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Cynet vs USM Anywhere comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 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
7.6
Cynet boosts ROI with effective two-year virus prevention and rapid cyberattack response but some see early ROI assessment.
Sentiment score
6.8
USM Anywhere enhances security, saves time and resources, reduces staffing needs, and meets compliance, offering financial and time benefits.
Customers see ROI as they save on staff and other resources.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.5
Cynet's support is responsive and knowledgeable, with improvements noted, though initial response delays could be addressed.
Sentiment score
8.0
USM Anywhere's customer service is generally praised for responsiveness but experiences occasional delays and inconsistent support information.
Their SOC side support, when a threat is detected, is excellent.
Their technical support can be improved in terms of speed when opening a ticket.
I was very satisfied with their technical support.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
Cynet is highly scalable, efficiently managing diverse environments and supporting thousands of endpoints with rapid deployment and strong OS coverage.
Sentiment score
7.5
USM Anywhere is scalable for small to medium businesses, but enterprise-scale deployments face data volume and speed challenges.
The solution is highly scalable.
Cynet is very scalable.
USM Anywhere faces scalability issues because of a 60 TB limit.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.5
Cynet is praised for its reliable and stable performance, receiving high ratings from users despite occasional minor issues.
Sentiment score
7.2
USM Anywhere receives mixed stability reviews, with some users praising its reliability and others reporting issues during updates or large data handling.
 

Room For Improvement

Cynet needs improvements in integration, user interfaces, security features, and support to enhance compatibility and operational efficiency.
USM Anywhere needs improved performance, user interface, integration, and support, with better updates and less disruptive software changes.
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.
There are scalability issues due to a 60 TB limit, which restricts its use for large customers like banks.
 

Setup Cost

Cynet provides a comprehensive, cost-effective security package with flexible pricing, often cheaper than competitors, appreciated by customers.
USM Anywhere offers scalable, affordable SIEM solutions ideal for SMBs, recommended for budget-conscious enterprises over costly competitors.
The price of Cynet is reasonable considering its features and support.
I think the pricing of Cynet is fair and one of the better options in the market.
The pricing is amazing and really cheap.
 

Valuable Features

Cynet provides comprehensive security with easy management, automation, and efficient EDR/XDR, praised for simplicity, integration, and affordability.
USM Anywhere offers event correlation, vulnerability scanning, and centralized logging with customizable, user-friendly security monitoring for small teams.
The SOAR function, deception, and forensics are very useful.
The most effective features of Cynet are its ransomware protection and lateral movement deception.
Cynet was valuable since it efficiently managed MDR without consuming a lot of resources.
The 365-day block query is a major feature.
 

Categories and Ranking

Cynet
Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
10th
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
14th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
41
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (16th), User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (5th), Threat Deception Platforms (4th), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (4th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (9th), Ransomware Protection (2nd)
USM Anywhere
Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
30th
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
51st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
115
Ranking in other categories
Log Management (44th), Compliance Management (12th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category, the mindshare of Cynet is 0.9%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of USM Anywhere is 0.9%, down from 1.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
 

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…
Kris Nawani - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers complete coverage without the need to install additional software
USM Anywhere is used for threat detection and investigation. It provides a solution with built-in threat intelligence and various other investigation tools The solution offers complete coverage without the need to install additional software, as it is maintained by the vendor. It helps in saving…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Computer Software Company
20%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Educational Organization
6%
 

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 is competitive, so I cannot complain about it.
What do you like most about AT&T AlienVault USM?
The most valuable feature of the solution is the ease of deployment that it provides to users. The integrations that the product has with third-party applications are useful.
What needs improvement with AT&T AlienVault USM?
There are scalability issues due to a 60 TB limit, which restricts its use for large customers like banks. It is also limited when used with bigger products and has complex password requirements.
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

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AT&T AlienVault USM, AlienVault, AlienVault USM, Alienvault Cybersecurity
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Meuhedet, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
Abel & Cole, Bank of Ireland, Bluegrass Cellular, CareerBuilder, Claire's, Hays Medical Center, Hope International, McCurrach, McKinsey & Company, Party Delights, Pepco Holdings, Richland School District, Ricoh, SaveMart, Shake Shack, Steelcase, TaxAct, Taylor Morrison, Vonage and Zoom
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