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McAfee Firewall Enterprise MFE [EOL] vs Trellix Network Detection and Response comparison

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The compared McAfee and Trellix solutions aren't in the same category. Trellix is ranked #6 in ATP , with an average rating of 8.5, and holds a 4.0% mindshare. Additionally, 75% of McAfee users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 98% of Trellix users who would recommend it.
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Categories and Ranking

McAfee Firewall Enterprise ...
Average Rating
7.0
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Trellix Network Detection a...
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
53
Ranking in other categories
Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (6th), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (4th)
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer999975 - PeerSpot reviewer
reviewer999975
Computer Technician at a leisure / travel company with 1,001-5,000 employees
We cannot find resources to help us configure it, so most of the time the virus still goes on our computer and McAfee doesn't detect it
It's pretty easy to use on a daily basis, but there are no other features because it's hard to configure on the server. On the endpoint it's really easy to push. It's hard to configure on the server, though. It's hard to find resources to help us configure it, and there is not much online help that you can find. Most of the time, we were looking at the forums, and we needed to go very deep to find what we were looking for. It was hard, and McAfee was not really helpful when we were trying to get the product to work perfectly. This is why are changing it.
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Twinkle Solanki - PeerSpot reviewer
Twinkle Solanki
Business development executive at Digitaltrack solution Pvt Ltd
Continuous network insight has improved early threat detection and streamlined investigations
Overall, we have a positive experience with Trellix Network Detection and Response, but like any enterprise security solution, there are areas where it can continue to improve. One area would be user interface and dashboard customization. While the platform provides a lot of valuable information, new users can sometimes face a learning curve when navigating and investigating and creating customized views. More intuitive dashboards would simplify workflows and help analysts access critical information even faster. Another area for improvement is reporting and analytics. The existing reporting capabilities are useful, but more flexibility and customizable reporting options would make it easier to generate executive-level summaries, compliance reports, and operational metrics for different audiences.
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Pros

"ROI: It's good."
"It does give certain protection for everything that is well configured on our McAfee server. We have good protection with it. If we could find a feature and make it work, it would work perfectly, there would be no bugs, and it would be really good."
"For managing multiple MFE firewalls it is incredibly handy, convenient, and it is easy to use the product with McAfee Control Centre."
"We have 10 offices throughout Brazil, and now they are all connected by using the VPN feature of the firewall."
"It's a very functional and stable product if you're looking for a Layer 7 firewall with reputation filtering and encrypted traffic inspection."
"We have seen several positive impacts since implementing Trellix Network Detection and Response, particularly in the areas of threat detection, intelligence, response, and operational efficiency."
"Before FireEye, most of the times that an incident would happen nobody would be able to find out where or why the incident occurred and that the system is compromised. FireEye is a better product because if the incident already happened I know that the breach is there and that the system is compromised so we can take appropriate action to prevent anything from happening."
"Its ability to find zero-day threats, malware and anything malicious has greatly improved my customer's organization, especially for protecting the users' browser."
"FireEye is so effective at blocking attacks that we were even able to defer an upgrade of our IPS solution, saving a significant amount of money."
"The real-time alerts from Trellix Network Detection and Response reduced our average incident detection time from several hours to under thirty minutes, allowing the team to contain threats much faster."
"The biggest impact Trellix Network Detection and Response has had on our organization is improved visibility across our environment and better confidence during investigations, as security analysts can understand suspicious behavior more clearly instead of depending solely on isolated alerts."
"The simplified Alert Dashboard is straightforward to navigate."
"Initially, we didn't have much visibility around what is occurring at our applications lower level. For instance, if we are exposed to any malicious attacks or SQL injections. But now we've integrated FireEye with Splunk, so now we get lots of triggers based on policy content associated with FireEye. The solution has allowed for growth and improvement in our information security and security operations teams."
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Cons

