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Head of Security at DFCC
Real User
Strong cyber-security solution but it has too many false positives
Pros and Cons
  • "Its most valuable feature is its ability to identify malicious connected IPs from outside and the attacks that get through to the inside."
  • "Darktrace needs to automate the reports of false positives, botnets and everything."

What is our primary use case?

Generally, we use Darktrace for behavioral analytics. We use it in the inner-network and the outside network for malicious connectivity. Darktrace gives us support with networks. We follow all the notifications and sometimes we block malicious IPs from the firewall.

What is most valuable?

Its most valuable feature is its ability to identify malicious connected IPs from outside and the attacks that get through to the inside.

What needs improvement?

Darktrace needs to simplify most of the positive reports. We have to field all the positive reports, false positives, too. Sometimes we need to check false positives manually. We have to filter false positives. After that, we configure it again. Then, we want to analyze these false positives. That's the main thing. If we are assessing features, this should be easier to handle.

Darktrace needs to automate the reports of false positives, botnets, and everything.

So far, I think the solution is good. Not excellent, good.

For how long have I used the solution?

I'm using Darktrace about two years.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability of the solution is fine.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

In terms of scalability, it is ok.

It's a behavioral analysis solution, so we are not actively using it. We analyze all the user traffic from the Darktrace. That's the main thing. 

There are about 3,000 users. All the 3,000 user traffic is going through Darktrace.

We don't do the maintenance for Darktrace. My vendor is maintaining it since we got the product from them.

We are analyzing attempts to connect to them. After that, if you want reports, they provide them. We have a service and everything with the vendor. Then, if we have any requirements, they do it for us. The solution is working all day and my team is analyzing two hours for that.

How are customer service and support?

In terms of technical support, if you raise some complaints, they tend to everything with user traffic within three or four hours. They provide the solution then we implement it.

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

Before using Darktrace I was using FireEye, but I switched because FireEye is very expensive and they do the same thing. It provides the same thing, except that DarkTrace has a different solution for the firewall, email filtering and everything else, and Darktrace is doing everything in a single box.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is simple. It only takes three or four days. But we need to identify one to three traffic behavioral analysis, after that we can find the lead.

What about the implementation team?

My team handled the deployment. They did everything. After that, they give me a report, which I then go through.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

We are doing a monthly cost-basis. It's about 500,000 NKR because we are the first to implement it in Sri Lanka. We worked out direct pricing from Darktrace UK. After that, we selected a vendor in Sri Lanka. But the thing is, we are the first implementation here. I think they are actually undercharging and giving us the solution first because they want a reference from us since we are a bank in Sri Lanka. That's why they are doing it like that.

There are no additional costs besides the license, except the 15% rate to the Sri Lanka government.

What other advice do I have?

Based on our experience with DarkTrace, I would advise that if they are comparing prices, ROI and everything, I think Darktrace is better than FireEye.

On a scale of 1 to 10 I can rate it a 6. I give it a 6 because it's been a year learning everything, and technology, attacks and patents are changing everyday.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Manager, Information Security at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
A hybrid quality solution for email, network and cloud security

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution for email, network and cloud security.

What is most valuable?

The network security and AR response are the main things.

What needs improvement?

The product is expensive, but it is a very good product. The user interface is also good.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Darktrace for two years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The product is stable.

I rate the solution’s stability a nine out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution’s scalability is pretty straightforward. We’ve around 3500 users using this solution.

I rate the solution’s scalability an eight out of ten.

How are customer service and support?

I contact technical support on occasion and ask questions, and they are responsive. I can get them on call or email. I’m very happy with the support.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was quick and painless.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The product is very expensive.

What other advice do I have?

The product is expensive, but it is a quality product. If you look apart from the cost, it's a good product followed by very good support. If you're willing to spend the money, it is worth consideration.

Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud
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Chief ICT Officer at Barbados Public Workers Cooperative Credit Union Ltd
Real User
Helps us with network traffic visibility
Pros and Cons
  • "I am impressed with the product's ability to give insights into network traffic."
  • "I would like to see a feature where the tool ingests information from an anti-malware product that is present at the endpoint."

What is our primary use case?

The tool offers us visibility into network traffic. 

How has it helped my organization?

The tool gives us alerts whenever an admin is trying to connect.

What is most valuable?

I am impressed with the product's ability to give insights into network traffic. 

What needs improvement?

I would like to see a feature where the tool ingests information from an anti-malware product that is present at the endpoint. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I am using the product since September. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable. 

How was the initial setup?

The tool's deployment is easy. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The tool's pricing is costly. 

What other advice do I have?

I would rate the tool a nine out of ten. You need to use the tool on a trial basis so that you can get comfortable with it. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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BI GOORE LEA SEMI - PeerSpot reviewer
CEO at VERINET
Real User
Provides great network protection, is innovative and flexible
Pros and Cons
  • "Provides great network protection."
  • "Needs to improve its collaboration with local partners."

What is our primary use case?

We are a consulting company and sell Darktrace to our customers. Our company is in West Africa. I'm the company CEO.

What is most valuable?

Darktrace can observe networks and respond to those observations. It provides great network protection, is innovative and flexible.

What needs improvement?

