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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

"It protects the network from several network attacks, for example DDOS, SQL injections, botnets."
"A great advantage: It stops trigger packets and can use stream normalization techniques."
"I am impressed with the tool's firewall filtering capacity."
"The ease of use in the GUI itself is the most valuable feature. The GUI is really the best part of it. We like the traffic rules so we can control who can get to what. It's easy to determine the flow of the traffic itself so we aren't having to guess through command lines and reading out basically command-driven output. It's just a very easy-to-use interface. The interface is the best part of the product."
"The product is brilliant."
"The solution is user-friendly."
"Instead of using a cloud-based product for accessing information, and putting my data at risk in the cloud and in someone else's hands, it has allowed me to use a VPN and access my data directly from a laptop when I am out in the field. That has made my life a lot easier, where I'm able to access any information I need to be able access, basically on demand, with an Internet connection. That alone has been great."
"This solution has improved my organization because we can access remotely."
"Its support is very good, and it is stable product.​"
"The firewall and intrusion detection features are good. It has blocked certain things. We have a lot of blocked sites that the staff or anyone using it, the public, etc., can't go on. It works for that. I get quite a few messages every now and again, saying that a virus has been detected and I can go in and block the user who's causing the problem."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"It works very well overall, and is excellent for enterprise-level businesses."
"McAfee NSP is much more stable than Cisco."
"The product is worth the investment."
"Great monitoring feature."
"Overall the solution is very good. It offers great protection and gives us a good overview of what is on the network."
"The most valuable features in Trellix for me are the automated signature updates. It is a great and convenient feature."
"The solution is very stable, reliable, and free of bugs or glitches, and it does not crash or freeze."
 

Cons

"It lacks the capability to detect operating system attacks despite the fact that software based IPS does."
"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."
"I would like to be able to automatically send email from Kerio Control and have it tell me what my external IPs are, because on one of my lines I have a fixed IP address and on the other it is variable. If there were a permanent way for me to figure out, "Okay, my current external VPN and my firm IP is this," it would help. I need to know the IP address to connect with the VPN and, at the moment, one of the lines sometimes changes its IP address without me knowing it. It's a hassle to figure out what it is."
"There's also room for improvement in the Traffic Rules. We define networks to use a specific outgoing interface, say VSAT, shore, or marine WiFi, which is okay. But then all we have is a checkbox that says "Use other internet interfaces if this one is unavailable." What we would prefer would be to have a priority list. So if VSAT is unavailable, try to use 4G, etc. We haven't really found a reliable way of doing that in the current release."
"We'd like to have more integrations Kerio Operator."
"Their support is getting better but still needs improvement."
"I would like to see a little improvement in their technical support when you have a problem."
"One of the problems we do have causes problems with the VPN. The software slows the throughput down too much."
"The solution's hardware is not that great and could use more improvement. However, the VM software and the virtualized KerioControl itself are pretty good. The software is good; it's just the hardware that needs improvement."
"The only stability issue that we have is with regard to the latency and using MyKerio."
"The management console needs to be less complex and easier to navigate."
"The technical support has room for improvement."
"There are limited resources for configuration guidance."
"The Network Security Managers could be more stable, agile, and work faster. When it comes to instability, there is room for improvement."
"Currently, the settings and confirmations on the McAfee console are complex and complicated for our branches."
"In terms of high-security attacks, not all of them are developed. You cannot do a rule that includes all high severities."
"I haven't seen threat intelligence and machine learning for predictive threat analysis in the Trellix Intrusion Prevention System yet."
"The deployment was a little difficult, I did it myself."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The fixed model of users and devices is a bit of a problem for us. We want to be able to expand it fast and not have to contact our supplier first to get a license... If they had a larger fixed price with unlimited users or devices, that would help. Now, it's five users each time. A pack of 100 or 200 users for a certain price would make it more dynamic and user-scalable."
"The price is fine."
"It gives us a lot. It does prove to be a very robust product for the cost."
"I am living in Iran and we cannot buy the product from Kerio because of sanctions."
"It is priced low enough for entry-level, but it has the power to grow with a company without them having to replace it."
"Licensing is easier with Kerio Control. With FortiGate, we realized the licensing is really hectic, because if you skip one year, you have to back pay that year. If you skip two years, you have to back pay two years. With Kerio Control, if a license expires, one year later you can just reactivate and go on."
"I pay approximately $50 for the solution on an annual basis."
"There's a one-time fee. For KerioConnect, it's just a server. With KerioControl, you have an option. You can virtualize it on a VMware system or have the hardware. I think mid-range or desktop KerioControl hardware could cost around 2000 dollars for a 25 user client. You need annual renewal for additional features like antivirus."
"The tool is competitively priced."
"I rate the product’s pricing an eight out of ten."
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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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