Cisco XDR vs ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 comparison

Cisco and ExtraHop Networks are both solutions in the Extended Detection and Response (XDR) category. Cisco is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.5, while ExtraHop Networks is ranked #41. Cisco holds a 1.6% mindshare in XDR, compared to ExtraHop Networks’s 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of ExtraHop Networks users who would recommend it.

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We performed a comparison between Cisco XDR and ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Extended Detection and Response (XDR) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Extended Detection and Response (XDR) category, the mindshare of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is 4.6%, down from 5.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cisco XDR is 1.6%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 is 1.0%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks	4.6%
Cisco XDR	1.6%
ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360	1.0%
Other	92.8%

Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

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ABHISHEK_SINGH

Senior Process Expert at A.P. Moller - Maersk

Gained full visibility and streamlined threat detection through behavior-based insights and AI integration

Initially, we got to have a lot of false positives when we onboarded, but nowadays it's quite smooth. We have fine-tuned our security policies and allowed different levels of policies to get rid of those false positives. Currently, we are getting a fairly good amount of incidents that are not false positives or benign, but actionable items. The process is streamlined. In the initial days, the operations used to get involved in a lot of benign and other activities, but now the process is streamlined. We are leveraging the auto-detection and remediation plans. The operations teams are now more involved in other business roles as well, not just looking into the logs and fetching out what's happening there. They have fixed a lot of things. Initially, they didn't have IAC code drift detection, cloud posture management, or security posture management, but they have those now. They purchased different vendors and did a merger with that. They have now Prisma Cloud that gets integrated and now they are working with Cortex Cloud. Everything that was negative has now been addressed, and the product altogether looks to be in a very better and mature shape now. Currently, it's more or less detecting the workloads with AI-based best practices. Since most organizations are consuming AI agents and other things, we are looking forward to seeing what other feature enhancements Palo Alto can support in that.

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Fred Parks

Senior Systems Consultant at W.C. Bradley Co.

Centralized visibility has transformed incident investigations and now cuts response time dramatically

Workflows could definitely be easier to work with. Workflows are automated tasks that can be kicked off inside of a playbook. When someone is responding to something, they can click a button and it will perform automated tasks for them inside of these other products. The product can actually control the behavior of a firewall and you can write a rule in a firewall from Cisco XDR without having to go into the firewall software. However, if it is not a native workflow automation, it is very difficult to create your own. It is not intuitive and you almost have to be a developer and get really good with the API. This could definitely be improved on, particularly the custom workflow automation. Another thing that could be improved is Cisco documenting how it makes decisions, because there are certain factors or criteria that it uses from the source products. Cisco XDR gets all of its data from the integrations, so if you do not integrate anything, it is not going to do anything. Sometimes in these integration products, such as Secure Network Analytics or Cisco Security Exposure, they could be generating some type of alert and you do not necessarily see that in Cisco XDR. This is because it knows, maybe because of these other products, it is not really a big deal and is not big enough to raise an incident. However, I do not think Cisco does a great job in explaining what those rules are, such as why this happens and how this happens. This can cause some questions and some concern. I think it is doing the right thing, but I think it would be better if they had a rule set to say, based on this data, this is how the product actually works.

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reviewer2857197

Lead IT Service Analyst at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees

Cloud-native threat detection has improved incident investigations and now reduces breach risk

We have covered most of the features over the past three years and look forward to discovering more as we work closely with the ExtraHop technical team, who are open to sharing what they have developed. Pricing is on the higher side, typically based on load, volume of traffic, and deployment scale. The advanced detection capabilities provide significant value in reducing investigation time, making the licensing and pricing acceptable for larger organizations. ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 has undeniably improved our security posture, reduced manual investigation efforts, and facilitated fast threat detection mechanisms, which all help prevent costly potential breaches in enterprise environments. ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360's SaaS environment is well-suited for cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments, effectively addressing real-life scenarios involving east-west and north-south traffic. The platform is recommended for large organizations in need of comprehensive detection capabilities. I would rate this product overall as an 8 out of 10.

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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

"Cortex XDR features advanced threat detection capabilities."

"Has great threat detection capabilities."

"Cortex XDR can integrate the firewalls and determine the tendencies of the attacks. It's a new generation antivirus, with protection endpoints and detection response. It is very easy to use and everybody can operate the solution."

"The level of security I get for my endpoints and servers is extremely valuable."

"The main benefit of using Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks while employing Palo Alto Firewall at the internet edge is that it improves security on our endpoint devices, integrating seamlessly with Palo Alto Firewalls to deliver comprehensive network, analyst, and security details all in a single dashboard, which allows us to manage everything from our network devices."

"My advice for anybody who is considering Cortex XDR is that it is a complete solution, and has very good features."

"When the pandemic started, Palo Alto came up with many solutions, which helped with the quick shift from on-premises to the cloud."

