Google Security Operations vs Microsoft Sentinel comparison

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Google and Microsoft are both solutions in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category. Google is ranked #28 with an average rating of 9.0, while Microsoft is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.0. Additionally, 87% of Google users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 29, 2026

Google Security Operations and Microsoft Sentinel compete in the security operations space. Microsoft Sentinel holds a slight advantage due to its comprehensive integration capabilities, making it more versatile, while Google Security Operations offers a straightforward pricing model that appeals to budget-conscious organizations.

Features: Google Security Operations is valued for its seamless integration within the Google Cloud ecosystem, facilitating effective threat detection and automated responses. Microsoft Sentinel stands out with its expansive third-party service integrations, superior analytics, and AI-driven threat detection. It maximizes the benefits of the extensive Microsoft ecosystem for a comprehensive security experience.

Room for Improvement: Google Security Operations could benefit from expanding its third-party integrations and enhancing its data analytics features. It should also consider improving its automated response times. Microsoft Sentinel might enhance user interface intuitiveness, streamline its pricing model, and improve integration flexibility for non-Microsoft environments to reduce deployment complexity and costs.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Google Security Operations offers quick deployment within the Google Cloud with customer service structured to facilitate efficient assistance. Microsoft Sentinel provides varied deployment options integrated with Azure, and its responsive customer service offers extensive support and resources, enhancing overall user satisfaction.

Pricing and ROI: Google's straightforward setup and transparent pricing model simplify budgeting and expense management. Microsoft's pricing is linked to the broader Azure suite, offering complex but flexible cost management through consumption-based models. Over time, Microsoft Sentinel's extensive feature set can yield a higher ROI, justifying its cost for organizations seeking comprehensive security solutions.

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Torq

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AdityaDesai

Solutions Architect at ProArch

Automation has streamlined multi-tenant SOC workflows and improves alert handling efficiency

Although the reporting within Torq is not that great, we did ask for many features regarding reporting in Torq, but due to some platform constraints, they could not make the whole dataset available for us to be used in reporting. Except for that, we used some basic reporting. When I used Torq, it was indeed in the early stages of AI capabilities. Only a few customers were allowed to use it, and we were among them. It functioned well as long as we summarized the data properly. If you input garbage, you would get garbage out. Thus, we had to do significant fine-tuning regarding what data context we provided to the AI orchestrator to get meaningful results. In terms of Torq's unified platform approach to AI SOC automation and case management compared to managing multiple point solutions across my security stack, I find it case-centric. The unified view in case management is good since it provides clarity, although there are limitations regarding how many items in case management can be modified at once. Bulk operations are very limited, potentially due to their back-end database or data retrieval processes that can be improved. Regarding improvements for Torq, when we were onboarded, there were aspects we were uncertain about, such as the number of cases that could be generated, what data we could bring in, how many clients we could onboard, and similar concerns. Initially, we also lacked clarity about the number of playbooks or workflows we could build. Different triggers like system triggers, case-based triggers, and others can be employed without restrictions, but when it comes to on-demand and scheduled jobs, there is a limitation based on the subscription and pricing tier that notably caps the number of workflows we can create. No bulk editing across cases was one issue, along with limited filtering related to single grouping constraints. Additionally, the out-of-the-box case templates provided require substantial modifications before they become usable. There is also a feature in the cases for notes that cannot be searched. They are only visible through the UI, which is another area for improvement. The workflow and execution-based charges seem misleading as this was not discussed initially. I am not sure if new customers are made aware of this. It seems that workflows revolving around cases hinder functionality outside of case management, as we have many use cases needing on-demand triggers and schedules for functions like reporting or polling devices. Creating additional workflows to achieve basic functionalities raises costs significantly, which disadvantages customers. While they facilitate optimization and scaling, the support received tends to be very basic. Improvements can be made in that area as well.

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ChaitanyaKajjam

Technical Lead at a transportation company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Simplified detection rules and SOAR workflows have improved compliance-focused operations

One improvement I am looking for is silent log source monitoring. If some feed or some host went offline or was not pulling any logs into Google Security Operations, I would want better visibility. Silent host monitoring would make a significant difference because it is very hard to track which host went down, and there are many false positives as a result. I think there is a lot of room for scalability improvements, particularly in the integration of third-party applications. Currently, I have to write a script and use a cloud run function to pull logs. If there were direct ingestion by simply providing an API key and some sort of client certificate, it would be much easier.

