HCL BigFix vs. Maltego

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
HCL BigFix
Score 7.1 out of 10
N/A
BigFix, now supported by HCL Technologies since the acquisition of BigFix from IBM in 2018, is an endpoint management solution providing endpoint visibility and IT asset discovery, automated endpoint patching (BigFix Lifecycle and BigFix Patch) policy enforcement (BigFix Compliance), and software asset discovery for licensed and unlicensed software (BigFix Inventory).N/A
Maltego
Score 0.0 out of 10
N/A
Maltego is an open source intelligence (OSINT) and graphical link analysis tool for gathering and connecting information for investigative tasks, available as a Java application that runs on Windows, Mac and Linux.
$5,000
per year per user
Pricing
HCL BigFixMaltego
Editions & Modules
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Maltego Professional
€5000
per year per user
Maltego Community Edition
Free
Maltego Organization
Custom
Maltego Organization
Custom
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
HCL BigFixMaltego
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
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User Ratings
HCL BigFixMaltego
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(5 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
6.0
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
HCL BigFixMaltego
Likelihood to Recommend
HCLSoftware
HCL BigFix is well-suited:
  1. Patch Management for Diverse Devices: HCL BigFix is ideal for organizations with a diverse range of devices, including laptops, desktops, cloud, virtual machines, and mobile devices. Its endpoint management functionality enables seamless patching across various operating systems such as Windows, MacOS, ChromeOS, and Linux.
  2. Comprehensive Patch Management: With HCL BigFix, organizations can achieve comprehensive patch management across their IT infrastructures. It ensures that all endpoints, regardless of the operating system, receive timely and secure patches, reducing vulnerabilities and enhancing overall security.
  3. Troubleshooting and Monitoring: HCL BigFix excels in providing a dashboard that effectively displays problematic and functional machines. This feature allows IT teams to quickly identify and address issues, improving overall troubleshooting efficiency.
    However, there are some scenarios where HCL BigFix may be less appropriate or areas for improvement: 1. Coverage Expansion: It is important for HCL BigFix to continue expanding its coverage to include all possible resources installed within the IT infrastructure. Ensuring comprehensive coverage can enhance its effectiveness. 2.On-Site and OS Upgrades: Optimizing the process of on-site and operating system upgrades can help streamline the deployment process further. Improvements in this area would contribute to a smoother and more efficient upgrade experience. 3.Communication Speed: Enhancing the speed of communication between the HCL BigFix agent and the server can help improve the overall responsiveness and efficiency of the solution.
  4. Pricing Optimization: Adjusting the pricing of HCL BigFix to be more cost-effective would make it more accessible and attractive to organizations of different sizes and budgets.
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Maltego Technologies
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Pros
HCLSoftware
  • Software inventory.
  • Patch deployment.
  • Patch review.
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Maltego Technologies
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Cons
HCLSoftware
  • The patching function is difficult for RedHat Linux servers, and can be improved.
  • The site configuration and access control appears to be cumbersome.
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Maltego Technologies
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Support Rating
HCLSoftware
Recently we noticed the customer service on the support has dropped compared to when we first deployed the software.
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Maltego Technologies
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Alternatives Considered
HCLSoftware
We have significantly enhanced our ability to patch desktops, including laptops, desktop, cloud, virtual machines and other mobile devices used by end-users. BigFix's endpoint management functionality allows us to seamlessly patch a wide range of operating systems, such as Windows, MacOS, ChromeOS, and Linux systems, ensuring comprehensive patch management across IT infrastructures. We have established a track record of delivering secure and hassle-free patching solutions to our clients
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Maltego Technologies
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Return on Investment
HCLSoftware
  • When there is a need to patch a Windows System it has worked
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Maltego Technologies
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