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    IBM X-Force Incident Response and Intelligence Services (IRIS)

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AIBM X-Force IRIS can be deployed on-site to provide a complete cybersecurity incident response, threat intelligence, and breach remediation platform.N/A

    ThreatDown, powered by Malwarebytes

    Score9.5 out of 10
    N/AThreatDown (formerly Malwarebytes for Business), combines Malwarebytes' endpoint security capabilities in four bundles. The basic Core tier includes incident response, Next-gen AV, device control, vulnerability assessments, and the ability to block unwanted application.

    $345

    per year 5 endpoints (minimum)

    Pricing
    IBM X-Force Incident Response and Intelligence Services (IRIS)ThreatDown, powered by Malwarebytes
    Editions & Modules
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    Core
    $345
    per year per endpoint (minimum 5)
    Advanced
    $395
    per year per endpoint (minimum 5)
    Elite
    $495
    per year per endpoint (minimum 5)
    Ultimate
    $595
    per year per endpoint (minimum 5)
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    IBM X-Force Incident Response and Intelligence Services (IRIS)ThreatDown, powered by Malwarebytes
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsOptional Add-Ons include server and mobile device protection. Server protection ranges from $129 to $179 per annum depending on service tier. Mobile security is $10 per device, no matter the service tier. A 10% discount is offered for choosing a two-year billing plan.
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    Community Pulse
    IBM X-Force Incident Response and Intelligence Services (IRIS)ThreatDown, powered by Malwarebytes
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    IBM
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    93%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    93%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    86%
    Happy with the feature set
    12 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    92%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    12 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
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    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    13 Answers
    Features
    IBM X-Force Incident Response and Intelligence Services (IRIS)ThreatDown, powered by Malwarebytes
    Incident Response Platforms
    Comparison of Incident Response Platforms features of IBM X-Force Incident Response and Intelligence Services (IRIS) and ThreatDown, powered by Malwarebytes
    Feature
    IBM X-Force Incident Response and Intelligence Services (IRIS)
    8.5
    2 Ratings
    5% below category average
    ThreatDown, powered by Malwarebytes
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    Ratings
    Company-wide Incident Reporting8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with Other Security Systems9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Attack Chain Visualization7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Centralized Dashboard10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Machine Learning to Prevent Incidents8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Live Response for Rapid Remediation9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Endpoint Security
    Comparison of Endpoint Security features of IBM X-Force Incident Response and Intelligence Services (IRIS) and ThreatDown, powered by Malwarebytes
    Feature
    IBM X-Force Incident Response and Intelligence Services (IRIS)
    -
    Ratings
    ThreatDown, powered by Malwarebytes
    8.8
    15 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Anti-Exploit Technology00 Ratings8.514 Ratings
    Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)00 Ratings9.215 Ratings
    Centralized Management00 Ratings9.715 Ratings
    Hybrid Deployment Support00 Ratings8.08 Ratings
    Infection Remediation00 Ratings8.614 Ratings
    Vulnerability Management00 Ratings8.713 Ratings
    Malware Detection00 Ratings8.815 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    IBM X-Force Incident Response and Intelligence Services (IRIS)ThreatDown, powered by Malwarebytes
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.3
    (15 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (5 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
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    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    IBM X-Force Incident Response and Intelligence Services (IRIS)ThreatDown, powered by Malwarebytes
    Likelihood to Recommend
    IBM
    The application monitors data networks in the organization to generate positive infrastructure for controlling workflows. It enables my team to plan and collaborate from unified data connecting system that provides positive decision-making base. It has basic networking capacity of eliminating bottlenecks that slows workflows. The customer support team provides best technical support and leads for gaining maximum benefits. The cost and licensing terms can favor any business enterprise.
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    Malwarebytes
