Digital Shadows vs SecurityScorecard comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Digital Shadows

Average Rating

7.0

Reviews Sentiment

1.5

Number of Reviews

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Digital Risk Protection (4th)

SecurityScorecard

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

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IT Vendor Risk Management (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Security Software solutions, they serve different purposes. Digital Shadows is designed for Digital Risk Protection and holds a mindshare of 6.2%, down 8.9% compared to last year.
SecurityScorecard, on the other hand, focuses on IT Vendor Risk Management, holds 10.9% mindshare, up 10.2% since last year.

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reviewer2666466

Head of Technology Operations at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees

Effective threat intelligence through impersonation detection needs improved coverage

I need to try and remove as much impersonation as possible since it is a way to scam my clients The most effective feature for threat intelligence, in my opinion, is collecting impersonating websites. I need to try and remove as much impersonation as possible because it is a way to scam my…

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Hadar Eshel

Co-Founder and CEO at Cloudway

Easy-to-deploy product with good technical support services

Our organization relies on numerous SaaS services for critical business functions, such as CRM and monitoring solutions. In a hypothetical scenario where a security breach occurs in the CRM database, potentially exposing our data and our clients, SecurityScorecard proves invaluable. It provides a security score, typically a percentage, based on extensive data collection from various sources, including the dark web and social networks. Let's say our CRM solution receives a security score of 78%, indicating a relatively safe status according to the information gathered by SecurityScorecard. One of its most effective features for risk identification is its enterprise-ready automation for third-party risk measurements. Additionally, it provides valuable insights into vulnerabilities within an organization, utilizing tools such as CVE details. For instance, it can assign a score based on vulnerabilities detected, such as 60%, and specify each vulnerability by its identifier. It offers scalability and can handle large volumes of real-time data. The continuous monitoring feature significantly enhances the ability to manage risks by providing real-time data collection on suppliers. We can observe fluctuations in their security levels over time, sometimes even every month. We can create alerts for high-risk situations, enabling organizations to respond promptly to potential security threats or vulnerabilities identified within their supplier network. The product's security ratings are helpful. While there may be occasional false positives, it does not function as a scanning solution. Instead, it presents the same information that hackers could potentially exploit. While I haven't worked with other cybersecurity rating solutions, I can attest to its strengths based on my experience. One notable advantage is their extensive data collection capabilities, surpassing many competitors in the market. They gather a wide range of information, resulting in a vast database that includes many suppliers or companies. It is easy to integrate with other tools. I rate it a nine out of ten.

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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

"The most effective feature for threat intelligence, in my opinion, is collecting impersonating websites."

"I rate the product's initial setup phase a nine on a scale of one to ten, where one is a difficult setup phase, and ten is an easy setup process."

"With its automated approach, nothing is missed on the IPs your organization is related to."

"The initial setup takes just a couple of days and doesn't require any installation."

"The biggest benefit is visibility, allowing organizations to understand their risks, vulnerabilities, and potential threats."

"One of its most effective features for risk identification is its enterprise-ready automation for third-party risk measurements."

"With SecurityScorecard, the most valuable feature is the ability to identify if third parties or vendors have digital threats that may impact our company. It also scans all internal domains and IPs to find vulnerabilities in the digital landscape. The continuous monitoring capabilities have been beneficial by providing ongoing assessments of potential risks."

"Fortify Data offers attack surface capabilities that identify vulnerabilities, exposed ports, and dark web information."

"The solution helps identify our environment's vulnerabilities."

Cons

"The solution doesn't pick up all the brands of the URLs."

"The solution doesn't pick up all the brands of the URLs. I have a relatively small company name, however, the solution still misses a certain number of URLs with my company's name in it that are impersonating websites. It's not very comprehensive, to be honest."

"The product can be improved by incorporating more data points and intelligence around dark web information and threat data."

"The tool needs to have the ability to mitigate vulnerabilities with alternative solutions."

"They could improve the process with a questionnaire module for the product."

"There are areas for improvement in response times and overall support."

"Some wanted a different solution."