I think Darktrace needs to improve its collaboration with local partners. That would include training and improving the technical skills of vendors. Desktop and mobile device protection could also be improved. 

For how long have I used the solution?

We've been selling this solution for two years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable. 

How are customer service and support?

Our customers report that the technical support is very good. 

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is reasonably straightforward although the process requires some preparation beforehand. The size of deployment varies greatly, we've deployed in companies ranging in size from 200 up to 5,000 users. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Licensing costs are expensive, although I think the high cost is partly a currency issue because we're based in West Africa. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate this solution eight out of 10. 

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Chief Information Security Officer at a consultancy with 201-500 employees
Real User
The solution's reports are intuitive and informative
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is the solution's ability to trim out the false positives and point your attention to the real important stuff."
  • "The level of tracking within the network from the transmission level up to the machine level can use improvement."

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is the solution's ability to trim out the false positives and point your attention to the real important stuff.

What needs improvement?

The level of tracking within the network from the transmission level up to the machine level can use improvement.

The solution works similarly to an intrusion prevention system at the network level. It would be a nice improvement to have an add-on that can act at the post level.

The cost of the solution can be reduced to make it more appealing to customers.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for two and a half years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable but costly to do.

How are customer service and support?

The customer support team is responsive and tries to resolve the issue proactively.

How was the initial setup?

The setup is straightforward and easy to integrate.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The setup cost for the entry-level is pricy. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

It takes a team of five to maintain the solution.

This solution can reduce the resources required to run a security operation center by two-thirds.

The solution's reports are intuitive and informative.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Fridbert Ruronona - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Technology Support Engineer at CCTZ
Real User
Top 20
Secure, beneficial unusual email detection, and high availability
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable features of Darktrace are the tracing of unusual external emails and monitoring the local network."
  • "Darktrace could improve its features, such as monitoring and detecting ransomware."

What is our primary use case?

Darktrace is used for network security.

How has it helped my organization?

Darktrace has helped our organization be secure from network spam and attacks.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable features of Darktrace are the tracing of unusual external emails and monitoring the local network.

What needs improvement?

Darktrace could improve its features, such as monitoring and detecting ransomware. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Darktrace for approximately three months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Darktrace is a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability of Darktrace is good.

We have four companies that are using this solution.

How are customer service and support?

I have not used the support from Darktrace.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup of Darktrace was simple. The deployment of Darktrace took approximately two weeks.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I am using a demo of Darktrace for deployment and testing which is free.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

My company chose Darktrace because it helped other companies that needed some help with metrics monitoring and spam monitoring.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate Darktrace a ten out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Network Security Engineer at Social Security Commission
Real User
Antigena feature offers immediate and helpful response
Pros and Cons
  • "I like the Antigena feature in Darktrace, as it offers immediate response and is helpful."
  • "The interface is too mathematical and it should be simplified."

What is our primary use case?

Darktrace makes up part of our security solution and it is able to operate without intervention from IT staff. Antigena feature for automatic response is awesome.

How has it helped my organization?

You can have a one-person IT team and with Darktrace, you can get notification of potential threats that are incoming or are already happening on the network.

What is most valuable?

I like the Antigena feature in Darktrace, as it offers immediate response and is helpful.

This product collects more data than your traditional type of software, which is useful for us.

Darktrace picks up anomalies as soon as they arise.

What needs improvement?

The interface is too mathematical and it should be simplified. If you are a seasoned user then you would know where to go, but you have to learn it first. The terminologies being used are mostly numbers. In general, it could be more user-friendly. The GUI can be more simplified and the sections on the interface can be better organised. Usability and visibility of features can improve the skills of administrators and the product will be a preferred solution and ratings will increase.

For how long have I used the solution?

My experience with Darktrace is short because we are just implementing it now.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability of Darktrace is fine.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We do not intend to scale. Scalability is more of a contract issue that comes into play if you want to add nodes to the system. We are opting for a specific number of nodes or endpoints, which we would be able to keep for quite a number of years. I don't expect that we will expand that much, so scalability should not be an issue.

How are customer service and support?

We have been in contact with technical support using different platforms. We have dealt with them using Microsoft Teams, Zoom, WhatsApp and via email.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

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

No

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was quite simple and straightforward, taking about an hour to complete. After that, the port modeling took perhaps an hour or two.

What about the implementation team?

Vendor Team

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

If you consider the features and the cost of market leaders, we are satisfied with the pricing.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

Snode

What other advice do I have?

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Security Operations Manager at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
Real User
Good threat detection, and technical support and is reliable
Pros and Cons
  • "Darktrace is very useful for us because it has a large number of models for detecting threats."
  • "Darktrace requires numerous configurations. It would be beneficial if the configuration could be made simpler."

What is most valuable?

Darktrace is a very good solution.

Darktrace is very useful for us because it has a large number of models for detecting threats.

What needs improvement?

There are numerous false positives.

Darktrace requires numerous configurations. It would be beneficial if the configuration could be made simpler.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Darktrace for three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Darktrace is very stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Darktrace is easy to scale. It's a scalable solution.

How are customer service and support?

Technical support is good.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is difficult.

It took three or four months to deploy.

What other advice do I have?

People must first examine the network architecture in order to make the best implementation.

Darktrace is a very good solution, I would rate it a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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