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Cynet vs OpenText Enterprise Security Manager comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 28, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.1
Cynet offers effective and affordable cybersecurity, providing immediate value and reducing management needs, enhancing user investment confidence.
Sentiment score
4.9
ROI from OpenText Enterprise Security Manager varies widely, influenced by threat detection, compliance benefits, and prevention of incidents.
The return on investment with Cynet is pretty good, as it doesn't require a dedicated resource to manage, being highly automated.
CoFounder at Vinca Cybertech Pvt. Ltd.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.4
Cynet's customer service is generally praised for responsiveness, though some users desire faster support and wider geographic coverage.
Sentiment score
5.4
OpenText Enterprise Security Manager support receives mixed reviews, with common complaints about slow resolution and inadequate expertise in complex issues.
Based on our needs, they schedule remote sessions and resolve the issues.
Technical Consultant at Vincacyber
My experience with the technical support of Cynet is excellent; they are just one click away.
CoFounder at Vinca Cybertech Pvt. Ltd.
Their SOC side support, when a threat is detected, is excellent.
vCIO At Grove Networks Inc. at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
If I raise a P1 or P0 ticket, the response time is often delayed by four to eight hours.
Senior Security Engineer at Valuepoint Systems
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.6
Cynet offers scalable, flexible deployment for medium to enterprise businesses, supporting various systems and user bases efficiently.
Sentiment score
5.9
OpenText Enterprise Security Manager is scalable for large deployments but faces cost challenges at the logger level.
We can deploy Cynet for 50,000 users, and we have deployed it at that scale, with the capability to scale higher to 100,000 users without any challenges.
CoFounder at Vinca Cybertech Pvt. Ltd.
The solution is highly scalable.
Senior Chief Manager at Arcil
Cynet is very scalable.
vCIO At Grove Networks Inc. at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
It lacks some capabilities compared to other tools available in the market.
Senior Security Engineer at Valuepoint Systems
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.1
Cynet is favored for its stability, reliability, minimal system impact, and users' long-term satisfaction despite minor Linux update issues.
Sentiment score
5.1
OpenText Enterprise Security Manager is stable and reliable, though performance varies with challenges in virtualization and specific components.
Within six years of usage, we have not had any issues such as outages or downtime.
CoFounder at Vinca Cybertech Pvt. Ltd.
The stability of ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) is not very robust.
Senior Security Engineer at Valuepoint Systems
 

Room For Improvement

Cynet should enhance mobile support, integration, customization, usability, and AI features, with better incident data and third-party integrations.
OpenText Enterprise Security Manager needs user interface upgrades, better integration, improved documentation, and enhancements in analytics and scalability.
There should be more options than deploying solely through group policy, as the assumption that GPO is working isn’t always the case.
vCIO At Grove Networks Inc. at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
Having a DLP feature would also add value.
Senior Technical Consultant at Vincacyber
Cynet should have tamper protection for Linux and Mac operating systems.
Technical Consultant at Vincacyber
The integration aspect of ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) needs improvement.
Senior Security Engineer at Valuepoint Systems
 

Setup Cost

Cynet offers competitive pricing with flexible licensing, appreciated for its cost-benefit ratio and comprehensive features by enterprise buyers.
OpenText Enterprise Security Manager is costly but offers robust features and scalability, with possible discounts and cost management strategies.
I think the pricing of Cynet is fair and one of the better options in the market.
vCIO At Grove Networks Inc. at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
Cynet does not ask for additional costs for add-on features.
Technical Consultant at Vincacyber
The price of Cynet is reasonable considering its features and support.
IT infrastructure Specialist at Nok airline public company limited
ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) is very cheap compared to other tools.
Senior Security Engineer at Valuepoint Systems
 