    I think Malwarebytes is the best anti-malware company. I think it is well-suited for any situation and any device. I think Malwarebytes does the best on Windows and on MacOS. Also, Malwarebytes is always improving, and you can tell they are a company that stays on top of cybersecurity trends. If you have a tight budget or looking for the cheapest solution, then Malwarebytes may not be the solution for you. To clarify, I don't think Malwarebytes is that much more expensive compared to its closest competitors.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    IBM
    • Immediate recognition of possible conflicting interests within a field of view.
    • Ability to assist users with Research and Development at an extraordinary rate.
    • Real-Time feedback via neural pathways to analyze data and implement independent solutions that are tailored to the specific applications on-site.
    • This entire review was written with the assistance of IRIS technology as a demonstrative of it's very real practical application. This took less than 2 minutes to write using my own hands.
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    Malwarebytes
    • Protects against malware - No matter how much training you give end users on social hacking, there is always a breach at some point.
    • Protects against ransomware - Ransomware could spell disaster for a company...it could literally shut the doors for good.
    • Centralized administration - Without a terrific centralized method to manage all the systems being protected, it would require an extra position just to maintain all endpoints.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    IBM
    • Suggestion 1) "RE:View" functionality.
    • Suggestion 2) "ION = EYE-ON" in Language processing.
    • Suggestion 3) Biological GUI+GPU integration.
    • Suggestion 4) Ability to "RE:Quest" IRIS Up-link/Down-link interaction. (Inter-Act w/(EYE-ON))
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    Malwarebytes
    • poor customer service
    • dashboard says product is working EVEN THOUGH IT WAS NOT!
    • slow response to concerns that should be easy to remedy
    • creates baggage which caused certain computers and the network to run more slowly
    • caused 3 computers on our network top have windows errors and network issues
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    Likelihood to Renew
    IBM
    No answers on this topic
    Malwarebytes
    When I first used the tool in my home systems MANY years ago, I wished for a Business version. I was once at a focus group for a major antivirus company, and one attendee’s feedback to “what could we do better?” was “buy out MalwareBytes and add it to your tool”. I’ve used the Business version since it first became available, and have continued to be a dedicated user through the many iterations and improvements
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    IBM
    No answers on this topic
    Malwarebytes
    It simply works. It doesn't require the hand-holding and monitoring that some other solutions do. It's simple to deploy and maintain, and adding custom content such as Exceptions require minimal effort. I’ve had to add a few exceptions for internal-use, in-house-developed tools, but it’s quite simple to do so within the online interface
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    IBM
    No answers on this topic
    Malwarebytes
    As I mentioned, we have only email support. Their phone support was very expensive. If we ever have any issues, we have to email them and wait for their response. In most cases, I have figured out the issue on my own. The software is very stable so we haven't used their support much.
    Incentivized
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    Implementation Rating
    IBM
    No answers on this topic
    Malwarebytes
    I first implemented this more than 10 years ago, when it required an in-site setup with SQL Server (or SQL Express), and even that was pretty easy. With the move to centralized web management some treats ago, it’s become even easier to deploy
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    IBM
    Secure work environment with this platform has enhanced effective workflow infrastructure. The cost of deployment and configuration capabilities with other security applications lead to main decision of acquiring this tool. The security control dashboards gives reliable performance reports that leads to quick decision-making when there are malware attacks. It gives lifecycle report for most work processes and threat intelligence information that enables my team to track workloads effectively.
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    Malwarebytes
    It's no contest. Cisco AMP, Umbrella and Endpoint use vast amounts of resources and provide little protection when compared with Malwarebytes. One client recently replaced Cisco with MWB and found over 7,300 vulnerabilities on 352 endpoints, including 120 listed as Critical and 7,180 listed as High, with CVE's dating back to 2008.
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    Return on Investment
    IBM
    No answers on this topic
    Malwarebytes
    • The ease of remediation has saved our IT team a number of hours manually installing, for example, the free version of Malwarebytes to remove infections, and then cleaning the machine up. Being able to centrally send commands to clean the device is much more efficient.
    • The centralised management has also alerted us to infections on machines that we might not otherwise have known about, as the existing AV had not detected them, saving us potential data loss, or system damage.
    Incentivized
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