IBM Watson for Cyber Security vs Rapid7 InsightIDR comparison

IBM and Rapid7 are both solutions in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category. IBM is ranked #58, while Rapid7 is ranked #14 with an average rating of 8.0. IBM holds a 0.4% mindshare in SIEM, compared to Rapid7’s 2.4% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of Rapid7 users who would recommend it.

IBM Watson for Cyber Security

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95% willing to recommend

IBM Watson for Cyber Security

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 18, 2024

Rapid7 InsightIDR and IBM Watson for Cyber Security compete in the cybersecurity category. Rapid7 InsightIDR appears to have the upper hand due to more favorable reviews and easier deployment, but IBM Watson for Cyber Security is noted for its advanced AI capabilities.

Features: Rapid7 InsightIDR includes comprehensive threat detection, response capabilities, and user-friendly threat management. IBM Watson for Cyber Security offers AI-driven analytics, a vast threat intelligence database, and advanced threat detection insights.

Room for Improvement: Rapid7 InsightIDR needs better reporting functionalities, enhanced integration options, and improved customization. IBM Watson for Cyber Security requires more user training resources, better customization features, and increased flexibility.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Rapid7 InsightIDR is easier and quicker to implement, with responsive customer service. IBM Watson for Cyber Security has a more complex deployment process but provides highly specialized customer support.

Pricing and ROI: Rapid7 InsightIDR pricing is more competitive with a quicker ROI. IBM Watson for Cyber Security is more expensive but considered worth the investment due to its sophisticated analytics.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Watson for Cyber Security

Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

58th

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Rapid7 InsightIDR

Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

14th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (5th), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (25th), Threat Deception Platforms (4th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (17th)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category, the mindshare of IBM Watson for Cyber Security is 0.4%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Rapid7 InsightIDR is 2.4%, down from 2.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Rapid7 InsightIDR	2.4%
IBM Watson for Cyber Security	0.4%
Other	97.2%

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Featured Reviews

Elena Stefanovska

Sales Account Manager at InTec System

Knowledgeable support, reliable, and useful compliance policies

IBM Watson for Cyber Security can be deployed on-premise or in the cloud and it is used as a SIEM solution The most valuable features of IBM Watson for Cyber Security are ease of use and out-of-the-box reports and compliance policies. Additionally, if there are aspects that are missing IBM add…

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Asim Naeem

Principal IT Security & Compliance at IBEX Holdings Ltd

Providing comprehensive insight into alerts while working towards AI enhancement

I definitely recommend Rapid7 InsightIDR. It is becoming better, with improvements being continuously made to the product. Right now, I do not have any advice about Rapid7 for other users because every organization or user has different criteria or multiple use cases, so I refrain from commenting on that. I rate the overall solution seven out of ten.

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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

"IBM Watson for Cyber Security is very stable."

"The most valuable features of IBM Watson for Cyber Security are ease of use and out-of-the-box reports and compliance policies. Additionally, if there are aspects that are missing IBM add them in the next release."

"The customer support is very good."

"The most valuable feature of this product is innovation, where the research and upgrading of technology never ends."

"Rapid7's reporting is more robust than Tenable's."

"It improved my organization by building a security alerting program."

"Rapid7 is easy to use and deploy. It is a simple solution and has easy data pulling."

"The product works well. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"The web interface is great — very useful and user-friendly."

"The solution's initial setup is easy."

"I am able to run automated actions based on the output of reports, leaving me extra time to focus on more pressing matters."

"Log search allows us to dive deep into aggregated logs and query all event types at once."

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Cons

"They need to continue to build the AI capabilities."

"This is an expensive product, so making it more cost-effective would be an improvement."

"In the future, I would like to see threat intelligence included."

"The dashboard could improve in IBM Watson for Cyber Security."

"The searching feature in Rapid7 InsightIDR needs to evolve"

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

"The main problem lies in the processes within the client's operating systems."

"I feel it would greatly benefit from more supported log sources."

"Customised alert recipients need to be added to allow better first-line action and quicker response. Configurable honeypots would be a welcome addition."

"Tenable Nessus is easier to deal with. It's more efficient and accurate. InsightIDR is heavier than Tenable in terms of performance and scanning. Rapid7 would be much easier to use if it had a network connector like Tenable. Tenable's connector allows continuous monitoring over the B caps."

"Lacks a mobile application."

"InsightIDR's integration with other solutions could be improved. Also, I'd like more control from the portal over what's happening on the endpoint side. For example, when I see an attack on an endpoint, I want to be able to stop it from the portal."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of this solution should be lower, although I understand why IBM charges a premium price."

"IBM Watson for Cyber Security is very simple to license and is priced well."

"I am sure that there are cheaper products out there, but none that meet so many of our needs whilst maintaining stability and usability."

"It is more reasonably priced than other vendors."

"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."

"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 priced very well and is cost-effective."

"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."

"It is a reasonably priced solution."

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

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Computer Software Company

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Small Business	19
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	6

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For tools I’d recommend: -SIEM- LogRhythm -SOAR- Palo Alto XSOAR Doing commercial w/o both (or at least an XDR) is asking to miss details that are critical, and ending up a statistic. Also, rememb...

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What do you like most about Rapid7 InsightIDR?

During simulations or demonstrations, the tool generates alerts, providing details such as the specific application, its origin, and potential threats. For instance, it can identify if an applicati...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Rapid7 InsightIDR?

The product pricing is very cheap.

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Overview

Watson for cyber security can draw security intelligence from millions of security blogs, online forums and white papers - so you can see threats unseen by other systems.

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Parsing hundreds of trivial alerts. Managing a mountain of data. Manually forwarding info from your endpoints. Forget that. InsightIDR instantly arms you with the insight you need to make better decisions across the incident detection and response lifecycle, faster.

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