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Kallamuddin Ansari

Cyber Security Consultant at HR Software Solution

Centralized monitoring has improved threat response but cost control still needs refinement

Based on real operations used in our corporate IT environment, the key features include log correlation and incident view. Microsoft Sentinel's biggest strength is how it correlates multiple related alerts into a single incident. This significantly reduces alert noise and helps the SOC focus on real threats instead of isolated events. Another valuable feature is KQL-based threat hunting with Kusto Query Language. The flexibility of this language allows us to build custom hunting queries based on our environment's behavior. This is extremely useful for detecting low and slow threats or hidden threats that default rules may miss. Cloud-native scalability and stability is another important feature. Being cloud-native, Microsoft Sentinel scales well for medium to large corporate environments without infrastructure management. Stability has been solid in day-to-day production. SOAR automation using playbooks is a feature we highly recommend. Microsoft Sentinel's SOAR functionality helps automate repetitive SOC tasks like alert enrichment and notification. This saves analyst time and improves response consistency.

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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

"Under one SOC tool in Torq, analysts get to know everything within the context of an alert or incident they are working on, and this ability to view the whole picture within Torq is one of the major breakthroughs and best offerings of Torq."

"Torq has definitely changed the day-to-day experience for our security analysts, as they feel more excited and feel that Torq interface and workflow allow them to build things themselves."

"Any request that comes in, regardless of how complex it is, I can accomplish it with Torq."

"Torq has exceeded expectations by delivering workflows in a timely and lower effort manner than XSOAR, and it meets all my needs while saving a ton of time and targeting $600,000 saved this year, which is a substantial amount of money."

"Once I started to use the system and I saw the potential, it changed all of our work in IT."

"Using that one piece of AI, we auto-closed 511 cases in quarter four alone."

"Torq has impacted my organization positively by allowing us to earn time and invest resources in other projects that are more meaningful and more interesting, pushing deeper into what a SOC is, and building our processes."

"Torq has helped a lot regarding SOC analyst efficiency."

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"Without hyperbole, I have never, in my entire career, encountered a vendor or a vendor community as awesome as Siemplify. Siemplify and the Siemplify Community quite literally made it possible for our SOC to increase almost five-fold in our number of clients and number of analysts and to go from a Monday to Friday 9-5 shop to a 24/7 shop all in the span of under a year and a half and all while continually adding capabilities and improving the services we offer to our clients."

"Google SecOps is extremely useful for threat detection and hunting."

"The most valuable feature of Siemplify is the playbooks that can be created."

"The valuable parts of Google Security Operations include how easy it is to write parsers or detection rules, and it is well-advanced in the analytical part."

"Google Security Operations helps meet all the important regulatory compliance across all verticals."

"Overall, Google SecOps is a very useful service for security operations."

"The playbooks feature in Siemplify is crucial for automation. We've utilized both standard and custom integrations with other security operation solutions, enhancing our flexibility. The user interface is generally straightforward, although recent changes may require some adjustment and Siemplify's integrations and capabilities offer potential support for various compliance requirements."

"The UI of Sentinel is very good and easy to use, even for beginners."

"A lot of the automation inside Sentinel comes with inside actually rolling out brand new Sentinel environments. We utilize that a lot and it might go beyond just Sentinel, for example, utilizing templates in Azure and templates elsewhere to actually deploy out."

"Microsoft Sentinel has positively impacted my organization by improving visibility across all security logs, reducing incident response time through automation, and enabling faster threat detection, which has strengthened our overall security posture and reduced the manual workload for the SOC team."

"The dashboard that allows me to view all the incidents is the most valuable feature."

"The data connectors that Microsoft Sentinel provides are easy to integrate when we work with a Microsoft agent."

"Microsoft has done a great job of integrating everything into one place, and most services are on the cloud, so Sentinel makes it much quicker and easier to get up and running."

"The in-built SOAR of Sentinel is valuable. Kusto Query Language is also valuable for the ease of writing queries and ease of getting insights from the logs. Schedule-based queries within Sentinel are also valuable. I found these three features most useful for my projects."

"Microsoft Sentinel saves us time; it has provided us with a very rich automation solution, and we don't need to log in and check for different things, so it saves a lot of time for associates, about 30 to 40 minutes on average per incident."

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Cons

"It was able to capture data but was unable to differentiate between the agent hostname we are using and the hostname that resides on the back end of the Internet."

"Even now, we have workflows that are in production that use AI steps and I get different results, making it unusable to some degree."

"Regarding the pricing of Torq, I would say it is expensive."

"Additionally, the documentation for Torq is not very clear. Most of the information is presented in videos, which are not ideal for reading; there are mostly paragraphs and other text-based content."

"I wish Torq's AI assistant for building templated workflows from scratch worked better; when you start with a blank slate, asking AI to help you build or template the workflow out does not go well."

"However, we did encounter some problems with custom steps, which definitely affected our progress, and the speed of bug fixes is also a bit slower than expected."

"The initial deployment of Torq was not easy."

"Torq can probably use more ML and look at what can be closed and what cannot be closed in terms of data classification."

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"The main improvement could be in the accuracy and detail provided in threat descriptions."

