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Optiv Managed Security Services vs Unit 42 Managed Detection and Response comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Optiv Managed Security Serv...
Ranking in Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP)
25th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
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Unit 42 Managed Detection a...
Ranking in Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP)
20th
Average Rating
0.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Managed Detection and Response (MDR) (35th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP) category, the mindshare of Optiv Managed Security Services is 1.4%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Unit 42 Managed Detection and Response is 1.7%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Unit 42 Managed Detection and Response1.7%
Optiv Managed Security Services1.4%
Other96.9%
Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP)
 

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MohammedSirajuddin - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead Consultant at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Flexible and reduces IT operations but requires local data sovereignty and competitive pricing
I prefer having local data sovereignty. It would be advantageous for Palo Alto to have local data centers across different countries to adhere to this requirement. I also have a concern regarding pricing, which is perceived as high compared to competitors. Improvements should focus on response times and reducing the time taken to reach solutions.
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Construction Company
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Manufacturing Company
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Financial Services Firm
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Marketing Services Firm
7%
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Unit 42 Managed Detection and Response?
I find the pricing to be expensive, especially when compared with competitors who offer significant discounts. Palo Alto has room to become more competitive in its pricing.
What needs improvement with Unit 42 Managed Detection and Response?
I prefer having local data sovereignty. It would be advantageous for Palo Alto to have local data centers across different countries to adhere to this requirement. I also have a concern regarding p...
What is your primary use case for Unit 42 Managed Detection and Response?
Unit 42 is a Managed Detection and Response solution with MDR capabilities. I use it in a managed service context where my organization's security needs are catered to by Palo Alto. Generally, it i...
 

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