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We performed a comparison between Illumio Insights and Vectra AI based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Network Detection and Response (NDR) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

Illumio Insights

Ranking in Network Detection and Response (NDR)

19th

Average Rating

9.6

Reviews Sentiment

1.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Microsegmentation Software (6th), Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) (11th)

Vectra AI

Ranking in Network Detection and Response (NDR)

3rd

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (5th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (20th), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) (10th), AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platforms (10th)

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Eric Mui

Manager at OOCL

Micro-segmentation has improved threat visibility and supports ongoing zero-trust monitoring

Deployment of Illumio Insights was not difficult, but the difficulty depends on how micro your design is. For Docker containers, it is not quite suitable for that kind of application traffic. For container architectures, it is not quite designed that way. For normal VMs it might be acceptable, but for container architectures, I cannot be as micro-segmented as I want to be. Illumio Insights is not very well designed for containers, which is one of the drawbacks and weak sides of the product. I use Illumio Insights' real-time analytics for micro-segmentation, and beyond zero-trust monitoring, I also want to do analysis. However, the product coverage is not very broad, so I have to do my own filtering and analysis, and integration with other tools is necessary. The reporting and analysis are not ready out of the product itself. Reporting is another area for improvement in this product and is not very sufficient, so I have to further integrate or do it on my own. Illumio Insights is stable and a mature product. The functionality, such as reporting and analysis, may extend in the roadmap, but it has not in the past. The current functionality is adequate and quite mature, which is how I chose it based on maturity and market share. However, it is not very modern for Kubernetes and containers. If this functionality can extend, that would be a valuable roadmap addition. Streamline integration with Illumio Insights does not help me much since it does not require too much integration with my other operations.

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RahulReddy

Consultant at a retailer with 5,001-10,000 employees

Threat detection has improved and malicious emails are now identified quickly

Vectra AI offers artificial intelligence capabilities with visibility that can be integrated into our day-to-day operations and other tools, including malware detection tools and cyber threat tools. Vectra AI has positively impacted my organization. Last year while using it, we received many malicious email threats and virus incidents, including a trojan virus that had reportedly been deployed by someone. Our company used Vectra AI to detect the malicious threats and viruses before they could cause more damage, and we successfully stopped the threats. Using Vectra AI, I notice that server downtime has decreased significantly. We now experience only two to three hours of downtime, whereas without Vectra AI and other tools, our downtime would exceed 48 to 72 hours.

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Pros

"One of the most valuable features is the ability to map traffic and patterns over multiple hyperscalers, not just AWS."

"This solution has contributed to quick detection of risky traffic and offers one-click containment."

"Illumio Insights is stable and a mature product."

"Illumio Insights impressed me with its ease of use, clarity, and potential to significantly improve breach containment strategies."

"We have been extremely happy with the solution; it's been one of the best solutions we have in our enterprise and I would put it at the top of the list."

"We discovered a lot of things in our network and are correcting several misconfigurations. We are learning how some apps work together and how some things shouldn't happen. It's also easier for us to identify the source of a brute force, whereas before, we didn't even know we had a brute force."

"Vectra AI offers artificial intelligence capabilities with visibility that can be integrated into our day-to-day operations and other tools, including malware detection tools and cyber threat tools."

"Some valuable features of Vectra AI are that it is very intuitive and that there are only a small amount of false positives. Therefore, it's an effective solution."

"One of the most valuable features is all the correlation that it does using AI and machine learning. An example would be alerting on a host and then alerting on other things, like abnormal behavior, that it has noticed coming from the same host. It's valuable because we're a very lean team."

"The solution is currently used as a central threat detection and response system."

"The intuitive dashboards are incredibly useful, with both the Quadrant UX and the Respond UX, so whether looking from a management point of view or an analyst point of view, both dashboards are very intuitive."

"It has helped us to organize our security. We get a better overview on what is happening on the network, which has helped us get quicker responses to users. If we see malicious activity, then we can quickly take action on it. Previously, we weren't getting an overview as fast as we are now, so we can now provide a quicker response."

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Cons

"Illumio Insights is not very well designed for containers, which is one of the drawbacks and weak sides of the product."

"In some of the views, an IP address appears to be a link, but it doesn't open any new windows or display any new information."

"There is room for improvement with more AI-based detection to report traffic abnormalities and potential issues."

"We had another product with Vectra AI and used the MDR solution as an add-on. Initially, it wasn't fully appropriately configured, so we didn't get the expected results. Even once configured correctly, we weren't fully satisfied with its response. The issue was both with their service response and the product's capabilities."

"Pricing could be improved, as many customers have complained about the pricing model and pricing complexity."

"I think Vectra AI's automation, reporting, and integration could be improved."

"If you hit a certain number of rules, triage filters, or groups, the UX responds more slowly. However, we have a complex network and a lot of rules. So, our setup might not be a typical implementation example. We even had UX engineers onsite, and they looked at issues, improvements, and user feedback. Since then, it has gotten a lot better, they even built in features that we specifically requested for our company."

"An area for improvement in Vectra AI is reporting because it currently needs some details. For example, when you download a report from Vectra AI, you won't see complete information about the alerts or triggers. Another area for improvement in the tool is that sometimes, an alert has high severity, yet it's marked as low severity. Vectra AI should have a mechanism to change the severity level from low to high or critical."