"Building the playbooks could be easier and the integration could improve. It is a difficult process, such as what API connections need to be made."

"I can give customer service a rating of six because it is very hard sometimes to keep up with the support."

"I'm inclined to say that I'd love to see some Machine Learning capabilities integrated into the platform, however, I just attended a demo this morning where Siemplify gave a sneak peek into some Machine Learning capabilities that they are currently developing and have roadmapped for release soon."

"We often encounter minor issues that could be improved, but we maintain communication with the developers and submit feature requests. Recently, I requested enhancements such as improved search functionality within playbooks and expanded options for exporting case data."

"Only one thing is missing: NDR is not available out-of-the-box. The competitive cloud-native SIEM providers have the NDR component. Currently, Sentinel needs NDR to be powered from either Corelight or some other NDR provider."

"They take too long to respond, but sometimes they are great."

"Sentinel still has some anomalies. For example, sometimes when we write a query for log analysis with KQL, it doesn't give us the data in a proper way... Also, the fields or columns could be improved. Sometimes, it is not giving the desired results and there is a blank field."

"Microsoft Sentinel is definitely costly. If we factor in the cost of other services, MCAS, MDI, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud, it gets seriously costly, to the extent that we cannot enable it across the organization."

"The solution could be more user-friendly; some query languages are required to operate it."

"The playbook development environment is not as rich as it should be. There are multiple occasions when we face problems while creating the playbook."

"The product can be improved by reducing the cost to use AI machine learning."

"There is room for improvement in entity behavior and the integration site."

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"Sentinel is costly compared to other solutions, but it's fair. SIEM solutions like CrowdStrike charge based on daily log volume. They generally process a set number of logs for free before they start charging. Microsoft's pricing is clearer. It's free under five gigabytes. Some of these logs we ingest have a cost, so they don't hide it. I believe the tenant pays the price, and Microsoft helps create awareness of the cost."

"The solution is expensive and there is a daily usage fee."

"The pricing is reasonable, and we think Sentinel is worth what we pay for it."

"Microsoft Sentinel is included in our E5 license."

"Cost-wise, Sentinel is based on the volume of information being ingested, so it can be quite pricey. The ability to use strategies to control what data is being ingested is important."

"It is priced fairly given the value that you get from the use of the product. The biggest mistake people make with Microsoft Sentinel is not understanding the pricing model and the amount of data that they are going to be running through the tool because you are paying based on the flow. You are paying based on the amount of data that is moving through the tool. People do not plan, and therefore, they get surprised by the cost associated with using the tool. They connect everything because they want to know everything, but connecting everything is very expensive."

"It is kind of like a sliding scale. There are different tiers of pricing that go from $100 per day up to $3,500 per day. So, it just kind of depends on how much data is being stored. There can be additional costs to the standard license other than the additional data. It just kind of depends on what other services you're spinning up in Azure, or if you're using something like Azure log analytics."

"It's costly to maintain and renew."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Outsourcing Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

14%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Outsourcing Company

University

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

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Company Size

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Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	11

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Small Business	4
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Small Business	44
Midsize Enterprise	23
Large Enterprise	47

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Torq?

There are some bugs in Torq, of course. They can be present in data transformation, some UI debugging, and other area...

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What is your primary use case for Torq?

My main use case for Torq is the automation of cyber security processes through a SOAR platform and APIs. A main exam...

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What advice do you have for others considering Torq?

Regarding someone thinking about using Torq, I recommend looking into their provided academy to start working with th...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Siemplify?

The pricing for Google SecOps and Microsoft Sentinel is almost the same, with no significant differences.

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What needs improvement with Siemplify?

A potential area of improvement for Google Security Operations could be cost. I think Google has already started deve...

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What is your primary use case for Siemplify?

Google Security Operations is the main tool that my clients use for the security operations of their companies.

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Is there a common threat intelligence tool that aggregates multiple threat intelligence sources?

Yes, Azure Sentinel is a SIEM on the Cloud. Multiple data sources can be uploaded and analyzed with Azure Sentinel an...

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What is a better choice, Splunk or Azure Sentinel?

It would really depend on (1) which logs you need to ingest and (2) what are your use cases Splunk is easy for ingest...

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Which is better - Azure Sentinel or AWS Security Hub?

We like that Azure Sentinel does not require as much maintenance as legacy SIEMs that are on-premises. Azure Sentinel...

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Overview

Torq is the enterprise AI SOC solution that effectively combines adaptive insights and automation to handle critical threats efficiently. It manages threat lifecycles, swiftly moving from triage to response, ensuring effective risk management.

Torq is designed to streamline security operations by aggregating telemetry across your security stack. It investigates significant risks and manages threats from triage to containment and remediation. This AI-driven tool enhances the capabilities of your SecOps team, allowing them to achieve more impactful results without introducing complicated processes.

