FortiSOAR vs. IBM Security QRadar SOAR

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
FortiSOAR
Score 8.0 out of 10
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CyberSponse was a security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR) solution, now known as FortiSOAR. Fortinet acquired and now supports the solution (December 2019).N/A
IBM Security QRadar SOAR
Score 9.0 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
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Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
FortiSOARIBM Security QRadar SOAR
Free Trial
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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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FortiSOAR

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IBM Security QRadar SOAR
Chose IBM Security QRadar SOAR
IBM QRadar SOAR is more suited for reliability and simpler integrations
Chose IBM Security QRadar SOAR
The elasticity of the IBM Security QRadar SOAR solution is what had driven us. We knew that the solution would require nurturing, training over the personnel but once the initial road blocks were destroyed, we went going faster. The other solutions lacked this elasticity, …
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Small Businesses

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Medium-sized Companies
Splunk SOAR
Splunk SOAR
Score 8.2 out of 10
Splunk SOAR
Splunk SOAR
Score 8.2 out of 10
Enterprises
Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR
Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR
Score 7.2 out of 10
Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR
Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR
Score 7.2 out of 10
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User Ratings
FortiSOARIBM Security QRadar SOAR
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(3 ratings)
8.8
(18 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
5.8
(3 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
6.0
(1 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(1 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
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8.2
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
FortiSOARIBM Security QRadar SOAR
Likelihood to Recommend
Fortinet
Most organization with medium & maturity SOC struggle with alert fatigue & false positives with addressing alert volume is result in increasing risk of critical alerts being masked by trivial one , in this situation FortiSOAR help in case management : rapidly response in case of crises also. FortiSOAR is designed very well where Fortinet have other stack of security component also like Fortinet NGFW & Forti SIEM etc.. Fortinet NGFW can and generate the FortiSOAR instance through FortiCloud for Customer . However In absence of FortiFabric it require lot of connectors to work well the solution.
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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
Fortinet
  • User-friendly interface and easy to read data on the panels.
  • Perfect for vulnerability management.
  • Great integration with different security operations center platforms.
  • Customized panels.
  • Setting User Permissions.
  • Scheduled asset scans with reports.
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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
Fortinet
  • Training Services- Fortinet offers courses geared towards administration and designed and development of FortiSOAR , Which required multiples access , we need all training services with self pace basis , I think here Fortinet need to improve.
  • Licensing Model- Being as a new technology Licensing model should be crystal & Clear, be it Concurrent Users or The number of FortiSOAR nodes there should be no ambiguity .
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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
Fortinet
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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
Fortinet
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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
Fortinet
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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
Fortinet
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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
Fortinet
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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
Fortinet
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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
Fortinet
Done prove of concept (POC) thoroughly , where we judged the solution on every aspect & We came to know FortiSOAR will work well in our environment as it is blended with features like Case managements , Product Flexibility * Scalable Architecture . These features were much required to optimum use of our SOC solution. Since we have all the Fortinet security stack in our environment it helped us a lot in selection (POC) and also commercially.
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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
Fortinet
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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
Fortinet
  • Improved compliance control and risk management.
  • Improved the business process.
  • Improved incident visibility.
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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.