"Cortex covers everything I need. It's a perfect solution. Cortex provides a different level of visibility because it's an extended EDR, allowing you to grab logs from the network and firewalls. Palo Alto invented the concept of the extended EDR or XDR."

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"Overall, the platform has strengthened our cybersecurity posture and increased operational efficiency for the security team."

"Before using Cisco XDR, I sometimes did not detect malicious activities in my client's environment, but since implementing this solution, my mean time to detect has reduced and my mean time to respond has fallen within the acceptable threshold, positively impacting my organization as I can detect and respond to threats in time."

"The features of Cisco XDR benefit my company since time is money. When outages happen and when a customer can't reach the internet, they get agitated. Therefore, the quicker we can mitigate an issue, our customers get happier in a quicker fashion."

"The merging of all of that data into one display is probably the best benefit of Cisco XDR."

"Cisco XDR has positively impacted my organization because instead of ten people working on one event, Cisco XDR can do many things an analyst can do, reducing the human effort required and coordinating everything."

"My advice for other organizations considering Cisco XDR is that it offers proactive security measures that are really very helpful."

"The feature I appreciate the most about Cisco XDR is the reliability."

"The biggest ROI from Cisco XDR was time savings in the SOC, as we saw triage and investigation time drop by roughly 40 to 50 percent for common incidents because analysts were not manually coordinating alerts across multiple tools anymore."

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"It is very easy to collect and handle data in ExtraHop Reveal(X) Cloud. Integration with Big Data is also easy. Many of our customers integrate it with Big Data platforms like Splunk or Elastic. It is also easy to handle and easy to understand."

"ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 has positively impacted my organization by helping us detect abnormal activity on our network that we could not detect through our SIEM or XDR platform."

"Their technical support is more effective and of better quality than other competitors."

"ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 has undeniably improved our security posture, reduced manual investigation efforts, and facilitated fast threat detection mechanisms, which all help prevent costly potential breaches in enterprise environments."

"It is scalable."

"It stands out for its intuitive and efficient user interface, robust detection capabilities with minimal false positives, and the ability to handle encrypted traffic, making it a valuable asset for network security and management."

Cons

"The deployment is pretty hard."

"The downsides of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks are that in many incidents, when I enter the causality chain, there are numerous logs."

"Based on our experience so far, its implementation is quite complex."

"Traps doesn't work with McAfee. You need to remove McAfee to install Traps. This is very common, and its nothing that should be an issue. Some antivirus engines recognize Traps as an threat component, so maybe they need to shake hands somewhere."

"It's more focused on network communication. If a customer wants to increase the level of protection and start working with documents, it's impossible to integrate these features into the system. It's more of a communication-oriented system than a content security-oriented system."

"The technical support is not very good. I find the process difficult."

"If Palo Alto reduces the pricing slightly for their products, it would make them more scalable in markets such as India and globally for cybersecurity."

"The solution can never really be an on-premises solution based simply on the way it is set up. It needs metadata to run and improve. Having an on-premises solution would cut it off from making improvements."

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"One area that needs improvement is the limited visibility due to the licensing structure. For more visibility, customers need the advantage or premier licensing, which involves additional costs."

"One area where Cisco XDR could improve is the learning curve for new users, especially during initial setup and workflow customization."

"Cisco XDR can be improved in terms of out-of-the-box integrations and standard operating procedures available on the platform where we would not have to refer to documents outside of the platform to integrate."

"While Cisco XDR is robust, it could benefit from improvements on the AI side."

"They need to provide better pricing and bundle XDR licenses with products like Meraki solutions or Firepower Threat Defense."

"If we have a list of domains we need to block, such as 4,000 domains, I can only block 100 domains at a time because if I put in more than 100 domains, I hit that 2,000 character max and can't continue with an investigation. Being able to put in all 4,000 domains, without a character limit or observable limit, would make doing those case books a whole lot easier and blocking those domains a whole lot easier too."

"Workflows could definitely be easier to work with."

"Regarding the pricing aspect of Cisco XDR, I think the price is a bit expensive."

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"Their professional service can be improved."

"There needs to be more support."

"I would like to see ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 improved by integrating XDR features with NDR."

"One challenge with ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 is its pricing, which tends to be comparatively high in the marketplace."

"A drawback includes bucket storage limitations for payload data, necessitating timely extraction for thorough investigations."

"They can include integration with SAP. Currently, no vendor provides network performance monitoring in the SAP market. It is a very big market. We have around 400 customers for SAP in Korea. In the USA, there are more than 10,000 customers."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It has a yearly renewal."

"The solution has one subscription for endpoint protection and one subscription for detection and response. The two licenses combined give you the BRO version."

"Cortex XDR's pricing is ok."

"It is "expensive" and flexible."

"The price is on the higher side, but it's okay."

"I don't like that they have different types of licenses."

"The cost of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is $55 to $90 USD per endpoint per month."

