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LevelBlue DbProtect vs. Plixer Scrutinizer

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    LevelBlue DbProtect

    Score4.5 out of 10
    N/ALevelBlue Data Security, or DbProtect (formerly from Trustwave), actively strengthens security, resilience, and access controls across top data storage systems, enhancing the organization's overall security posture.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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    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    User Ratings
    LevelBlue DbProtectPlixer Scrutinizer
    Likelihood to Recommend
    4.0
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    7.0
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    Support Rating
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    User Testimonials
    LevelBlue DbProtectPlixer Scrutinizer
    Likelihood to Recommend
    LevelBlue
    Monitoring database activity internally was a huge concern for my company, which is why we implemented DbProtect. I would recommend this to anyone that has lower end traffic on their SQL servers. My company appeared to be too big for DbProtect and was not a good fit, but it would be useful for a smaller company.
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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
    LevelBlue
    • Easy to create filters.
    • Interface was easy to use.
    • Process to create filters as straight forward.
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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
    LevelBlue
    • Speed of interface.
    • The trace function utilized high resources at times and would sometimes crash servers.
    • Support could have been better, but this is when the company was under Trustwave and even the owners before then.
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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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    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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    LevelBlue
    The price is the complete opposite and Imperva provided things that DbProtect did not. I would suggest a cleaner interface and more reporting in DbProtect. These things may exist now, but did not when I was a customer of DbProtect. DbProtect when configured correctly will do what you want it to and help secure databases.
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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
    LevelBlue
    • Increase employee efficiency by putting all the information in front of us via alerts.
    • Helped secure our database tables.
    • I believe better customer service is needed for this product.
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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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