IBM Security Network IPS vs Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention comparison

IBM Security Network IPS
Read 4 IBM Security Network IPS reviews
  • 440 Views
  • 340 Comparison Views
80% willing to recommend
Palo Alto Networks Advanced...
Read 24 Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention reviews
  • 4,047 Views
  • 2,972 Comparison Views
100% willing to recommend
 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Download the report
Executive Summary
We performed a comparison between IBM Security Network IPS and Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention 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.

DOWNLOAD THE COMPLETE REPORT
To learn more, read our detailed IBM Security Network IPS vs. Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention Report (Updated: May 2024).
Buyer's Guide
IBM Security Network IPS vs. Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention
May 2024
Download the complete report
Helped 787,104 peers since 2012
 

Categories and Ranking

IBM Security Network IPS
Ranking in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
24th
Average Rating
7.2
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Palo Alto Networks Advanced...
Ranking in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
7th
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
24
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) category, the market share of IBM Security Network IPS is 0.6% and it decreased by 5.6% compared to the previous year. The market share of Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention is 7.7% and it increased by 3.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
Unique Categories:
No other categories found
No other categories found
 

Featured Reviews

Jacob_Koithra - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 26, 2022
User-friendly and has a good blocking feature but is quite expensive
Defining the new security rules and policies sometimes becomes a challenge. Integration with other platforms becomes a challenge as well. I'd like to see more integration with other tools and technologies. XGS 7100 has an end of support for the 30th of December 2022. Many are losing support. All the products of the XGS, including XGS 3100, 4100, 5100, and 7100, support is ending in December 2022. We need to know what is the plan post that? Do we need to spend money on them? Will that be extended? There has been no communication on the website either. It's an expensive device.
Read full review
Carlos Bracamonte - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 15, 2023
Robust, reliable, simple to install and good technical support
We are attempting to improve the use of URL filtering beyond threat protection. I'm not sure what the remaining threat protection features are off the top of my head. But beyond that, we use URL filtering. We have three approved cases for using external dynamic lists that are stored in a bucket repository. Then, for each URL site that needs to be whitelisted, we add it to the external dynamic list in order to gain access to this email. I would like Wildfire to be implemented. We use the equivalent in Cisco is the integration policies. We have the Wildfire but we are not currently implementing it. We don't have the license to use it, but we are not currently implementing it until we present the use cases that the company gives some value to and they approve the use of it.
Read full review

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The most valuable feature is its simplicity."
"The initial setup is simple."
"I find the malware protection very handy."
"Everything has been okay with the solution. We are using all of the features."
"The application control and vulnerability protection are the most valuable features."
"The sandboxing tools offer great prevention for cloud feeds."
"Edge protection is a valuable feature."
"The most valuable features are the simplicity, transparency, and overall ease of management."
"One of the most valuable features is the anti-malware protection."
"The stability of Palo Alto Networks Threat Prevention is good."
More Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention pros
 

