A10 Networks Thunder SSL Insight (SSLi) vs Fidelis Elevate comparison

A10 Networks and Fidelis Security are both solutions in the SSL/TLS Decryption category. A10 Networks is ranked #2, while Fidelis Security is ranked #4. Additionally, 75% of A10 Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Fidelis Security users who would recommend it.

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We performed a comparison between A10 Networks Thunder SSL Insight (SSLi) and Fidelis Elevate based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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A10 Networks Thunder SSL Insight (SSLi) vs. Fidelis Elevate

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Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Net...

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ABHISHEK_SINGH

Senior Process Expert at A.P. Moller - Maersk

Gained full visibility and streamlined threat detection through behavior-based insights and AI integration

Initially, we got to have a lot of false positives when we onboarded, but nowadays it's quite smooth. We have fine-tuned our security policies and allowed different levels of policies to get rid of those false positives. Currently, we are getting a fairly good amount of incidents that are not false positives or benign, but actionable items. The process is streamlined. In the initial days, the operations used to get involved in a lot of benign and other activities, but now the process is streamlined. We are leveraging the auto-detection and remediation plans. The operations teams are now more involved in other business roles as well, not just looking into the logs and fetching out what's happening there. They have fixed a lot of things. Initially, they didn't have IAC code drift detection, cloud posture management, or security posture management, but they have those now. They purchased different vendors and did a merger with that. They have now Prisma Cloud that gets integrated and now they are working with Cortex Cloud. Everything that was negative has now been addressed, and the product altogether looks to be in a very better and mature shape now. Currently, it's more or less detecting the workloads with AI-based best practices. Since most organizations are consuming AI agents and other things, we are looking forward to seeing what other feature enhancements Palo Alto can support in that.

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Kenneth Murray

Data Center Network Engineer at BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Enables our content filter to do its job without any noticeable delay

Its most valuable feature is its ability to do its job accurately, effectively, and very quickly. The amount of traffic that we have going through our system is astounding. We have 6,900 students and about 1,100 staff members. Most of our teachers and staff are connecting through our system. You add to that all the cell phones, the iPads, and all the computers, and then each individual website's connection, that's a lot of traffic in a period of one second. The delay with the SSL decryption turned on is almost unnoticeable. That is great because most SSL decryption solutions — a couple of competitors we did try — their devices crashed as soon as we turned decryption on.

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Mostafa Ameen

Information Security Engineer at ICT Misr

Advanced threat detection capabilities with comprehensive incident response features providing robust cybersecurity for organizations

The initial aspect concerns two engines. The first one mentioned is available for searching behaviors directly. The second engine involves the Google Ade tool, which operates on the machine. The challenge arises when attempting to rectify protection rules, causing confusion. It would be beneficial to enhance Rigixs Query. I encounter difficulty removing certain entries in behavior or alerts; likewise, I am unable to add specific calls.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The product is very good, it has caught a lot of exploits that most products would not."

"Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks saves time in various ways, although the user interface is fairly standard."

"We switched because there were a lot of added features with Palo Alto that Check Point didn't have, and it was an upgrade for us."

"I like the centralized console and the predictive analysis it does of malware. It is very stable and also scalable."

"Based on my experience with Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks, I highly recommend it due to its quick response to zero-day attacks and low utilization from end-user devices."

"It's very stable. I've never experienced downtime for the ASM console or ASM core."

"Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is specifically designed to prevent zero-day attacks and is part of an ecosystem of Palo Alto, providing customers with a long-term vision to modify and redesign how security is applied in their company."

"The protection offered by this product is good, as is the endpoint reporting."

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"This is one of those devices that, once you turn it on and it's functioning properly, you'll forget that you have it."

"Its most valuable feature is its ability to do its job accurately, effectively, and very quickly. The amount of traffic that we have going through our system is astounding... The delay with the SSL decryption turned on is almost unnoticeable."

"By not renewing six proxy boxes, rather just three of them, it saved over $100,000."

"We have several proxies in our environment, so we localized internet traffic between these proxies. Instead of getting a really huge proxy box, according to our size, we can use three boxes and share the traffic with A10's load-balancer feature."

"With the Thunder SSLi, we're better protected; we can stop use of VPN and proxies, are better protected against dirty traffic coming back to our schools, and having a secure decrypt zone with the equipment lowers the chances that our security infrastructure could possibly miss an attack."

"The technical support is very helpful."

"It ensures the stability of network behavior across various aspects of our network and offers responsive capabilities to address incidents promptly"

"It has also improved our hunt ability with quick search tools, to zone in on malware or other anomalies. It is able to link items to incidents from other consoles, and works natively with the SIEM."

