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We performed a comparison between IBM Security Network IPS and Zscaler Cloud IPS based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out what your peers are saying about Darktrace, Vectra AI, Check Point Software Technologies and others in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS).
To learn more, read our detailed Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The most valuable feature is its simplicity.""The initial setup is simple."

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"The initial setup is straightforward and easy in comparison with other solutions.""The initial setup process is easy.""Cloud IPS integration is seamless, and it uses a Zero Trust model. It also simplifies overall user access management.""The best feature is that Zscaler allows for a separation between cloud applications and URL filtering. For example, under the cloud application segment, I can bypass Microsoft Office 365 without the need to add URLs manually. It's one click, so that's handy.""The product's most valuable feature is complete SSL inspection."

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Cons
"In the future, I would like to see a hybrid option so that we can work both on-premises and in the cloud.""I'd like to see more integration with other tools and technologies."

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"We encounter issues sharing IP addresses with other companies using the software.""When it comes to scalability, the IPsec could be improved.""There is always room for improvement.""They have given limited free access for a year. Instead, they should increase the file size and give limited free access for around two months. It will allow engineers to evaluate the product.""We recently had a significant issue with Zscaler. I think they have too many customers and some of their connection edge nodes went down because there were too many requests. I think they aren't scaling enough to keep up with the demand in some areas. That's one thing they should improve."

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  • "Zscaler has so far been solely responsible for all the sales we have done with it, so it would be more suited than us to address any issues concerning the pricing."
  • "The software has become more expensive at present."
  • "The product is not affordable for small and medium enterprises."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The solution is quite costly. It's high in comparison to other devices.
    Top Answer: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… more »
    Top Answer:The product's most valuable feature is complete SSL inspection.
    Top Answer:The product is not affordable for small and medium enterprises.
    Top Answer:They have given limited free access for a year. Instead, they should increase the file size and give limited free access for around two months. It will allow engineers to evaluate the product.
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    456
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    7.0
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    748
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    Average Words per Review
    363
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    9.3
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    Also Known As
    Security Network Intrusion Prevention System, IBM Security Network Protection, XGS, GX
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    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.

    Zscaler Cloud IPS enables you to have all threat and alert data in one place. Full user, file and app context is available. Streaming to a SIEM allows further integration into the SOC ecosystem.

    The Zscaler Threat Library allows administrators and SOC personnel to drill down on IPS alerts to perform in-depth analysis of threat data within their installation. Search by vulnerability, category or keyword

    For more details: https://www.zscaler.com/produc...

    Sample Customers
    Equifax, Christian Hospital Centre
    Zenith Live, Azure, Carlsberg Group
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm24%
    Computer Software Company16%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Real Estate/Law Firm6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Manufacturing Company14%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Government5%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise73%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise63%
    Buyer's Guide
    Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
    March 2024
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    IBM Security Network IPS is ranked 24th in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) with 4 reviews while Zscaler Cloud IPS is ranked 20th in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) with 5 reviews. IBM Security Network IPS is rated 7.2, while Zscaler Cloud IPS is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of IBM Security Network IPS writes "User-friendly and has a good blocking feature but is quite expensive". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Zscaler Cloud IPS writes "Stable product with valuable SSL inspection features ". IBM Security Network IPS is most compared with Darktrace, Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention and Cisco Secure Network Analytics, whereas Zscaler Cloud IPS is most compared with Palo Alto Networks URL Filtering with PAN-DB, Claroty Platform, Darktrace, ExtraHop Reveal(x) and Fortinet FortiGate IPS.

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