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As of May 2025, the mindshare of Security Onion in the Log Management category stands at 5.5%, up from 3.4% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Computer Software Company
11%
University
11%
Government
11%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Educational Organization
8%
Manufacturing Company
5%
Financial Services Firm
4%
Healthcare Company
4%
Retailer
4%
Construction Company
4%
Hospitality Company
3%
Media Company
2%
Insurance Company
2%
Outsourcing Company
2%
Energy/Utilities Company
2%
Real Estate/Law Firm
2%
Wholesaler/Distributor
2%
Non Profit
2%
Legal Firm
2%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
1%
Transportation Company
1%
Consumer Goods Company
1%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
1%
Performing Arts
1%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%

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Jörg Kippe - PeerSpot user
Scientist at a educational organization with 10,001+ employees
Verified user of Security Onion
Jan 18, 2024
A mature and affordable solution that is easy to install and easy to update

Pros

"Security Onion is the most mature solution in the market."

Cons

"The product is not easy to learn."
Derek Maraw - PeerSpot user
Cyber Security Officer at AFC Holdings
Verified user of Security Onion
Aug 10, 2023
The solution can be used for internal vulnerability assessment, but its user interface could be improved

Pros

"We use Security Onion for internal vulnerability assessment."

Cons

"Security Onion's user interface could be improved."
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Anish Bajracharya - PeerSpot user
Postgraduate at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees
Verified user of Security Onion
Mar 21, 2024
Provides good threat hunting by finding infected ports, but its initial setup is difficult

Pros

"The most valuable feature of Security Onion for security monitoring is its ability to find infected ports."

Cons

"The initial setup of the solution is a little bit difficult."