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2,786 views|1,722 comparisons
100% willing to recommend
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2,075 views|1,080 comparisons
100% willing to recommend
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We performed a comparison between Picus Security and XM Cyber based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Picus Security vs. XM Cyber Report (Updated: March 2024).
771,157 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Quotes From Members
We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use.
Here are some excerpts of what they said:
Pros
"It's very useful software because the customer mostly configures their IPS and manages their firewalls, WAF, and the DBS according to the latest update, latest news, or according to the situation.""One of the most valuable features would be the detection capability, specifically the ability to detect alarms and logs collected from SIEM tools.""The most valuable feature of the solution is its integration capabilities with the other security tools.""You have the liberty of physically executing a specific set of rules in your environment.""The most valuable feature of Picus Security is its threat intelligence, providing suggestions to block and prevent attacks by identifying malicious files and providing threat IDs."

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"What I personally like very much, from my experience, is that it is very reliable.""The platform's most valuable feature is attack simulation."

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Cons
"According to the attack vectors, you cannot specify which product is failing or which product is working well because there's no agent.""The amount of integrations that the product can handle is an area of concern, making it one of the aspects where improvements are required.""Let's say if a customer's environment has 10 security devices and they need to know that there is an attack that has bypassed their devices, they cannot go and inspect every device and every rule in their security devices.""To improve, Picus Security could consider establishing a data center in India to address trust issues and increase interest from Indian customers.""The reporting and data analysis could be improved. Specifically, the analysis of the results."

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"We'd like to see a cheaper price.""XM Cyber could identify all areas of vulnerability. They could expand the identification span for different areas."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "They have certain price ranges for their products, depending upon the use cases, and the number of applications the customer wants to try."
  • "There is a yearly license according to the number of vectors. The pricing is moderate."
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  • "We have to pay standard licensing fees."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of the solution is its integration capabilities with the other security tools.
    Top Answer:Pricing can be subjective, as it depends on the value the software provides to each customer. However, the pricing is in line with competitors in the market, so maybe around seven out of ten, where… more »
    Top Answer:The amount of integrations that the product can handle is an area of concern, making it one of the aspects where improvements are required.
    Top Answer:The platform's most valuable feature is attack simulation.
    Top Answer:We have to pay standard licensing fees. There are no additional costs. It is an expensive product. I rate the pricing a seven out of ten.
    Top Answer:XM Cyber could identify all areas of vulnerability. They could expand the identification span for different areas.
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    2,786
    Comparisons
    1,722
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    2
    Average Words per Review
    620
    Rating
    9.0
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    2,075
    Comparisons
    1,080
    Reviews
    1
    Average Words per Review
    294
    Rating
    8.0
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    Overview

    Independent from any vendor or technology, the unparalleled Picus Platform is designed to continuously measure the effectiveness of security defenses by using emerging threat samples in production environments. Created by a team that’s been working together more than 10 years already and has proven their expertise in enterprise cybersecurity, Picus is trusted by many large multinational corporations and government agencies.

    XM Cyber is a leading hybrid cloud security company that’s changing the way innovative organizations approach cyber risk. Our attack path management platform continuously uncovers hidden attack paths to your critical assets across cloud and on-prem environments, so you can cut them off at key junctures and eradicate risk with a fraction of the effort. This overcomes the big disconnect that security teams experience when they’re presented with endless alerts, yet can’t see which exposures impact risk the most, how they come together to be exploited by an attacker, or how to efficiently eliminate them. This approach is a complete game-changer, which is why some of the world’s largest, most complex organizations choose XM Cyber to help eradicate risk. Founded by top executives from the Israeli cyber intelligence community, XM Cyber has offices in North America, Europe, and Israel.

    Sample Customers
    Akbank, Exclusive Networks, Garanti, ING Bank, QNB Finansbank, Turkcell, Vodafone, Yapı Kredi
    Hamburg Port Authority, Plymouth Rock Corporation
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm24%
    Computer Software Company15%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Government8%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise72%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise60%
    Buyer's Guide
    Picus Security vs. XM Cyber
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Picus Security vs. XM Cyber and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    771,157 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Picus Security is ranked 3rd in Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) with 5 reviews while XM Cyber is ranked 6th in Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) with 2 reviews. Picus Security is rated 9.0, while XM Cyber is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Picus Security writes "Breach and attack simulation software that provides network, endpoint, and email vectors". On the other hand, the top reviewer of XM Cyber writes "Reliable with no false-positives and helpful support". Picus Security is most compared with Pentera, Cymulate, SafeBreach, AttackIQ and Tenable One Exposure Management Platform, whereas XM Cyber is most compared with Pentera, Cymulate, SafeBreach, Tenable Security Center and Qualys VMDR. See our Picus Security vs. XM Cyber report.

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