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Illumio vs Trellix Embedded Control vs VMware NSX comparison

 

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Mindshare comparison

Cloud and Data Center Security Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Illumio19.5%
Akamai Guardicore Segmentation18.8%
Cisco Secure Workload11.5%
Other50.2%
Cloud and Data Center Security
IoT Security Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Trellix Embedded Control2.6%
Nozomi Networks18.3%
Armis12.9%
Other66.19999999999999%
IoT Security
Network Virtualization Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
VMware NSX34.1%
Cisco ACI37.8%
Cisco Elastic Services Controller6.5%
Other21.599999999999994%
Network Virtualization
 

Featured Reviews

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Cyber Security Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Have created granular security policies based on roles and application behavior
The best feature that Illumio offers is that we can easily understand how to label the applications, how to install Illumio agent on the client machines, how to install the agent on the servers, and how to do the ring-fencing. The log analysis is very simple, and we can map the traffic very easily, such as the traffic view and map view. We have many views to do that, and then we have a topology environment where we can expand the topology and understand how we want to prepare our policy based on the requirement. These are some of the very good use cases that Illumio provides, which none of the other vendors can offer in such an easy and usable way. The most important feature is the traffic review analysis, where we use the draft view and the reported view that helps us understand how the application interacts with other applications in the environment, and based on that, we are able to define the policies. It has increased the business for the organization. We are creating business by supporting the client. The client is getting more security and is more confident in their network because they now have the micro-segmentation feature in their environment. This is new technology and that's how it helps the organization as a whole. The clients we support are benefited, and at the same time, we are making money out of it. This is definitely a good approach. After implementing Illumio, there has been significant progress. Most of the app owners now understand what applications are communicating, how these applications interact with others, and we are more aware of which application is talking to what other servers and applications, and their roles. For instance, whether an application is talking to the DB server or an app server. We have a more granular understanding of the traffic view. Additionally, after implementing Illumio, there is greater segmentation, and fewer incidents are occurring. There have been times when an attack was halted from expanding laterally.
Abdullah Al Hadi - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Security Engineer at Nhq Distribution Ltd
Offers DLP solutions with drive encryption, and application control
When installing McAfee ePO, we need to set up a self-check configuration. To join the system, we run a specific command. We configure connections for the data center, data server, and application server during this setup. Sometimes, we encounter communication issues between the database and application servers. These issues can prevent the database from communicating with ePO, leading to problems with updates and other functions. If the database cannot communicate with ePO, it affects our ability to manage configurations and updates, creating various issues. Additionally, roaming users outside the network must receive the latest signatures and updates. In a Citrix environment, a handler is configured to manage communication for these roaming users. However, we sometimes face issues with public and private IP configurations. Users may prefer to keep their IPs private, which can cause complications. For environments without Internet access, we use a DNS server to facilitate updates, which are managed locally. This type of configuration can be complex, but it's crucial for maintaining functionality without external network access. Trellix Embedded Control is a product used by companies in infrastructure development. The specific products and tools they use can vary based on their needs. DLP operates with devices, but network DLP is required for classification tasks. The choice of solutions depends on the organization's infrastructure and customer requirements, guiding the following implementation steps. Clients deploy the solution with their provider within one week.
TAIYAB HASAN - PeerSpot reviewer
Windows Redhat Linux Vmware & Azure & Cloud & Nutanix Ahv-Vmware & Backup Senior System Administrator at AlDawaa Medical Services
Has improved network visibility and security through micro-segmentation and SDN capabilities
This feature gives us flexibility and allows us to manage everything under one pane. We can see everything on one console, including network operations and behavior. Monitoring and security are among the best features for VMware NSX. For micro-segmentation, it's integrated with our endpoint security. If there are any issues with servers or VMs, it notifies us so we can isolate the servers and investigate. It provides distributed security features such as firewall and intrusion, IDS, IPS. The security level with IPS and IDS in VMware NSX is excellent. It also provides logical switching and routing which gives an extra layer for Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching requirements. The solution provides flexibility, automation, and self-service capabilities, resulting in cost savings as extensive expertise isn't required. Once automation and self-service are implemented, many tasks can be completed automatically. Load balancing is another excellent feature. Multiple servers can run on load balancing features, which is particularly useful since we have many application servers running. Sharing loads between servers provides the best performance.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
18%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Insurance Company
6%
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Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise8
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business33
Midsize Enterprise23
Large Enterprise69
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Illumio Adaptive Security Platform?
My experience was really good because I think it's not very expensive if we compare it with Guardicore. I believe tha...
What needs improvement with Illumio Adaptive Security Platform?
Illumio can be improved if we have more interactive sessions with the tech team. The support of Illumio can be better...
What is your primary use case for Illumio Adaptive Security Platform?
The main use case for Illumio is providing micro-segmentation where we don't want to segment the network based on IP ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Trellix Embedded Control?
Trellix is expensive, depending on the organization's size and financial capacity. For some, it is economical and fit...
What needs improvement with Trellix Embedded Control?
Customers and organizations are aware of attacks in VPN environments and how to protect against them. Forensic invest...
What is your primary use case for Trellix Embedded Control?
Trellix offers many products, such as DLP solutions for endpoint and network, drive encryption, and application contr...
What are the biggest differences between Cisco ACI and VMware NSX?
There are some very major differences between both the Products and to name a few. -Cisco ACI have physical network g...
What are the biggest differences between Cisco ACI and VMware NSX?
Once you know your way around the Cisco ecosystem, using Cisco ACI is not so difficult. It is a global product, so wh...
What do you like most about VMware NSX?
The product has valuable features for security and network extension.
 

Also Known As

Illumio Adaptive Security Platform, Illumio ASP
McAfee Embedded Control, Intel Security Controller, McAfee Controller
VMware Nicira, Lastline Defender
 

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Sample Customers

Plantronics, NTT Innovation Institute Inc.
Kleberg Bank, Sicredi, Seagate, Loop Technology, Vidant Health, Xcel Energy, Cook County, Berkshire Health Systems, Mauser, China Pacific Insurance, Cologne-Bonn Airport, Bank Central Asia, Boston Medical Center, Boston Scientific
City of Avondale, Lumeta, Kroll Ontrack, Heartland Payment Systems, Baystate Heallth, Exostar, Tribune Media, iGATE, NTT Communications, Synergent, California Natural Resources Agency, Bloomington Public Schools, Columbia Sportswear, Join Experience S.A, Schuberg Philis
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