N-Able Adlumin Security Operations vs. IBM Security QRadar SOAR

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
N-Able Adlumin Security Operations
Score 7.7 out of 10
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Adlumin is a security operations command center that simplifies complexity and keeps organizations of all sizes secure. Its technology and integrations create a platform that obtains security telemetry from across an organization to provide greater insights into security alerts and streamline workflows.N/A
IBM Security QRadar SOAR
Score 8.7 out of 10
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IBM Security® QRadar® SOAR is designed to help your security team respond to cyberthreats with confidence, automate with intelligence and collaborate with consistency. It guides your team in resolving incidents by codifying established incident response processes into dynamic playbooks.N/A
Pricing
N-Able Adlumin Security OperationsIBM Security QRadar SOAR
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
N-Able Adlumin Security OperationsIBM Security QRadar SOAR
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsUsage-based pricing: This simple, scalable option allows starting small with an initial users and capabilities and scaling up as more users are added, as well as capabilities and data. Enterprise-wide pricing: This option is based on either the size of the enterprise-wide IT infrastructure or the size and type of data sources being secured.
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Community Pulse
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N-Able Adlumin Security Operations
N-Able Adlumin Security Operations
Score 7.7 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
CrowdStrike Falcon
CrowdStrike Falcon
Score 9.0 out of 10
Splunk SOAR
Splunk SOAR
Score 8.4 out of 10
Enterprises
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CrowdStrike Falcon
Score 9.0 out of 10
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User Ratings
N-Able Adlumin Security OperationsIBM Security QRadar SOAR
Likelihood to Recommend
7.5
(32 ratings)
8.8
(18 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
5.7
(2 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Usability
7.2
(32 ratings)
5.0
(3 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
6.0
(1 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(1 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
N-Able Adlumin Security OperationsIBM Security QRadar SOAR
Likelihood to Recommend
N-able
If you don't already have a system in place for anomoly detection, log monitoring, and alerting, you're doing your company a disservice. Whether Adlumin is the best choice for you depends on your budget and technology stack, but overall, Adlumin has been one of the best security purchases made by our company in the last few years, and has paid for itself by automatically preventing and protecting against specific attacks that were non-attacks due to Adlumin stopping them before they could start.
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IBM
IBM Security QRadar SOAR is versatile. All the major players in SOAR field require the administrator to have coding experience but with IBM it is different. IBM's solution is a full-fledged automation solution, and not some threat-based or limited one. Meaning whatever comes to your mind, if you can write the code, you can do it. This goes from daily tasks from SOC to daily tasks of your network or security administrator or any other administrator. You can manage your ITSM solution if you want to, IBM is a playground and there is much to discover in its capabilities. If you do not have the knowledge or if you want a SOC/Threat Based SOAR solution, meaning you want automation but you want it to be limited to an area and out-of-box, you may choose other alternatives.
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Pros
N-able
  • Impossible Travel Identification and Isolation.
  • Device isolation in Standalone mode (not looking at S1).
  • Alerting on new app registrations, GA permissions, email rule creation in M365.
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IBM
  • QRadar's ability to collect, analyze and normalize vast amount of security data from various sources is remarkable.
  • QRadar allows us to define and automate incident response playbooks which have been amazing for streamlining the response to security incidents.
  • It offers and extensive library of pre-built connectors and support for common security standards facilitating seamless integration with a wide range of security tools.
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Cons
N-able
  • After an alert has been "Cleared" by internal IT, there should be no further action taken by the SOC team or the AI agent.
  • When there is an active internal incident or problem with Adlumin, there should be a notice in the incident or on the platform's active issues board about issues that may affect Adlumin agents. This would save people who have to respond a lot of time.
  • Have not been able to get one forwarder to function properly, despite documentation from a technician and the platform documentation. This is frustrating when a Windows collector option is available but doesn't work at all.
  • I have noticed some SentinelOne detections do not warrant responses or actions from the Adlumin team. These are usually repeated flags that do not require action, but some do, and some do not. I can't figure out what we reference specifically to determine a response from SOC or AI.
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IBM
  • You still have to generate reports manually. Reports are very limited and practically not useful.
  • The solution should not be SOAR class. Automations usually don't work. It's apparent that it's not designed for that.
  • Lack of flexibility.
  • Practically no support. The reported integration problems have not been resolved.
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Likelihood to Renew
N-able
We love the security it provides our clients and for us.
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IBM
