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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 9, 2024

Cybersixgill and Amazon Inspector are competitors in the cybersecurity domain. Data suggests Amazon Inspector has the upper hand due to its extensive features and proactive management.

Features: Cybersixgill offers dark web monitoring, real-time threat intelligence, and in-depth security insights. Amazon Inspector provides automated security assessments, vulnerability management, and compliance checks.

Room for Improvement: Cybersixgill could enhance its automated capabilities, expand its integration options, and offer a more detailed compliance framework. Amazon Inspector may improve on pricing flexibility, refine customer service protocols for non-AWS users, and enhance threat intelligence depth.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Cybersixgill focuses on straightforward deployment with tailored customer service. Amazon Inspector benefits from AWS's infrastructure, delivering robust scalability and integration with AWS environments.

Pricing and ROI: Cybersixgill provides competitive setup costs and a strong return on investment through specialized threat intelligence. Amazon Inspector, although more expensive, offers compelling ROI through automated assessments and integration with comprehensive cybersecurity strategies.

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Amazon Inspector vs. Cybersixgill

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Categories and Ranking

Amazon Inspector

Ranking in Vulnerability Management

22nd

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

IT Vendor Risk Management (6th)

Cybersixgill

Ranking in Vulnerability Management

52nd

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

5.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIP) (15th), Digital Risk Protection (8th), Attack Surface Management (ASM) (20th)

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Vulnerability Management category, the mindshare of Amazon Inspector is 1.3%, down from 2.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cybersixgill is 0.6%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Vulnerability Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Amazon Inspector	1.3%
Cybersixgill	0.6%
Other	98.1%

Vulnerability Management

Featured Reviews

Abdalla Kenawy

AWS DevOps SRE/Infrastructure Engineer at Capgemini

Automated insights streamline data security assessment

For Amazon Inspector, we have many EC2 or virtual machines deployed inside our AWS environment, and the problem is that the existing package deployed inside this EC2 instance has already outdated packages. As we progress with time, this package needs to be updated for security enhancement, which requires us to uninstall the package, install the new version, and then we should be fine. However, the challenge comes with how to scan all our EC2 instances for security vulnerabilities, which is currently managed by Amazon Inspector. Amazon Inspector can scan EC2 instances or ECR, which is the ECR registry where we can save artifacts Docker images. Amazon Inspector can also scan Docker images uploaded to ECR for Elastic Registry service, and it can scan databases and S3 based on the latest updates. I noticed this from a couple of months ago, and it provides huge benefits for security. Regarding the best features of Amazon Inspector, it gives us a list of all existing outdated packages as part of a deployed package on EC2 instances or specific Python packages that are part of the Docker file and the Docker image itself, which are causing security concerns. Amazon Inspector can list these security concerns and offer guidance on how we can remediate it by updating the package to a specific upper version or something similar.

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Aditya Vikram Raj

Associate at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Centralized threat insights have enabled comprehensive dark web exposure reporting

The best feature that Cybersixgill offers with respect to dark web intelligence is that they provide very good screenshots of where the particular data has been taken, which allows for better visualization and understanding of the scenario, with the source being indicated through onion links that can be reverse-engineered for further investigation. We were really impressed by some of the features of the platform, and we were planning to integrate it into our day-to-day work, but I'm not certain whether that happened because I was serving a notice period at that time.

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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

"My experience with AWS technical support is very good, I didn't face any specific challenges, and even the documentation of AWS is good for both Microsoft, which is Azure, and AWS."

"The findings dashboards are neat and easy to understand, offering clear demarcations for different types of findings and detailed insights into specific vulnerabilities and their associated instances. It is not a place where everything is dumped together. It offers an easy-to-understand layout."

"The automated vulnerability detection aspect is most valuable."

"It is scanning the whole repository for any sort of vulnerabilities, so it allows us to be more confident in our DevSecOps and not put a lot of folks or attention to it."

"Amazon Inspector is highly stable, rated ten out of ten, and this stability impacts business security and administration positively."

"It operates continuously, so as soon as resources are created, it scans them for vulnerabilities."

"The most valuable feature of Amazon Inspector is the categorization of findings, which filters vulnerabilities by instance, container image, container repository, and Lambda function."

"The vulnerability discovery is valuable, and they also rank those vulnerabilities for you. So, you could rapidly attack some of the higher, severe vulnerabilities as they pop up, if they do pop up."