"Administration of the firewall is a little confusing for end users."
"The hardware is not stable and we have faced many stability issues."
"Migrating from v7 to v8 of McAfee Firewall Enterprise, in many cases, involves you having to completely re-write all of your previous McAfee Firewall Enterprise v7 policies due to the difference in the way the interfaces are named in the product going from v7 to v8."
"HA configuration is a bit difficult for the first time."
"Customer support and AV are both lacking and are really hard to come to you when the product is installed. Those are the two major points that they need to work on."
"The problem with FireEye is that they don't allow VM or sandbox customization. The user doesn't have control of the VMs that are inside the box. It comes from the vendor as-is. Some users like to have control of it. Like what type of Windows and what type of applications and they have zero control over this."
"Cluster option is not available in NX, and for false positives we need some customization configuration available, such as a whitelist."
"If you want to search the hashes in the environment, you need to put in IOCs one by one, making it a very hectic job."
"Its documentation can be improved. The main problem that I see with FireEye is the documentation."
"The customer service is not that good."
"A better depth of view, being able to see deeper into the management process, is what I'd like to see."
"Management of the appliance could be greatly improved."
"As far as future inclusions, it would be useful to display more threat intelligence, such as the actual area of the threat and the origin of the web crawling (Tor and Dark Web)."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"There are some additional services that I understand the vendor provides, but our approach was to package all of the features that we were looking to use into the product."
"Pricing and licensing are reasonable compared to competitors."
"The tool is a bit pricey."
"When you purchase FireEye Network Security NX, will need to purchase a megabit per second package. You must know your needs from day one."
"Its price is a bit high. A small customer cannot buy it. Its licensing is on a yearly basis."
"It's an expensive solution."
"The user fee is not as high but the maintenance fee is expensive."
"The pricing is a little high."
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Top Industries

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Outsourcing Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

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Company SizeCount
Small Business35
Midsize Enterprise11
Large Enterprise23
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for FireEye Network Security?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Trellix Network Detection and Response is positive, as the setup process was straightforward, licensing was flexible, and the value deliver...
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What needs improvement with FireEye Network Security?
Based on my experience with the solution, I do not see any improvements needed for Trellix Network Detection and Response at present; it might be required in the future, but there is no space to im...
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Our main use case for Trellix Network Detection and Response is to maintain oversight of our network traffic and catch any threats or unusual activity as early as possible. Trellix Network Detectio...
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Also Known As

Firewall Enterprise MFE, Intel Security Firewall Enterprise MFE
FireEye Network Security, FireEye
 

Overview

McAfee Firewall Enterprise defends critical assets, such as regulated data repositories (customer, financial, and healthcare data), email and web servers, extranets, and data centers. This proxy-based firewall also offers application visibility and deep application controls for defense, delivers strong policy-based controls, blocks the latest threats, and eliminates unwanted traffic.
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Trellix Network Detection and Response provides robust threat protection with advanced detection of zero-day attacks and APTs. Its user-friendly dashboard and real-time response capabilities enhance security and visibility across networks.

Trellix Network Detection and Response stands out with its MVX engine, leveraging virtual machines for comprehensive behavioral analysis. The solution supports detection of advanced cyber threats through features like sandboxing and application filtering, offering real-time response and packet capture for detailed contextual insights. Companies benefit from seamless integration with other platforms, enhancing usability and overall protection. User-friendly interfaces improve network visibility, while stability and ease of configuration safeguard against both signature-based and signature-less threats.

What key features does Trellix offer?
  • Zero-Day Attacks Detection: Identifies and mitigates unknown threats.
  • APTs Detection: Detects advanced persistent threats through sophisticated techniques.
  • MVX Engine: Uses virtual machines for behavioral analysis.
  • Sandboxing: Adds a layer of threat protection.
  • Real-Time Response: Offers immediate threat mitigation and context.
  • User-Friendly Dashboard: Enhances visibility with application filtering.
What are the benefits of Trellix Network Detection and Response?
  • Enhanced Usability: Integrates easily with other platforms for seamless operations.
  • Detailed Context: Real-time packet capture provides in-depth threat analysis.
  • Comprehensive Threat Protection: Covers both signature-based and signature-less threats.
  • Improved Visibility: Offers clear dashboard analytics for network monitoring.

Companies in sectors like finance, healthcare, and enterprise security utilize Trellix Network Detection and Response for tasks such as network intrusion detection, endpoint protection, and securing data transmission paths. It aids in threat investigations, pre-sales demos, and network forensics, reducing risks by protecting against cyber threats like phishing.

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Sample Customers

French Ministry of Education, RWTH Aachen, Avency, Cegedim, Cobweb, Intel Security, Cemex Mauser, R_sler Oberfl_chentechnik
FFRDC, Finansbank, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Investis, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, Bank of Thailand, City of Miramar, Citizens National Bank, D-Wave Systems
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