Cynet vs Elastic Security comparison

Microsoft Defender XDR is a comprehensive security solution designed to protect against threats in the Microsoft 365 environment. 

It offers robust security measures, comprehensive threat detection capabilities, and an efficient incident response system. With seamless integration with other Microsoft products and a user-friendly interface, it simplifies security management tasks. 

Users have found it effective in detecting and preventing various types of attacks, such as phishing attempts, malware infections, and data breaches.

Watch the Microsoft demo video here: Microsoft Defender XDR demo video.

Cynet has pioneered the security industry’s first all-in-one security platform purposely built for organizations that need the ability to effortlessly identify, block and respond to all types of attacks inside the perimeter - defending endpoints, network, files and users - without the heavy burden of deep cyber expertise and the overhead of integrating and managing multiple products. Our approach converges and brings synergy with technology: endpoint protection, EDR, vulnerability management, deception, threat intelligence and network and end-user analytics, and expertise: a 24/7 cyber SWAT team for incident response, malware analysis, threat hunting and forensics. Cynet deploys in hours and simplifies management with automated monitoring to complement any sized staff.

Cynet Consists Of:

• Next-generation AV (NGAV)
• Endpoint Protection (EPP)
• Endpoint Detection Response (EDR)
• NDR and MDR
• UBA Rules
• Network Detection Rules
• Intelligent Deception

With Cynet You Can:

• Consolidate network and endpoint protection in one central place
• Protect against a very wide range of attacks, including common attacks as well as complex multi-layered attacks
• Have access to a team of world-class cybersecurity experts available around the clock that complements whatever expertise you have in place

Cynet Supports:

Four different deployment methods: On-premise, IAAS, SAAS, and a Hybrid mode

Cynet Benefits and Features:

• Advanced threat detection
• Incident response capabilities
• Extended detection and response(XDR)
• Managed detection and response (MDR)
• Response automation
• Network-specific playbook
• Multi-layer protection
• Alerts delivered to a single point for visibility
• In-house SOC for clientele

Features Users Find Most Valuable:

• IT hygiene: By scanning assets, including endpoints, users, files, and network traffic to render a dashboard of security issues, Cynet is able to quickly map an entire IT infrastructure.
• Prevention: Various prevention capabilities include UBA, deception, and traditional endpoint protection.
• Detection: This includes traditional endpoint security, EDR, UBA, deception and network analytics, which helps detect malicious behavior, ransomware, exploitation, user login anomalies, DNS tunneling, and much more.
• Vulnerability management: Cynet can find Windows vulnerabilities, unauthorized and outdated applications, and security policy violations.
• Response: Cynet includes various analyses, response and remediation capabilities, across endpoints, files, users and networks.
• Automated response: Users can create an automatic remediation rule for each alert Cynet creates, which helps improve the incident response process and can prevent a real-time threat.
• 24/7 Support: For no additional cost, Cynet includes CyOp, a 24/7 operations team available to you at all times.

Reviews from Real Users

“I have found the continued support and pretty much all the features to be valuable. They all stand out as being positive. It continues to detect unusual activity when it's supposed to, and so far we haven't had any issues.” - Ken S., Director InfoSec and Audit at a manufacturing company

"The feature that I have found most valuable is that the configuration and the usage of the product are not so complicated. For people responsible for using this infrastructure for the first line of workstation monitoring, it's quite easy to use." - Senior Cyber Security Manager at a financial services firm

"The dashboard is beautiful, overall ease of use, and the UBA and NBA features are valued." - Harsh P., Cyber Security Operations Center Analyst at Vincacyber

Elastic Security combines the features of a security information and event management (SIEM) system with endpoint protection, allowing organizations to detect, investigate, and respond to threats in real time. This unified approach helps reduce complexity and improve the efficiency of security operations.

Additional offerings and benefits:

• The platform utilizes advanced analytics, machine learning algorithms, and anomaly detection to identify threats and suspicious activities.
• It offers extensive integration options with other tools and platforms, facilitating a more cohesive and comprehensive security ecosystem.
• With Kibana, users gain access to powerful visualization tools and dashboards that provide real-time insight into security data.

Finally, Elastic Security benefits from a global community of users who contribute to its threat intelligence, helping to enhance its detection capabilities. This collaborative approach ensures that the solution remains on the cutting edge of cybersecurity, with up-to-date information on the latest threats and vulnerabilities.