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Cisco Security Cloud vs Unit 42 Managed Detection and Response comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco Security Cloud
Ranking in Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP)
29th
Average Rating
4.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (32nd)
Unit 42 Managed Detection a...
Ranking in Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP)
23rd
Average Rating
0.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Managed Detection and Response (MDR) (29th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP) category, the mindshare of Cisco Security Cloud is 1.3%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Unit 42 Managed Detection and Response is 1.7%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Unit 42 Managed Detection and Response1.7%
Cisco Security Cloud1.3%
Other97.0%
Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP)
 

Featured Reviews

AdnanKhan - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior System Administrator at Ovrlod
Useful for data storage and API calls
Currently, the organization is not utilizing the Cisco Security Cloud for its live web applications or real-time traffic. My clients mostly use the tool for enterprise security. If you are a new user or student interested in security cloud systems, consider approaching Cisco Cloud for a free account. I rate the product a four out of ten.
MohammedSirajuddin - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead Consultant at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Flexible and reduces IT operations but requires local data sovereignty and competitive pricing
I prefer having local data sovereignty. It would be advantageous for Palo Alto to have local data centers across different countries to adhere to this requirement. I also have a concern regarding pricing, which is perceived as high compared to competitors. Improvements should focus on response times and reducing the time taken to reach solutions.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The product offers a user-friendly interface, making it easy for newcomers and experienced professionals to work on the platform. Its most valuable feature is the security layer."
"Unit 42 MDR provides us with managed detection and response functionalities, eliminating the need for capital expenditure since it is an operational expenditure-based service."
"Unit 42 MDR provides us with managed detection and response functionalities, eliminating the need for capital expenditure since it is an operational expenditure-based service."
 

Cons

"Cisco Security Cloud needs to improve its pricing."
"I have a concern regarding pricing, which is perceived as high compared to competitors."
"I also have a concern regarding pricing, which is perceived as high compared to competitors."
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Manufacturing Company
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Insurance Company
6%
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Unit 42 Managed Detection and Response?
I find the pricing to be expensive, especially when compared with competitors who offer significant discounts. Palo Alto has room to become more competitive in its pricing.
What needs improvement with Unit 42 Managed Detection and Response?
I prefer having local data sovereignty. It would be advantageous for Palo Alto to have local data centers across different countries to adhere to this requirement. I also have a concern regarding p...
What is your primary use case for Unit 42 Managed Detection and Response?
Unit 42 is a Managed Detection and Response solution with MDR capabilities. I use it in a managed service context where my organization's security needs are catered to by Palo Alto. Generally, it i...
 

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