"The solution is pretty scalable; you buy a lot of features, a known product, and you want it to run in any environment, and it does, so it's scalable enough."

"There are many valuable features. The NDR gives very good network visibility, and the endpoint module has a great feature called "Live Connect" for remote connections. They also have "Tasks" that can be run on endpoints to gather specific information or retrieve logs."

"After rack and stack, devices were up and running base configurations within two hours. As with any IPS, tuning is required to stop false positives. This is no different, but the ease of use of the interface allowed my team to start making adjustments within a few hours."

"Compared to similar solutions, it's quite scalable. You just need to add more storage to scale-up."

"It is used as our primary in-line IDS/IPS system, replacing FireEye NX, and it catches more, looks at more ports than FireEye NX, and is a scalable appliance, unlike our NX which was saturated and shut itself down."

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Cons

"It's not an ideal choice for smaller businesses, as you need a minimum of 200 endpoints to even use the solution at all."

"The tool needs to be improved in terms of integration and interface."

"I would like to see them include NDR (Network Detection Response). Then it would work well with SIEM Response."

"For working with the solution, you only really need a web browser, however, we've found that working on Chrome, for example, is horrible."

"While using Cortex, I noticed some aspects that could be improved, such as increasing the synchronization speed between XDR and Xnor."

"The server sometimes stops continuously to check things so it would be helpful to receive access updates or technical reasons."

"In reporting they should have a customizable dashboard due to the fact that C-level people don't like reporting to the IT department. They prefer to have a real-time dashboard. That kind of dashboard needs to have various customizations."

"There are some default policies which sometimes affect our applications and cause them to run around."

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"It would be great if it supported SSL operations according to Active Directory users. For example, if we want to bypass one of the servers or a client's internet access for SSL interception, we have to do it according to the IP address. It would be better if we could do it according to the Active Directory username. A10 says they kind of support that but we haven't tested it."

"There is one thing I would like to see changed. In their features for setting things up, there is a templating system that would normally assist clients. However, we had a better time setting up the device either through the command line or through the interface and not using the templates that were pre-installed. So there is room for improvement to the templates for initial installation."

"I would like them to have a better UI (better universal design)."

"SSLi is a very powerful device. It has many features and to get them configured is kind of tough."

"The interface bug needs to be squashed once and for all."

"We position the solution as an antivirus, but this part of the solution needs improvement. They need to generally enhance the features that they have, rather than adding anything new."

"The interface bug needs to be squashed once and for all. This has been the predominant issue with an otherwise stellar product. It reboots itself unscheduled, about once a month, due to a memory buffer flaw in the interface."

"Configuration, in terms of building the collector and communicating with endpoints, is complex."

"I encounter difficulty removing certain entries in behavior or alerts; likewise, I am unable to add specific calls."

"There is room for improvement in email security. It's a security issue. If you're aiming for XDR, covering the entire threat landscape is crucial."

"Fidelis Endpoint is an expensive product making it one of its shortcomings that needs improvement."

"The reports in the endpoint area of Elevate can be improved."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Very costly product."

"Every customer has to pay for a license because it doesn't work with what you get from a managed services provider."

"It is present, but when compared to other competitive products, I would say it is not less expensive; however, when all of the other added values are considered, the price is reasonable."

"The solution has one subscription for endpoint protection and one subscription for detection and response. The two licenses combined give you the BRO version."

"In terms of the cost Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is very expensive because we are a Mexican company and when you translate dollars to pesos the cost is very high. The solution is very expensive for Mexican companies. I understand that they have international prices, but I do not think it offsets the price enough for many companies in countries, such as Mexico. The amount it is reduced is not a massive percentage."

"The return on investment is from the user side because we have seen the performance of it increase the delivery time of the product if we are using too many web-based and on-premise applications. In indirect ways, we saw the return of investment in terms of performance and user satisfaction increase."

"Cortex XDR’s pricing is very reasonable."

"This is an expensive solution."

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"Our licensing costs, yearly, are just under $15,000. Your initial cost of acquisition is obviously going to be more than $15,000..."

"When you purchase the equipment, you purchase the licensing and warranty. It's all fairly standard. We haven't been caught with anything surprising."

"We always pay for support. Any organization of our size who doesn't is asking for problems."

"Fidelis Endpoint is an expensive product. My company makes yearly payments toward the licensing cost of the solution."

"It's somehow expensive. From one to ten, I would rate it a five. They need to improve the prices. It's very high."

"You license by the number of days of logs you need to maintain visibility for. Forty-five days is a good solid number for a company with around a 10k user base."

