Cybereason XDR vs NetWitness NDR comparison

LevelBlue and NetWitness are both solutions in the Extended Detection and Response (XDR) category. LevelBlue is ranked #22 with an average rating of 9.0, while NetWitness is ranked #37. LevelBlue holds a 1.0% mindshare in XDR, compared to NetWitness’s 1.4% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of LevelBlue users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 87% of NetWitness users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 8, 2024

NetWitness NDR and Cybereason XDR compete in the security market. Cybereason XDR is often favored for its comprehensive capabilities and high ROI, while NetWitness NDR is acknowledged for its cost-effectiveness and simplicity in deployment.

Features: NetWitness NDR offers robust threat detection, pricing benefits, and strong support. Cybereason XDR provides consolidated management, automated response features, and extensive third-party integrations.

Room for Improvement: NetWitness NDR users desire enhanced customization options, improved reporting clarity, and better threat intelligence. Cybereason XDR users suggest improvements in log management, increased threat intelligence capabilities, and optimization of the setup process.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: NetWitness NDR is recognized for straightforward deployment and efficient support. Cybereason XDR presents some challenges in setup but benefits from responsive customer service.

Pricing and ROI: NetWitness NDR is praised for competitive pricing and good ROI. Cybereason XDR, although more expensive initially, is perceived by users to provide a strong return on investment due to its advanced features.

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Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Extended Detection and Response (XDR) category, the mindshare of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is 4.9%, down from 5.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cybereason XDR is 1.0%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NetWitness NDR is 1.4%, up from 0.7% 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	4.9%
Cybereason XDR	1.0%
NetWitness NDR	1.4%
Other	92.7%

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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Peter Nowak

Business Development Manager for Cybereason at Bechtle

Integration of multiple firewalls enables advanced threat detection

The integration of data from firewalls and Active Directory is most valuable. Cybereason XDR facilitates two-way communication, where the firewall sends data to the Cybereason system, and it can communicate with the firewall to stop unwanted communication. Customers can deal with multiple types of firewalls with ease. The behavioral analytics help detect advanced threats when attackers use existing software. The multilayered protection approach, including NGAV, integrates XDR detection with antivirus to assess and counter threats effectively.

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reviewer1799727

Manager, IT Security Operations at a non-profit with 11-50 employees

Reliable and good support but can be expensive

I have no real complaints about the solution. Threat detection could be better. They need to enhance their threat intelligence feeds. We would like to have more IOCs or more trade intelligence to not only rely on the intelligence of the engineer in charge but to have some threat intelligence and some seeds of IOCs and to have the host have some artificial intelligence to reduce the number of false positives. I don't see this solution being very scalable. The solution is pricey.

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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 lets us manage several clients from the same console, and its endpoint defense is more advanced than traditional antivirus."

"One thing that I like about Cortex XDR is its ability to detect all the suspicious or malicious binaries, and it can integrate with Palo Alto Firewall."

"Being a cloud solution it is very flexible in serving internal and external connections and a broad range of devices."

"The most valuable features are the fact that it was running in the background and it would intercept any weird stuff, and the fact that it would send things directly to the cloud for sandboxing. It's quite practical."

"On a scale from one to ten, I would rate Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks a nine."

"The anti-exploit is impenetrable. We chose Traps because it is the only product that we were not able to get anything past."

"If any application performs suspicious activities, such as changing registries or modifying other applications, Cortex XDR detects and blocks the entire application."

"The policy configuration is great, the granularity of policies that are available is very helpful, it is straightforward to set up, and it has pretty much everything we need and works well within the Palo Alto ecosystem."

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"The solution has an investigation feature, which is useful for building storylines."

"Cybereason XDR's most useful feature is the investigation."

"The integration of data from firewalls and Active Directory is most valuable."

"They have recently updated the features and the most valuable ones are the instant threat response, ease of use, web interface, integration, and easy access. RSA NetWitness Endpoint is very compatible with other solutions and technologies. However, they do not rely on third-party solutions and have most features built-in."

"The stability of the RSA NetWitness Endpoint is very good."

"We use it for IT security purposes; this is our central log management solution, so we incorporate all of our servers and PCs into this software and can monitor the logs from there."

"RSA NetWitness does market analysis in a more granular form. It gives you full visibility."

"We like the solution doesn't have to be managed by an IT department; it's easy to use and you can still check the machine without the IT department being involved."

"The detection rate and tracking features including historical tracking, tracking of the fires on the desk, and tracking of the file last monitored are all quite valuable for us."

"The most valuable feature of RSA NetWitness Network is the single unified dashboard from which you can manage all the different products of RSA, and the integration with native applications is good."

