Fortra's Tripwire Enterprise vs Rapid7 InsightIDR comparison

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The compared Fortra and Rapid7 solutions aren't in the same category. Fortra is ranked #19 in ID , and holds a 2.1% mindshare in the category. Rapid7 is ranked #24 in SIEM , with an average rating of 7.5, and holds a 2.2% mindshare. Additionally, 87% of Fortra users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Rapid7 users who would recommend it.

Fortra's Tripwire Enterprise

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87% willing to recommend

Rapid7 InsightIDR

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96% willing to recommend

Fortra's Tripwire Enterprise

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We performed a comparison between Fortra's Tripwire Enterprise and Rapid7 InsightIDR based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Fortra's Tripwire Enterprise

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (19th)

Rapid7 InsightIDR

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (24th), User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (11th), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (34th), Threat Deception Platforms (4th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (19th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Network Security Systems solutions, they serve different purposes. Fortra's Tripwire Enterprise is designed for Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) and holds a mindshare of 2.1%, up 1.2% compared to last year.
Rapid7 InsightIDR, on the other hand, focuses on Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), holds 2.2% mindshare, down 2.5% since last year.

Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Fortra's Tripwire Enterprise	2.1%
Darktrace	10.1%
Fortinet FortiGate	8.5%
Other	79.3%

Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Rapid7 InsightIDR	2.2%
Splunk Enterprise Security	7.6%
IBM Security QRadar	5.5%
Other	84.7%

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Featured Reviews

reviewer2093205

Senior Cybersecurity Analyst at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees

It has excellent scalability and allows you to execute custom COCR rules, letting you fine-tune agent monitoring

I'm using Tripwire Enterprise version 9.0. In my company, thirty to forty people use Tripwire Enterprise, mainly different types of engineers, governance, risk, compliance, and cybersecurity personnel. I advise people planning to use Tripwire Enterprise to take the training because the solution has a fairly complex interface. You can do a lot of work with it, but it isn't very easy. Tripwire Enterprise is a sophisticated tool. I rate the tool an eight on a scale of one to ten because it does an excellent job of handling the unique challenges of maintaining NERC CIP compliance and monitoring industrial controls.

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Prajwal Chougale

SPC L2 Analyst at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Centralized threat hunting has improved alert accuracy and simplifies incident investigations

I would say there are two areas for improvement: the reporting dashboard that provides insights or reports weekly or monthly lacks detailed information about how logs are being ingested. While the details are there, they could be more concise and easier to understand for any level of authority. The second area is alert tuning; compared to Microsoft Sentinel, Rapid7 InsightIDR provides fewer alerts with more static alert functionality and lacks dynamic alerting exposures. There could be improvements to learn from past alert activities for more dynamic alert configurations. These two areas are the main areas for improvement; everything else is good.

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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 valuable feature is the integrity, because if the file configuration has been modified this solution calculates a hash code of the file and, if someone has changed the file, the solution will recalculate the hash and the admin receives a notice that the file has been modified, by sending an email or an alert to the administrator that someone has modified, added, or deleted a line, not just in files but also in tables metadata and network device configurations."

"Even if you change a single word in Notepad, it will let you know whether it was added, removed, or modified."

"File monitoring is the most valuable feature of the solution."

"The most valuable feature is the integrity."

"The most valuable feature is integrity management. I had some discussions with service providers, and they also agreed."

"Its reporting features are great. It gives you an in-depth report. Its customization is also great, and it is working fine."

"What's most valuable in Tripwire Enterprise is the ability to execute custom COCR rules that lets me fine-tune how I monitor Linux and Windows agents."

"We use Tripwire Enterprise as a tool to test the vulnerability of a network. That is the most valuable feature of the product for us."

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"Great coverage of all systems within our network from endpoint to firewall."

"The log aggregation and storage provided by InsightIDR has shown no issues with scalability; aggregating over one hundred millions events daily."

"The solution is very intuitive, it's easy to set up, is absolutely stable, and has a lot of integration with other security products."

"I like that it's a cloud-based solution."

"If you were on other solutions, you would notice that they use agents from third-party, from open-source, from a native OS, or from other tools. Here, however, it is an agent from Rapid7 itself. This adds to the solution's overall capabilities."

"They can subscribe to Rapid7 because it is more valuable and delivers a greater return on investment."

"The most valuable features have to do with ease-of-use, as it is easy to check the events, investigate suspicious activities, and do forensic analysis, and the web interface is great — very useful and user-friendly."

"InsightIDR’s ability to process millions of transactions per day, and to notify me of the most critical ones, is priceless. InsightIDR has the alerts tuned, and has the ability to quickly drill down to determine the threat level."

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Cons

"The Windows online integration license needs to be improved."

"An area for improvement in Tripwire Enterprise is stability, as my company had stability issues with the last few versions of the solution. Tripwire Enterprise has been a bit buggy."

"The initial setup is complex."

"The main way that it can be improved is through better reporting."

"A lot of network devices need a custom integration."

"Cloud monitoring could be better. It would also be better if the company followed a pay-as-you-use model."

