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    Cisco Secure Cloud Analytics

    Score7 out of 10
    N/ACisco Secure Cloud Analytics (Stealthwatch Cloud) aims to improve security and incident response across the distributed network, from the private network and branch office to the public cloud. This solution addresses the need for digital businesses to quickly identify threats posed by their network devices and cloud resources, and to do so with minimal management, oversight, and security manpower.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
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    Free Trial
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    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer (NTA)
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    User Ratings
    Cisco Secure Cloud AnalyticsPlixer Scrutinizer
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
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    Performance
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    Support Rating
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.0
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    Product Scalability
    8.0
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    User Testimonials
    Cisco Secure Cloud AnalyticsPlixer Scrutinizer
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cisco
    Cisco Secure Cloud Analytics is well suited for network monitoring and starts off as learning how your day to day traffic flows amongst systems and assets. From there it can then pinpoint specific alerts that you have enabled to be monitored on your network. This gives us insight on any issues that may come up and how we can fix them. It also allows us to see what systems are consuming the most bandwidth and such from a big picture point of view.
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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
    Cisco
    • Improve security and productivity
    • Detect advanced threats and indicators of compromise
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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
    Cisco
    • More integrations with other Cisco tools or 3rd party vendors
    • Add description of NetFlow probe, so you know which device it's configured on without logging into the actual switch
    • Updated UI
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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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    Usability
    Cisco
    Very simple and easy to learn UI
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    Performance
    Cisco
    Site loads smoothly without issues. Reports pull quickly as well. Overall no issues with this products performance for us
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    Support Rating
    Cisco
    Quick and easy support. Response time to support tickets have always been very quick and level of knowledge has always been excellent.
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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
    Cisco
    If anything Cisco Secure Cloud Analytics only compliments other Cisco tools. We run a Cisco security stack and each one of those products only enhance and better the other product. Ultimately enhancing and protecting your network at its fullest capabilities. Cisco Secure Cloud Analytics doesn't only stack up, but adds another layer of visibility to help your company out.
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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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    Scalability
    Cisco
    Only have this deployed to one site, so scalability is good.
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    Return on Investment
    Cisco
    • Cisco Secure Cloud Analytics has helped us mitigate network security issues
    • Cisco Secure Cloud Analytics has provided us with detailed reporting on what are needs are in regards to network stability
    • UI is stale and could use an update
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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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