IBM Resilient vs ServiceNow Security Operations comparison

IBM and ServiceNow are both solutions in the Security Incident Response category. IBM is ranked #3 with an average rating of 7.5, while ServiceNow is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.1. IBM holds a 10.7% mindshare in IRP, compared to ServiceNow’s 18.2% mindshare. Additionally, 75% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of ServiceNow users who would recommend it.

IBM Resilient

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75% willing to recommend

ServiceNow Security Operations

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94% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 5, 2024

IBM Resilient and ServiceNow Security Operations are both key players in the security operations category. ServiceNow holds a slight edge due to its broader IT management capabilities and integrated platform approach.

Features: IBM Resilient offers seamless integration with IBM QRadar, dynamic playbooks for flexible incident response, and comprehensive incident management capabilities. ServiceNow Security Operations provides integration across ITSM and GRC functions, a unified platform for digital transformation, and robust vulnerability response features.

Room for Improvement: IBM Resilient could enhance third-party integrations, customization options, and pricing strategies. ServiceNow Security Operations may benefit from simplifying its setup processes, improving dashboards, and enhancing CMDB data accuracy.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: IBM Resilient predominantly deploys on-premises with some cloud options, which can complicate integration and setup. Its technical support is positive but sometimes slow. ServiceNow offers hybrid and public cloud solutions, providing deployment flexibility, with customer support that could improve in responsiveness and documentation.

Pricing and ROI: IBM Resilient is known for moderate-to-high pricing, which may be challenging for some users, though it offers time-saving benefits. ServiceNow Security Operations is also pricey but slightly more affordable than certain competitors, with extensive features that justify the investment.

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Resilient

Ranking in Security Incident Response

3rd

Ranking in Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR)

13th

Average Rating

7.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

ServiceNow Security Operations

Ranking in Security Incident Response

2nd

Ranking in Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR)

8th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (10th)

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Security Incident Response category, the mindshare of IBM Resilient is 10.7%, up from 8.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ServiceNow Security Operations is 18.2%, up from 13.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Security Incident Response

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Usman Bhatti

Senior Officer Security Operations Center at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Simple deployment, scalable, but lacking third-party solution compatibility

Integrating IBM Resilient with other applications can be very difficult and technically challenging. Often, they use the excuse that you are using the latest version of an application, such as an endpoint security system, and they don't have an API or support for it at the moment. There is no automation in the SOAR solution. It's worth noting that many third-party add-on applications needed to be purchased separately to integrate with IBM Resilient. While there were built-in applications available for incident remediation, the selection was limited. Additionally, integrating third-party applications was often a difficult and time-consuming process due to the technical complexity involved.

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KishoreKumar4

Senior QE Lead at Cognizant

A low-cost and open-source tool for incident and change management

If we encounter challenges while deploying, we raise incidents. These incidents are categorized by priority: high, medium, and low. We assign an incident number and notify the relevant teams to address the issue. For instance, if we experience a problem with Cloud services or any other issue, we…

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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 initial setup of IBM Resilient is not that complex since my company already has a support license that we use internally. In general, the product's deployment phase is not that complex."

"The UBA, User Behavior Analytics, is very good."

"The most valuable thing about it is how easy it is to navigate the user interface."

"The product is very good at incident response."

"The solution is easy to use."

"The integration with IBM SIM and the ability to block users during brute force attacks are particularly effective."

"IBM Resilient is scalable."

"The solution is simple to use and to integrate with IBM QRadar."

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"The "follow" feature is really good. If the user is not responding, there's an option to "follow". Just click on the button, and it will automatically trigger an email to the end user."

"We refer to the setup and installation guide provided by ServiceNow. They have good documentation, which makes it easier to handle the process."

"The ease of use is great."

"The solution is stable."

"It has helped optimize security costs by consolidating multiple tools into one platform."

"The SOAR module of ServiceNow Security Operations is the most valuable feature"

"The product's most valuable features include the no-code capability for workflows and flow design, which makes it user-friendly, and the ability to perform advanced configurations."

"Multiple projects use the ServiceNow tool because it is a low-cost and open-source tool."

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Cons

"The initial setup is complex."

"Its price needs improvement."

"The ability to analyze incidents needs to be improved in the solution."

