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Cynet vs Trend Micro Deep Discovery comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 6, 2024

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
6.7
Cynet users report security benefits and operational efficiencies, appreciating automation despite challenges in quantifying exact ROI figures.
Sentiment score
8.3
Trend Micro Deep Discovery improved ROI by effectively identifying threats, reducing downtime, saving costs, and enhancing security and efficiency.
The return on investment with Cynet is pretty good, as it doesn't require a dedicated resource to manage, being highly automated.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.4
Cynet's customer service is praised for knowledgeable, 24/7 support, though some note room for improvement in speed and availability.
Sentiment score
7.5
Trend Micro Deep Discovery's customer support is praised for responsiveness and helpfulness, though some desire faster response times and accountability.
Their SOC side support, when a threat is detected, is excellent.
My experience with the technical support of Cynet is excellent; they are just one click away.
I was very satisfied with their technical support.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.8
Cynet efficiently scales across organizations, managing 100,000+ endpoints with excellent performance, supporting diverse systems, and quick deployments.
Sentiment score
7.7
Trend Micro Deep Discovery is praised for scalability, effectively serving diverse organizations and simplifying management via a cloud portal.
The solution is highly scalable.
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.
The solution is easy to scale.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.3
Cynet is praised for stability and reliability, with high ratings, easy integration, and effective updates addressing minor issues.
Sentiment score
8.3
Trend Micro Deep Discovery is reliable with stable performance, though some users suggest improvements and note occasional missed detections.
Within six years of usage, we have not had any issues such as outages or downtime.
 

Room For Improvement

Cynet needs better Android support, improved integrations, enhanced automation, and a more user-friendly dashboard and administration console.
Trend Micro Deep Discovery needs improvements in flexibility, stability, pricing, support, scalability, configuration, multi-platform support, and advanced integrations.
There should be more options than deploying solely through group policy, as the assumption that GPO is working isn’t always the case.
Having a DLP feature would also add value.
Cynet offers enough visibility into our infrastructure, showing all endpoints and other agentless devices.
 

Setup Cost

Cynet provides flexible, cost-effective licensing with comprehensive features, often considered a better value than competitors like CrowdStrike.
Trend Micro Deep Discovery pricing is subscription-based, varies by requirements, and is generally managed by account managers.
I think the pricing of Cynet is fair and one of the better options in the market.
The price of Cynet is reasonable considering its features and support.
 

Valuable Features

Cynet offers user-friendly, advanced protection with real-time monitoring, easy deployment, competitive pricing, and comprehensive threat detection.
Trend Micro Deep Discovery provides robust threat detection, easy administration, excellent performance, scalability, and comprehensive threat analysis with zero-day exploit management.
Cynet was valuable since it efficiently managed MDR without consuming a lot of resources.
The most effective features of Cynet are its ransomware protection and lateral movement deception.
The SOAR function, deception, and forensics are very useful.
 

Categories and Ranking

Cynet
Ranking in Network Detection and Response (NDR)
5th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
44
Ranking in other categories
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (10th), Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (18th), User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (3rd), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (14th), Threat Deception Platforms (3rd), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (8th), Ransomware Protection (4th)
Trend Micro Deep Discovery
Ranking in Network Detection and Response (NDR)
8th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (5th), Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (17th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Network Detection and Response (NDR) category, the mindshare of Cynet is 2.2%, down from 2.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trend Micro Deep Discovery is 3.6%, down from 5.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Network Detection and Response (NDR)
 

Featured Reviews

Zubair Ahmad - PeerSpot reviewer
Managed threat detection efficiently with minimal resource usage
We used the solution as a Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service. It detected threats, and the team managing our services took care of it. We did not face any major challenges or attacks, and memory utilization was minimal. It functioned very well Cynet was valuable since it efficiently…
Vladimir Alexandrov - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhanced threat detection through superior sandboxing capabilities with competitive pricing
With Trend Micro Deep Discovery, our enterprise clients can identify forgotten or unmanaged network segments, thereby mitigating unexpected network actions such as outdated antivirus software operations. When under attack, such as with ransomware, it allows us to identify the attack vector and disable it. It also assists in security audits required to prove certain network security measures.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
University
6%
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

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?
The price of Cynet is reasonable considering its features and support.
What do you like most about Trend Micro Deep Discovery?
The tool's most valuable feature is its collaboration with other products. Integrating with other security products was simple and easy.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Trend Micro Deep Discovery?
Trend Micro Deep Discovery is expensive compared to regular antivirus solutions, though it is competitively priced compared to similar products with advanced features.
What needs improvement with Trend Micro Deep Discovery?
The main issue is its high cost, which makes it difficult to sell. The technical support has declined in quality over the years. It is necessary for highly qualified partners to get better pre-qual...
 

Also Known As

No data available
Trend Micro Deep Discovery Inspector, Trend Micro Deep Discovery Analyzer
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Meuhedet, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
Allied Telesis, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Babou, Blekinge County Council, Delacour, Hiroshima Prefectural Government, Live Nation Entertainment Inc., Mazda Motor Logistics Europe, McGill University Health Centre, Mikuni Corporation, OKWAVE, Sinar Mas Land, SWICA, UTOC Corporation
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