Cisco Secure Network Analytics vs ITRS Geneos comparison

Cisco and ITRS are both solutions in the Network Monitoring Software category. Cisco is ranked #36 with an average rating of 8.0, while ITRS is ranked #73. Cisco holds a 0.9% mindshare in NMS, compared to ITRS’s 0.6% mindshare. Additionally, 88% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of ITRS users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 10, 2024

ITRS Geneos and Cisco Secure Network Analytics compete in the monitoring and analytics category. Geneos appears to have the upper hand due to its extensive monitoring capabilities and flexibility.

Features: ITRS Geneos delivers real-time monitoring with customizable dashboards and offers flexibility with custom scripts and data visualization. Cisco Secure Network Analytics emphasizes NetFlow data analytics, providing network traffic visibility and threat detection while integrating with other Cisco security tools.

Room for Improvement: ITRS Geneos requires better historical reporting, enhanced dashboard functionalities, and improved support for newer tech stacks like containers. Geneos users also cite the complexity of configuration and a need for advanced documentation. Cisco Secure Network Analytics could improve through better integration with other tools, a more intuitive user interface, and fewer false positives. Users find the licensing model and initial setup complexity as points for enhancement.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Both ITRS Geneos and Cisco Secure Network Analytics prioritize on-premise deployment, with Geneos also offering public cloud options. Geneos is praised for strong customer service and technical support, although clarity in communication could improve. Cisco Secure Network Analytics is recognized for robust support and responsive service, receiving high user marks.

Pricing and ROI: ITRS Geneos is considered expensive, suitable for organizations that utilize its features across applications, resulting in a substantial ROI through minimized downtime and real-time insights. Cisco Secure Network Analytics is also noted for significant cost, attributed to its robust threat detection and network visibility. Pricing is based on data flow, leading to high costs justified by its impact on cybersecurity. Both products contribute to significant ROI through enhanced monitoring and security, with Geneos offering a broader application monitoring scope.

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco Secure Network Analytics

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

36th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) (5th), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (8th), Cisco Security Portfolio (9th)

ITRS Geneos

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

73rd

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability (48th), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (51st)

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Network Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of Cisco Secure Network Analytics is 0.9%, down from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ITRS Geneos is 0.6%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Monitoring Software Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Cisco Secure Network Analytics	0.9%
ITRS Geneos	0.6%
Other	98.5%

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Muhammad Harun-Owr-Roshid

CEO at BRIGHT-i SYSTEMS LIMITED

Have streamlined network visibility and troubleshooting while seeing benefits from AI integration

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 management of the database is also important; it should be centralized for easier data collection from a single database. When precise manual analysis is needed, it's sometimes difficult, so having a centralized database will allow network admins to find actual scenarios more effectively, especially since some information may not be visible on the GUI. Cisco should upgrade their hardware part to run the database, because sometimes it cannot handle the load while all features are running in the network. The database management should indeed be centralized because while AI runs behind the systems, central management is essential. For example, in a network with 100 Cisco switches, a few routers, firewalls, and access points, all data generated should be preserved in a central database. This approach simplifies management and analysis for troubleshooting, as GUI interfaces may not always provide visible information. Centralizing the database will allow for better understanding of which information is preserved for each specific device.

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Sanket

Chief Manager at a marketing services firm with 501-1,000 employees

With the help of the solution, we can predict and prevent failures

Currently, the most valuable thing for an individual is a mobile device. Since that is where people are currently tracking everything, we have multiple applications or apps that are for various products. I would like ITRS Geneos to develop an app, where instead of going to specific login terminals or logging into laptops or desktops to check alerts, we can have visibility in the app itself. Using the ITRS Geneos app, we could see the error message during our travels or wherever we are. I would like to see the capacity of messages for forecasting increased. Since the NSE is the number one derivative stock exchange in the work for three consecutive years, the number of messages is important. We use the capacity planner in ITRS to forecast our data needs for the next two months. The planner is important because the volume of data we produce is becoming more and more volatile compared to when we first started using ITRS Geneos in 2014.

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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

"The deployment was a breeze. It is a very innovative and robust platform that allows us to bi-directionally stitch together data elements from Netflow-enabled devices to provide a context for network utilization."

"Stealthwatch has definitely reduced the incident response time, making troubleshooting now only minutes instead of a couple of hours and increasing our threat detection rate by around 25-30%."