"It needs more local support from the OEM side. It would be great if this can be improved."

"There are several errors when deploying this solution to AIX systems, but with the help of support, it can be done."

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"Cloud risk assessment is one area where I think they need a lot of improvement."

"The reporting is the weakest aspect. There needs to be multi-level grouping for events (for example, group by user and destination). Right now, we can do a group by user and a separate table or group by destination. But I'd be more interested in where a person was logging into instead of who was logging in or where he was logging in."

"InsightIDR is only available in a cloud version. Some of our customers prefer an on-prem solution because they want to manage the security within their environment."

"The dashboard is an area that could be simplified. For management, it should be clear and the files should be there."

"The integration capabilities of the solution have certain shortcomings where improvements are required."

"I'd like to be able to get the compliance report within the solution which is currently not possible."

"Rapid7's customer support is awful. They didn't respond at all."

"It would be useful to import threat intelligence in YARA format along with known incorrect email addresses."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Tripwire is more expensive than Netwrix."

"Cloud monitoring could be better. It could also be cheaper. It would be better if the company followed a pay-as-you-use model."

"The licensing depends on the equipment, how many devices and the types of devices."

"Licensing is straightforward. If, for some reason, you don’t meet the minimum licensing requirements, there is a third-party managed service that can help."

"Rapid7 InsightIDR is a cheaply priced product. On a scale of one to ten, where one is very expensive, and ten is very cheap, I rate the product's price at seven or eight."

"Rapid7 InsightIDR's pricing is reasonable but we have challenges with the Minimum Order Quantity. It is not reasonable for customers who have less than one hundred devices. If they can reduce Minimum Order Quantity, it is good. You have to pay around 5000-6000 dollars per year for the product. The pricing includes maintenance and support costs."

"I rate Rapid7 InsightIDR's price a four on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."

"The solution has a mid-range price point in the market"

"The pricing of the solution depends on the user. But there is a yearly licensing cost."

"Accurately predict your licensing counts as this is a subscription based product."

"Licensing is by endpoint and amount of retention time (at least ours is). Default retention was one year, but we are able to push the retention further if needed. There's also a provide-your-own-S3 option for longer retention if you don't want to pay for the additional retention years in your Rapid7 agreement."

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Top Industries

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Construction Company

17%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Small Business	5
Large Enterprise	3

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Small Business	22
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	6

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Overview

Tripwire Enterprise is a comprehensive security solution trusted for compliance monitoring, file integrity monitoring, security configuration management, and policy enforcement.

Key features include real-time threat detection, audit/compliance reporting, and scalable configuration management.

Users benefit from improved operations, efficiency, and decision-making capabilities, making it valuable for organizations of all sizes.

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Rapid7 InsightIDR is a cloud-based security information and event management solution known for its user behavior analytics, offering rapid detection and response capabilities while facilitating seamless integration across systems.

Rapid7 InsightIDR is designed to enhance threat detection and investigation through its efficient user behavior analytics and advanced threat intelligence framework. The platform's cloud-based deployment ensures rapid setup and comprehensive event monitoring across diverse IT environments, including endpoints and Office 365. Its intuitive interface supports seamless data collection, honing in on threat detection through honeypot utilization and intelligent alerting. However, it is noted for lacking some customization features and better integration, especially with Microsoft and ITSMs.

What are the key features of Rapid7 InsightIDR?

User Behavior Analytics: Detects threats by analyzing patterns and anomalies.
Cloud Deployment: Enables quick setup and scalability.
Comprehensive Monitoring: Monitors events across systems and platforms like Office 365.
Honeypots and Alerting: Utilizes honeypots to reduce false positives and alert fatigue.
Threat Intelligence Framework: Supports effective threat hunting and remediation.

What benefits should users consider in reviews when evaluating Rapid7 InsightIDR?

Enhanced Detection: Improves threat detection with user behavior analysis.
Easy Integration: Integrates across systems for a streamlined security approach.
Rapid Response: Facilitates quick action against identified threats.
Operational Efficiency: Offers a cohesive view of security operations.

Rapid7 InsightIDR is prominently used in security operation centers to manage events, detect threats, and respond effectively. Industries apply it for network behavior monitoring, compliance, and vulnerability management. Companies integrate it with security tools to boost threat investigation, ensuring full SIEM functionalities and robust log management capacities. Its application spans behavioral and intrusion analytics, aiding in monitoring and addressing malicious activities.

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Sample Customers

1. Aetna 2. Adobe 3. ADP 4. Airbus 5. Amazon 6. American Express 7. Aon 8. ATT 9. Bank of America 10. Barclays 11. Baxter International 12. Bechtel 13. Boeing 14. Cisco Systems 15. CocaCola 16. Comcast 17. Dell 18. ETRADE 19. ExxonMobil 20. Ford Motor Company 21. General Electric 22. General Motors 23. Google 24. JPMorgan Chase 25. Kraft Foods 26. Lockheed Martin 27. McDonald's 28. Merck 29. Microsoft 30. Morgan Stanley 31. Nike 32. Oracle

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