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Dragos vs Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention comparison

The compared Dragos and Palo Alto Networks solutions aren't in the same category. Dragos is ranked #5 in OT , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 11.6% mindshare in the category. Palo Alto Networks is ranked #7 in ID , with an average rating of 7.3, and holds a 5.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Dragos users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of Palo Alto Networks users who would recommend it.
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100% willing to recommend
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95% willing to recommend
 

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Categories and Ranking

Dragos
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Operational Technology (OT) Security (5th)
Palo Alto Networks Advanced...
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Network Security Systems solutions, they serve different purposes. Dragos is designed for Operational Technology (OT) Security and holds a mindshare of 11.6%, up 11.5% compared to last year.
Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention, on the other hand, focuses on Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS), holds 5.7% mindshare, up 5.0% since last year.
Operational Technology (OT) Security Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Dragos11.6%
Nozomi Networks27.3%
Claroty Platform23.3%
Other37.8%
Operational Technology (OT) Security
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention5.7%
Fortinet FortiGate16.4%
Darktrace13.8%
Other64.1%
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
 

Featured Reviews

JR
Offers strong incident response features but requires more asset visibility and flexibility
Dragos' best features are that they are more focused towards Incident Response, so they have a dedicated playbook in their platform, making it easier for anyone investigating any incidents to investigate the alerts. One of the main features of Dragos is that they have a dedicated Incident Response team, so if clients need any help, they are there to help. Dragos does real-time monitoring as well, collecting mirror traffic from the span port of the switch, and as soon as it gets the traffic, it analyzes it in real time and shows what's going on in the networks, which relates to the real-time visibility feature for ICS networks.
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Partha Dash - PeerSpot reviewer
Advanced protection enables us to confidently secure against evolving threats
Palo Alto Networks can improve Advanced Threat Prevention by catering to the growing adoption of AI and agentic tooling. The Threat Protection modules should have the necessary intelligence to protect against those types of threats, as AI will be there to do a human job; this is an evolving area. From an Advanced Threat Protection perspective, the technology associated with Palo Alto Networks, such as their sandboxing environment, is quite good. However, Palo Alto needs to focus on how to bring that technology to end users and how easy it is to use, especially in a hybrid environment where users work from various locations. While Palo Alto excels in certain setups, they need to improve the user experience in distributed working conditions.
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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

"Dragos' best features are that they are more focused towards Incident Response, so they have a dedicated playbook in their platform, making it easier for anyone investigating any incidents to investigate the alerts."
"Dragos is more expensive than other vendors, probably about fifteen to twenty percent more, but it is generally worth the investment."
"I find the malware protection very handy."
"It is a stable product."
"Palo Alto Networks Threat Prevention is the market leader as far as security gateways and endpoint protection. Additionally, the threat database that is used is one of the best."
"With the IP address flag, I was able to see that I was being hacked. The moment there was an interaction between somebody on my network and that IP, the solution was able to flag it, and we were able to protect ourselves."
"The most valuable feature of Palo Alto Threat Prevention for our company is the next generation firewall."
"One of the most valuable features is the anti-malware protection."
"For those who want a next-gen firewall that's easy to configure and easy to operate, I think you should go for Palo Alto."
"The most valuable features are the simplicity, transparency, and overall ease of management."
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Cons

"Dragos could improve its asset visibility and discovery tools, as the competitor Claroty has better options in this area."
"I think Dragos can offer more flexibility similar to Nozomi and more visibility into the assets, nodes, and links, which would make it more competitive in the future."
"The installation was complicated."
"The technology firewall anomaly network could stand improvement."
"The cost involves the price of the hardware, which is expensive. However, most of the Palo Alto solutions are expensive."
"Palo Alto Networks Threat Prevention could improve the commercial offing. Other solutions, such as Fortinet provide better commercial features."
"The initial setup is complex."
"We are attempting to improve the use of URL filtering beyond threat protection."
"Palo Alto's maintenance needs to be improved."
"The price of licenses should be lowered to make it less costly to scale our solution."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The pricing and the licensing are pretty competitive at this stage. As a reseller, I would like to see the price come down a little bit so I can compete better against other firewalls because we do that all the time."
"There is an initial, expensive investment but the return is good."
"Palo Alto Networks Threat Prevention could improve by having consistent pricing at system levels."
"From one to ten, with one being the most expensive, I would rate the pricing of Palo Alto Networks Threat Prevention a one out of ten. It is my understanding that Palo Alto Networks Threat Prevention is the most expensive one."
"Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention is quite competitive, offering extensive threat detection and prevention capabilities, though it is priced higher than some alternatives."
"The product’s pricing is expensive for small companies."
"The cost involves the price of the hardware, which is expensive. However, most of the Palo Alto solutions are expensive."
"It is an expensive solution and I would like to see a drop in price."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Energy/Utilities Company
17%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Construction Company
7%
Computer Software Company
6%
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise14
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dragos?
Dragos is more expensive than other vendors, probably about fifteen to twenty percent more, but it is generally worth the investment.
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What needs improvement with Dragos?
I think Dragos could be improved, as I have worked in Nozomi and compared it to Nozomi. Nozomi offers a lot of flexibility in what I am able to learn and unlearn, and I have more visibility towards...
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What is your primary use case for Dragos?
I am an engineer in a service provider company where we help clients choose and implement security solutions, and I'm still looking for a new solution. I am certified in Dragos, but I have not depl...
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Which is the best DDoS protection solution for a big ISP for monitoring and mitigating?
Arbor would be the best bid, apart from Arbor, Palo Alto and Fortinet have good solutions. As this is an ISP, I would prefer Arbor.
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What do you like most about Palo Alto Networks Threat Prevention?
It is a stable product.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Palo Alto Networks Threat Prevention?
Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention requires an add-on license and is considered expensive compared to competitors like Cisco AMP and FortiGate ( /products/fortinet-fortigate-reviews ) fi...
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Overview

We provide industrial asset identification, threat detection, and response to help organizations stay ahead of adversaries. The Dragos platform delivers codified industrial cybersecurity expertise that enables security teams to detect and respond faster to industrial cybersecurity threats, reducing dwell time and down time. We enhance ICS defenders’ efficiency and effectiveness via the Dragos platform, Dragos WorldView intelligence reports, and the Dragos Threat Operations Center.

Dragos

Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention is a cloud-based security service that combines cutting-edge technologies, including machine learning, artificial intelligence, and expert human monitoring, to effectively thwart advanced threats like malware, zero-day attacks, and command-and-control threats. It offers inline protection, scrutinizing all network traffic irrespective of port, protocol, or encryption. An integral component of Palo Alto Networks' security platform, it enjoys widespread adoption across diverse organizations. With its robust security capabilities, it's an ideal choice for entities of all sizes, particularly those in high-risk sectors such as finance, healthcare, and government agencies, seeking to safeguard their networks from a broad spectrum of advanced threats.

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