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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

    Trellix Enterprise Security Manager

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/ATrellix Enterprise Security Manager (formerly McAfee Enterprise Security Manager) is security information and event management (SIEM) software.N/A
    Pricing
    HCL BigFixTrellix Enterprise Security Manager
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    HCL BigFixTrellix Enterprise Security Manager
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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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
    HCL BigFixTrellix Enterprise Security Manager
    Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
    Comparison of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) features of HCL BigFix and Trellix Enterprise Security Manager
    Feature
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    Ratings
    Trellix Enterprise Security Manager
    8.4
    9 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Centralized event and log data collection00 Ratings8.69 Ratings
    Correlation00 Ratings7.09 Ratings
    Event and log normalization/management00 Ratings8.09 Ratings
    Deployment flexibility00 Ratings8.39 Ratings
    Integration with Identity and Access Management Tools00 Ratings9.37 Ratings
    Custom dashboards and workspaces00 Ratings9.39 Ratings
    Host and network-based intrusion detection00 Ratings8.37 Ratings
    Data integration/API management00 Ratings9.32 Ratings
    Behavioral analytics and baselining00 Ratings8.62 Ratings
    Rules-based and algorithmic detection thresholds00 Ratings8.62 Ratings
    Response orchestration and automation00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Reporting and compliance management00 Ratings8.62 Ratings
    Incident indexing/searching00 Ratings7.62 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    HCL BigFixTrellix Enterprise Security Manager
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    9.0
    (9 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.0
    (3 ratings)
    6.5
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    HCL BigFixTrellix Enterprise Security Manager
    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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    Trellix (Musarubra US LLC)
    I believe that McAfee Enterprise Security Manager is best-suited for anyone in an office setting with a computer containing sensitive information. McAfee Enterprise Security Manager is constantly working to make sure that your device is free from an threats. Our field workers, however, probably wouldn't have a need for McAfee Enterprise Security Manager. They do not use computers for work and have no sensitive information stored in a work-related cloud.
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    Pros
    HCLSoftware
    • Software inventory.
    • Patch deployment.
    • Patch review.
    Incentivized
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    Trellix (Musarubra US LLC)
    • McAfee Enterprise Security Manager has a large library of pre-made correlations that reduces the amount of work needed to make it functional.
    • This is a core McAfee product that is still getting support.
    • It has a substantial amount of compatibility and integration with other products.
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Trellix (Musarubra US LLC)
    • The user interface is not the best, it is still based on Flash player (but they have plans to migrate to HTML5).
    • While the "user" interface is pretty straight forward, the management interface is fairly complicated.
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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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    Trellix (Musarubra US LLC)
    McAfee Enterprise Security Manager overall is a great tool. It is effective in today's setting, wherein lots of potential threats are lurking. Its operations within the network are seamless. Users won't even notice that a SIEM is working in the background. But in today's trend, most of the businesses is heading towards the migration to cloud, which McAfee should improve its integration with.
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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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    Trellix (Musarubra US LLC)
    We selected McAfee Enterprise Security Manager because the pricing is competitive in the industry. It is very reliable. The vendor offers good support in real time. Offers the results that we have been looking for. The ability to get the logs may be of last 2 years in a matter of seconds. The ability to retain logs for a very long time.
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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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    Trellix (Musarubra US LLC)
    • Centralisation of events form NIDS/IPS/IDS, Firewall(s), Web Proxy and Endpoint
    • Ability to have third party management
    • Actively upgraded product with good vendor support
    Incentivized
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