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reviewer1367535 - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Professional at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Aug 2, 2022
Great scalability for medium size organizations, diverse automation opportunities, and professional technical support
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is automation."
  • "The most valuable feature is automation, as there is a huge variety of automation that can help any team and there is a threat model."
  • "I think they should increase their collaboration base."
  • "The existing model is good, but if we go for big deployments, I think there are a few challenges in scalability. They use their internal BoltDB, which is good for a medium organization, but for large organizations, they support Elasticsearch, which is too costly."

What is our primary use case?

Our primary case issues are phishing, TI, and sensors.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is automation. There is a huge variety of automation that can help any team and there is a threat model.

What needs improvement?

I think they should increase their collaboration base so that XSOAR can be utilized for any number of automation.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR for the past two years.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Stability takes around three to six months to achieve complete stability in the environment.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The existing model is good, but if we go for big deployments, I think there are a few challenges in scalability. They use their internal BoltDB, which is good for a medium organization, but for large organizations, they support Elasticsearch, which is too costly. The DR capabilities are not good.

How are customer service and support?

Technical support is professional, but they are not very friendly. The overall remote support is not where it should be.

How was the initial setup?

Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR has a straightforward setup. Stability takes three months to six months, and then further stability, performance, and then complete utilization. Usually, it takes around a year to deploy it fully.

What about the implementation team?

Normally, we use a third-party team to help us with the deployment.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Nicolo Corrado - PeerSpot reviewer
Consulente immobiliare at Libero
Real User
Apr 2, 2022
I have no complaints about the stability
Pros and Cons
  • "I have no complaints about Cortex's stability."
  • "I'm using Cortex XSOAR to manage our network security."

    What is our primary use case?

    I'm using Cortex XSOAR to manage our network security.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I've been using Cortex XSOAR for about one year.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    I have no complaints about Cortex's stability.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    As far as I know, Cortex XSOAR's scalability is okay. I'm just a user, so I don't know.

    How was the initial setup?

    Setting up Cortex is straightforward. This use case is the easiest to implement. I had help from two or three technicians.

    What other advice do I have?

    I rate Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR eight out of 10. I would recommend it to others.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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    reviewer1520922 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Regional Director, Customer Success (GTM Solutions & Services) at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
    MSP
    Apr 16, 2021
    Easy to set up with good technical support and good stability
    Pros and Cons
    • "The pricing is very good."
    • "We've had a very positive experience."
    • "The user interface could be a bit better."
    • "The user interface could be a bit better."

    What is our primary use case?

    We primarily use the solution for automation and the orchestration of security.

    What is most valuable?

    We've only just installed the solution and need time to explore its functionality and capabilities. So far, we haven't experienced any issues.

    The stability has been good overall.

    The initial implementation wasn't overly complex. It was easy.

    The pricing is very good.

    Technical support is helpful and responsive.

    What needs improvement?

    Although we haven't used the solution for too long, we haven't come across any issues and haven't noticed any features that are lacking. We're largely satisfied with the offering. 

    The user interface could be a bit better. It's the only aspect I've noticed that could possibly be improved. 

    Other than that, we've been pretty happy with it.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    We've just implemented the solution. We've only been using it for a few weeks. It hasn't been too long just yet.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    So far, we have found the stability to be very reliable. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. The performance, in the few weeks we've used it, has been good.

    How are customer service and technical support?

    Technical support has been helpful so far. They are knowledgeable and responsive and we've been very satisfied with their level of support.

    How was the initial setup?

    The installation was very straightforward. It only took about a day. Not even that long. The deployment was fast. A company shouldn't have run into any issues with the initial setup.

    What about the implementation team?

    I was able to handle the implementation myself. I did not need the assistance of an integrator or consultant.

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

    We've found the pricing to be very reasonable. It's not particularly expensive.

    The customers do not have to pay for licensing; we deliver it for free.

    What other advice do I have?

    We have the solution integrated into our QRadar.

    In the time we've used it, from what I've experienced, I'd rate the product at an eight out of ten. We've had a very positive experience.

    I would recommend the solution to other companies.

    Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Implementer
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    it_user1446282 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Network Security Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
    Real User
    Nov 7, 2020
    Very scalable, awesome automation, and awesome technical support
    Pros and Cons
    • "The automation part and the playbook creation part are awesome. The way it is responding to the customers and incidents is also very good. In the SOC environment, I guess it will carry out around 50% of the work."
    • "For each SOC and MSS environment, I would recommend using Cortex XSOAR for better productivity, scalability, performance, and efficiency."
    • "For building automation, there is not a lot of good documentation. The documentation is there, but it is not very good from my perspective. There should be an improvement in this area. I don't see issues with anything else. In terms of new features, I have heard that other products have EBA functionality. It would be good if this functionality could be added."
    • "For building automation, there is not a lot of good documentation. The documentation is there, but it is not very good from my perspective."

    What is our primary use case?

    The use cases basically came from the customers. Most of the time, the major concern is from a security perspective because various kinds of attacks are happening. To restrict or stop those attacks, we are building playbooks. We are also automating repetitive tasks.

    We are using on-premise as well as cloud deployments.

    What is most valuable?

