IBM Security Guardium vs. Sophos Intercept X for Server

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
IBM Security Guardium
Score 8.4 out of 10
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IBM Security Guardium is IBM's data security posture management solution, that aims to offer organizations comprehensive visibility, actionable insights and real-time controls to help users comply with regulations, preserve privacy and secure your sensitive data — no matter where it is stored.N/A
Sophos Intercept X for Server
Score 8.5 out of 10
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Sophos now offers Intercept X for Server, as a server-specific version of its popular endpoint security solution, featuring advanced malware detection and prevention, ransomware protection, and hacker deterrents.N/A
Pricing
IBM Security GuardiumSophos Intercept X for Server
Editions & Modules
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IBM Security GuardiumSophos Intercept X for Server
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional DetailsPricing is dependent based on data source environment.
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Community Pulse
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User Ratings
IBM Security GuardiumSophos Intercept X for Server
Likelihood to Recommend
8.5
(31 ratings)
9.2
(6 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.1
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
7.7
(28 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.5
(4 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
IBM Security GuardiumSophos Intercept X for Server
Likelihood to Recommend
IBM
IBM Guardium is an ideal solution for the financial sector, providing data protection, regulatory compliance, insider threat detection and fraud prevention. Its comprehensive approach and advanced capabilities make it an essential tool for ensuring data security and integrity in financial institutions.
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Sophos
Licensing is incredibly easy to renew - and to adjust based on usage. The interface of cloud-based management is fantastic and easy to navigate as well. Syncs up with Active Directory to get users/security groups and such for easily differentiating policies to various users. Being able to pinpoint exactly where a threat infiltrated a system (what it talked to once it did so) is a massive feature in responding to online threats. Depending on deployment size - the cost could be an issue for some smaller organizations.
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Pros
IBM
  • It's easy to implement, you don't need to be an expert.
  • The database is controlled and secure; its access is restricted to only authorized personnel.
  • The detection of threats is very good since the data will not be damaged because the monitoring of the software is very attentive, so the errors are analyzed before something can be damaged.
  • It has wonderful technical support willing to help at all times.
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Sophos
  • File protection and Recovery
  • Blocks exploits to deny attackers
  • Malware Detection
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Cons
IBM
  • Although it is a relatively simple software to use, it requires a bit of knowledge, which a new user cannot do without consolidating some previous knowledge.
  • The technical support team is not ideal; although, on many occasions we have not needed their help, the times we have interacted it has left us wanting more.
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Sophos
  • Takes time to deploy and keep updated
  • Resource heavy application when running
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Likelihood to Renew
IBM
It is a perfect system to detect problems that we do not see manually, it is light, with a very simple learning curve and with great protection of our data, we will use it forever.
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Sophos
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Usability
IBM
It might look complex in the beginning but once you get hold of it by going through all of the documentation then it seems to be very smooth. The configuration is comparatively easy and the user can understand it on their own without any external help. The overall learning curve is Ok.
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Sophos
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Support Rating
IBM
There has been great support coming from IBM. It is easy to use and a great way to keep our data secure. I would recommend this to other possible users and if I were to move companies, I would recommend we use this there too. Thank you
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Sophos
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Alternatives Considered
IBM
IBM Security Guardium has extended capabilities of automatically locating databases and assessing the vulnerabilities and configuration flaws in them. IBM Security Guardium stacks up against other products due to the additional features that can be easily added to your IT systems after installation. Additionally, Guardium has the ability to monitor a mainframe database environment which makes it the best choice!
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Sophos
Does a great job protecting our systems. Email security has more features and easy to manage. You don't have to have your own server to run the endpoint security. Auto updates the endpoint and servers. With a Managed detect response team that does human threat hunting. Overall an awesome product.
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Return on Investment
IBM
  • Helps protect sensitive and confidential data, reducing the risk of data breaches and their financial and reputational consequences.
  • Provides regulatory compliance capabilities, helping organizations comply with regulations and standards specific to their industry.
  • Provides complete visibility and control over data access and usage activities.
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Sophos
  • It has protected us from a ransomware attack.
  • Centralized management has saved us time.
  • It takes more time to install than others.
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