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Illumio vs Virsec Security Platform comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Illumio
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
5.3
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
Cloud and Data Center Security (6th), Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) (14th), Microsegmentation Software (2nd)
Virsec Security Platform
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.9
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Vulnerability Management (94th), Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) (26th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Security Software solutions, they serve different purposes. Illumio is designed for Cloud and Data Center Security and holds a mindshare of 18.4%, down 24.8% compared to last year.
Virsec Security Platform, on the other hand, focuses on Vulnerability Management, holds 0.3% mindshare, up 0.1% since last year.
Cloud and Data Center Security Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Illumio18.4%
Akamai Guardicore Segmentation17.6%
Cisco Secure Workload10.7%
Other53.3%
Cloud and Data Center Security
Vulnerability Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Virsec Security Platform0.3%
Wiz6.4%
Tenable Nessus4.9%
Other88.4%
Vulnerability Management
 

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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.
KevinMcCarthy - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Manager at Klearnow
Helps with Zero-day protection
We use the solution for Zero-day protection.  The solution stops any kind of remote code execution.  The tool's dashboard needs to load since it is not responsive and takes time to load.  I have been using the product for a year.  I would rate the tool's stability a six out of ten.  I would…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The most valuable feature of Illumio Adaptive Security Platform is monitoring. When I have no requirement from the other application, I can use the web block traffic to build."
"The strongest aspect of Illumio is the visual traffic interface, which allows us to see all traffic that communicates with our servers and allied companies."
"The solution helps to maintain logs and monitor activities. It also helps us with access management. The tool helps us to secure organizational data that include files."
"The client is getting more security and is more confident in their network because they now have the micro-segmentation feature in their environment."
"The product provides visibility into how the applications communicate and how the network protocols are being used."
"The dependency map is most valuable feature."
"Customer support is excellent."
"We have been using the Illumio Adaptive Security Platform for a while now and we have seen a return on investment."
"We use the solution for Zero-day protection."
 

Cons

"Illumio does not have much in terms of application dependency mapping features."
"The interaction we've had with the support team hasn't been ideal. Technical support should be improved."
"There should be an option to upgrade from the console to the latest version instead of performing manual upgrades."
"One area for improvement regarding Illumio might be making the policy management even more intuitive."
"I would like to see better data security in the product."
"The solution is very basic and doesn't do anything other than the orchestration of layer four endpoint firewall rules."
"Technical support could be better. When we get a reply from support engineers, it is not kind or empathetic."
"The product’s agents don't work very well in OT environments."
"The tool's dashboard needs to load since it is not responsive and takes time to load."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product's pricing is around 10,000-15,000 USD. The pricing is on a yearly basis."
"There is a subscription needed to use Illumio Adaptive Security Platform and we pay every three years. Overall the solution is expensive."
"I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
17%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Insurance Company
6%
Manufacturing Company
25%
Construction Company
14%
Healthcare Company
12%
University
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise9
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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 that's a good product.
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 since it's a new tool, and people can explore it more. There could also be more...
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 addresses but rather segment them based on roles, applications, and environments...
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Also Known As

Illumio Adaptive Security Platform, Illumio ASP
Virsec
 

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Sample Customers

Plantronics, NTT Innovation Institute Inc.
Broadcom, Allstate, Department of Homeland Security
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