Valuable Features

Cynet delivers seamless threat detection with automation, scalability, and low management effort, featuring advanced EDR/XDR capabilities and 24/7 support.
ArcSight offers advanced threat detection, robust integration, customizable dashboards, and automates event correlation for efficient security operations.
The most valuable feature is the UBA (User behavior analysis). It has integration with SIEM solutions, allowing us to share our logs to third-party SIEM servers.
Technical Consultant at Vincacyber
The valuable aspects of Cynet are its EDR and XDR components, which are available at a reasonable price point.
vCIO At Grove Networks Inc. at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
One of the important items is the reporting functionality.
Team Leader at Telekom Slovenije
The ability to interpret data is highly valued.
Senior Security Engineer at Valuepoint Systems
 

Categories and Ranking

Cynet
Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
11th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
45
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (13th), User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (3rd), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (11th), Threat Deception Platforms (2nd), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (4th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (9th), Ransomware Protection (3rd)
OpenText Enterprise Securit...
Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
21st
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
98
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2025, in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category, the mindshare of Cynet is 0.9%, down from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Enterprise Security Manager is 1.6%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Cynet0.9%
OpenText Enterprise Security Manager1.6%
Other97.5%
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
 

Featured Reviews

Roshan Jadhav - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Consultant at Vincacyber
Has improved threat detection and streamlined incident analysis through centralized control and AI-driven insights
People are looking for Cynet because it has next-generation threat protection that detects zero-day threats. It has UEBA (user entity behavior analysis), threat hunting features, and storage device control where we can create profiles and block unauthorized USB storage devices. We can also create threat protection policies to detect malware, ransomware, and many other threats. The most valuable feature is the UBA (User behavior analysis). It has integration with SIEM solutions, allowing us to share our logs to third-party SIEM servers. Cynet has AI integration which showcases complete forensic data about threats, making it very easy to understand what happened with the system and what type of incident was detected. Autonomous breach protection is a feature of Cynet which can detect and mitigate known and unknown threats based on signatures. If there are any signature-less files, malware, or ransomware, it will detect them based on autonomous breach protection capabilities. The centralized management console provides a dashboard where we can see four types of attack vectors and incident counts in real-time. It continuously scans the radar and shows open alerts related to files, hosts, users, or networks. We can easily export these alerts and send reports via email.
NM
Senior Security Engineer at Valuepoint Systems
Interpreting data effectively despite challenges in integration and support
If someone lacks the budget for a new SIEM tool with advanced capabilities, I would recommend ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM). However, if they have the budget, I would suggest looking into other options. Overall, I would give ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) a rating of seven out of ten.
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Comparison Review

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Manager, Enterprise Risk Consulting at a tech company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Jun 28, 2015
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Computer Software Company
10%
Performing Arts
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business29
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise12
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business37
Midsize Enterprise14
Large Enterprise57
 

Questions from the Community

When evaluating User Activity Monitoring, what aspect do you think is the most important to look for?
The support team that stands behind the detection and response. Is there adequate expertise and are they behind you 24x7x365? Cynet CyOps has been there for us.
What do you like most about Cynet?
In terms of incident response, Cynet can contain attacks, offer a trial period to customers, and uninstall if not continued. The most valuable aspect is its integration capabilities, covering endpo...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cynet?
Cynet is not very costly. We can refer it to other customers because Cynet does not ask for additional costs for add-on features. They provide an all-in-one platform in a single license. We don't h...
Which is the best SIEM tool for a mid-sized financial services firm: Arcsight or Securonix?
In my market, a lot of financial companies had or have an ArcSight installation. Just because in former times it was pretty good. Now a lot of them are looking for a more effective solution due to ...
What do you like most about ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM)?
We utilize ArcSight ESM for real-time threat detection in our organization. We have custom rules that we've developed on top of the WAN services, along with scheduled licensing activities.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM)?
ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) is very cheap compared to other tools. It is worth the investment if you are considering the cost.
 

Also Known As

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Micro Focus ArcSight, HPE ArcSight, ArcSight
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Meuhedet, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
Lake Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Bank AlJazira, Banca Intesa, and Obrela.
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