We use Wazuh for internal testing, instant response, security operations, and compliance.
Security engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
A flexible solution that can be used for instant response, security operations, and compliance
Pros and Cons
- "Wazuh's most beneficial features for our security needs are flexibility, built-in rules, integration capabilities, and documentation."
- "Wazuh should come up with more in-built rules and integrations for the cloud."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
Wazuh's most beneficial features for our security needs are flexibility, built-in rules, integration capabilities, and documentation.
What needs improvement?
At the moment, we haven't tried the cloud version yet. My customers are mostly into the cloud. Wazuh should come up with more in-built rules and integrations for the cloud.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Wazuh for one year.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate Wazuh seven and a half out of ten for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Around 10 users are using the solution in our organization.
How was the initial setup?
For a technical and experienced person, the solution's initial setup is easy. The setup would be a little hard for a non-technical person with less experience.
What about the implementation team?
The initial implementation and configuration may take a maximum of one week.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Wazuh is not an expensive solution.
What other advice do I have?
If correctly configured, Wazuh can support threat detection and response for SMBs. Wazuh is a good solution if you can implement, integrate, and fine-tune it in the right way.
Overall, I rate Wazuh an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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