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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    AWS Firewall Manager

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AAWS Firewall Manager is a security management service which allows users to centrally configure and manage firewall rules across accounts and applications in AWS Organization. As new applications are created, Firewall Manager brings new applications and resources into compliance by enforcing a common set of security rules. Users gain a single service to build firewall rules, create security policies, and enforce them in a consistent, hierarchical manner across the entire infrastructure.N/A

    Plixer Scrutinizer

    Score6 out of 10
    N/APlixer is a developer of network management software with a focus on network traffic analysis, network security, threat detection and network optimization, headquartered in Kennebunk, Maine. Plixer Scrutinizer collects, analyzes, visualizes, and reports on data from every network conversation and digital transaction to deliver security and network intelligence.N/A
    Pricing
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    Pricing Offerings
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    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    AWS Firewall ManagerPlixer Scrutinizer
    Firewall Security Management
    Comparison of Firewall Security Management features of AWS Firewall Manager and Plixer Scrutinizer
    Feature
    AWS Firewall Manager
    9.2
    4 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Plixer Scrutinizer
    -
    Ratings
    Policy planning and rule management10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Automated Policy Orchestration9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Device Discovery9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Policy Compliance Auditing9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Attack Path Simulation Testing9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Anomalous Event or Behavior Deviation9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Vulnerability Scans9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Firewall Rule Cleanup10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    AWS Firewall ManagerPlixer Scrutinizer
    Small Businesses
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    Medium-sized Companies
    Palo Alto Panorama
    Score8.7 out of 10
    SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer (NTA)
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Palo Alto Panorama
    Score8.7 out of 10
    SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer (NTA)
    Score8.6 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    AWS Firewall ManagerPlixer Scrutinizer
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    AWS Firewall ManagerPlixer Scrutinizer
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Amazon AWS
    AWS Firewall Manager is well suited for cloud environments that have a lot to manage and maintain. If you have a smaller scale cloud environment or on premise setup this may not be for you.
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    Plixer International
    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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    Pros
    Amazon AWS
    • Centralize administration
    • Automatic protection
    • Cross-account protection
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    Plixer International
    • 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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    Cons
    Amazon AWS
    • Its Support team charges are extremely high depending on the case.
    • It has a limit to set up rules.
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    Plixer International
    • 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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    Support Rating
    Amazon AWS
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    Plixer International
    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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    Alternatives Considered
    Amazon AWS
    For a
    business that doesn't use any software or applications that will generate high
    volumes of traffic, AWS Firewall Manager is the ideal choice. The method of
    creating an initial configuration and user-friendliness is simple. Along with
    other AWS services, we also created portals for the HR division, with a focus
    on recruitment. we also created a User Interface and a set of tools. The AWS
    Firewall Manager is the only thing we need.
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    Plixer International
    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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    Return on Investment
    Amazon AWS
    • Client retention
    • Less need for tedious tasks (cost savings)
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    Plixer International
    • 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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