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    Plixer Scrutinizer

    Score6 out of 10
    N/APlixer is a developer of network management software with a focus on network traffic analysis, network security, threat detection and network optimization, headquartered in Kennebunk, Maine. Plixer Scrutinizer collects, analyzes, visualizes, and reports on data from every network conversation and digital transaction to deliver security and network intelligence.N/A

    Skybox Security

    Score6.7 out of 10
    N/ASkybox Security offers vulnerability and threat management solutions.N/A
    Pricing
    Plixer ScrutinizerSkybox Security
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    Plixer ScrutinizerSkybox Security
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
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    Firewall Security Management
    Comparison of Firewall Security Management features of Plixer Scrutinizer and Skybox Security
    Feature
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    Ratings
    Skybox Security
    7.4
    2 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Policy planning and rule management00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Automated Policy Orchestration00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Device Discovery00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Policy Compliance Auditing00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Attack Path Simulation Testing00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Anomalous Event or Behavior Deviation00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Vulnerability Scans00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Firewall Rule Cleanup00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
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    SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer (NTA)
    Score8.5 out of 10
    Palo Alto Panorama
    Score8.7 out of 10
    Enterprises
    SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer (NTA)
    Score8.5 out of 10
    Palo Alto Panorama
    Score8.7 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Plixer ScrutinizerSkybox Security
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.0
    (4 ratings)
    Usability
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    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Plixer ScrutinizerSkybox Security
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Plixer International
    If you need a network security forensic tool, this is a great fit. Scrutinizer collects everything you have configured as a target without losing data. If you need an in-depth analysis of your network flows, as in who is doing what with what this is a good fit. Scrutinizer translates a massive about of data into readable tables and reports.
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    Skybox Security
    For any customer that has a complex network environment spanning globally, skybox helps manage firewall policy compliance for many vendors quite easy. It has a variety of security and network vendors that it is compatible with in its database.
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    Pros
    Plixer International
    • Once configured, Scrutinizer gives an accurate overview of network activity.
    • Scrutinizer is able to collect flows from a variety of devices, you are not limited to Cisco.
    • DSCP based reporting, which is helpful when attempting to determine how good your wireless network is from a QoS perspective.
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    Skybox Security
    • Skybox manages compliance for firewalls better than we have seen with other tools.
    • Skybox integrates into standard change management tools so change control can flow through Skybox and assist with all decisions to implement a change.
    • The Skybox network map is more detailed than other management tools showing us paths other tools didn't find.
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    Cons
    Plixer International
    • The free version has some limitations that make an accurate evaluation difficult, every day at midnight the data is flushed and you start over.
    • If you are purchasing the appliance, you won't have admin access to it.
    • Reporting could use some polished graphics and advance filtering features.
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    Skybox Security
    • User experience. On the first approach, it's not the simplest tool that I have ever used.
    • Web-based console. In my honest opinion it's very important [to have] this type of functionality to extend the use of Skybox.
    • Too many updates of the product.
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    Usability
    Plixer International
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    Skybox Security
    It is user friendly and quite easy to use. It centralizes all info in one portal and generates good reports to help you visualize and assess your change management decision
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    Support Rating
    Plixer International
    Support is support, they are either there or they are not. Scrutinizer support has been there every time I've needed them. They rely a bit too much on email correspondence, sometimes I want a voice to tell me what to do, and fast
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    Skybox Security
    The support team needs to be improved especially in their response and awareness about recent bugs in their solution. For example, sometimes they are not aware about how to integrate specific vendors like Microsoft Azure and they still don't have answers to it until now.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Plixer International
    Scrutinizer is a faster and simpler deployment while still delivering the tools and reports needed to gain accurate view traffic and network usage. Its cheaper than most alternatives and daily use is focused on understanding data, not making config changes so you can understand data. Risk reduction and elimination is the primary focus, Scrutinizer helps you do that.
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    Skybox Security
    CloudGuard Dome9 does not have a suite for an on-premise datacenter.
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    Return on Investment
    Plixer International
    • Scrutinizer is a great tool, extremely easy to implement, it lets you see your NetFlow without a large outlay.
    • WAN traffic monitoring gives you the ability to accurately predict the necessary bandwidth volume, you can now stop over buying.
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    Skybox Security
    • Skybox is in pilot
    • Positive ROI is in change management
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