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Oluwaseun Sonaike - PeerSpot reviewer
Head, Networks And Security at First City Monument Bank Limited
Real User
Dec 26, 2023
Offers good integrations , very scalable and flexible and we can send as many logs as we want
Pros and Cons
  • "We've filled in crucial gaps we had with our previous solution. This was a key factor in choosing Rapid7 during the selection process. The ROI is already starting to show, too."
  • "There are potential improvements in reports and dashboards."

What is our primary use case?

We use it for our security and virtual center security. It helps us investigate incidents and physical issues.

How has it helped my organization?

We've filled in crucial gaps we had with our previous solution. This was a key factor in choosing Rapid7 during the selection process. The ROI is already starting to show, too.

We saw specific cost reductions. We used to pay extra for external user insight and availability management in our old setup. Now, that's all included in Rapid7, which saves us money and simplifies management.

What is most valuable?

The integrations are a big plus. We can easily onboard log sources and transition from our previous MSSP without any hassle. We don't have any major issues and it has good ease of use for resource onboarding a breeze.

What needs improvement?

There are potential improvements in reports and dashboards.

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For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using it for a couple of months. It replaced SecureWorks in my current environment. We used SecureWorks MDR in my previous role.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Our previous solution was limited by events per second or other load restrictions. With Rapid7, we can send as many logs as we want. We're not limited by any event or check numbers. It's very flexible and scalable, unlike our previous setup.

How are customer service and support?

The support is quite responsive. We often jump on calls for onboarding assets and custom configurations like log forwarding. We haven't needed much beyond that.

How was the initial setup?

The setup was definitely straightforward. Onboarding and integrations were a breeze.

What about the implementation team?

We started by selecting a vendor, in this case, External Call.com. They handled a lot of the initial and out-of-box configuration and setup, and their consultants took care of the rest of the process. Everything was smooth and efficient in the business sense. The deployment took about six months.

As long as the collectors are running in the cloud, there's not much maintenance required. We decided to keep the programming on-premise, but that's a separate decision.

What was our ROI?

We saw an ROI. We saw specific cost reductions. We used to pay extra for external user insight and vulnerability management in our old setup. Now, that's all included in Rapid7, which saves us money and simplifies vulnerability management.

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

It's reasonable compared to our previous solution. We conducted a cost-benefit analysis and based on that it met our needs and usage, so we are satisfied with the price. 

What other advice do I have?

Rapid7 works well for us and meets our current needs. It's a solid eight out of ten. However, it depends on your organization's cybersecurity roadmap. 

For example, if your long-term plan is to have an on-premise security team, then Rapid7 might not be the best fit. 

We don't have on-premise capabilities and rely solely on the cloud, so it works for us. But other organizations might need that on-premise option. So, it really depends on their cybersecurity roadmap.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Senior Security Consultant at ITSEC Asia
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Top 5
Jul 24, 2024
Excels in incident response and minimize false positives at flexible pricing

How has it helped my organization?

My company is also implementing Rapid7 MDR for database security. When comparing it with other solutions like ductless systems, Rapid7 stands out specifically for MDR network protection and response.

What is most valuable?

Rapid7's MDR service offers several strong points. Firstly, it excels in incident response. Rapid7 focuses not only on incident detection but also on response, aiming to minimize false positives effectively. This capability is crucial for reducing unnecessary alerts and ensuring that responses are targeted and efficient.

Additionally, Rapid7's MDR service extends beyond just incident response. It includes features for vulnerability assessment and vulnerability management, which are essential for proactive security measures. These features help in identifying and managing potential risks before they can be exploited.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Rapid7 MDR for three years. We are the vendor of this solution.

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 scalability is high. It is suitable for enterprise businesses. I rate the solution’s scalability a seven out of ten.

How are customer service and support?

Support is excellent.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward. To install the Rapid7, sensor and pull off kit, we only need less than a day.

I rate the initial setup an eight or nine out of ten, where one is difficult, and ten is easy.

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

We have a very nice pricing. It is flexible.

What other advice do I have?

Rapid7 MDR leverage AI highly to enhance threat detection and response capabilities.

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

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Senior IT Security Specialist at KNIPPERX INC.
Real User
Aug 4, 2023
An affordable solution that provides automation workflows and allows users to customize alerts
Pros and Cons
  • "The product allows us to customize our alerts."
  • "The product should provide full transparency in security operations."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution in our security operation center. We use the tool to provide more visibility into the security operation center.

What is most valuable?

It is a good solution. It's not a black box. Our security operations center has similar access to the console that we have access to. It's very open. The product has automation workflows. It has around 5000 detections in it. I trust the solution.

The product is continuously developing. Whenever something new comes out, the product is upgraded. We can also bring in community threat feeds. The product allows us to customize our alerts. Log query searching has come a long way. It doesn’t require us to code anymore. We can just type in what we are looking for.

We can also deploy our agents. The good thing about agents is that we can use the automation workflow to disable user accounts. We can also make it disable and quarantine an asset. These features are provided right out of the box. The workflows do not cost us more money.

What needs improvement?

The product should provide full transparency in security operations. I want to see what's exactly going on on the other side. I want to know what is happening, what my security operations center is doing, and whether they are working for me.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for four to five years for two to three different companies.

How are customer service and support?

The nice thing about MDR is that we have a number to call. If there's something major or risky, we have a telephone number for that group.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

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

I have used Arctic Wolf. We switched to Rapid7 MDR because we didn’t get a lot of insight from Arctic Wolf, and it provided a lot of false positives.

How was the initial setup?

I rate the ease of setup a seven out of ten. It is not bad. It takes a little bit more time. It will probably take three weeks to get the product up and running, especially by the time we deploy all the agents.

What about the implementation team?

We need four people to deploy the solution. It includes server, network, security, and desktop experts.

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

The product is not overly priced. We can buy products for a cheaper price, but we will not get as much technology.

What other advice do I have?

I trust the tool with my network. Overall, I rate the product a nine out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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