IBM X-Force Incident Response and Intelligence Services (IRIS) vs. ThreatDown, powered by Malwarebytes

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
IBM X-Force Incident Response and Intelligence Services (IRIS)
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
IBM 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
Score 8.7 out of 10
N/A
ThreatDown (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
No answers on this topic
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
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Features
IBM X-Force Incident Response and Intelligence Services (IRIS)ThreatDown, powered by Malwarebytes
Incident Response Platforms
Comparison of Incident Response Platforms features of Product A and Product B
IBM X-Force Incident Response and Intelligence Services (IRIS)
8.5
2 Ratings
5% below category average
ThreatDown, powered by Malwarebytes
-
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 Product A and Product B
IBM X-Force Incident Response and Intelligence Services (IRIS)
-
Ratings
ThreatDown, powered by Malwarebytes
8.3
15 Ratings
2% below category average
Anti-Exploit Technology00 Ratings8.014 Ratings
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)00 Ratings8.715 Ratings
Centralized Management00 Ratings9.515 Ratings
Hybrid Deployment Support00 Ratings8.08 Ratings
Infection Remediation00 Ratings8.014 Ratings
Vulnerability Management00 Ratings7.913 Ratings
Malware Detection00 Ratings8.115 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)
7.7
(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
-
(0 ratings)
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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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