    The automation part and the playbook creation part are awesome. The way it is responding to the customers and incidents is also very good. In the SOC environment, I guess it will carry out around 50% of the work.

    What needs improvement?

    For building automation, there is not a lot of good documentation. The documentation is there, but it is not very good from my perspective. There should be an improvement in this area. I don't see issues with anything else.

    In terms of new features, I have heard that other products have EBA functionality. It would be good if this functionality could be added.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been working on this solution for the last four months.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    Its stability is okay.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    It is very scalable. It can be easily integrated with other third-party APIs.

    How are customer service and technical support?

    Their technical support is awesome. It is far better than the technical support of any other company.

    How was the initial setup?

    The setup is very easy. It is very straightforward. The deployment took around 15 minutes.

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

    From the cost perspective, I have heard that its price is a bit high as compared to other similar products.

    What other advice do I have?

    For each SOC and MSS environment, I would recommend using Cortex XSOAR for better productivity, scalability, performance, and efficiency. A lot of manual work is happening right now, and that could be avoided. People can be utilized for more productive work.

    I would rate Palo Alto Network Cortex XSOAR an eight out of ten.

    Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
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    it_user1333062 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Director at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
    Reseller
    Apr 24, 2020
    Simple to use, good documentation, and integrates well into the environment
    Pros and Cons
    • "The most valuable features are simplicity and ease of integration."
    • "My impression is that Demisto is scalable and it is capable of working across wide geography at any given point in time."
    • "Implementing this solution requires a lot of involvement from the vendor and it should be made easier for the partners."
    • "Implementing this solution requires a lot of involvement from the vendor and it should be made easier for the partners."

    What is our primary use case?

    We are a solution provider and this is one of the products that we are selling to our clients.

    What is most valuable?

    The most valuable features are simplicity and ease of integration.

    The documentation is fantastic.

    What needs improvement?

    Implementing this solution requires a lot of involvement from the vendor and it should be made easier for the partners.

    It has to be richer with respect to IoT. I expect that in future versions, support for a variety of devices will be added.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    We have about two months of experience with Demisto Enterprise.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    This is a stable solution.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    My impression is that Demisto is scalable and it is capable of working across wide geography at any given point in time. The traffic comes in from everywhere in the world and this solution is able to identify threats ahead of time.

    Our clients for this solution are medium-sized and enterprise-level businesses.

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup of this solution is complex. My understanding is that it can be deployed within a few days.

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

    There is a perception that it is priced very high compared to other solutions.

    What other advice do I have?

    Demisto is a product that I recommend.

    I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

    Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. partner
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    reviewer1232895 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Commercial Director at a security firm with 11-50 employees
    Reseller
    Oct 30, 2023
    An overall satisfactory solution, but its pricing and technical support could be improved
    Pros and Cons
    • "I am satisfied with the product overall."
    • "The solution’s price and technical support could be improved."

    What is most valuable?

    I am satisfied with the product overall.

    What needs improvement?

    The solution’s price and technical support could be improved.

    What other advice do I have?

    I would recommend Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR for bigger businesses.

    It is the kind of product I would recommend for clients who know what they want to achieve. They can put the potential tools to the test or POCs and verify the checkpoints of their needs before using the product. Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR is not an out-of-the-box kind of product.

    Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.

    Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Reseller
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    CyberSecurity Consultant at Information Technology Solutions- ITS
    Real User
    Jun 27, 2023
    User-friendly solution with good stability
    Pros and Cons
    • "It is a scalable solution."
    • "Its dashboard features need improvement."

    What is most valuable?

    The solution is user-friendly and provides integration with multiple products.

    What needs improvement?

    The solution's features for reporting and dashboards need improvement. They need more customization options.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    We have been using the solution for two years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    The solution is stable. I rate its stability a nine out of ten.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    It is a scalable solution. I rate its scalability an eight out of ten.

    How was the initial setup?

    The solution's initial setup process with proxy environments is complicated. It takes an hour to two complete.

    I rate the process a seven out of ten.

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

    The solution's cost is high. I rate its pricing a nine out of ten.

    What other advice do I have?

    I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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    reviewer1446645 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Network and Information Security at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
    Real User
    Apr 11, 2023
    Highly scalable solution
    Pros and Cons
    • "It is quite scalable. I would rate it a ten out of ten."
    • "The dashboard performance could be improved."

    What is our primary use case?

    I work for a company, and we provide support and complete end-to-end management of the product for our customers who hold the product.

    How has it helped my organization?

    Over thirty users are currently using Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR in your organization. The role is inclusive, like administrator and engineer.

    What is most valuable?

    According to Gartner, it's a leader in NID. Customers are investing more in it, and that's why we are using the product.

    What needs improvement?

    The dashboard performance could be improved.

    Another area of improvement is a support team. Moreover, we need to pay for modifying anything with scripting in terms of customization. It can be a challenge if the person isn't 100% good with scripting.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using this solution for around four years and currently use the latest version.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    It is a stable solution. I would rate it a nine out of ten.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    It is quite scalable. I would rate it a ten out of ten.

    How are customer service and support?

    Customer support could be better.

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Neutral

    How was the initial setup?

    For maintenance, two or three engineers are involved.

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

    We use the yearly subscription.

    What other advice do I have?

    Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    Private Cloud

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

    Google
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