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"In terms of features, the querying is great.""The solution's most valuable aspect is that it can be fully integrated with Microsoft solutions and it doesn't impact the productivity order."

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"I can look at events from more than one source across multiple different locations and find patterns or anomalies. The machine learning capabilities are helpful, and I can create rules for notifications to be more proactive rather than responding after something has gone wrong.""Just the ability to do a lot more than just up-down is nice, which a lot of people take for granted.""One of the most valuable features of this solution is that it is more flexible than AlienVault.""It is very quick to react. I can set it to check anomalies or suspicious behavior every 30 seconds. It is very fast.""The visualization is very good.""The most valuable features are the speed, detail, and visualization. It has the latest standards.""It's not very complicated to install Elastic.""It's very stable and reliable."

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"The customer service and support could improve their approach to questioning issues. They tend to ask questions one at a time, which creates a lot of back-and-forth communication.""The pricing could be improved. It needs to be reduced."

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"There isn't really a very good user experience. You need a lot of training.""There should be a simulation environment to check whether my Elastic implementation is functioning perfectly fine. Other solutions have their own Android and iOS applications that I can install on my mobile so that I am continuously connected to the SIEM.""Elastic Security could improve the documentation. It would help if they were more simple and clean.""The problem with ELK is it's difficult to administer. When you have a problem, it can be very, very difficult to rebuild indexes.""Its documentation should be a bit better. I have to spend at least a couple of hours to find the solution for a simple thing. When we buy Elastic, training is not included for free with Elastic. We have to pay extra for the training. They should include training in the price.""Technical support could respond faster.""The biggest challenge has been related to the implementation.""The Integration module could be improved. It is a pain to build integration with any product. We have to do parking and so on. It's not like other commercial solutions that use profile integration. I would also see more detection features on the SIEM side."

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  • "The pricing is per user. The cost is approximately $15/user on a yearly basis. If you need to, you can always upgrade as well."
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  • "We use the open-source version, so there is no charge for this solution."
  • "We are using the free, open-source version of this solution."
  • "Elastic Stack is an open-source tool. You don't have to pay anything for the components."
  • "There is no charge for using the open-source version."
  • "This is an open-source product, so there are no costs."
  • "It's a monthly cost with Elastic SIEM, but I am not sure of the exact cost."
  • "It is easy to deploy, easy to use, and you get everything you need to become operational with it, and have nothing further to pay unless you want the OLED plugin."
  • "Compared to other products such as Dynatrace, this is one of the cheaper options."
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    Elastic SIEM, ELK Logstash
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    Overview

    Change Auditor for Windows File Servers helps you control and audit changes to Microsoft Windows file servers efficiently and cost-effectively. It proactively tracks, audits, reports and alerts on vital changes in real time and without the overhead of native auditing.

    You will instantly know the “who, what, when, where and originating workstation” details, and get the original and current values for fast troubleshooting. You can then automatically generate intelligent, in-depth forensics for auditors and management, reducing the risks associated with day-to-day modifications and ensuring confidence at your next audit.

    Elastic Security is a robust, open-source security solution designed to offer integrated threat prevention, detection, and response capabilities across an organization's entire digital estate. Part of the Elastic Stack (which includes Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana), Elastic Security leverages the power of search, analytics, and data aggregation to provide real-time insight into threats and vulnerabilities. It is a comprehensive platform that supports a wide range of security needs, from endpoint protection to cloud and network security, making it a versatile choice for organizations looking to enhance their cybersecurity posture.


    Elastic Security combines the features of a security information and event management (SIEM) system with endpoint protection, allowing organizations to detect, investigate, and respond to threats in real time. This unified approach helps reduce complexity and improve the efficiency of security operations.

    Additional offerings and benefits:

    • The platform utilizes advanced analytics, machine learning algorithms, and anomaly detection to identify threats and suspicious activities.
    • It offers extensive integration options with other tools and platforms, facilitating a more cohesive and comprehensive security ecosystem.
    • With Kibana, users gain access to powerful visualization tools and dashboards that provide real-time insight into security data.

    Finally, Elastic Security benefits from a global community of users who contribute to its threat intelligence, helping to enhance its detection capabilities. This collaborative approach ensures that the solution remains on the cutting edge of cybersecurity, with up-to-date information on the latest threats and vulnerabilities.

    Sample Customers
    Dragon Capital, Howard County MD
    Texas A&M, U.S. Air Force, NuScale Power, Martin's Point Health Care
    Top Industries
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    Financial Services Firm15%
    Computer Software Company15%
    Transportation Company13%
    University11%
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    Financial Services Firm29%
    Computer Software Company25%
    Healthcare Company13%
    Comms Service Provider8%
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    Computer Software Company17%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Government9%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise63%
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    Small Business60%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise23%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise56%
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    Change Auditor for Windows File Servers is ranked 55th in Log Management with 2 reviews while Elastic Security is ranked 5th in Log Management with 59 reviews. Change Auditor for Windows File Servers is rated 9.0, while Elastic Security is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of Change Auditor for Windows File Servers writes "Provides granular queries of security logs and real-time alerting helps me mitigate risks". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Elastic Security writes "A stable and scalable tool that provides visibility along with the consolidation of logs to its users". Change Auditor for Windows File Servers is most compared with Quest InTrust, Wazuh, Splunk Enterprise Security and IBM Security QRadar, whereas Elastic Security is most compared with Wazuh, Splunk Enterprise Security, Microsoft Sentinel, IBM Security QRadar and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.

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