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"They also provide some of the greatest notification capabilities. I put in a customer's company name and domain names, or sometimes I put in their IP addresses as a keyword. Once Sixgill collects information that includes those keywords, they then provide us email notifications. That means we can catch information related to our customers as soon as possible."

"I have been very vocal about how much this tool has helped."

"If you are looking for threat intelligence that can cater to various needs from IOC to threat advisories and along with dark web intelligence, then you should try Cybersixgill."

"The advanced analysis has made our security operations more efficient. It has also potentially given us quicker access to data that we might not have otherwise located."

"To be diligent for the customer, we usually go into Cybersixgill Investigative Portal to analyze and search things. The solution tells us the reputation of cyber threat actors. So, if someone has a reputation of one, it is a really bad idea to care about what that person is saying. However, if you find someone with a reputation of nine, then there is a high probability that we need to address the problem. You can get information about these type of actors in Cybersixgill Investigative Portal. They have a huge collection, which is like having the rules/goals of the dark web and deep web without having to go there. Our analysts avoid going dark web because they have Cybersixgill Investigative Portal and can get the news from their browser, searching wherever they want."

"The solution’s approach of using limited open source intelligence and focusing, instead, on the Deep Web and Dark Web is what seals the deal. That is why I like them. I have other tools that I can aggregate all the open source intelligence from. I value Cybersixgill because it provides access to things that no one else does."

"Rather than hiring more analysts, we have been able to do more with less and automate some of our investigation functions."

"If I conducted research manually it would take one week, but by using Sixgill it takes two hours or three hours."

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Cons

"There isn't too much to improve right now. Scanning on demand or as a part of the pipeline versus a post pipeline solution would be good, but it is not a deal breaker by any means."

"It has automated vulnerability assessment, yet I seek more flexibility in defining custom vulnerability checks tailored to my needs, which is more difficult."

"There is room for improvement in the scanning capabilities. I'd like to see broader coverage in terms of the vulnerabilities detected."

"One major area for improvement is remediation. My team works on remediating findings over time, likely using available patches. However, easier integration with Amazon's patching services would be very helpful."

"One area for improvement in Amazon Inspector is the automation aspect."

"The most challenging aspect I faced with Amazon Inspector during integration was automating the remediation process."

"There isn't too much to improve right now. Scanning on demand or as a part of the pipeline versus a post pipeline solution would be good, but it is not a deal breaker by any means."

"It has a limited scope. So, AWS Inspector primarily focuses on the security of the EC2 instance. So, if your architecture includes other AWS services, then you may need to use additional tools for your comprehensive security assessment. So that is one con. Another is, like, we have a dependency on agents."

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"The breadth of access to data is good, but there are gaps."

"We need real-time updated information. If we could have this, it would be amazing."

"Sixgill has strong capabilities based on search queries, but there is some difficulty in using Sixgill. Their querying is very powerful but it can be difficult. It's not hugely complex but you need some skill to use Sixgill querying."

"Sixgill has strong capabilities based on search queries, but there is some difficulty in using Sixgill."

"Regarding their scraping abilities, things could be solidified. There are definitely improvements that could be made on the specificity for setting certain queries."

"We need real-time updated information. If we could have this, it would be amazing. For example, if someone was posting something, then ten second later, it was on the platform. Sometimes, it takes a minute or hours right now, depending on the forum."

"The breadth of access to data is good, but there are gaps. More data would be my suggestion because the platform is good and I have no complaints about the system. I think it is just a case of always trying to get more data sources."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The lowest cost would be around $10 for a few small accounts, however, for thousands of accounts, it could be around $5000 to $6000 dollars per month."

"It's priced according to market standards for its services."

"The pricing is very transparent and clear."

"It is scaled as you go. There are probably a certain number of scans per month, and there are tiers. If you're under a certain tier, it is free. The second level is pennies, and then all the way up to like a million. So, it has a tiered pricing program. They're pretty good with your initial scanning, and there is room to scale based on being affordable, but it is fairly cheap. There are no additional costs. They pretty much think about it as a pay-per-scan type model."

"Sometimes, Cybersixgill Investigative Portal is cheaper than its competitors."

"The pricing is cheap compared with Recorded Future. Sixgill's cost-effectiveness is very good."

"The pricing and licensing are good. It is expensive for us because the US dollar is quite strong compared to our dollar. Otherwise, it is quite reasonable for what it is. All the tools in the market are around the same price from my experience."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

15%

Computer Software Company

Government

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

12%

Computer Software Company

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	2
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	6

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Amazon Inspector?

