides flexible, always-on protection.
Automated Threat Response: Enhances security operations efficiently.
Seamless Integration: Works smoothly with other platforms.

What benefits should users focus on?

Reduced Resource Strain: Lightweight design minimizes performance impact.
Comprehensive Security: Advanced protection across various endpoints.
Flexible Deployment: Adapts to different environments easily.
Improved Efficiency: Streamlines threat detection and response processes.
Cost-Effectiveness: Potential ROI from reduced security breaches.

CrowdStrike Falcon is implemented widely in industries relying on robust endpoint protection for monitoring, securing endpoints, forensic analysis, and malware detection. Its cloud-based AI capabilities ensure comprehensive security across devices, making it a preferred choice for networks, servers, and workstations globally. The efficient management of security threats and compliance with regulations is achieved with minimal resource consumption.

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Sample Customers

Securitas USA, Black Hills Energy, Lincoln Electric,The J.M. Smuckers Company, New York Community Bank, State of Connecticut, NCR

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