Akamai Guardicore Segmentation vs. Hyper Private Access vs. Plixer Scrutinizer

This is the best possible solution for enterprise-level organizations where server counts will be in the thousands. To manage these and understand the communication can be very cumbersome without this tool. Ease of creation map zone and application-wise can be relaxing to OS teams and support teams as well. There is no limit to labeling schema of servers and it gives the freedom to do so.

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It is not necessary for a call center to use a secure network, but network admins need HPA. The reasoning behind this is that securing private access is so important.

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If you need a network security forensic tool, this is a great fit. Scrutinizer collects everything you have configured as a target without losing data. If you need an in-depth analysis of your network flows, as in who is doing what with what this is a good fit. Scrutinizer translates a massive about of data into readable tables and reports.

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• Network traffic flow within environment of organization.
• Creating maps for visibility and drill down is a key feature.
• Labelling of servers can be done via running script.
• Alerts can be sensitized for the traffic not seen.

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• Zero Trust Access.
• Business VPN.
• Local Area Network on Public Network.
• Secure Private Network.

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• Once configured, Scrutinizer gives an accurate overview of network activity.
• Scrutinizer is able to collect flows from a variety of devices, you are not limited to Cisco.
• DSCP based reporting, which is helpful when attempting to determine how good your wireless network is from a QoS perspective.

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• Limited support to legacy infrastructure.
• Integration with third party is a bit tedious.
• Awaiting support for Kubernetes in the next version.

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• Customer Relation Management.
• SharePoint.
• Active Directory.

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• The free version has some limitations that make an accurate evaluation difficult, every day at midnight the data is flushed and you start over.
• If you are purchasing the appliance, you won't have admin access to it.
• Reporting could use some polished graphics and advance filtering features.

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The solution is deployed throughout the organization. Teams are working and integrating it with the help desk tool wherever required. Helps in identifying the network traffic flows in lateral movement and east and west as well. Allows policies by default and later fine-tuning to be done to narrow it and enforce blocking action. Exporting reports from the tool is easy and can be observed for any issues.

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Support has been available 24*7. It also depends on criticality but support is available. Also, the right expertise from the team helps in identifying the issue quickly and this helps in less production downtime if required. The ticket is resolved with RCA.

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Support is support, they are either there or they are not. Scrutinizer support has been there every time I've needed them. They rely a bit too much on email correspondence, sometimes I want a voice to tell me what to do, and fast

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1) No limit to labeling schema. 2) Ease of creating maps with respect to zone, environment, subnets, etc. 3) Ease of creating policies and publishing the same. 4) Deception 5) Integration with monitoring tool (grafana) 6) Changes in the agent can be considered if there are legacy systems, time-consuming but can be achieved with the right information.

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Features and ease of implementation. Unlike other options, Hyper Private Access offers comprehensive protection for sensitive data while being user-friendly, which was a crucial factor in our decision-making process. It stands out due to its scalability and flexibility when comparing Hyper Private Access to alternative solutions. Unlike competing products, Hyper Private Access adapts seamlessly to the evolving needs of our business, allowing for effortless expansion and customization as our requirements change over time. Hyper Private Access outperforms its counterparts by providing unparalleled reliability and uptime. While evaluating various options, we found that Hyper Private Access consistently delivers uninterrupted access to critical resources, minimizing downtime and ensuring uninterrupted operations, which was a crucial factor in our selection process.

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Scrutinizer is a faster and simpler deployment while still delivering the tools and reports needed to gain accurate view traffic and network usage. Its cheaper than most alternatives and daily use is focused on understanding data, not making config changes so you can understand data. Risk reduction and elimination is the primary focus, Scrutinizer helps you do that.

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• Blocking unwarranted traffic can really boost security of organization.
• Alerts can be triggered to SIEM servers and help in timely action.
• Need to be very careful before configuring and publishing block policies in the production environment.

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• Positive impact: With the implementation of Hyper Private Access, the financial performance of our business has significantly improved. Enhancing access to sensitive resources and information has improved our performance, increasing ROI and greater productivity.
• Negative impact: Hyper Private Access appears to have had no adverse effect on our overall business objectives. However, the results obtained through ROI measurements indicate that this technology cannot achieve significant results and has created less productivity.
• Positive impact: Hyper Private Access has directly contributed to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of our business operations. By enhancing the security of sensitive data and improving access to it, we have successfully reduced risks and increased the speed of strategic decision-making, directly leading to improved financial performance and overall ROI of our business.

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• Scrutinizer is a great tool, extremely easy to implement, it lets you see your NetFlow without a large outlay.
• WAN traffic monitoring gives you the ability to accurately predict the necessary bandwidth volume, you can now stop over buying.

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