I am not honestly sure about the pricing side of Amazon Inspector, but that is taken care of by a separate team. I believe it's cheaper than the other third-party solutions.

What needs improvement with Amazon Inspector?

They might launch support for third-party environments in the next version regarding the best features in Amazon Inspector from my perspective. The false positive rate of Amazon Inspector is a litt...

What is your primary use case for Amazon Inspector?

I mostly use Amazon Inspector for vulnerability scanning on AWS native applications. For hybrid applications, we have different security scanners.

What needs improvement with Cybersixgill Investigative Portal?

I used Cybersixgill for only three months as a proof of concept, so I do not feel I am in a position to provide meaningful suggestions for improvements.

What is your primary use case for Cybersixgill Investigative Portal?

Our main use case for Cybersixgill during our proof of concept was to find a tool as a single pane of glass that would provide us actionable threat intelligence along with adversary reporting. We w...

What advice do you have for others considering Cybersixgill Investigative Portal?

If you are looking for threat intelligence that can cater to various needs from IOC to threat advisories and along with dark web intelligence, then you should try Cybersixgill. I gave this product ...

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Overview

Amazon Inspector offers automated vulnerability detection, scanning AWS workloads and recommending remediation, ensuring enhanced security without constant supervision.

Amazon Inspector provides advanced automated vulnerability assessments, specifically designed for AWS environments. It scans EC2 instances, ECR, and container images for vulnerabilities, ranking them by priority. With capabilities like integration with CloudTrail and CloudWatch, adherence to compliance benchmarks, and a comprehensive view for diverse resources, it supports continuous detection and detailed reporting. Users can schedule regular scans, maintaining strong security oversight. Current feedback highlights a need for improved scanning of EBS, S3, and EFS, as well as expanded databases and better patch integration.

What features make Amazon Inspector stand out?

Automated Vulnerability Assessments: Detects and prioritizes vulnerabilities in AWS workloads.
Continuous Detection: Keeps an eye on EC2, ECR, and container images for ongoing risk management.
Integration Capabilities: Works with CloudTrail and CloudWatch to centralize oversight and alerts.
Compliance Adherence: Aligns with industry benchmarks for strengthened regulatory compliance.
Detailed Reporting: Provides comprehensive reports with findings and CVEs.

What benefits do users gain from Amazon Inspector?

Enhanced Security: Automates vulnerability detection, reducing manual efforts.
Efficiency: Identifies and prioritizes threats, streamlining resource allocation.
Comprehensive Oversight: Detailed reports improve understanding and response strategies.
Regulatory Compliance: Aligns with compliance standards, aiding legal adherence.

Amazon Inspector is utilized across industries, including finance, healthcare, and tech, assisting with robust security management in cloud-native environments. By integrating with services like Security Hub and SIEM, businesses maintain compliance and streamline alert management. This solution supports broader security frameworks, often paired with third-party tools to enhance protection strategies.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Cybersixgill offers automated threat intelligence solutions designed to help organizations combat cybercrime through real-time detection and amplified incident response capabilities.

Cybersixgill provides a robust tool equipped with a vast array of features to monitor and analyze deep and dark web activities. Capable of delivering real-time, actionable alerts tailored to specific requirements, it aids security teams in conducting covert investigations swiftly. Its Investigative Portal empowers users with contextual alerts, vast data on threat actors, and detailed analysis of their profiles and history.

What are the most important features of Cybersixgill?

Advanced Search Flexibility: Offers operators and access to exclusive sources like Genesis Marketplace.
Real-Time Alerts: Delivers alerts for imminent threats and swift investigations.
Threat Actor Analysis: Provides comprehensive insights into threat actor profiles and activities.
Extensive Source Coverage: Includes comprehensive dark and deep web intelligence and automatic translations.

What benefits should reviewers look for?

Efficiency: Reduces the need for large teams by enabling rapid monitoring and investigating capabilities.
Comprehensive Intelligence: Provides broad coverage of source data, facilitating proactive threat identification.
Secure Monitoring: Allows organizations to track changes in leaked credentials or profiles to mitigate risks.

Cybersixgill is implemented across industries to enhance cybersecurity by providing extensive monitoring of dark web activities related to malware, illegal sales, and exposed sensitive information. Its API capabilities support data collection and reporting, making it a vital tool for threat trend identification and reducing risks for multiple clients, operating efficiently as a software-as-a-service platform.

Sample Customers

betterment, caplinked, flatiron, university of nutri dame

Current customers include large enterprises, financial services, manufacturing, GSIs, MSSPs, government and law enforcement entities.