"In comparison with a lot of systems I used in the past, the false positives are really a burden because they are taking a lot of time at this moment."

"The solution has not reduced the security analyst workload in our organization because we still need to SIEM."

"The reporting from Cognito Detect is very limited and doesn't give you too many options."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The solution's pricing was 50 percent lower than the other vendors shortlisted."

"It's relatively on the pricier side, but when compared to other solutions. It's not the most budget-friendly option, but it can be considered somewhat more cost-effective in comparison to other alternatives."

"The pricing is very good. It's less expensive than many of the tools out there."

"Vectra's pricing is too high. All schools will not be able to afford it. Vectra will only end up targeting higher education and higher value independence purely because of the price. A lot of schools would love to have a product like Vectra AI, but they simply can't because they struggle to even pay the high E5 licensing from Microsoft. When you're up against that, Vectra AI is never going to be within the sector's price range."

"The license is based on the concurrent IP addresses that it's investigating. We have 9,800 to 10,000 IP addresses."

"Vectra is a bit on the higher side in terms of price, but they have always been transparent. The reason that they are this good is that they invest, so they need to charge accordingly."

"We are running at about 90,000 pounds per year. The solution is a licensed cost. The hardware that they gave us was pretty much next to nothing. It is the license that we're paying for."

"Vectra AI's pricing is cheaper than that of Darktrace."

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Illumio Insights?

I recommend purchasing via BT for the best commercials.

What needs improvement with Illumio Insights?

What is your primary use case for Illumio Insights?

Illumio Insights plays its own role in enhancing threat visibility. Illumio Insights performs micro-segmentation according to the traffic, determining whether to trust it, allow it, or block it. Mi...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Vectra AI?

I find the pricing of Vectra AI to be one of the best we have seen as feedback from customers and partners indicates it is very competitive for an EDR solution.

What needs improvement with Vectra AI?

I think one area that could be improved about Vectra AI is their marketing. One of the aspects that Darktrace excels at is their marketing, and I do not feel Vectra AI is on that level yet, leading...

What is your primary use case for Vectra AI?

I primarily use Vectra AI for customers, and I only provide Vectra AI.

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Overview

Illumio Insights brings advanced analytics and security insights, focusing on reducing complexity in risk management and enhancing operational efficiency.

Illumio Insights offers powerful tools designed to streamline cybersecurity processes. It provides in-depth visibility into network vulnerabilities and assists organizations in proactively addressing potential threats. With an emphasis on simplicity and efficiency, Illumio Insights supports strategic decision-making by delivering actionable intelligence tailored to business contexts.

What are Illumio Insights' key features?

Advanced Threat Detection: Provides real-time monitoring of potential security risks, enhancing threat response.
Comprehensive Network Visibility: Offers detailed insights into network activities, aiding in identifying weak points.
Risk Mitigation Recommendations: Suggests actionable steps to minimize security risks, ensuring informed decision-making.
Scalable Architecture: Supports growth by accommodating increasing data volumes and network complexities.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Increased Operational Efficiency: Streamlines security operations by reducing manual interventions.
Enhanced Security Posture: Strengthens overall security capabilities through improved threat intelligence.
Cost-Effectiveness: Reduces expenses related to data breaches by proactively managing risks.
Improved Decision-Making: Facilitates informed decisions with clear and concise security insights.

Illumio Insights is adopted across multiple industries such as finance and healthcare to bolster security measures. In finance, it aids in preventing data breaches by providing insights into suspicious activities, while in healthcare, it ensures the protection of sensitive patient data by identifying potential vulnerabilities and recommending mitigation strategies.

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Vectra AI offers advanced hybrid network and identity security, detecting threats traditional tools miss. It uses AI to identify lateral attacks and credential misuse, providing a proactive defense for enterprises.

Vectra AI enhances security by using AI-driven detection across network, cloud, and identity layers, surpassing EDR and SIEMs by offering real-time threat detection. It ensures continuous observability and automates SOC workflows to minimize manual efforts, creating an efficient security environment. Its AI-powered approach significantly reduces noise, focusing on true threats, and provides insights into complex threat landscapes, with seamless integration into environments like EDR and Office 365.

What are Vectra AI's key features?

AI-driven detection: Identifies lateral movement and credential misuse across networks.
Continuous observability: Monitors data centers, cloud, SaaS, and OT environments.
SOC automation: Reduces manual processes, lowering analyst fatigue.
Attack Signal Intelligence: Filters noise to deliver relevant alerts quickly.
Network visibility: Provides insight into encrypted traffic and unmanaged assets.

What benefits should users expect?

Improved threat detection: Faster identification of potential threats.
Efficiency in response: Automated processes free resources for high-impact tasks.
Reduced alert fatigue: Intelligent alerts reduce false positives.
Operational integration: Works seamlessly with existing platforms and tools.

Vectra AI is utilized across industries for comprehensive network and anomaly detection. Organizations deploy it for threat hunting and incident response, monitoring both on-premises and cloud activities. By placing sensors across sites, they optimize security practices and streamline their detection processes.

Sample Customers

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Tribune Media Group, Barry University, Aruba Networks, Good Technology, Riverbed, Santa Clara University, Securities Exchange, Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association

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