Microsoft ATA [EOL] vs Rapid7 InsightVM comparison

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The compared Microsoft and Rapid7 solutions aren't in the same category. Rapid7 is ranked #4 in RBVM , with an average rating of 7.7, and holds a 6.6% mindshare. Additionally, 50% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 87% of Rapid7 users who would recommend it.

Microsoft ATA [EOL]

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87% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft ATA [EOL]

Average Rating

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Rapid7 InsightVM

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Vulnerability Management (13th), Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (4th)

Featured Reviews

it_user1369068

President and CEO at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

Good integration, simple to maintain, and very stable

Scalability shouldn't be a problem, at least for the size of network team that I work with. Right now we have between 400 and 500 users. This is deployed in a network that is actually about 500 users. We don't plan to increase usage. We're already using it as fully as we can and we don't have any more room. We might look at all the Microsoft programs that relate to office 365, like the ATP, because there is a difference between the ATA and the ATP. We are going to look and see whether there's any gaps that we can close. I think if you compare ATA with the actual ATP it's basically the same functionality. One is more on-premises versus the cloud. Since we are progressively in moving to the cloud, we might look at the ATP, which integrates better with the Microsoft cloud.

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reviewer2775840

Manager at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees

Manages vulnerabilities effectively over time but needs improvement in web coverage and dashboard flexibility

Most of the dynamic asset tagging we use is manual, not dynamic. To manage the assets, we employed the manual approach because we have a limitation regarding the license, so we don't use the dynamic approach much. I don't know how the configuration assessment has assisted with meeting compliance standards. The product that we use is the on-premise solution where we configure assets and dynamically scan them. However, we use the default policies more, the template, so Rapid7 InsightVM on-premise version is not that effective in the web-related systems. However, it is best on the OS to identify and discover the OS-related vulnerabilities, more of open ports and the discovery of vulnerable ports or services. It would be better to improve Rapid7 InsightVM by including or working better to add web-related templates because it's not that effective in regard to web. I don't know if they may have a separate product regarding the web, but for the on-premise type, they are not strong in this area. I would prefer to see web-related templates in addition to improving the dashboard-related things because the dashboard has been constant for a very long time. It would be better to see various kinds of, perhaps a flexible type of dashboard. If it's not customizable at all, I would want to see the risk and asset over time with more flexibility. The current dashboard is not flexible in this regard; I have to dig down every day, so they should work on this as well, in addition to the web.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution works well when used with other Microsoft solutions."

"I like the fact that it looks for some of those very, very obscure techniques and attacks like golden tickets; those are very difficult attacks to spot and with Microsoft ATA I was able to have visibility over those kinds of techniques and attacks."

"The stability of the solution is very good."

"One of the most valuable features is the ability to report on questionable activity."

"It has also measurably decreased our mean time to detect threats by about 50 percent, and helped increase staff productivity, saving about an hour per day."

"The price is cheaper than other products on the market."

"The most valuable features of the solution are the agent and the scanning."

"Rapid7 InsightVM has given us a practical view of the vulnerabilities present in our organization."

"Overall, it's a nice tool."

"InsightVM is easy to use, has a well-defined dashboard, and can be customized according to your needs."

"Overall, this is a product that I am very satisfied with."

"The most valuable features of Rapid7 InsightVM are the accurate level of scanning and the workflows are good."

"The ease of deployment and configuration allows users to onboard quickly."

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Cons

"There are occasions where it generates some false positives and you have to embark into figuring it out. You need to find out if it was a true alert or a false positive. It's a little bit cumbersome in that area."

"Some of the newer features are not completely there yet... For example, there's a tool that allows you to grade your overall internal security and I don't feel that it's completely accurate."

"The software is not as advanced as many competitors."

"It would be ideal if the interface allowed for more granular configurations. For example, if I were to set a rule that is a deviation from the pre-defined rules in the Microsoft product, there's conflict."

"The integration with other solutions like JIRA could be better."

"There are not enough templates, and the reporting is weak with this solution."

"Rapid7 could be easier to manage."

