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We performed a comparison between Fortra's Tripwire Enterprise and IBM Security Network IPS based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"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.""Even if you change a single word in Notepad, it will let you know whether it was added, removed, or modified.""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.""The most valuable feature is integrity management. I had some discussions with service providers, and they also agreed.""The most valuable feature is the integrity.""The product supports different platforms.""File monitoring is the most valuable feature of the solution."

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"The initial setup is simple.""The most valuable feature is its simplicity."

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Cons
"It needs more local support from the OEM side. It would be great if this can be improved.""A lot of network devices need a custom integration.""The initial setup is complex.""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 main way that it can be improved is through better reporting.""Cloud monitoring could be better. It would also be better if the company followed a pay-as-you-use model.""The deployment with certain systems can be difficult and it needs to be simplified."

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"In the future, I would like to see a hybrid option so that we can work both on-premises and in the cloud.""I'd like to see more integration with other tools and technologies."

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  • "The licensing depends on the equipment, how many devices and the types of devices."
  • "Cloud monitoring could be better. It could also be cheaper. It would be better if the company followed a pay-as-you-use model."
  • "Tripwire is more expensive than Netwrix."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The product supports different platforms.
    Top Answer:The solution has some limitations in OT, IoT, and AIX. The product must provide whitelisting services.
    Top Answer:The solution is quite costly. It's high in comparison to other devices.
    Top Answer:Defining the new security rules and policies sometimes becomes a challenge. Integration with other platforms becomes a challenge as well. I'd like to see more integration with other tools and… more »
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    Also Known As
    Security Network Intrusion Prevention System, IBM Security Network Protection, XGS, GX
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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.

    IBM Security Network Intrusion Prevention System appliances are designed to stop constantly evolving threats before they impact your business. This means providing both high levels of protection and performance, while lowering the overall cost and complexity associated with deploying and managing a large number of point solutions.
    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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    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Government12%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    University9%
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    Financial Services Firm24%
    Computer Software Company16%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Real Estate/Law Firm6%
    Company Size
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    Small Business63%
    Large Enterprise38%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise69%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise73%
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    Fortra's Tripwire Enterprise is ranked 17th in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) with 8 reviews while IBM Security Network IPS is ranked 24th in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) with 4 reviews. Fortra's Tripwire Enterprise is rated 8.0, while IBM Security Network IPS is rated 7.2. The top reviewer of Fortra's Tripwire Enterprise writes "It has excellent scalability and allows you to execute custom COCR rules, letting you fine-tune agent monitoring". On the other hand, the top reviewer of IBM Security Network IPS writes "User-friendly and has a good blocking feature but is quite expensive". Fortra's Tripwire Enterprise is most compared with Trend Micro Deep Discovery, Darktrace, Cisco Sourcefire SNORT, Change Tracker Gen7 R2 and Trend Micro TippingPoint Threat Protection System, whereas IBM Security Network IPS is most compared with Darktrace, Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention and Cisco Secure Network Analytics.

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