Cons

"I'd like to see more integration with other tools and technologies."
"In the future, I would like to see a hybrid option so that we can work both on-premises and in the cloud."
"The pricing has improved with the newer generation of their Firewalls, but the price could always be lower. In comparison with other solutions, I believe they're quite competitive."
"The solution needs to improve its local technical support services. There is no premium support offered in our market."
"The price of licenses should be lowered to make it less costly to scale our solution."
"Palo Alto's maintenance needs to be improved."
"Mission learning techniques should continue to expand and detect unknown threats on the fly."
"The initial setup is complex."
"We are attempting to improve the use of URL filtering beyond threat protection."
"Sometimes when you want to group a set of ports, and communicate with Palo Alto, you cannot group TCP and UDP ports together. This needs to be adjusted."
More Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention cons
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost of operations is very low."
"From one to ten, with one being the most expensive, I would rate the pricing of Palo Alto Networks Threat Prevention a one out of ten. It is my understanding that Palo Alto Networks Threat Prevention is the most expensive one."
"The cost involves the price of the hardware, which is expensive. However, most of the Palo Alto solutions are expensive."
"Palo Alto Networks Threat Prevention could improve by having consistent pricing at system levels."
"The pricing and the licensing are pretty competitive at this stage. As a reseller, I would like to see the price come down a little bit so I can compete better against other firewalls because we do that all the time."
"If you want to have all of the good features then you have to pay extra for licensing."
"It's not too expensive."
"The pricing has improved with the newer generation of their Firewalls, but the price could always be lower."
"There is an initial, expensive investment but the return is good."
More Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention pricing and cost advice
report
See which vendors are best for you
Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) solutions are best for your needs.
See recommendations
787,104 professionals have used our research since 2012.
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
26%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Educational Organization
6%
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about IBM Security Network IPS?
The initial setup is simple.
See all answers
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Security Network IPS?
The solution is quite costly. It's high in comparison to other devices.
See all answers
What needs improvement with IBM Security Network IPS?
Defining the new security rules and policies sometimes becomes a challenge. Integration with other platforms becomes a challenge as well. I'd like to see more integration with other tools and techn...
See all answers
Which is the best DDoS protection solution for a big ISP for monitoring and mitigating?
Arbor would be the best bid, apart from Arbor, Palo Alto and Fortinet have good solutions. As this is an ISP, I would prefer Arbor.
See all answers
What do you like most about Palo Alto Networks Threat Prevention?
It is a stable product.
See all answers
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Palo Alto Networks Threat Prevention?
The solution comes with a license.
See all answers
 

Comparisons

Darktrace vs IBM Security Network IPS Logo
Darktrace vs IBM Security Network IPS
Compared 67% of the time
More IBM Security Network IPS Competitors
Check Point IPS vs Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention Logo
Check Point IPS vs Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention
Compared 13% of the time
Fortinet FortiGate IPS vs Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention Logo
Fortinet FortiGate IPS vs Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention
Compared 13% of the time
Arista NDR vs Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention Logo
Arista NDR vs Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention
Compared 11% of the time
Trend Micro TippingPoint Threat Protection System vs Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention Logo
Trend Micro TippingPoint Threat Protection System vs Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention
Compared 9% of the time
Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall vs Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention Logo
Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall vs Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention
Compared 9% of the time
More Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention Competitors
 

Product Reports

Buyer's Guide
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
June 2024
IBM Security Network IPS reportDownload IBM Security Network IPS product report
Buyer's Guide
Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention
May 2024
Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention reportDownload Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention product report
 

Also Known As

Security Network Intrusion Prevention System, IBM Security Network Protection, XGS, GX
No data available
 

Learn More

IBM
Palo Alto Networks
 

Overview

IBM Security Network Intrusion Prevention System appliances are designed to stop constantly evolving threats before they impact your business. This means providing both high levels of protection and performance, while lowering the overall cost and complexity associated with deploying and managing a large number of point solutions.

Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention is a cloud-based security service that combines cutting-edge technologies, including machine learning, artificial intelligence, and expert human monitoring, to effectively thwart advanced threats like malware, zero-day attacks, and command-and-control threats. It offers inline protection, scrutinizing all network traffic irrespective of port, protocol, or encryption. An integral component of Palo Alto Networks' security platform, it enjoys widespread adoption across diverse organizations. With its robust security capabilities, it's an ideal choice for entities of all sizes, particularly those in high-risk sectors such as finance, healthcare, and government agencies, seeking to safeguard their networks from a broad spectrum of advanced threats.

 

Sample Customers

Equifax, Christian Hospital Centre
University of Arkansas, JBG SMITH, SkiStar AB, TRI-AD, Temple University, Telkom Indonesia
Buyer's Guide
IBM Security Network IPS vs. Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention
May 2024
Free Report: IBM Security Network IPS vs. Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention
Find out what your peers are saying about IBM Security Network IPS vs. Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
DOWNLOAD NOW
787,104 professionals have used our research since 2012.
See our IBM Security Network IPS vs. Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention report.

We monitor all Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.