Binary Defense MDR vs CrowdStrike Falcon comparison

The compared Binary Defense and CrowdStrike solutions aren't in the same category. Binary Defense is ranked #8 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 14.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Binary Defense users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of CrowdStrike users who would recommend it.

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96% willing to recommend

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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) (8th)

CrowdStrike Falcon

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

132

Ranking in other categories

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (6th), Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (2nd), Threat Intelligence Platforms (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%, up 0.5% compared to last year.
CrowdStrike Falcon, on the other hand, focuses on Extended Detection and Response (XDR), holds 14.1% mindshare, down 19.4% since last year.

Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

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

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Pros

"The most valuable features are the SIEM and the ticketing function; the latter is very smooth and easy to read and understand. We don't have any issues looking at the ticketing information when we're trying to identify what's going on."

"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."

"The speed at which their services are reactive is valuable. Nowadays, when a threat hits an endpoint, you've got minutes, not hours or days. Their average response time is about four minutes on an alert. For anything that needs to be sent to us, it's about fourteen minutes, which is pretty good. They're the third SOC that I've used in fifteen years. By far, they are the quickest ones to act. When you're looking at prevention, that's a key factor."

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

"The biggest aspect for us is that they are able to conform to our environment and utilize our tools. That way, we still maintain ownership of all the data and access to the applications, and we never lose control of the ability to run the solution ourselves if we need to."

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

"With Binary Defense, we don't just get an alert, but also a detailed rundown of why they're alerting us on it. They tell us what was executed, or the username, script, or IP. That way, we're not wasting time investigating."

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"We haven't had any infections or down time."

"The solution has improved my organization by automating the detection and reporting of unwanted applications so we're aware of them and can respond appropriately."

"The EDR and XDR features have been most valuable."

"CrowdStrike Falcon serves as a next-gen AV, which basically does AI-based behavioral analysis to detect and act on malware or ransomware."

"It helps us to identify the threats according to the behavior of any process that is running on any particular system. It helps immensely to identify any malicious behavior on any endpoints."

"The platform is very scalable."

"Enables us to understand what processes are running on the system, what registry keys have been enabled."

"It has good features for threat detection."

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Cons

"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."

"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."

"I would like to see more frequent check-ins with our security status."

"We found that an earlier version of the agent had high memory usage and that was a bit concerning, but we raised the concern with their support team and they immediately replied that they had noticed the same thing and had a candidate fix already available... it totally fixed the issue."

"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."

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

"It's hard to think of anything that they need to improve on, but just to point out something, I would like to see them provide advanced XDR."

"Binary Defense MDR could be even better with additional features, like automatic scans and file quarantine."

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"In CrowdStrike, with the variety of security tools available, learning the different query languages can be challenging."

"The solution could improve the policies themselves. It would be helpful if there were cost-cutting measures."

"CrowdStrike Falcon could improve if it became an XDR. When we look only to an end-point, we lost the context of the environment. I know it's another line of design of the product. However, if CrowdStrike becomes an XDR, it could be very good."

"I would like a centralized deployment where I could roll out or push it to all endpoints."

"Crowdstrike Falcon XDR can improve the integration. There are some locks on the cloud to on-premise integrations."

"To simplify the budgeting process for our clients, CrowdStrike should consider offering bundled packages that include essential features."

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

"The solution could improve the policies themselves."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"It's valued at the right price. Even with the number of endpoints we have, we don't feel that it's a lot more than any competitor. In fact, it might be less expensive when you look at the fact that you're getting a full flex SOC out of it along with the tools."

"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."

"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 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."

"From the initial cost that Binary Defense came in with, we pared it down quite a bit over the course of 30 or 60 days. My leadership would say that their cost was high, but realistically, they were in line with the market."

"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."

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"The solution isn't very costly; it's affordable."

"Our company pays approximately US$ 65,000 annually for 900 machines."

"The cost is usually a challenge in the industry. I think we pay around sixty-eight dollars."

"The price of CrowdStrike Falcon could be better. It is very expensive, we pay approximately $900 per month for the licenses. There are not any additional fees."

"The pricing is definitely high but you get what you pay for, and it's not so high that it prices itself out of the market."

"The price is too high."

"When it comes to licensing, customers can choose a bundle or select licences based on the specific features they would like access to. This solution comes with premium pricing. It is approximately 20 to 30% more expensive than competing solutions."

"Years ago, when we bought CrowdStrike, you got everything it had. I was a little concerned when they broke this out into a la carte modules where you can buy EDR, Spotlight, etc., picking and choosing off the menu. I was a little worried that the solution would get watered down. However, I realized in my previous organization when we had the full suite that there were a bunch of features in it that we didn't have time to operationalize. So, I warmed up to it. I get the whole, "Look, you can pick and choose. Okay, everybody buys a steak, but do you want mashed potatoes, or do you want lobster mac and cheese?" So, you can pick the sides that you want, so you can buy the solution that you want and operationalize versus paying a lot of money and getting a bunch of things, but not using 60 percent of the tools in the box."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

18%

Healthcare Company

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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.

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CrowdStrike Falcon provides AI-powered endpoint detection and protection with minimal system impact. Its real-time monitoring and cloud-native design support efficient threat analysis and integration with other platforms, enhancing security management and workflow.

CrowdStrike Falcon is renowned for its comprehensive cybersecurity features, offering automatic threat analysis and AI-driven protection. Users appreciate its cloud-native flexibility and seamless integration capabilities. Its real-time monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability assessment deliver detailed insights and threat intelligence. Despite its robust features, improvements in integration with other technologies, dashboard functionalities, log management, and support for outdated systems are desired. Enhanced reporting, detailed malware analysis, and reduced false positives can improve user experiences. Organizations leverage Falcon for endpoint protection, threat detection, ransomware defense, and forensic investigations with its effective AI capabilities.

What are the key features of CrowdStrike Falcon?

Endpoint Detection: Provides comprehensive monitoring and AI-driven analysis to identify threats.
Automatic Threat Analysis: Uses machine learning to swiftly analyze potential threats.
AI-Driven Protection: Employs advanced AI for proactive security measures.
Real-Time Monitoring: Offers immediate detection and alerting of security issues.
Incident Response: Facilitates efficient response to security incidents and breaches.
Vulnerability Assessment: Identifies and evaluates security vulnerabilities effectively.
Seamless Integration: Easily connects with other platforms for unified security management.
Threat Intelligence: Provides in-depth insights into security threats and activities.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Minimal Performance Impact: Ensures systems run efficiently without significant resource use.
Cloud-Native Flexibility: Offers scalable and adaptive use without on-premises constraints.
Detailed Insights: Provides comprehensive data for informed decision-making and threat assessment.
Robust Protection: Keeps evolving threats at bay with customizable policies and frequent updates.
Enhanced Workflow: Improves user productivity with an efficient, streamlined dashboard.

In finance and healthcare, CrowdStrike Falcon is implemented to protect against advanced threats and ensure compliance. Its AI-driven capabilities aid in real-time threat detection and vulnerability management, making it an essential tool for companies aiming to secure sensitive data and maintain operational continuity. Manufacturing sectors utilize it for securing production systems against potential cyber threats, ensuring uptime and safety. CrowdStrike Falcon's adaptable architecture benefits these industries by providing reliable protection across varied operating environments.

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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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