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We performed a comparison between ArcSight Logger and FileAudit based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Log Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed ArcSight Logger vs. FileAudit Report (Updated: April 2024).
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Pros
"It's an efficient solution.""In our country we are a little bit private in terms of solutions, so we are just starting to use the basic data capture. Now some users can start to use additional features that come with Micro Focus ArcSight like user behavior analytics for investigating.""The ESM use cases are the most valuable. It enables us to use the big data collection inside our company. We are able to create use cases for whatever it suits and I find that the most interesting part of any SIEM solution.""We haven't had any crashes or bugs. It is stable.""In terms of ArcSight Logger's most valuable feature, it is their scalability. ArcSight's real advantage is its scalability because they have two layers, including the logger layer.""The machine learning is a good feature.""It provides in-depth information on business activities once we log into the system.""It is one of the best products available in the market."

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"Alerting upon file changes is the most valuable aspect of the product.""It is a good and stable solution...It is a scalable solution.""Our customer acquires the complete report which is kept for future auditing purposes."

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Cons
"The solution should make it possible to integrate network analysis features.""The integration with other systems could be improved.""The speed of Logger indexing and searching for certain bugs for some queries that we provide could be improved. It can handle a huge number of logs but it can be improved.""I had some latency issues for two months. I had to increase our storage capacity significantly to reduce the latency.""We have had problems with archiving.""It is really difficult to work in ArcSight Logger, as it is very slow.""The initial setup was a little bit complex.""You have limited reporting capabilities and I wouldn't choose ArcSight Logger for this purpose."

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"The DLP function, including installation of the agent on the workstation and controlling the DLP restrictions, are areas where the product lacks.""The updates management and central management console could be improved.""Whenever someone cuts and paste, it shows as "file is deleted"."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "ArcSight Logger is very expensive compared to their competitors, but when we talk to the customer and explain what the features are and how we can scale, they understand. Still, ArcSight is more expensive than the competition."
  • "The pricing is quite harsh."
  • "It's not cheap at all as it's a big product and has been in the market for quite some time now."
  • "ArcSight is an expensive solution."
  • "I would rate the product a seven out of ten since it's an enterprise product."
  • "I rate the product’s pricing a seven out of ten, where one is inexpensive, and ten is expensive."
  • "Pricing is reasonable compared to similar tools on the market. They offer perpetual licenses."
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  • "FileAudit provides a trial license for 30 days, and after that, customers can choose between perpetual licensing or the annual-based licensing option offered by FileAudit."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer: The machine learning is a good feature.
    Top Answer:It is a very good solution if the pricing is taken care of. It is a yearly subscription.
    Top Answer:The next release should have AI capabilities.
    Top Answer:It is a good and stable solution...It is a scalable solution.
    Top Answer:The DLP function, including installation of the agent on the workstation and controlling the DLP restrictions, are areas where the product lacks. It would be great if the aforementioned details were… more »
    Top Answer:My company uses FileAudit as an SIEM solution, and it is used for monitoring the file server activity to find out what users did in the file server, which may include modifying the file, deleting it… more »
    Ranking
    29th
    out of 95 in Log Management
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    2,265
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    Reviews
    8
    Average Words per Review
    325
    Rating
    7.3
    42nd
    out of 95 in Log Management
    Views
    339
    Comparisons
    208
    Reviews
    1
    Average Words per Review
    610
    Rating
    8.0
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    Also Known As
    Micro Focus Arcsight Logger, HPE Arcsight Logger
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    Overview
    HPE ArcSight Data Platform (ADP) offers a future-ready data solution that enriches data in real time and supports open standards for better threat detection. Using security data connectors, ADP collects data and enriches it in real-time to give analysts organized information that can be acted upon instantly.
    Agentless, remote and non-intrusive, FileAudit offers a simple more user-friendly way to safeguard and secure file access in a Windows environment. FileAudit provides real-time monitoring and alerting on all access (or access attempts). FileAudit also implements contextual functions such as mass access and alteration alerts, tracking source IP address information for remote data access, and providing granular time and date alerting parameters to monitor folder and file access at unusual or unexpected times.
    Sample Customers
    China Merchants Bank, Bank AlJazira, Banca Intesa
    CommuniCare Health Centre, DP World, BAE Systems, Moet Hennessy, Ernst & Young, Honda, Volswagon, VTech, GlakoSmithKline, Lockheed Martin, US Navy, University of Alabama, Ministry of Interior Saudi Arabia, Total
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm22%
    Government22%
    Comms Service Provider17%
    Retailer6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm16%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Government11%
    Comms Service Provider9%
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    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise30%
    Large Enterprise45%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise64%
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    Buyer's Guide
    ArcSight Logger vs. FileAudit
    April 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about ArcSight Logger vs. FileAudit and other solutions. Updated: April 2024.
    768,740 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    ArcSight Logger is ranked 29th in Log Management with 30 reviews while FileAudit is ranked 42nd in Log Management with 3 reviews. ArcSight Logger is rated 7.8, while FileAudit is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of ArcSight Logger writes "A scalable and stable solution that enables users to see all the event logs in one place". On the other hand, the top reviewer of FileAudit writes "A scalable SIEM solution for monitoring a user's activity in the file server". ArcSight Logger is most compared with Splunk Enterprise Security, IBM Security QRadar, Elastic Security, Wazuh and LogRhythm SIEM, whereas FileAudit is most compared with ManageEngine File Audit Plus. See our ArcSight Logger vs. FileAudit report.

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