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    HCL BigFix

    Score8.3 out of 10
    N/ABigFix, 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

    Sophos Rapid Response

    Score8 out of 10
    N/ASophos Rapid Response provides assistance, identifying and neutralizing active threats against the organization – delivered by an expert team of incident responders. Whether it is an infection, compromise, or unauthorized access attempting to circumvent security controls, Sophos aims to stop it.N/A
    Pricing
    HCL BigFixSophos Rapid Response
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    Pricing Offerings
    HCL BigFixSophos Rapid Response
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
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    HCL BigFixSophos Rapid Response
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    80%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    80%
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
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    Incident Response Platforms
    Comparison of Incident Response Platforms features of HCL BigFix and Sophos Rapid Response
    Feature
    HCL BigFix
    -
    Ratings
    Sophos Rapid Response
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Company-wide Incident Reporting00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Integration with Other Security Systems00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Attack Chain Visualization00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Centralized Dashboard00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Machine Learning to Prevent Incidents00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Live Response for Rapid Remediation00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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    Score10 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    HCL BigFixSophos Rapid Response
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    9.0
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    Support Rating
    6.0
    (3 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    HCL BigFixSophos Rapid Response
    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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    Sophos
    Knock on wood we haven't had a instance where we need to bring the Rapid Response team in. But from the meetings we had we are certain that they will be a valuable asset if and when we have an incident.
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    Pros
    HCLSoftware
    • Software inventory.
    • Patch deployment.
    • Patch review.
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    Sophos
    • 24/7 team of remote incident responders
    • Full-scale incident response service that will triage, contain and neutralize active threats
    • Port Mortem of the incident with recommendations
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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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    Sophos
    • For a non-profit pricing could always be better
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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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    Sophos
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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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    Sophos
    We were a Secureworks customer and there were limitations on the platform that caused us to evaluate competitors. We didn't get to far in discussions with Palo but from what we heard and reach about Sophos RR it was an easy decision.
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    Return on Investment
    HCLSoftware
    • When there is a need to patch a Windows System it has worked
    Incentivized
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    Sophos
    • It was a positive when we negotiated our cyber insurance
    • It is comforting to the Board of Trustees that we have this in our back pocket
    • Helps us sleep at night knowing they're a phone call away
    Incentivized
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