"It has improved my organization's network visibility from zero because before we had installed this solution, we weren't doing anything to protect us from threats."

"AI provides suggested common lines and protection features that help safeguard networks from various threats or unwanted situations."

"The most valuable feature of Cisco Secure Network Analytics is the Threat Intelligence integration."

"Great network monitoring, looking at anomaly detection and evaluation."

"It does change the way we troubleshoot and it is relatively easy to use once you learn it. I would recommend it to someone considering it."

"The network visibility feature opens up a whole new pane of glass that didn't exist before, so when you talk about being able to look into your network and understand what's there for security events, impostering, and everything that Stealthwatch can bring to the table, there's nothing else that a typical customer's going to have installed today that will give them any of that information."

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"The clean and colorful UI and easy to use options like snooze and active times."

"In my experience, being able to monitor our databases is a valuable feature as we can create our own queries and aren't reliant on the in-built ones."

"Our support team can monitor our applications and servers easily and we were able to reduce the time in finding errors and providing a solution."

"The ability to logically normalize data gathered from multiple types of sources via pre-built plugins is extremely powerful. This functionality, coupled with the ability to import custom data via the Toolkit plugin allows Geneos to be leveraged to monitor every system in the enterprise."

"This solution has helped provide relief to existing Level 2 teams, allowing them to focus efforts on in-depth problem analysis."

"It's a very good tool to use and everybody is very happy with it."

"The built-in plug-ins allow administrators to easily configure monitoring components for market data systems such as Thomson Reuters Enterprise Platform and SRLabs Wombat (formerly NYSE)."

"The biggest benefit of Geneos is the fact that we can clearly see, if we have an alert, where that alert has come from. We can see the data around that alert and anything that might be relevant is also shown. We can very easily right-click and see why we've received that alert. That's the best part about it, that you've got all the data there with the alerting."

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Cons

"The initial setup was straightforward but required a lot of data entry, to begin with building out the server types and network types."

"One thing I would like to see improved is if it could automatically be tied through ISE, instead of you having to manually get notifications and disable it yourself."

"It hasn't really improved our direct detection rate but it has definitely reduced our incident response time as we wouldn't have been able to detect threats or immediate risks without this solution."

"It hasn't really improved our threat detection rate but it has definitely reduced our incident response time as we wouldn't have been able to detect threats or immediate risks without this solution."

"One update I would like to see is an agent-based client."

"I'm not really sure it gives us a true picture."

"The version with the Dell server had iDRAC problems. Often, it reported iDRAC failure."

"It's too complicated to install when starting out."

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"Currently, it is difficult to monitor secure websites using SSL or with SSO enabled."

"It would be good if there were documentation on the ITRS website such as tutorials or plugins which are available to download."

"At the moment Geneos is excellent and handling real time monitoring, however not great at doing historical reporting."

"I would like to see ITRS integrate its setup editor with a SVN to check-in setup XML after major changes."

"I would like better access to the data that is being collected."

"I would rate technical support 7/10. It's self-explaining and the support is limited."

"Much of the reporting outside of the user interface is very basic and requires much customization to be useful."

"I would really like to see something from the Geneos side to set up automated reporting from ITRS."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Licensing is done by flows per second, not including outside>in traffic."

"Pricing is much higher compared to other solutions."

"NetFlow is very expensive."

"Today, we are part of the big Cisco ELA, and it is a la carte. We can get orders for whatever we want. At the end of the day, we have to pay for it in one big expense, but that is fine. We are okay with that."

"The tool is not cheaply priced."

"There are additional licenses needed for the number of so-called network flows. It's hard to plan the number of flows you need in the network, this is a problem. The price of the Cisco Stealthwatch is relatively inexpensive"

"Licensing is on a yearly basis."

"This is an expensive product. We have quit paying for support because we don't want to have to upgrade it and keep paying for it."

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"The product is priced quite high. There are pricing options for customers based on the size of the environment and plug-ins used by the monitoring system."

"Given our spend and the amount of service we have in it, the pricing is quite reasonable."

"Pricing is the touchy subject, even here. Upper management always wants us to find a cheaper solution. But we have so much integrated with ITRS... It's expensive, but it does its job very well. And you set it and go."

