We performed a comparison between Cisco Secure Network Analytics and PRTG Network Monitor based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Network Monitoring Software solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."We can manage the entire system across the network and troubleshoot the pain points."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the way the net flow is being merged together in a single pane. That's been extremely useful for us, because can see what's going on with traffic in one single place."
"The feature most valuable for us is to gain visibility of what is actually floating through, so we can stop it based on whether it's good or bad traffic."
"Visibility. The ability to look East and West. To see what is passing through your circuits, where it is coming from, and how big it is."
"The most valuable feature is its alerts and dashboard."
"Provides easily identifiable anomalies that you can't see with signature detections."
"If you are using Darktrace or NAC solutions you can integrate Stealthwatch."
"The solution's analytics and thrust detection capabilities are good. We're still adjusting it. It's a little hypersensitive, but it is working right now."
"The solution allowed us to not only get gain insight but also start collaborating with other tools."
"The initial setup is pretty easy."
"The most valuable aspect is the diverse range of features it offers."
"My opinion is that this solution is not very expensive."
"The reporting module is easy to configure."
"It is able to satisfy all our requirements in terms of email notifications and specific errors on the devices."
"The installation is not that complex."
"It improves the status of my infrastructure, from networking devices to real-time machines."
"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"The Wi-Fi side needs improvement."
"The version with the Dell server had iDRAC problems. Often, it reported iDRAC failure."
"We've run into some issues with the configuration."
"We need to be able to filter out internal IPs as non-threats."
"I would like to see a hybrid solution that can work without being connected directly to the internet for those destinations."
"The initial setup is complex, as there is a lot to configure."
"Cisco could improve the administration for the customers."
"The overall visibility into the actual device itself would be helpful. I don't just want support-specific data, but also to be able to see information such as CPU and other internal components or usage of the devices."
"We haven't seen ROI."
"It would be nice if it gave us alerts via Gmail or SMS message."
"The clustering aspect needs improvement, as there is a bit of confusion about you do when hit that 5000 probe mark."
"PRTG could use reporting tools and mobile alert tools. It should be easier to diagnose and respond to problems from a mobile device on the go."
"The database needs improvement."
"Other monitoring tools that I have used are easier to use."
"Can be slow in the way it polls the different engines."
"Technical support is an area with concerns in PRTG Network Monitor, where improvements are required."
"PRTG Network Monitor can improve by having better integration with devices."
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Cisco Secure Network Analytics is ranked 24th in Network Monitoring Software with 57 reviews while PRTG Network Monitor is ranked 5th in Network Monitoring Software with 96 reviews. Cisco Secure Network Analytics is rated 8.2, while PRTG Network Monitor is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Cisco Secure Network Analytics writes "Increased the visibility of what is happening in our network". On the other hand, the top reviewer of PRTG Network Monitor writes "It's an all-in-one solution, and net flow is included in the licensing ". Cisco Secure Network Analytics is most compared with Darktrace, Cisco Secure Cloud Analytics, ThousandEyes, Vectra AI and Arista NDR, whereas PRTG Network Monitor is most compared with Zabbix, Centreon, Nagios XI, SolarWinds NPM and ManageEngine OpManager. See our Cisco Secure Network Analytics vs. PRTG Network Monitor report.
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