Item: Rapid7 InsightConnect
Rating: 7
Author: Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Rapid7 InsightConnect

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use Rapid7 InsightConnect to automate various aspects of security in our IT department. We don't have the staff to constantly monitor everything 24/7. This has given us the ability to identify and remedy various malware attacks, along with automating the process after hours. Phishing emails have been reduced to a minimum as well.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Reduce phishing emails
Locate devices infected with malware and isolate them.
No need to learn a proprietary coding language to configure.

Cons

Initial deployment can get complex
User interface looks outdated
Cost was higher than expected

Most Important Features

Email scanning for phishing attempts.
Checking for vulnerabilities through plugins.
Ability to isolate/resolve issues with no user intervention.

Return on Investment

Cost was higher than the competitors, but worth it
No need to hire additional staff to maintain it
We haven't been hit with ransomware as a result

Alternatives Considered

Splunk SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation and Response) (formerly Phantom) and Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR (formerly Demisto)

Palo Alto was slightly cheaper, but more complex and would need the training to be effective. Splunk was comparative from a price standpoint, but the automation features of Rapid7 InsightConnect outweighed those of Splunk SOAR. Honestly, all of these are great choices, but for our environment, it made more sense to go with Rapid7.

Key Insights

Do you think Rapid7 InsightConnect delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Rapid7 InsightConnect's feature set?

Yes

Did Rapid7 InsightConnect live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Rapid7 InsightConnect go as expected?

Would you buy Rapid7 InsightConnect again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Windows Server, Microsoft Azure Active Directory, Meditech Expanse Population Health

Likelihood to Recommend

This is perfect for an IT department with minimal staff. Security is usually an afterthought in small IT departments. If you have a dedicated security team, then something like this could be replaced with something more complex. The features it comes with are aimed toward a team that doesn't monitor and change things all the time. It's more of a set it and let it handle the rest type.

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