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Cisco Secure Network Analytics vs Claroty Platform comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.7
Cisco Secure Network Analytics offers quick ROI by enhancing security, reducing costs, improving collaboration, and increasing network visibility.
Sentiment score
5.3
The Claroty Platform effectively mitigates vulnerabilities, reduces costs, and enhances critical infrastructure value through proactive threat prevention.
With Cisco Secure Network Analytics implemented, we have achieved collaboration as an IT support team where we reached out to network-related members to understand how they work on Cisco Secure Network Analytics-related issues.
Intune Administrator at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
If my infrastructure is critical infrastructure, the Claroty Platform saves time and resources.
Senior Consultant at Payatu
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.1
Cisco's support is praised for expertise and responsiveness, despite occasional delays and regional inconsistencies, with improvements over time.
Sentiment score
7.6
Claroty Platform's customer support is praised for responsiveness but criticized for delays and bugs; ratings range from 7 to 9.
There is a lack of adequate local support from the Indian side.
Group Head at Stpi
For technical support of Cisco, the support they provide depends on how the client procures it, and so far, it's understandable.
CEO at BRIGHT-i SYSTEMS LIMITED
Their response and support are effective and proactive.
Associate Solution Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
They can rate support for the Claroty Platform from one to ten as eight to nine.
Senior Consultant at Payatu
I have always found Claroty's technical support to have good engineers.
VP of Products at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.3
Cisco Secure Network Analytics is scalable for various businesses, though challenges in expansion and licensing can affect implementation.
Sentiment score
8.0
Claroty Platform excels in scalability, integrating seamlessly with varied systems and supporting growth across multiple environments, despite minor login issues.
The scope of the load balancing work was a team effort where we used three tools for load balancing.
Senior Developer at Atlas Laboratory
The Claroty Platform offers a scalable solution that accommodates both cloud and on-premise deployments.
Associate Solution Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
I would rate the scalability as eight or nine as the only issue faced was with login challenges, which could be improved.
Cyber Security Security at PwC
The way the Claroty Platform has considered and included the active scanning part has made it quite scalable.
Senior Consultant at Payatu
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.3
Cisco Secure Network Analytics is stable and reliable, despite past issues and integration challenges with non-Cisco systems.
Sentiment score
7.3
Claroty Platform is stable and efficient with minor login issues; effective support aids straightforward maintenance despite rare upgrade issues.
Cisco products are incredibly stable, boasting a 200% stability.
Group Head at Stpi
Once resolved, the system works well, and overall I think it's good.
CEO at BRIGHT-i SYSTEMS LIMITED
The platform runs with minimal delays and effectively manages workloads without intruding on the network.
Associate Solution Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Overall, I would rate the stability as eight out of ten.
Cyber Security Security at PwC
 

Room For Improvement

Enhancements in integration, usability, AI, machine learning, reporting, and threat intelligence are needed for Cisco Secure Network Analytics.
Claroty Platform requires improvements in pricing, UI, integration, attack vector details, and enhancements in features, documentation, and usability.
The solution should have the ability to analyze security events not only at the network layer but also at the application and OS layers.
Group Head at Stpi
Proper management of the database is also important; it should be centralized for easier data collection from a single database.
CEO at BRIGHT-i SYSTEMS LIMITED
Advanced reporting and scheduled compliance reports look very attractive for audit and compliance teams at implementation time and can generate structured reports for visibility, risk posture, and traffic summaries.
Cyber Security Trainee at DataSpace Academy
Additionally, reducing the overall cost of hardware and software solutions would be beneficial.
Associate Solution Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
As AI is booming now, there are concerns about AI security.
Security Consultant at Forcespot
Sometimes, these CVEs are not actually related to the device in the firmware at the site.
Senior Consultant at Payatu
 

Setup Cost

Cisco Secure Network Analytics is costly but effective, valued for cybersecurity, with complex licensing and integration benefits in the Cisco ecosystem.
Claroty Platform pricing is high, but users find it valuable for its features and support, rating it moderately satisfactory.
Cisco solutions are considered to be very expensive.
Group Head at Stpi
Regarding cost, for the Bangladesh context, Cisco Secure Network Analytics is a little bit high-priced because we are a developing country, making it tough to manage affordable solutions.
CEO at BRIGHT-i SYSTEMS LIMITED
One unique aspect of Claroty is that users get all the deployments for free.
VP of Products at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
The cost of the Claroty Platform is comparatively high.
Associate Solution Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
The cost is as per the standard market.
Security Consultant at Forcespot
 

