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Huntress Managed EDR vs McAfee Institute Certifications & Training comparison

 

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

Categories and Ranking

Huntress Managed EDR
Average Rating
9.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
34
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (6th), Managed Detection and Response (MDR) (2nd)
McAfee Institute Certificat...
Average Rating
10.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Security Awareness Training (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Huntress Managed EDR and McAfee Institute Certifications & Training aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Huntress Managed EDR is designed for Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and holds a mindshare of 10.5%, up 8.3% compared to last year.
McAfee Institute Certifications & Training, on the other hand, focuses on Security Awareness Training, holds 0.5% mindshare, up 0.3% since last year.
Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
Security Awareness Training
 

Featured Reviews

Anto Baharian - PeerSpot reviewer
Never misses anything and has an attractive price point and a simple interface
One thing they could improve is evolving from an EDR to an MDR, like Blackpoint. This transition would enable automatic remediation of anything that looks dangerous, including within Microsoft 365. For instance, when one of my clients' Microsoft 365 account was breached, Blackpoint identified suspicious activity and disabled the account. It was in Dallas, and we are in California. Blackpoint knew something was wrong there, and they went in and disabled the account. Developing more automated remediation features would elevate them to an MDR level, but I understand that it might affect pricing. They are trying to keep it at a good price point because once they go to MDR, it is probably going to double the price. For now, I find the current features satisfactory, as they continue to add improvements. They have added security awareness training and then log collectors. They are adding pillars as they move along, and I assume they are going to have an option for MDR.
TF
Helps with cybersecurity readiness, enhances awareness, and provides essential tools for investigations
While the program is comprehensive, there is always room for improvement. Specifically, I would love to see more focus on emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, and blockchain as they relate to cybersecurity. As these technologies become increasingly integrated into our professional and personal lives, understanding their security implications is critical. Also, a more advanced follow-up course would be beneficial for keeping professionals updated on the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Huntress helps us replace traditional antivirus solutions with an EDR. I like how easy it is to use and deploy. Support is good- they've responded quickly when I've had issues. I like it a lot so far. It reports valuable information and filters out things I don't need to know."
"We saw the benefits of Huntress pretty quickly. Once it started detecting threats, it was great."
"I immediately recognized the benefits of Huntress Managed EDR."
"Foothold detection is a valuable feature, acting as a valuable second set of eyes for both us and our clients."
"It is a ten out of ten in terms of ease of use."
"For us, Huntress Managed EDR has been a game changer for the SMB market."
"I rate Huntress Managed EDR a ten out of ten."
"Their SOC is super responsive and does a great job of catching incidences and being on top of any issues that arise."
"The standout features of the CECI program were undoubtedly the hands-on labs and real-world case studies."
 

Cons

"The reporting could be improved by providing a more simplified report that can be easily understood by clients."
"Ultimately, the clarity of their alerts is paramount for effective threat communication and could benefit from clearer remediation steps."
"I had been requesting Huntress support for macOS for a while, and they recently rolled it out, making it generally available within two months. Having a regular support line would be good."
"I'd like Huntress to implement a component that can analyze network traffic for specific sites."
"I also would love for them to make their new SIEM tool reports much more robust. They are currently way too simplified, and we need to have something better to send to our compliance clients."
"The existing features are perfect. However, I think they could add a more robust set of security features like dark web scanning, penetration testing, and risk assessment for clients. We would have one tool for everything. We wouldn't have to go to multiple vendors to pull something together. That would be more beneficial for us."
"I also would love for them to make their new SIEM tool reports much more robust. They are currently way too simplified, and we need to have something better to send to our compliance clients."
"One issue is the managed antivirus. Huntress takes control of the antivirus built into Windows Defender, but it doesn't if, for some reason, Defender isn't working properly and doesn't attempt to fix it. We have to fix it with some scripts so that Defender reports correctly to Huntress. It would be nice if they took that action on our behalf. If they saw a problem with Defender, they should roll out a fix."
"A more advanced follow-up course would be beneficial for keeping professionals updated on the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We haven't had any problems with Huntress' pricing. We're at 250 workstations, and we've grown considerably this year. They've been able to handle everything that we've thrown at them within that time frame. They're also reducing the price based on how many endpoints we add."
"Regarding the pricing for Huntress Managed EDR, I was amazed when I heard the price; I thought it was going to be way more than what it is based on the quality."
"Huntress is priced fairly for the services and value it provides."
"The solution is cheap compared to other alternatives. It offers good value for money. For the whole solution, it's up to about five pounds per device per month. Considering what it does, I think that's very good value."
"The Huntress pricing is an excellent value for what the product provides."
"Huntress is an easy sell to clients because it does all the heavy lifting. Sometimes, they will buck a little at the price because they want a free antivirus or EDR. We tell them that we use Huntress on all our machines. That is our standard process for all the machines we roll out. When we give that advice, people are pretty willing to say okay."
"It is fair. They provide good value for the product that they deliver. I have had one price increase in the entire time I have used them. They added a bunch of features and then said that they have to increase our price a little bit. That is a fair way to handle it."
"I rate the product pricing six out of ten for the Malaysian market. However, I would rate it a three out of ten for the Australian, New Zealand, or Singapore markets."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Insurance Company
7%
Retailer
6%
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Huntress?
It is very easy to use. It is a great solution. They are one of the better vendors that I have ever worked with since I have been in the industry.
What needs improvement with Huntress?
We would love for Huntress Managed EDR to ingest logs from Microsoft Sentinel. Microsoft Sentinel is another SIM tool that produces logs, and we would want Huntress to be able to ingest those so th...
What is your primary use case for Huntress?
We use Huntress Managed EDR for threat hunting with our clients to try to keep their environment safe and make sure that if there's any kind of bad activity going on, we can try to find out about i...
What do you like most about McAfee Institute Certifications & Training?
I heard from other peers that their course and training quality are really good, so I bought a Crimelab a few days ago. Unfortunately, the material is outdated, but I believe their other course mat...
What needs improvement with McAfee Institute Certifications & Training?
While the program is comprehensive, there is always room for improvement. Specifically, I would love to see more focus on emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, ...
What is your primary use case for McAfee Institute Certifications & Training?
My primary reason for enrolling in the CECI program was to build on my existing skills in cybersecurity, particularly in the area of cyber investigations. I work in a large financial organization t...
 

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