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Splunk Enterprise Platform vs Unit 42 Managed Detection and Response comparison

 

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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

Splunk Enterprise Platform
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
34
Ranking in other categories
Data Visualization (3rd), IT Alerting and Incident Management (5th)
Unit 42 Managed Detection a...
Average Rating
0.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP) (60th), Managed Detection and Response (MDR) (42nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

Splunk Enterprise Platform and Unit 42 Managed Detection and Response aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Splunk Enterprise Platform is designed for Data Visualization and holds a mindshare of 1.7%, up 1.0% compared to last year.
Unit 42 Managed Detection and Response, on the other hand, focuses on Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP), holds 1.5% mindshare, up 0.1% since last year.
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Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP)
 

Featured Reviews

UzairKhan - PeerSpot reviewer
Delivers financial benefits and operational efficiency with impactful data analytics capabilities
My advice for those looking to implement Splunk Enterprise Platform is to know the product well and have hands-on workshops or create a lab to gain complete knowledge before proceeding. Regarding maintenance, it does not require much as it is on-premises. Overall, I would rate Splunk Enterprise Platform an eight.
MohammedSirajuddin - PeerSpot reviewer
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.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The product's most valuable feature is the ability to explain the values and provide insights into transactions."
"The most valuable feature I've found in the Splunk Enterprise Platform is its log readability and filtering capabilities. The filters on the left side are particularly useful, allowing me to quickly narrow down the data to what's relevant for any application or server service. The interesting fields feature helps me get the values I need most of the time."
"Splunk Enterprise is a wireless enterprise application that can be customized based on training."
"It is a scalable solution."
"Easy setup and maintenance"
"Splunk is very flexible in handling various formats of data as long as basic rules are adhered to."
"The product is very easy to use."
"From a stability perspective, the tool is good."
"Unit 42 MDR provides us with managed detection and response functionalities, eliminating the need for capital expenditure since it is an operational expenditure-based service."
"Unit 42 MDR provides us with managed detection and response functionalities, eliminating the need for capital expenditure since it is an operational expenditure-based service."
 

Cons

"The solution’s pricing could be improved."
"The only problem I have with Splunk Enterprise Platform is that sometimes when I update a review, it takes time to receive confirmation emails."
"Areas for improvement include enhancing dashboards, reports, alerts, and the monitoring console."
"he product's initial setup phase needs to be made easy since it looks like it is very complex compared to the other tools in the market."
"Things have to be managed manually"
"Pricing is an area that needs improvement, as it is considered high."
"Splunk Enterprise Platform should include more integrations with other security tools."
"The tool lacked in providing a shareable format. I had to use pivot tables and manually parse and edit the data to create a visualization-friendly format. It was helpful when we had an issue. What would make it stronger is if it were more proactive. For example, if it highlighted major incidents and their impact on users without digging through notifications, that would be better. Typically, the first question we get is, "Oh, we had an incident. How bad was it? How many customers were impacted?" So having that information pop up from the notification would be helpful."
"I have a concern regarding pricing, which is perceived as high compared to competitors."
"I also have a concern regarding pricing, which is perceived as high compared to competitors."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool is expensive."
"I rate the product's pricing a ten on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive. It is a very pricey tool."
"I have heard from my managers that Splunk Enterprise Platform is an expensive solution."
"There are yearly payments to be made towards the licensing costs attached to the solution."
"Product pricing is typically annual, and discounts are often available for longer-term commitments."
"The solution’s pricing is moderate."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing around seven or eight out of ten."
"If you exceed your licensed limit, the product will issue a warning, typically a five-license warning. Additionally, they send daily email notifications informing you about the breach. This prompts you to consider options such as minimizing logs or acquiring additional licensing to address the issue."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Hospitality Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Insurance Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Splunk Enterprise Platform?
The most valuable features of the solution are the load balancing technique, the forwarding technique, and SSL certification.
What needs improvement with Splunk Enterprise Platform?
For future updates of Splunk Enterprise Platform, I would like to see integration by GUI. The integration should be improved with the UI.
What is your primary use case for Splunk Enterprise Platform?
The use cases for Splunk Enterprise Platform ( /products/splunk-enterprise-platform-reviews ) vary depending on the specific scenario. Splunk Enterprise Platform ( /products/splunk-enterprise-platf...
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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