"There could be more information in regards to solving problems like hints on what specifically to look for."

"SecurityScorecard's technical team's response time is an area that my company expects to be made faster."

"The pricing of the product needs improvement in Brazil."

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"The pricing could be split into a lower-paid tier for smaller organizations and another higher tier for others with a more security-focused outlook. $1000 per month is more than some companies pay for their internet connections in total. UPDATE: they have a new 400$ a month tier for starters."

"Even though it's competitive, they offer flexible pricing structures."

"The pricing of SecurityScorecard is fair. I would rate it a seven. It's a bit more on the expensive side. In Brazil, for example, making a payment to the vendor involves wire transfers and high taxes, making it more expensive. Selling SecurityScorecard or any American vendor's product in the United States is very different from selling in South America or Brazil."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

20%

Computer Software Company

17%

Manufacturing Company

10%

University

Financial Services Firm

16%

Computer Software Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Insurance Company

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Digital Shadows?

The pricing is okay. That said, it's not very comprehensive.

What needs improvement with Digital Shadows?

The solution doesn't pick up all the brands of the URLs. I have a relatively small company name, however, the solution still misses a certain number of URLs with my company's name in it that are im...

What is your primary use case for Digital Shadows?

I need to try and remove as much impersonation as possible since it is a way to scam my clients.

What do you like most about SecurityScorecard?

One of its most effective features for risk identification is its enterprise-ready automation for third-party risk measurements.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SecurityScorecard?

SecurityScorecard is priced in the middle range. There are more expensive and cheaper options available, however, Fortify Data and Censinet are also in the same middle range.

What needs improvement with SecurityScorecard?

The product can be improved by incorporating more data points and intelligence around dark web information and threat data. Adding more features to combine and consolidate internal vulnerability sc...

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Overview

Digital Shadows minimizes digital risk by identifying unwanted exposure and protecting against external threats. Organizations can suffer regulatory fines, loss of intellectual property, and reputational damage when digital risk is left unmanaged. Digital Shadows SearchLight™ helps you minimize these risks by detecting data loss, securing your online brand, and reducing your attack surface. To learn more and get free access to SearchLight, visit www.digitalshadows.com.

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SecurityScorecard provides comprehensive cybersecurity insights with features such as notifications for score changes and configurable reporting, supporting team collaboration. It emphasizes multi-factor authentication and continuous monitoring for improved risk assessments.

SecurityScorecard specializes in assessing third-party cybersecurity risks, enhancing security posture, and analyzing exposed data. It offers automated information gathering and vendor reports, aiding in vulnerability assessments for supply chain risk management. Users value the Attack Surface Index and recommendations for security improvements, though faster technical response times and better cost-effectiveness, especially in Brazil, are desired. Enhancements such as app scanning and more efficient vulnerability management could expand its capabilities.

What are the key features of SecurityScorecard?

Score Change Notifications: Alerts for immediate awareness of security rating changes
Configurable Reporting: Customizable reports for different stakeholders
Team Collaboration: Tools to facilitate collaborative assessments and decision-making
Multi-Factor Authentication: Enhanced security for user logins
Continuous Monitoring: Ongoing evaluation of cybersecurity posture
Third and Fourth-Party Analysis: In-depth assessment of supply chain risks
Threat Intel Integration: Incorporation of real-time threat intelligence

What benefits or ROI should users expect?

Improved Risk Management: Enhanced visibility of cybersecurity risks
Supply Chain Protection: Identification and management of third-party vulnerabilities
Operational Efficiency: Automated data collection and analysis streamline workflows
Cost-Effectiveness: Potential reduction in security management costs
Comprehensive Threat Visibility: Access to integrated threat intelligence

SecurityScorecard is utilized in industries for managing third-party cybersecurity threats by providing detailed vulnerability assessments and automated reporting. Its implementation aids supply chain risk management and enhances industry-specific security strategies, with room for improvement in technical response times and dark web intelligence inclusion.

Sample Customers

Accenture, Pret A Manger, Human Rights Watch

TriNet, USAA, Zurich, Gilt Groupe, McGraw Hill Financial

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