Valuable Features

Cisco Secure Network Analytics offers real-time monitoring, threat detection, and integration with Cisco tools for comprehensive network protection.
The Claroty Platform offers comprehensive asset management with superior OT-specific features, real-time monitoring, and seamless legacy system integration.
Cisco Secure Network Analytics filled the gap between the monitoring and management side, allowing us to check end user activity clearly from the Cisco Secure Network Analytics console.
Intune Administrator at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
The most valuable features include encrypted traffic analytics and the ability to fulfill requirements at the network level.
Group Head at Stpi
Every solution is gradually integrated with AI, and Cisco has already implemented AI building features in their solution.
CEO at BRIGHT-i SYSTEMS LIMITED
The ability to detect and classify assets, assess vulnerabilities, and manage patches and updates effectively is highly beneficial.
Associate Solution Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
They offer threat detection, asset management, vulnerability management, and remote access, which makes them the sole vendor in the OT security space to offer all three services.
VP of Products at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Additionally, their SRA solution, the Secure Remote Access solution, is very useful for industrial environments.
Security Consultant at Forcespot
 

Categories and Ranking

Cisco Secure Network Analytics
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
64
Ranking in other categories
Network Monitoring Software (32nd), Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) (3rd), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (5th), Cisco Security Portfolio (7th)
Claroty Platform
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
17
Ranking in other categories
Remote Access (9th), Vulnerability Management (24th), Operational Technology (OT) Security (2nd), Cyber-Physical Systems Protection (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Network Security Systems solutions, they serve different purposes. Cisco Secure Network Analytics is designed for Network Monitoring Software and holds a mindshare of 0.9%, down 1.2% compared to last year.
Claroty Platform, on the other hand, focuses on Cyber-Physical Systems Protection, holds 38.1% mindshare, down 42.3% since last year.
Network Monitoring Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cisco Secure Network Analytics0.9%
Zabbix3.9%
SolarWinds NPM3.6%
Other91.6%
Network Monitoring Software
Cyber-Physical Systems Protection Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Claroty Platform38.1%
Armis35.6%
Phosphorus Cybersecurity10.7%
Other15.599999999999994%
Cyber-Physical Systems Protection
 

Featured Reviews

Akash Das Barman - PeerSpot reviewer
Cyber Security Trainee at DataSpace Academy
Network analytics has reduced investigation time and provides deeper visibility into lateral movement
Several features often look very promising during evaluation or implementation but end up being used only lightly in day-to-day operations. Advanced reporting and scheduled compliance reports look very attractive for audit and compliance teams at implementation time and can generate structured reports for visibility, risk posture, and traffic summaries. In practice, many teams do not rely on it heavily because SIEM tools or GRC platforms already handle reporting better. Built-in threat intelligence feeds represent another area where expectations do not always match usage. The platform includes threat intelligence-based detection and classifications. Initially, teams expect to depend on this heavily, but later SOC teams often prefer their own threat intelligence feeds or correlate intelligence inside SIEM instead. The built-in feeds are used but not as a primary detection source. Automated incident summaries and guided investigation views are designed to simplify triage by automatically grouping related activity into incidents. However, teams often move away from them due to various factors affecting adoption.
AP
Senior Consultant at Payatu
Passive scanning excels and support proves invaluable
Regarding the cons of the Claroty Platform, it is not about the deployment, but rather the identification. The Claroty Platform becomes too noisy when it gives numerous CVEs related to vendor match. Sometimes, these CVEs are not actually related to the device in the firmware at the site. The Claroty Platform identifies effectively but sometimes identifies many CVEs which might not be the actual issue in certain scenarios.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Energy/Utilities Company
10%
Computer Software Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business13
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise52
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise12
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Stealthwatch?
Regarding cost, for the Bangladesh context, Cisco Secure Network Analytics is a little bit high-priced because we are a developing country, making it tough to manage affordable solutions. However, ...
What needs improvement with Cisco Stealthwatch?
In terms of improvements for Cisco Secure Network Analytics, from the implementation point of view, now that AI is in use, some other features need to be upgraded considering AI solutions. Proper m...
What is your primary use case for Cisco Stealthwatch?
Our customers mainly use Cisco Secure Network Analytics to get whole network visibility and easy troubleshooting to find actual problems and also to mitigate loopholes or findings immediately to pr...
What needs improvement with Claroty Platform?
More modularity would be helpful for Claroty Platform to improve its competitiveness.
What is your primary use case for Claroty Platform?
We are a proposal team and normally use these products for our network security solution proposals. We propose it to our customers, mainly in the Singapore region, as our Singapore affiliate is pri...
What advice do you have for others considering Claroty Platform?
Claroty Platform is quite professional, and I would rate it an eight out of ten.
 

Also Known As

Cisco Stealthwatch, Cisco Stealthwatch Enterprise, Lancope StealthWatch
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Sample Customers

Edge Web Hosting, Telenor Norway, Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, Webster Financial Corporation, Westinghouse Electric, VMware, TIAA-CREF
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