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NetMon pros and cons

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3.8 out of 5

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PROS

NetMon's analytics feature is highly valued for its ability to be integrated with SIEM solutions for in-depth log analysis.
Visibility is enhanced by allowing traffic monitoring regardless of firewall placement, even providing protocol-level insights.
Traffic analysis, including real-time data and the ability to monitor network bandwidth, stands out as a significant advantage.
A strong artificial intelligence engine bolsters NetMon's capabilities, offering comprehensive insights and stability.
The bundled package approach, providing a six-month view of data, aids in effective cybersecurity strategy implementation.

CONS

NetMon lacks seamless integration with multiple products, making it difficult for various systems to work together efficiently.
Training is inadequate and requires improvement to ensure users can maximize NetMon's potential.
The connectivity between end devices and NetMon experiences lag, which affects performance.
Incorporating new databases is challenging, leading to management difficulties.
The pricing model is considered expensive compared to competitors, affecting overall value perception.
 

NetMon Pros review quotes

it_user756351 - PeerSpot reviewer
Director Of Infrastructure at a government with 10,001+ employees
Oct 17, 2017
We were sold on the product based on the fairly narrow use cases that the sales reps gave us, and what we're seeing during our usage is that we can get there, and we're very excited about the potential.
it_user756438 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Info Security Specialist at a hospitality company
Oct 17, 2017
But just having it there, it's incredibly smart, incredibly easy to use, and the breadth of information we get off it is really good for investigations for us.
Datasec4574 - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Security Architect at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
Feb 24, 2019
The analytics feature is the most valuable feature.
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reviewer812187 - PeerSpot reviewer
Product Technical Manager at a tech company with 1-10 employees
Mar 24, 2020
Visibility is a valuable feature, the ability to see even if the traffic is not going into the firewall
Monsur Ahmed - PeerSpot reviewer
Software management at Midland Bank
May 5, 2020
The most valuable feature is the log, which can be analyzed by our SIEM solution.
MA
Manager at Meghna Bank
Sep 2, 2022
NetMon's best feature is traffic analysis.
SumitKumar10 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior project engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Dec 1, 2022
The protocols with which you see the traffic for a particular website that a client has in their environment, for example, are valuable. We can monitor whether the traffic is up to the mark or whether they need to add more bandwidth. Also, we can see if we're able to get real-time environment data as well. The customization dashboard is really good. LogRhythm NetMon has its own in-built dashboards which are helpful in guiding customization.
AshishDubey - PeerSpot reviewer
Product manager at Tata Communications Ltd
Oct 18, 2023
It is a stable solution...It is a scalable solution.
KuldeepBurra - PeerSpot reviewer
Co-Founder & Managing Director at Halainfosec
Mar 21, 2024
It has a very strong artificial intelligence engine.
SZ
Security Engineer at M.Tech
May 27, 2024
The initial setup is straightforward because we can deploy an open server.
 

NetMon Cons review quotes

it_user756351 - PeerSpot reviewer
Director Of Infrastructure at a government with 10,001+ employees
Oct 17, 2017
One thing that surprised me was the current version of LogRhythm does not natively support Windows 2016.
it_user756438 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Info Security Specialist at a hospitality company
Oct 17, 2017
Previously, it was typically every Monday that I was coming in - it would die over the weekend - and I would spend a day cleaning up databases.
Datasec4574 - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Security Architect at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
Feb 24, 2019
I would like to see better integration with multiple products. Integration is not something that is readily available for most of the products.
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reviewer812187 - PeerSpot reviewer
Product Technical Manager at a tech company with 1-10 employees
Mar 24, 2020
Could use a topology diagram which would help get an exact visual.
Monsur Ahmed - PeerSpot reviewer
Software management at Midland Bank
May 5, 2020
The training for this product is not very good and needs to be improved.
MA
Manager at Meghna Bank
Sep 2, 2022
Sometimes it's hard to find the network devices' self-audit logs.
SumitKumar10 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior project engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Dec 1, 2022
There is an issue with tunneling in relation to how the connectivity is established between the end devices and where NetMon is installed. On the console, I often observe that there's a difference of a few seconds or maybe a minute, and this lag time should not be there.
AshishDubey - PeerSpot reviewer
Product manager at Tata Communications Ltd
Oct 18, 2023
LogRhythm NetMon's pricing model is an area of concern that should be made a little bit cheaper in comparison to the other players in the market currently.
KuldeepBurra - PeerSpot reviewer
Co-Founder & Managing Director at Halainfosec
Mar 21, 2024
Some of the automated tasks we can perform on QRadar cannot be performed on LogRhythm because the solution has limitations.
SZ
Security Engineer at M.Tech
May 27, 2024
The platform's integration features often need to be improved.