"Integration with some devices, including Cisco PowerPower and certain antivirus products, has limitations."

"The tool needs to improve its documentation on license scripts."

"There are shortcomings with IBM Resilient's technical support team that can be considered for improvement in the future."

"The product must provide more integration with other tools."

"One thing to improve is how it handles data formats, which currently might require scripting for conversion to CSV before uploading."

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"It's very slow. When you click a button or update a field, it takes forever to actually react."

"It is challenging for the customers to understand the processes for SecOps. It needs to be simplified."

"We'd like customization to be easier in terms of the UI and using the dashboards."

"The product is called SecOps, but it is not security operations in terms of SIEM solutions."

"The dashboard and playbook creation will need to improve"

"Report generation within ServiceNow can take some time. Additionally, there are occasional issues when raising a ticket, which can also consume time."

"One area for improvement for the product is the need to tailor and alter some codes for customization, which can cause issues during upgrades. It does not support customized operations."

"The threat intelligence module needs a better dashboard."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is very expensive."

"Pricing for the solution is good, in my opinion."

"I feel it is an expensive product when my company pays annually for renewal, support, and follow-up."

"We could create unlimited users using the license we had purchased."

"I would rate the tool’s pricing a three out of ten. The tool’s pricing is on a yearly basis."

"There is a license you need to pay for in order to use this product."

"The cost of the product is quite high."

"The licensing cost for IBM Resilient is not too expensive, but it's not affordable, so it's moderately expensive. Regarding price, I'm rating the solution seven out of ten. The company pays for the license yearly, based on the number of users. Apart from the cost of the license you need to pay for each user, you also need to spend an initial investment for the base platform. You also have to pay for IBM Resilient support."

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"This product is a good value for the money."

"If you're going to implement it on your own, there would be internal costs. If you're going to implement it through a contractor or consultant, you have to pay for that."

"It is an expensive product."

"The product is more expensive than other solutions."

"The solution is more expensive than BMC Remedy, the other ITSM tool available in the market."

"Compared to competitor tools, ServiceNow Security Operations is more affordable"

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

33%

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

20%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about IBM Resilient?

It is a stable solution...It is a scalable solution.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Resilient?

I am not the one in charge of pricing, so I am not sure about the costs.

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What needs improvement with IBM Resilient?

Integration with some devices, including Cisco PowerPower and certain antivirus products, has limitations.

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What do you like most about ServiceNow Security Operations?

The most valuable aspect of working with ServiceNow is its meaningful and feature-rich product.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ServiceNow Security Operations?

The product is more expensive than other solutions like Archer but offers more features, making the pricing justifiable.

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What needs improvement with ServiceNow Security Operations?

Report generation within ServiceNow can take some time. Additionally, there are occasional issues when raising a ticket, which can also consume time.

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Comparisons

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Compared 19% of the time

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Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 26% of the time

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Compared 17% of the time

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Compared 14% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 4% of the time

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Overview

The Resilient Incident Response Platform (IRP) is the leading platform for orchestrating and automating incident response processes.

The Resilient IRP quickly and easily integrates with your organization’s existing security and IT investments. It makes security alerts instantly actionable, provides valuable intelligence and incident context, and enables adaptive response to complex cyber threats.

IBM

ServiceNow Security Operations is a cutting-edge security solution designed to elevate organizations' security incident response (SIR) processes through automation and orchestration. Going beyond traditional SOAR, this comprehensive Security Operations Suite integrates seamlessly with other ServiceNow products and offers a wide array of features. Its components include Security Incident Response (SIR), which automates incident workflows and offers pre-built playbooks; Security Configuration Compliance (SCC), continuously scanning and automating compliance tasks; Vulnerability Response (VR), prioritizing and remediating vulnerabilities; Threat Intelligence (TI), aggregating threat data for proactive threat hunting; and additional features like IT Service Management integration, Machine Learning and AI, reporting, and a mobile app. The benefits span improved incident response speed, reduced mean time to resolution, increased security posture, enhanced compliance, collaborative synergy between security and IT teams, and operational cost reductions.

ServiceNow

Sample Customers

Golden Living, Health Equity, USA Funds

DXC Technology, Freedom Security Alliance, Prime Therapeutics, Seton Hall University, York Risk Services

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