"We didn't have to pay any additional fee for the cloud instance. It just came with the renewal, which was nice."

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"The licensing of Cisco XDR is a bit complicated. The cost can depend on what it is, and the process can be a little complicated."

"When compared to other solutions, it aligns with the market average, indicating a competitive pricing level."

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Top Industries

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Construction Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Outsourcing Company

20%

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Government

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

13%

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Small Business	46
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	52

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Small Business	17
Midsize Enterprise	9
Large Enterprise	4

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Cyvera, Cortex XDR, Palo Alto Networks Traps

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Overview

Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks provides advanced threat detection with AI-driven endpoint protection and seamless integration, ensuring multi-layered security and automatic threat response.

Cortex XDR is designed to safeguard endpoints against malware and suspicious activities. It offers advanced threat detection and response capabilities using behavioral analysis, AI, and machine learning. It seamlessly integrates with security infrastructures, providing endpoint security, firewall integration, and enhanced visibility in both cloud-based and on-premises environments.

What are the key features of Cortex XDR?

Advanced Threat Detection: Uses AI and machine learning for proactive threat identification.
Multi-layered Security: Combines various security measures for comprehensive protection.
Endpoint Protection: Safeguards against malware and exploits.
Behavioral Analysis: Monitors suspicious activity for early detection.
Automatic Threat Response: Automates responses to neutralize threats.

What benefits should users expect?

Ease of Use: Simplifies security management with intuitive design.
Resource Efficiency: Minimizes impact on system resources.
Integration Capabilities: Works well with existing security setups.
Reduced Analyst Workload: Automates processes to decrease manual intervention.

Organizations in diverse sectors deploy Cortex XDR to protect against malware, leveraging its advanced threat detection capabilities. Its integration with existing security infrastructures appeals to those seeking comprehensive protection in both cloud and on-premises environments, providing enhanced visibility and threat intelligence.

Palo Alto Networks

Cisco XDR delivers an advanced threat detection and response experience through integration with Cisco's security suite, offering enhanced visibility, intelligence, and automation for network protection and system evaluations.

Cisco XDR integrates with Cisco Meraki and Splunk, excelling in threat intelligence and zero-day attack detection. Its automated response features provide crucial support in managing extensive networks, while the comprehensive log management facilitates detailed troubleshooting. Dashboards assist in system evaluation for effective gap mitigation. Despite its licensing complexity and upfront costs, it remains a key tool for Security Operations Center analysts and internet service providers, helping isolate threats and ensuring consistent security monitoring.

What features make Cisco XDR stand out?

Threat Intelligence: Offers robust insights to identify and manage threats.
Integration: Seamlessly works with Cisco Meraki and Splunk.
Zero-Day Detection: Protects against unknown threats with innovative technology.
Automated Response: Automates tasks such as phishing email handling.
Comprehensive Log Management: Supports detailed troubleshooting and network visibility.

Which benefits should users look for?

Enhanced Network Visibility: Allows for better monitoring and protection.
Reduced Downtime: Reliable performance ensures minimal interruptions.
Ease of Training: Intuitive tools facilitate rapid adoption.
Gap Mitigation: Dashboards provide insights to strengthen system security.

Cisco XDR is widely implemented in sectors requiring robust network management and monitoring. Organizations use it alongside Cisco Firepower Threat Defense and Meraki for comprehensive security measures, benefiting global customers and internet service providers for traffic and routing insights across devices and data centers.

Cisco

ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 offers advanced network detection and response capabilities, designed to provide real-time situational awareness and threat detection across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Built to meet the demands of modern enterprises, ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 enhances visibility into network activities, delivering comprehensive security insights. It uses high-speed data analysis to identify anomalous behaviors and potential threats, helping security teams respond effectively. With centralized visibility, it ensures quick detection and thorough investigation of threats within complex infrastructures, including cloud, edge, and on-premises environments.

What key features does ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 offer?

Real-Time Threat Detection: Monitors network traffic in real-time for immediate threat identification.
Centralized Visibility: Offers a unified dashboard for observing activities across diverse environments.
Automated Response: Enables predefined actions to mitigate threats swiftly without manual intervention.
Integration Capabilities: Seamlessly integrates with tools for enhanced incident management.
Advanced Analytics: Utilizes machine learning to detect sophisticated threats promptly.

What benefits should users look for in reviews of ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360?

Improved Security Posture: Evidence of enhanced organizational security through faster threat detection and response.
Operational Efficiency: Reduction in time and effort for IT teams due to automated processes.
Scalability: Flexibility to expand with organizational growth and technology changes.
Cost-Effectiveness: Attractive pricing compared to functionality and outcomes offered.

ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 is implemented across industries such as financial services, healthcare, and retail, where robust security measures are paramount. In these sectors, the capabilities of ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 align with the need for secure handling of sensitive data and compliance with industry regulations, providing valuable protection and detection capabilities.

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CBI Health Group, University Honda, VakifBank

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