Name: Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks
Brand: Palo Alto Networks
Rating: 4.2 (105 reviews)

AnastasiiaChapliieva

Information information analyst at a tech consulting company with 51-200 employees

Apr 14, 2023

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It's a simple platform that's easy for administrators and users

Pros and Cons

"Cortex XDR is a simple platform that's easy for administrators and users. You have a lot of flexibility to change or customize the features."

"The playbooks could be improved to include more functionalities or actions."

What is most valuable?

Cortex XDR is a simple platform that's easy for administrators and users. You have a lot of flexibility to change or customize the features.

What needs improvement?

The playbooks could be improved to include more functionalities or actions.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Cortex XDR for a few months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Cortex XDR is highly stable.

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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Cortex XDR is scalable.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We previously used McAfee, but we switched because of our customer. We checked Gartner's to learn about each vendor and solution and consulted with the customer about the features they needed.

How was the initial setup?

Cortex XDR is a cloud-based solution, so the deployment is straightforward. They give you your credentials to access the platform and you change some settings to customize it.