I'd rate my likelihood of renewing the use of IBM Security QRadar SOAR as an 8 out of 10. Its strong automation, customization, and integration capabilities make it highly valuable for incident response and cybersecurity research. However, occasional complexity and the need for more streamlined usability prevent it from being a perfect score.
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Usability
N-able
A number of integrations were simple to set up and well documented, but a few things were difficult or undocumented yet. Some sections feel over-complicated and others feel way too vague during the setup process. Once the onboarding is finished though, the product is very simple, but there is a learning curve at the beginning.
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IBM
I would rate IBM Security QRadar SOAR's overall usability a 7 out of 10. The interface is quite functional and offers a wide range of features, but it can be somewhat complex and intimidating for beginners. Additionally, the configuration and customization can require a significant learning curve, especially for those without prior experience with security orchestration and automation platforms.
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Reliability and Availability
N-able
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IBM
I would rate IBM Security QRadar SOAR's availability as 9 out of 10. The platform is highly reliable, with minimal unplanned outages or application errors, ensuring it’s available when needed. However, occasional minor maintenance periods or rare connectivity issues prevent it from achieving a perfect score in terms of availability.
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Performance
N-able
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IBM
I would rate IBM Security QRadar SOAR's performance as 8 out of 10. Pages generally load quickly, and reports complete in a reasonable time frame, even for complex data. While integration with other systems is smooth, there can be occasional slowdowns when handling very large datasets or during peak usage, which affects the perfect score.
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Support Rating
N-able
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IBM
I would rate IBM Security QRadar SOAR's support an 8 out of 10. The support team is knowledgeable, responsive, and generally provides helpful solutions. However, there can be occasional delays when addressing more complex issues, which prevents it from being a perfect score. Overall, the support experience has been positive.
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Implementation Rating
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IBM
I would rate my satisfaction with the implementation of IBM Security QRadar SOAR as 7 out of 10. The process was generally straightforward, supported by helpful documentation and responsive support. However, certain advanced configurations proved more challenging and required more technical effort than anticipated, making the overall experience less seamless.
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Alternatives Considered
N-able
ArcticWolf has been a great product that we have used, but the ability that Adlumin has is extremely comparable for a fraction of the price. There are no hardware requirements with Adlumin, but it still has all of the abilities as ArcticWolf without the overheard. Again, the SOAR actions are a game changer when it comes to automation and immediate action.
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IBM
Overall, IBM Security QRadar SOAR offered the same set of functionality that was needed by the organization as offered by Splunk SOAR, but the former is less expensive and solves all the purpose within budget. In addition, integration with other IBM products was easier and made implementation of a SOAR solution much faster.
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Scalability
N-able
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IBM
I would rate IBM Security QRadar SOAR's overall scalability as 9 out of 10. It effectively scales to handle large volumes of incidents and can be deployed across multiple departments or sites. Its architecture supports growing data and integration needs, but advanced configuration for larger deployments may require more effort, preventing a perfect score.
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Return on Investment
N-able
  • We used to be with an MSP before I was hired, and the company spent over 20K per year for that service. With N-Able, we have reduced the cost by over half.
  • I spend minimal time now patching computers because this is all automated. I sometimes have to patch a couple of machines because I missed a patch, but it has saved me a great deal of time.
  • I save a great deal of time with Board Reports because they are automatically generated for me each month.
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IBM
  • It provides comprehensive MTTD and MTTR metrics and we are aware of how secure our systems are at any given moment.
  • We use linux 7.7, therefore the integrations are smooth.
  • We've been able run our online shops securely for so long.
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ScreenShots

IBM Security QRadar SOAR Screenshots

Screenshot of the IBM Security QRadar SOAR Breach Response solution. The software helps customers manage more than 180 global privacy reporting regulations including GDPR.Screenshot of the Playbooks Landing page, that shows all active playbooks in a single view, including how many are actively running, disabled, or are in draft.Screenshot of IBM Security QRadar SOAR’s Playbook Designer canvas, designed to lower the barrier to entry necessary to build automations through a graphical interface.Screenshot of the Tasks view shows all response tasks, organized by phase, that have either completed or are set to be executed.Screenshot of Threat Investigator automatically correlates incident information, curating an incident timeline from start to finish, including related artifacts and MITRE ATT&CK mappings.