"The most valuable feature is the way it captures the traffic, and it contains every detail of the communication."

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Cons

"Currently, if you use Palo Alto endpoint protection as the only solution it's very complicated to remove pre-existing threats."

"Cortex XDR could improve its sales support team, including better commission structures and referral programs."

"We would also like to have advanced tech protection and email scanning."

"If they had pulse rate detection, it would be better."

"I have seen lagging with Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks. There was one time when we faced a threat actor trying to gain access to our system. When our team utilized the tool, we were all on the same dashboard and we faced a lag issue at that time of around five minutes, which was quite significant."

"The deployment is pretty hard."

"The server sometimes stops continuously to check things so it would be helpful to receive access updates or technical reasons."

"I don't like that they have different types of licenses. For example, if users select a license, they think they will have all the platforms they need to improve their network or security. But after some time, Palo Alto Networks changed their licensing, and some of the features that, for example, were free at the beginning now have a cost. I think the integration can be improved. For example, a lot of tools are just integrated through APIs."

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"There could be more integrations with other data sources like NDR systems."

"The one thing we sometimes have issues with is its integration with other security applications like antiviruses."

"Cybereason's customer support could be better."

"Customer service is rated as a five out of ten. When they work and reach the right level, they are helpful, but getting to the right person can be time-consuming."

"Its price could be improved. It is an expensive product. Its training is also too expensive. It would be great if they can have a better pricing scheme for the training."

"Its price could be improved. It is an expensive product."

"This solution needs an upgrade in reporting. I have heard from RSA that they are working on this, but as of yet it is not available."

"Threat detection could be better."

"The integration of the solution needs to be improved. The dashboard needs lots of updates as well. In the next release, we would like to see advanced fraud detection features."

"The problem with this product is that it's a bit slow."

"The deployment process is complex. I don't know why, but this solution will suddenly stop working. Logs stop coming. Often, one thing or another stops working. Most of the time, one of my team members is working with troubleshooting and working with technical support. Log passing is also one of the biggest challenge."

"The solution is modular, for example you can buy the RSA ePack, which you buy as a module is not part of the conduit solution. They could include it and have it as an all-in-one solution."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It has a yearly renewal."

"When we first bought it, it was a bit expensive, but it was worth it. The licensing was straightforward."

"The return on investment is from the user side because we have seen the performance of it increase the delivery time of the product if we are using too many web-based and on-premise applications. In indirect ways, we saw the return of investment in terms of performance and user satisfaction increase."

"Our customers have expressed that the price is high."

"The tool's price is moderate."

"Our license will require renewal in August, after which the maintenance will continue as usual."

"Its pricing is kind of in line with its competitors and everybody else out there."

"The price of the product is not very economical."

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"The solution is cheaper than Microsoft Defender. It has a subscription and no standard license."

"The price of the solution depends on the environment. If the environment is large then it will cost more. However, the larger the environment with more endpoints, you will receive an increased discount. If the environment is very small, then you might think it is expensive. It is always better to buy in bulk to receive a discount. The minimum number of assets is usually 500, with discounts on 1000 and 2000."

"With RSA, there is flexibility in choosing the service, products, and the range that meets your requirement, as well as they are flexible in terms of pricing."

"NetWitness Endpoint is less costly than its competitors, but it offers fewer features."

"The pricing is not very economical. It is a quite costly product for India. One thing is that when you purchase it, you have to purchase a module separately."

"It is highly scalable. It can be bought based on your requirements."

"The cost depends on the number of endpoints that you want to monitor, but it is not expensive."

"We are on a three-year contract to use RSA NetWitness Network."

"It is an expensive product."

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Top Industries

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Construction Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

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Financial Services Firm

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13%

Computer Software Company

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Comms Service Provider

11%

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Small Business	44
Midsize Enterprise	20
Large Enterprise	47

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Also Known As

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

Cybereason is the leader in endpoint protection, offering endpoint detection and response, next-generation antivirus, and managed monitoring services. Founded by elite intelligence professionals born and bred in offense-first hunting, Cybereason gives enterprises the upper hand over cyber adversaries.

LevelBlue

Using a centralized combination of network and endpoint analysis, behavioral analysis, data science techniques and threat intelligence, NetWitness NDR helps analysts detect and resolve known and unknown attacks while automating and orchestrating the incident response lifecycle. With these capabilities on one platform, security teams can collapse disparate tools and data into a powerful, blazingly fast user interface.

NetWitness

Sample Customers

CBI Health Group, University Honda, VakifBank

MOTOROLA MOBILITY

ADP, Ameritas, Partners Healthcare

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