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Cynet vs WatchGuard Threat Detection and Response comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Cynet
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
14th
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
36
Ranking in other categories
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (11th), Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (17th), User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (5th), Threat Deception Platforms (3rd), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (4th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (10th), Ransomware Protection (5th)
WatchGuard Threat Detection...
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
27th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2024, in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category, the mindshare of Cynet is 1.6%, down from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of WatchGuard Threat Detection and Response is 0.5%, down from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
 

Featured Reviews

Ch342 - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 2, 2024
Continuously improving and comes with automated response and SIEM/SOC
This is the third company I've worked with, and I've brought them in as a provider. For me, it's as good as it gets. Nobody likes to talk about tens, but they have a better record of detection than CrowdStrike, and they didn't shut down the world like CrowdStrike. If you really dig down into it, who are the founders of the companies? On the one hand, you have a guy who used to be a consultant, I believe, and we know they're full of it. On the other hand, you got a guy who hacked into an Israeli bank, I think, when he was about 15 years old. They eventually hired him, and now this is his third startup. So, when you look at it that way, there's no comparison.
Jose Fos - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 31, 2024
The solution provides automated responses and helps protect our systems
We use the solution to protect our systems. We also use it for real-time detection The tool provides automated responses. It has a lot of features. The interface is not the best. I do not like it. The reports must also be improved. I am currently using the solution. I have contacted the…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The level of automation is very good because the majority of the time, it blocks the attacks without requiring anything from our side. The technicians don't have to do anything. They are just alerted about what happened. So, the user intelligence works quite well."
"The product has valuable front-end features."
"It provides good protection from ransomware and malware attacks. It is very good as compared to other products. If any threat is there, their support is very good. They immediately respond to the users and do a follow-up. They call us and also provide email support."
"It can be deployed in autonomous mode, and then it automatically blocks malware threats."
"The customer service and support get back to you real quick."
"The initial setup is simple and user-friendly."
"I like that it is possible to use the solution to check more information about the users' devices."
"Cynet is light and transparent when downloaded. The product's data aggregation is also valuable since you can see everything you need on a page."
"WatchGuard is very user-friendly. It provides us with all of the security services we need."
"The basic functionality is fantastic. It has been performing well. I generated a report on one machine, using that as the deployment machine. When scanning the network, it discovered machines on the network and deployed the same endpoint protection from that one machine I have on my network."
"The protection that it provides from ransomware is valuable. The awareness that it has is also valuable. It didn't have a central console earlier, but now it has a central console, which is pretty good."
"When you download the executable file from the internet, it automatically sandboxes to make sure it's not doing anything incorrectly."
"I like WatchGuard's network segmentation features. It's easy to configure user policies."
"The most valuable features include the ability to raise alarms when there are issues, easier configuration compared to other vendors, centralized update management, and keeping the product updated efficiently."
"The analytics are important because if there is an abnormality then it provides that information to us."
"The interface is very good."
 

Cons

"An administration feature will be useful for Cynet."
"There is room for improvement in terms of support. The support should be faster to respond."
"The solution lacks URL filtering."
"Linux servers are not supported."
"There could be more customization options and detailed information provided in the reports."
"The solution just needs to keep maturing and they need to keep up with the threat landscape to ensure they're protecting clients well as time passes."
"There are some shortcomings in Cynet's integration capabilities that need improvement."
"The inability to add contact information inside the Cynet is also an issue because it makes things more complicated. I would like to have a simple feature to enter a contact name and number for the person taking care of that unit or that server."
"This product needs to be fully integrated with the firewall. Currently, it only sends logs to the cloud and asks the firewall to correlate them."
"It can have a couple of false positives, but after you add them to your allow list, it works fine. It could have better Mac support. I am pretty sure it doesn't have much support for Mac. It can be installed on a Mac, but it is not that good."
"The pricing of WatchGuard Threat Detection and Response could be improved."
"WatchGuard should offer more visibility into user activity. For example, we should have more details when WatchGuard denies a user access to a port."
"The website must provide more information on the product."
"I'd like a few extra features, especially around threat severity assessment."
"The ease of detecting where an issue is should be improved."
"The solution is a bit confusing and there are unusual complications with setup."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is extremely affordable. I'll give it a five out of five in terms of price. It was half the cost of the next closest competitor, and the competitor didn't provide SOC services."
"I don't have specific information about integration capabilities or licensing costs."
"It gives you a high level of protection at a very good price."
"The pricing was good."
"The price is very competitive."
"Its licensing is on a monthly basis."
"The licensing for Cynet is yearly. The solution pricing depends on the customer, but it is not very expensive."
"Pricing wise, Cynet seems to be very competitive. The cost is probably lower than that offered by many of its competitors for all the functions and features it offers."
"The price is very good."
"The pricing is competitive."
"The solution is a bit more expensive than other options."
"The solution is cheap."
"The price of WatchGuard is very good."
"There is a license required to use the solution and we pay annually. The price could be reduced because it is a bit expensive."
"The price is comparable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
21%
Retailer
8%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
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?
I don't have specific information about integration capabilities or licensing costs.
What needs improvement with WatchGuard Threat Detection and Response?
The interface is not the best. I do not like it. The reports must also be improved.
What is your primary use case for WatchGuard Threat Detection and Response?
We use the solution to protect our systems. We also use it for real-time detection.
 

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Sample Customers

Meuhedet, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
Goodwill New York / New Jersey, F4 IT, Café Comunicação Integrada
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