We performed a comparison between Cisco IOS Security and Darktrace based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."It covers everything we need it to without looking to secondary solutions."
"We use the product for firewalls."
"Cisco IOS Security increases the overall security of our network, performs authentication, and provides level 15 access and privileges."
"The solution is very user-friendly and easy to deal with."
"One of the valuable features of the solution is its flexibility and it performs great."
"Cisco IOS Security has many good features, but compared to other solutions, it has a more user-friendly interface with steps to apply and manage rules. Another good part of the solution is that it's more straightforward."
"The solution is stable."
"I'm able to transfer data over internet network security. With the GRE I'm able to transfer data within one bunch to another bunch in a public way, like the internet. The communication is encrypted and is private. It gives me added privacy."
"Darktrace is extremely stable."
"Technical support is helpful and responsive."
"Its most valuable feature is its ability to identify malicious connected IPs from outside and the attacks that get through to the inside."
"I find the complete portfolio to be excellent."
"It is very stable and easy to use."
"One member of staff is enough for deployment and maintenance because Darkforce is AI-driven. It does a lot of things by itself."
"The ability to see what we have not seen before is most valuable. It is very interesting to find out the most vulnerable devices in our network."
"The models, triggers, and alerts are customizable."
"Cisco is an expensive firewall, so the pricing can be improved."
"It would be ideal if the solution had more capacity."
"While Cisco IOS Security is stable and scalable, I would like to see it improved to be even better."
"I would like to see much more embedded security that works and that isn't a bolt-on."
"The routers, don't have like long-term tendency features, or higher availability features available for the IOS. It could also use a better user interface."
"Signatures and other critical definitions need to be updated more frequently."
"We need to pay for the license and it is expensive."
"In the security portfolio from Cisco, the issue is marketing. Cisco is still seen primarily as an enterprise network player rather than being acknowledged as a security vendor."
"The solution could be easier to use."
"I would like to see some additional enhancements."
"Darktrace needs to automate the reports of false positives, botnets and everything."
"I would like to see a feature where the tool ingests information from an anti-malware product that is present at the endpoint."
"It takes time to go through the interface and pick up things. If it were a more straightforward interface, then it would free up time."
"Although we haven't detected any network threats since implementing Darktrace, we are unsure of its efficacy. It would be beneficial if the solution could offer additional details to the user regarding any potential or prevented threats. Additionally, there could be better search tools and integration."
"The main portal needs improvement as it is difficult to use."
"Darktrace could expand into EDR (endpoint detection and response) and combine it with its network detection."
Cisco IOS Security is ranked 10th in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) with 47 reviews while Darktrace is ranked 1st in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) with 66 reviews. Cisco IOS Security is rated 8.0, while Darktrace is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Cisco IOS Security writes "User-friendly and excels in documentation, making it easier to resolve issues". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Darktrace writes "Great autonomous support, offers an easy setup, and has responsive support". Cisco IOS Security is most compared with Cisco Secure Firewall, Fortinet FortiGate, Meraki MX, Fortinet FortiOS and Netgate pfSense, whereas Darktrace is most compared with CrowdStrike Falcon, Vectra AI, SentinelOne Singularity Complete, Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks and Cisco Secure Network Analytics. See our Cisco IOS Security vs. Darktrace report.
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