"It would be great to have a mobile application client. Currently, you have to use a mobile web browser on a device, but it is not similar to the desktop web browser in terms of user experience. It would be nice to have a mobile application to access the platform."

"There is room for improvement on its cloud side. In the next release I would like to see better reporting."

"There are end-user needs and expectations that are being overlooked in the development that could be addressed by appointing a customer advisory board."

"I’d like to see Rapid7 InsightVM improve by adding a knowledge base similar to what Qualys offers. This would help us easily check and search for vulnerabilities using Rapid7 IDs associated with CVs or CVSS. From a features perspective, everything was fine at the time, and the security features of Rapid7 InsightVM were effective."

"There was functionality present previously, however, currently, we can't integrate directly with Jira Service Desk - only the cloud version."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I believe we are looking into new licenses. They may be called the E5. Honestly, I don't have it on top of my mind, but I think it's around seven to $10 a user per month."

"The license is annual and this is the optimal approach when it comes to most software."

"Its licensing is yearly. Everything is included in the price for one year."

"The license is IP based. How many IPs you are using to scan is the amount of the license you have to buy. The number of users doesn't matter; many users can use it or only person. It depends on the culture of the organization."

"A full license for the solution is expensive because it is at the organizational level and not by individual users."

"The price of the solution is less than the competitors."

"InsightVM is an expensive product, especially compared to its competitors, at around a million NOK per year."

"In some cases, we procure the licenses. In some cases, the customers directly buy the license from Rapid7."

"The solution is a bit more reasonably priced than other products."

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Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

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Small Business	29
Midsize Enterprise	14
Large Enterprise	25

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Also Known As

Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics, MS ATA [EOL]

InsightVM, NeXpose

Overview

Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics (ATA) provides a simple and fast way to understand what is happening within your network by identifying suspicious user and device activity with built-in intelligence and providing clear and relevant threat information on a simple attack timeline. Microsoft ATA is an on-premises platform to help you protect your enterprise from advanced targeted attacks by automatically analyzing, learning, and identifying normal and abnormal entity (user, devices, and resources) behavior. It detects suspicious activities and malicious attacks with behavioral analytics, adapts to the changing nature of cyber-security threats, focuses on what is important with a simple attack timeline and reduces false positive fatigue.

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Rapid7 InsightVM provides advanced vulnerability scanning and remediation tracking with real-time data integration. Its intuitive interface supports both agent and agentless modes, enhancing cybersecurity by reducing exploitable vulnerabilities.

Rapid7 InsightVM integrates smoothly with existing security infrastructure, supporting detailed dashboards and reporting features for efficient risk scoring and vulnerability management. Users value its comprehensive asset tagging and the ability to prioritize vulnerabilities, appreciating host discovery capabilities. While InsightVM requires enhancements in reporting flexibility and patch management integration, and users seek improved support response times and extended security measures. Desired improvements also include greater integration with other tools and expanded dashboard customization.

What are the key features of Rapid7 InsightVM?

Vulnerability Scanning: Delivers detailed assessments of network vulnerabilities.
Risk Scoring: Provides efficient risk prioritization guided by detailed analytics.
Dashboards: Offers customizable, comprehensive metrics for insightful reporting.
Asset Tagging: Supports efficient asset management with intuitive tagging capabilities.
Host Discovery: Features robust host discovery for enhanced security coverage.

What benefits should reviews highlight?

Real-Time Data: Enables timely and accurate vulnerability management.
Intuitive Interface: Facilitates easier user interaction and quick access to vital functions.
Integration Capabilities: Seamlessly works with existing systems for enhanced security.
False Positives Reduction: Improves accuracy, minimizing reporting errors.
Comprehensive Insight: Provides valuable insights that aid in prioritization and remediation.

InsightVM's implementation spans several industries, offering robust solutions in vulnerability management, patch management, and cybersecurity compliance facilitation. Organizations leverage its capacity for comprehensive network monitoring and critical vulnerability visibility to enhance their cybersecurity posture.

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Turkish Airlines, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Empa, The Alberta Teachers' Association

ACS, Acosta, AllianceData, amazon.com, biogen idec, CBRE, CATERPILLAR, Deloitte, COACH, GameStop, IBM

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