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Secureworks Taegis XDR vs VMware NSX comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 6, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Secureworks Taegis XDR
Ranking in Network Detection and Response (NDR)
24th
Average Rating
6.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (35th)
VMware NSX
Ranking in Network Detection and Response (NDR)
9th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
104
Ranking in other categories
Network Virtualization (2nd), Cloud and Data Center Security (2nd), Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) (8th), Network Automation (6th), Microsegmentation Software (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Network Detection and Response (NDR) category, the mindshare of Secureworks Taegis XDR is 0.8%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware NSX is 1.1%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Network Detection and Response (NDR)
 

Featured Reviews

BM
It's a complete solution package
When I go into the portal, I can see how many endpoints are enrolled or how many of them are active in place. I can see the current number of threats that are there in the organization. How many threats have been identified, etc. I can see which endpoint the critical events are coming in from a security aspect.
DanielBass - PeerSpot reviewer
Improves network security with micro-segmentation but setup is complex
I value the ability to dynamically configure our network on the fly using VMware NSX. This flexibility is a huge advantage because it allows us to avoid static configurations that come with traditional hardware setups. Additionally, the micro-segmentation feature is beneficial for adhering to strict security regulations from our security department.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The initial setup was straightforward."
"It's a complete solution package."
"The most valuable feature of VMware NSX is the load balancing and routing of firewall rules. Many of the features are beneficial."
"NSX is good in managing security or controlling the security and the access control for each single VM."
"VMware NSX's overlay network is its most valuable feature, as it aligns with any network philosophy and allows for efficient addressing mechanisms. Additionally, the ability to extend the on-premise network into the provider space is beneficial. There are many features provided."
"NSX can reduce costs and has good service. It is easy for you and your users to use."
"It provides a single pane of glass. You can do the switching, routing, load balancing, IPS, IDS, etc. Everything is under one umbrella. So, there is no vendor dependency over there."
"The solution is easy to use and is good for management control."
"The microsegmentation is a good feature. You can segment details, products, or hardware information."
"The micro-segmentation and the ability to create policy rules are valuable."
 

Cons

"The pricing could be improved."
"We found limitations in the XDR's detections, lacking the ability to create customized detection and log parsing rules."
"The network-extending capabilities for the physical environment need improvement."
"We have done three installations and we have not had any critical issues. The time it took for the installation was approximately two days. However, they should provide better documentation."
"I think that one of the more important things to see better integrated into the NSX product would be an IDS/IPS type solution."
"We would like tenant segmentation available in future releases."
"In the next release, they should enhance the visual interface. With NSX-T, it's difficult to communicate between the public cloud and the container."
"They have to work more and more on the integration for public cloud services and have cyber security platform integration."
"I have no complaints regarding the user interface or any technical issues."
"It takes time to do the initial setup. It is a bit slow, which is surprising."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is six out of ten."
"We are using the free version of the solution."
"VMware NSX is a cheaper product compared to its competitor, Cisco."
"The licensing is renewed every three years. The cost for implementation and renovation are a huge portion of that price."
"The solution is reasonable at the local level."
"I would rate the pricing of VMware NSX as seven out of ten"
"The pricing model for VMware NSX is good."
"The licensing fees are expensive and we pay on a yearly basis."
"VMware has a subscription and perpetual license. In the New Year, they're changing many things about the licensing model. Previously, NSX was licensed according to the number of sockets inside the appliance, so we bought VMware licenses based on that. However, that may have changed this year. We are still contacting the vendors to understand the new licensing strategy."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
24%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Performing Arts
5%
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Secureworks Taegis XDR?
Initially, we found limitations in the XDR's detections, lacking the ability to create customized detection and log parsing rules. This functionality, available in the Cortex XDR platform, wasn't p...
What is your primary use case for Secureworks Taegis XDR?
More from the perspective of SOC to ensure that every endpoint is taken care of from a cybersecurity perspective. It's a complete solution package.
What are the biggest differences between Cisco ACI and VMware NSX?
There are some very major differences between both the Products and to name a few. -Cisco ACI have physical network gear (9K Switches) where the Code runs in ACI Policy Mode & the UCS server wh...
What are the biggest differences between Cisco ACI and VMware NSX?
Once you know your way around the Cisco ecosystem, using Cisco ACI is not so difficult. It is a global product, so when you change one interface, changes are automatically reflected on every switch...
What do you like most about VMware NSX?
The product has valuable features for security and network extension.
 

Also Known As

Secureworks Taegis NDR
VMware Nicira, Lastline Defender
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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City of Avondale, Lumeta, Kroll Ontrack, Heartland Payment Systems, Baystate Heallth, Exostar, Tribune Media, iGATE, NTT Communications, Synergent, California Natural Resources Agency, Bloomington Public Schools, Columbia Sportswear, Join Experience S.A, Schuberg Philis
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