"The market tools are on par with this solution, but if the solution included more features, then it would be well within the range for the cost."

"ITRS Geneos is not a cheap tool. It's a moderate price for the banking industry. The reason we are not able to add the ITRS monitoring tool for the non-banking industries, and non-finance industries, is that the pricing is too high."

"The pricing seems reasonable. We're happy enough with it."

"The pricing is fairly market-related. They have been very lenient because we have been working with them for so long. An example is that we're currently migrating some of our services to AWS, and they've given us a grace period for some of the things to help with the migration and not to grow additional costs while we are migrating, but it's still on par with the market."

"It is expensive. They have to look at the model around when we move to cloud and how that's going to work. The licensing cost does pay off because of the improvements in support to our business."

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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company

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Financial Services Firm

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Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	52

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Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	12
Large Enterprise	39

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Also Known As

Cisco Stealthwatch, Cisco Stealthwatch Enterprise, Lancope StealthWatch

Geneos

Overview

Cisco Secure Network Analytics enhances network security through integrated threat detection and detailed traffic visibility, optimizing performance with AI analytics and strong platform integrations.

Cisco Secure Network Analytics offers deep visibility into network traffic, with tools like network maps and server response times. Its AI-driven analytics help detect threats, focusing on east-west traffic. Integration with platforms such as pxGrid and ISE complements its capabilities. Reporting and telemetry help in identifying bandwidth issues, yet improvements are desired in AI for better data organization. Installation complexity and false positives present challenges, and managing network loads effectively is a recognized need.

What are the key features of Cisco Secure Network Analytics?

Deep Visibility: Provides comprehensive insights into network traffic and server behavior.
Network Maps: Enhances understanding of traffic flow and infrastructure layout.
AI Analytics: Uses AI for superior threat detection and anomaly recognition.
Integration: Compatible with platforms like pxGrid and ISE for enhanced security management.
Telemetry: Delivers detailed bandwidth usage and traffic analysis reports.

How does Cisco Secure Network Analytics provide value?

Enhanced Security: Elevates threat detection and response capabilities.
Traffic Insights: Identifies encrypted and anomalous network behaviors.
Compliance Support: Assists in meeting industry standards for data protection.
Endpoint Protection: Guards network endpoints against potential threats.

Industries such as banking, defense, and police rely on Cisco Secure Network Analytics for securing networks against threats. Its capability to provide insights into encrypted traffic and facilitate device auditing makes it a sought-after choice for those requiring extensive network visibility. Users appreciate its application for threat prevention and response in demanding sectors.

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ITRS Geneos offers a customizable platform for real-time monitoring with minimal system impact, facilitating insights across multiple platforms. Known for its scalability, it efficiently integrates with other tools, supporting industries with its proactive monitoring capabilities.

ITRS Geneos allows users to effectively manage financial services infrastructure by monitoring trading systems, treasury management, and FX operations. It provides real-time dashboards to track server uptime, application performance, and health metrics. Users benefit from its enterprise-wide data aggregation, alerting features, and script adaptability while needing improvement in cloud monitoring and AI-based predictive functionalities. The tool's setup requires some expertise, suggesting a need for more intuitive solutions.

What are the most important features of ITRS Geneos?

Customizable Dashboards: Enables real-time analytics across platforms.
Lightweight Netprobe: Facilitates efficient data aggregation with minimal impact.
Plugin Support: Ensures extensive compatibility and integration.
Proactive Monitoring: Allows for early issue detection and resolution.
Script Adaptability: Supports tailored solutions for specific requirements.

What benefits and ROI should be considered?

Minimized Manual Intervention: Automation features reduce manual tasks.
Scalability: Easily accommodates growing enterprise needs.
Integration Capabilities: Works seamlessly with existing tools.
Insightful Dashboards: Provides actionable metrics for decision making.

ITRS Geneos is prominently utilized in financial sectors. Banks and financial institutions leverage its capabilities to monitor infrastructure and application performance, optimizing trading systems and FX operations. It builds comprehensive dashboards, offering valuable insights into server health, application logs, and network performance, contributing significantly to operational efficiency.

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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

ITRS Geneos is used by over 170 financial institutions, including JPMorgan, HSBC, RBS, Deutsche Bank and Goldman Sachs. Clients range from investment banks to exchanges and brokers.

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