"It's quite expensive but we can customize it to reduce the price."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

University

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

14%

Construction Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	46
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	54

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Small Business	6
Large Enterprise	2

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Also Known As

Cyvera, Cortex XDR, Palo Alto Networks Traps

Thunder SSLi

Fidelis Elevate Platform, Fidelis Enterprise, Fidelis Cloud, Fidelis Managed Detection and Response, Fidelis Deception, Fidelis Decryption, Fidelis Endpoint, Fidelis Network

Overview

Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks provides advanced threat detection with AI-driven endpoint protection and seamless integration, ensuring multi-layered security and automatic threat response.

Cortex XDR is designed to safeguard endpoints against malware and suspicious activities. It offers advanced threat detection and response capabilities using behavioral analysis, AI, and machine learning. It seamlessly integrates with security infrastructures, providing endpoint security, firewall integration, and enhanced visibility in both cloud-based and on-premises environments.

What are the key features of Cortex XDR?

Advanced Threat Detection: Uses AI and machine learning for proactive threat identification.
Multi-layered Security: Combines various security measures for comprehensive protection.
Endpoint Protection: Safeguards against malware and exploits.
Behavioral Analysis: Monitors suspicious activity for early detection.
Automatic Threat Response: Automates responses to neutralize threats.

What benefits should users expect?

Ease of Use: Simplifies security management with intuitive design.
Resource Efficiency: Minimizes impact on system resources.
Integration Capabilities: Works well with existing security setups.
Reduced Analyst Workload: Automates processes to decrease manual intervention.

Organizations in diverse sectors deploy Cortex XDR to protect against malware, leveraging its advanced threat detection capabilities. Its integration with existing security infrastructures appeals to those seeking comprehensive protection in both cloud and on-premises environments, providing enhanced visibility and threat intelligence.

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A10 Networks Thunder SSL Insight (SSLi) enhances network visibility by decrypting SSL traffic, allowing enterprises to inspect encrypted data seamlessly.

A10 Networks Thunder SSL Insight (SSLi) is designed for businesses needing in-depth traffic inspection while maintaining security compliance. By decrypting SSL traffic, it ensures deeper visibility into encrypted data without compromising security. It integrates smoothly into existing infrastructures, offering comprehensive analytics and real-time threat detection capabilities, addressing the growing challenge of encrypted traffic in networks.

What are the key features of A10 Networks Thunder SSLi?

Advanced Traffic Decryption: Efficiently decrypts SSL traffic for seamless inspection.
Scalable Integration: Easily fits within existing network architectures.
Comprehensive Analytics: Delivers detailed insights into network traffic.

What benefits can users expect from A10 Networks Thunder SSLi?

Enhanced Security: Improves threat detection by exposing encrypted threats.
Increased Visibility: Provides a clearer understanding of network traffic patterns.
Improved Compliance: Helps ensure adherence to security regulations.

A10 Networks Thunder SSL Insight (SSLi) is widely implemented in finance and healthcare sectors, where data security and compliance are critical. It supports seamless integration that assists these industries in maintaining strict privacy standards while gaining comprehensive insight into network activities.

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Fidelis Elevate offers advanced network and endpoint detection with valuable features such as anomaly detection for reduced false positives, customizable alerts, and efficient reporting, providing comprehensive threat response capabilities across multiple platforms.

Fidelis Elevate is trusted for its robust network visibility and remote connection capabilities. It integrates data across network security platforms, supporting endpoint threat response. Businesses rely on it for in-line IDS/IPS systems that exceed competitors by examining more ports. Its use in anomaly detection and fast data searches is appreciated by those seeking complex solutions covering multiple areas, with endpoint script execution and tools for incident response enhancing its offering.

What important features does Fidelis Elevate offer?

NDR for network visibility: Enhances monitoring and threat detection with deep insights.
Live Connect: Facilitates secure remote connections for troubleshooting and support.
Tasks for information gathering: Streamlines endpoint data collection to support analysis.
Anomaly detection: Minimizes false positives, increasing detection accuracy.
Customizable alerts: Tailors notifications for specific threat scenarios.
Efficient reporting: Enables rapid and detailed data searches.

What benefits and ROI can Fidelis Elevate provide?

Comprehensive threat view: Integrates data for a holistic security perspective.
Enhanced endpoint security: Prevents fileless attacks and provides essential evidence.
Efficient incident response: Offers tools aiding quick response across environments.

Fidelis Elevate is implemented across industries for its comprehensive monitoring capabilities. Companies leverage its network visibility and remote connectivity in endpoint and network detection, effectively preventing threats within complex environments. Its holistic integration serves as an essential asset for security analysts focused on incident response.

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Sample Customers

CBI Health Group, University Honda, VakifBank

Klein Independent School District

First Midwest Bank

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