What are the key features of Torq?

Adaptive Agentic Insights: Provides real-time threat intelligence tailored to specific security challenges.
Automation: Automates responses to security incidents, minimizing manual intervention requirements.
Threat Lifecycle Management: Comprehensive handling of threats from detection to remediation.
Telemetry Aggregation: Integrates data across platforms for a unified security overview.

Why consider Torq based on reviews?

Efficiency: Users notice significant reductions in time spent managing threats.
Risk Reduction: Enhanced ability to identify and address critical threats promptly.
Resource Optimization: Allows teams to allocate effort to other critical tasks by reducing manual security operations.
Scalability: Adaptable to meet the demands of growing or changing infrastructures.

In industries like finance and healthcare, Torq shows effectiveness by adapting to specific risk scenarios often encountered in these fields. Its integration with existing infrastructures makes it a valuable asset for maintaining stringent security standards, essential for protecting critical data and operations in diverse high-stakes environments.

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Google Security Operations offers a robust playbook builder and integration capabilities designed to streamline workflows and integrate seamlessly with existing systems for enhanced security management.

Google Security Operations stands out in threat detection, monitoring, and alarm management, especially when used alongside Mandiant. Its intuitive interface supports compliance requirements, and it provides customizable workflows through playbooks. Integration with multiple tools allows for automation and increased flexibility, though improvements in API connection determination and playbook search capabilities could enhance user experience. Effective in orchestrating alerts and managing security events, it is extensively used for automated response, efficient alert triage, investigation, reporting, and ticketing management, supporting over 20 use cases including real-time threat detection.

What are the Key Features of Google Security Operations?

Playbook Builder: Allows for creating customizable workflows tailored to specific scenarios.
Integration Capabilities: Facilitates connectivity with numerous tools for automation.
Threat Detection: Improves monitoring and response when combined with Mandiant's capabilities.
Simplicity in Feature Adoption: Easy incorporation of new features and workflows.

What Benefits Should You Look for in Reviews?

Workflow Efficiency: Automates triage and investigation processes for quicker security management.
Real-Time Threat Detection: Enhances monitoring effectiveness in Managed Extended Detection and Response strategies.
Flexibility: Adaptable integrations support dynamic security needs.
Compliance Support: Aids in maintaining regulatory standards with straightforward reporting features.

In industries where real-time threat response is critical, such as finance and healthcare, Google Security Operations is favored for its automation and integration capabilities. These characteristics are vital for efficiently managing complex security landscapes and maintaining compliance across sectors.

Google

Microsoft Sentinel offers cloud-native SIEM and SOAR capabilities with AI-powered threat detection, automated responses, and integration with Microsoft products. It is designed for comprehensive threat management with flexible deployment and scalability.

Microsoft Sentinel provides centralized management of cloud-based security monitoring and incident detection. Leveraging AI capabilities, it enhances threat intelligence and automation, allowing users to streamline security operations across cloud and on-premises systems. Microsoft Sentinel efficiently aggregates logs, correlates security events from multiple sources, and integrates seamlessly with Microsoft security offerings such as Defender. While its flexible deployment options and robust automation through playbooks are advantageous, users may encounter challenges with integration outside of Microsoft products, potential log ingestion delays, and a complex query language. The platform would benefit from enhanced speed, a simplified interface, improved query performance, and stronger documentation support.

What are the most important features of Microsoft Sentinel?

Cloud-native SIEM and SOAR: Enables security event management and orchestration in a cloud environment.
AI-powered threat detection: Utilizes artificial intelligence for identifying potential security threats.
Automated response playbooks: Automates routine responses to improve efficiency.
Data ingestion from multiple sources: Integrates with diverse data inputs for comprehensive visibility.
Integration with Microsoft products: Seamless collaboration with Microsoft security tools.

What benefits and ROI should users consider?

Enhanced threat visibility: Improves detection of security threats in various environments.
Reduced manual tasks: Automates processes to lessen human workload.
Scalable deployment: Offers flexibility for growing organizational requirements.
Centralized management: Simplifies oversight and management of threat detection and response.
Improved response times: Accelerates incident handling to minimize potential damage.

In specific industries, Microsoft Sentinel is utilized for its capability to monitor cloud-based workloads and detect incidents effectively. Users in healthcare, finance, and retail adopt it for its strong AI-driven threat detection and its ability to integrate with existing Microsoft solutions, ensuring high-level security operations and compliance with industry standards.

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Sample Customers

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FedEx Mondelez Intenrational Check Point Trustwave Atos Cyberint Bae Systems Crowe Longwall Security Telefonica Nordea HCL

Microsoft Sentinel is trusted by companies of all sizes including ABM, ASOS, Uniper, First West Credit Union, Avanade, and more.

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