IBM Watson for Cyber Security vs Sentinel comparison

IBM and OpenText are both solutions in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category. IBM is ranked #58, while OpenText is ranked #19 with an average rating of 7.7. IBM holds a 0.4% mindshare in SIEM, compared to OpenText’s 3.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 82% of OpenText users who would recommend it.

IBM Watson for Cyber Security

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IBM Watson for Cyber Security

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 18, 2024

Sentinel and IBM Watson for Cyber Security compete in the cybersecurity market. Sentinel excels in support and pricing, while IBM Watson stands out for its advanced features.

Features: Sentinel offers robust threat detection, easy integration, and significant ease of use. IBM Watson is known for its advanced AI capabilities, comprehensive threat intelligence, and superior data analysis and predictive capabilities.

Room for Improvement: Sentinel can enhance its reporting and analytics features. IBM Watson needs a more intuitive configuration process, improved documentation, and refinement in usability.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Sentinel is known for straightforward setup and responsive customer service. IBM Watson has a more complex deployment process but benefits from strong customer support.

Pricing and ROI: Sentinel is noted for cost-effectiveness and swift ROI. IBM Watson, although more expensive, justifies its price with comprehensive features and long-term benefits.

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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

Sentinel

Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

19th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

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 Sentinel is 3.9%, up from 2.5% 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 (%)
Sentinel	3.9%
IBM Watson for Cyber Security	0.4%
Other	95.7%

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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Simon Johnston

Manager, Customer Success at Coltek Business Soltuions

Simple antivirus solution integrates well but could improve pricing and currency options

I don't really have experience working with these solutions. I promote them for our clients, but I don't work with them. I can't share my experience with these tools as I make assumptions about that. For both Adlumin and CrowdStrike, both confirm that they're scalable and enterprise-ready and all those kinds of things. We haven't had any specific problem with either of those. We just have a preference for which one we would prefer. If somebody says they want to use a different one from the one that we prefer, then we have to find reasons why they aren't. But scalability is not one of the reasons that one is better over the other. I don't really have advice for people that are looking into using Sentinel; just do your research across what is available. On a scale of one to ten, I rate Sentinel a seven.

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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 customer support is very good."

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

"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."

"IBM Watson for Cyber Security is very stable."

"The stability is phenomenal and we never had any issues with downtime or even had to restart."

"The most valuable feature is the flexible log for identifying security threats inside an application. Sentinel is very good at this."

"In my opinion, Sentinel's best features include that it's a very easy product to use, it's very simple, and the after-sale service is very good."

"The most valuable feature of this solution is that it provides a central locking system for many event sources."

"It makes everything easier by automating some tasks and growing with our needs."

"The native integration with out-of-the box format is hassle free and allows data to be used advantageously."

"We can do advanced hunting queries and modify SQL queries to get desired results based on the rules triggering over the console."

"The tool is simple to use."

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Cons

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

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

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

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

"This product's connection to certain types of cloud systems could be improved. We can do Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, but there are a lot of other things happening in the cloud that we do not connect well enough to. This product could be improved with better connection to cloud-based solutions."

"There are still a few vendor-specific devices for which Sentinel needs to work on integration, such as Netskope devices."

"Price is always a consideration, so the price would be nice if it were lower."

"There is no integration in the web-side of the tool."

"There is a need for more flexibility in customization, especially when working with different vendors and platforms."

"I rate Sentinel a six out of ten for scalability."

"The dashboard and customer view should be improved"

"The solution does not allow outsourced authorizations."

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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."

"Sentinel is a subscription-based solution."

"We inquired about getting support from the vendor, Micro Focus, but the cost was very high."

"We receive a pricing discount because of our ongoing partnership with Micro Focus."

"Sentinel's slightly on the expensive side."

"Sentinel is moderately priced."

"The solution’s pricing is aligned with its competitors."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Government

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

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By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	9
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	7

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What do you like most about NetIQ Sentinel?

The solution lets us get all the logs properly and regularly monitor customer infrastructure.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NetIQ Sentinel?

I don't have too many comments overall about pricing as we're in South Africa, so it makes more sense if it's billed in rand. They nearly always bill it in dollars, so if it can be billed in our cu...

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What needs improvement with NetIQ Sentinel?

I'm not sure what the room for improvement is for Sentinel. It needs to stay current, and it does, so I suppose that's fine. I don't have a high demand for what it should do. Price is always a cons...

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NetIQ Sentinel, Novell SIEM

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.

IBM

Sentinel is a full-featured Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution that simplifies the deployment, management and day-to-day use of SIEM, readily adapts to dynamic enterprise environments and delivers the true "actionable intelligence" security professionals need to quickly understand their threat posture and prioritize response.

OpenText

Sample Customers

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Faysal Bank, GaVI, Handelsbanken, ISC Mªnster, Lambeth Council, Swisscard, The Municipality of Siena, Tukes, University of Dayton, University of the Sunshine Coast

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