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IPS Sensor [EOL] vs KerioControl vs Trellix Intrusion Prevention System comparison

 

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it_user2871 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Engineer at a university with 51-200 employees
Cisco's powerful sensor stops threats and attacks related to network traffic (not operating system and application)
-Limited reporting capability based on platform and definition file. Also consider more latency and delay when using IPS as it has to analyze the traffic and then take action which in return adds delay to the network. -It lacks the capability to detect operating system attacks despite the fact that software based IPS does.
Constantnos Achilleos - PeerSpot reviewer
Product manger at Asbis Mediteranean
Leveraging geo-tagging and web filtering for enhanced network security
The solution is used for site-to-site VPN connections and it is valued for its cost efficiency and easy connectivity. It is especially beneficial for multi-site VPNs and is used in about fifteen different components KerioControl has provided a financial benefit as it allows purchasing one license…
BS
Large account Manager at Softcell Technologies Limited
Has offered reliable threat protection and detailed network insights but could expand features beyond existing capabilities
The best features of Trellix Intrusion Prevention System include advanced ATP (Advanced Threat Protection), which uses signatures, behavior analysis, and machine learning to stop zero-day exploits and malware advanced persistent threats (APTs). They track and collect data from APTs, which allows them to track malicious files entering the environment. The system offers inline prevention and real-time automatic blocking of malicious packets before they reach the network. It integrates with the Trellix ecosystem and provides application visibility and control. The solution provides deep insight into network traffic, applications, and protocols for better information. All packets coming through the application are analyzed and reported. They share intelligence updates regularly to protect from different malicious files and sector-specific threats. It supports both on-premise and cloud environments.

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

Pros

"A great advantage: It stops trigger packets and can use stream normalization techniques."
"It protects the network from several network attacks, for example DDOS, SQL injections, botnets."
"I haven't found another product that is able to do the things that Kerio Control can do for the money."
"The firewall and intrusion detection features are very useful these days because hackers have a lot of tricks that they use to get into a system. With Kerio Control you can see something that's happening. Otherwise, you have to use other tools to see what's happening on the firewalls. Having IPS in it is quite useful for us."
"The stability of Kerio Control is good."
"The traffic insight page or the administrative portal is really helpful because you can see all the internet usage down to the point where you can see if it's big files or streams. It gives us a good view of what the internet usage is of users who are coupled to an IP address. That way, if there are problems with, for example, a lot of data usage or problems with the connection, we can narrow it down to a single user or server and address the problem. It's really helpful for diagnostic data."
"Kerio is user-friendly, it's flexible, and can be used on different kinds of infrastructure."
"It has saved a lot of time and it was a secure way of doing it too. We had a whole contact center that worked from home for a period of time and that's a 21 hour a day contact center that we moved, that was spread out across the greater Brisbane region and working on home internet connections. Surprisingly, we didn't have a lot of stability issues anyway on those connections, but Kerio didn't blink, so that was good."
"The solution is easy to manage. Kerio Control is unique compared to other firewalls because it has been around since 2000 when we switched and the name it started with was WinRoute, and then later became Kerio Control. It evolved over time and it is more of a proprietary firewall on its own and has been developed through open source."
"The user interface and the ease of use are pretty good. Everything fits together so nicely."
"The threat intelligence updates are very accurate."
"The solution is very stable, reliable, and free of bugs or glitches, and it does not crash or freeze."
"The product is worth the investment."
"The best features of Trellix Intrusion Prevention System include advanced ATP (Advanced Threat Protection), which uses signatures, behavior analysis, and machine learning to stop zero-day exploits and malware advanced persistent threats (APTs)."
"It improved my security by stopping an attack to the signature base, or the behavior base."
"It's definitely more effective compared to the next-generation firewall that has a built-in IPS."
"It works very well overall, and is excellent for enterprise-level businesses."
"We feel safer now."
 

Cons

"Security wise this product is the best IPS system but we have seen that due to its DPI it tends to slow the network down."
"It lacks the capability to detect operating system attacks despite the fact that software based IPS does."
"There were certain things I didn't know about it, but I've always been able to just contact our IT company."
"I would like to see geo-IP filtering added to the filtering rules. Incorporating these rules would be very beneficial if you have different ideas or reasons to filter, such as communication to the email server or specific websites."
"Filtering of pages and greater personalization in services need improvement."
"KerioControl should add more options in VPN features, such as IPsec VPNs, SSL VPNs, and L2TP VPNs, because KerioControl uses a special VPN for their products."
"The trial duration of the product should be extended."
"Because of all the security features within Kerio Control, e.g., it can do a deep packet inspection, this can slow down the traffic."
"When it comes to dealing with updates, there are often bugs on the solution. They should do a lot more testing before they release new versions."
"Effectively, I can't use the WiFi facility in the appliance and had to purchase a separate web that supports VLANs."
"We would like to have a simpler version. Some settings and functions on the McAfee console are complex and complicated. I want the management console to be simpler."
"The Network Security Managers could be more stable, agile, and work faster. When it comes to instability, there is room for improvement."
"The pricing could be improved."
"The solution could improve some aspects of detection."
"The solution needs to improve the graphical interface. And they had a limitation in some of the sensor modems as well."
"The management component could be simplified."
"The management console needs to be less complex and easier to navigate."
"The technical support has room for improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"KerioControl's pricing is good."
"It's too expensive. The license, in the last year or so, has gone up by over a £100. We're almost being out-priced by the annual license at the minute."
"Its price is fair. There are no additional costs."
"It's very affordable."
"It is priced low enough for entry-level, but it has the power to grow with a company without them having to replace it."
"The price of Kerio Control could be better, it is a bit overpriced compared to other solutions."
"KerioControl's pricing is reasonable. The license for KerioControl is annual. It's difficult to specify an exact cost since it varies depending on the number of users and additional software combined with it. For example, a basic box might cover 25 users, but licenses can be purchased starting from 10 users."
"It gets expensive pretty quickly if you need to purchase license packs."
"I rate the product’s pricing an eight out of ten."
"The tool is competitively priced."
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Manufacturing Company
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Financial Services Firm
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Construction Company
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for KerioControl?
KerioControl offers good pricing as one license covers all features needed without extra payment. The price for the p...
What needs improvement with KerioControl?
Regarding KerioControl's application awareness and control feature, I have not used it much.
What is your primary use case for KerioControl?
With KerioControl, we usually use them for site-to-site VPNs for most of our clients. With multiple offices, we use K...
What needs improvement with McAfee Network Security Platform?
Trellix Intrusion Prevention System does not provide virtual patching. Patching involves updates on the OS side to ad...
What is your primary use case for McAfee Network Security Platform?
We do not use Trellix Intrusion Prevention System; rather, we sell the Trellix Intrusion Prevention System solution. ...
What advice do you have for others considering McAfee Network Security Platform?
I have experience working with other tools, specifically Trellix solutions such as DLP, EDR, and MDR, as well as with...
 

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McAfee Network Security Platform, McAfee NSP, IntruShield Network Intrusion Prevention System, IntruShield Network IPS
 

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