ConnectWise SIEM vs Red Canary comparison

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ConnectWise and Red Canary, a Zscaler company are both solutions in the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) category. ConnectWise is ranked #24 with an average rating of 6.0, while Red Canary, a Zscaler company is ranked #13 with an average rating of 9.0. Additionally, 66% of ConnectWise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Red Canary, a Zscaler company users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

Red Canary and ConnectWise SIEM are competing in the security solutions category. Red Canary leads with ease of use and threat detection, whereas ConnectWise SIEM excels in integration and analytics features.

Features: Red Canary offers streamlined threat detection, response management, and simplified threat resolution. ConnectWise SIEM provides robust integration, advanced analytics, and extensive customization options.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Red Canary ensures straightforward deployment and strong support, minimizing downtime. ConnectWise SIEM involves complex setup due to its customization but offers solid customer support, aiding in optimizing its extensive capabilities.

Pricing and ROI: Red Canary delivers a favorable ROI with competitive pricing and quick value realization through its threat handling. ConnectWise SIEM, while having higher setup costs, offers significant ROI through detailed analytics for organizations needing comprehensive security intelligence.

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Review summaries and opinions

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

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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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reviewer2711757

Cyber Security Software Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

Automated alerting and reporting excel while cost and feature limitations remain

I find automation to be one of the best and most valuable features of the product. Machine learning is incorporated into the solution, though AI is a broader term that I wouldn't apply here. I haven't personally explored AI yet, but I will investigate it. Machine learning functions more as automation in my experience, as there's no training involved yet. I want to conduct R&D on another project with Wazuh to determine how to capture usage, for example, tracking user logins and time spent. This is where I need to implement machine learning. Additionally, the extraction of GeoIP adds complexity. The solution is effectively reducing incident response times in operations.

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John Hoffoss

Head of Information Security and Privacy at Ovative Group

Gained trusted 24/7 threat coverage and now focus security efforts on architecture and design

In my experience, the best features Red Canary offers are their team, their monitoring team, their expertise at incident investigation, and a focus on suspicious or actual indicators of compromise to ensure that we're not spending time just reviewing logs, but that we're actually looking at things that may indicate we have broader issues. The Red Canary team's expertise stands out compared to others I've worked with because their team is organized into smaller pods that support a given number of clients, so they're not just a bevy of operators going around the clock. The teams themselves have coordination and cohesion, and they get to know us. Their integrations into the different platforms and systems that we use all line up with our needs, whereas a number of other platforms offered a different variety of integrations that did not line up with our requirements. Red Canary has positively impacted my organization because I don't have to spend and hire resources to look at logs, which has enabled us to do much more in terms of improving security across the organization. With the freed-up resources, we've been able to implement CSPM, SAST, software testing tooling, and engage much more closely with our developers and engineers to focus on secure architecture and design.

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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 most valuable features are incident creation, policy-based protection, IP whitelisting, and device encryption. These are beneficial for endpoint and server security."

"It'll not slow down your system when compared to others."

"We can visualize and control the activities in the environment from anywhere."

"We think that this product will help us grow, as it meets our needs currently and we can grow with it over time."

"Stability-wise, it is good; I did not hear about any issues in terms of stability, and Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks can be trusted completely."

"These days it's machine-learning technology and behavior-based analytics features that make us more secure."

"The solution allows control over the user and his machine through Cortex XDR security policies."

"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."

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"We have found the solution has great functionality and it is easy to use."

"One valuable feature of ConnectWise Fortify is the ability to add other teams and receive notifications when customers make changes or remove multi-factor authentication in Microsoft or SAP environments."

"The integration capabilities of ConnectWise SIEM are off the shelf, making it easy to buy and use; you just unpack it and use it."

"The solution works well for what we use it for and the support and protection are good."

"I recommended Red Canary to my friends who work in other organizations."

"The near real-time review translates into near real-time action. So, in addition to alerting, Red Canary MDR has response playbooks built out."

"The valuable features of this solution are it integrates well with different EDR software, such CrowdStrike, and Carbon Black, and the information it provides is helpful."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is its automation part."

"I am satisfied with this solution and it is very competitive with other similar EDR or MDR solutions because it provides very impressive information about the root cause of the threat, such as malware."

"Red Canary has positively impacted my organization because I don't have to spend and hire resources to look at logs, which has enabled us to do much more in terms of improving security across the organization."

"Red Canary has impacted my organization positively because we treat any ticket triggered by them as high priority due to the fact that 99 percent of the time it is a true positive."

Cons

"There are some default policies which sometimes affect our applications and cause them to run around. In the hotel industry, we use a different type of data versus Oracle and SQL. By default, there are some policies which stop us from running properly. Because of this, the support level is also not that strong. We have to wait to get a results."

"Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks can improve mobile integration to allow access to the console."

"It tends to do 99.9% of things. The only thing I'd like is single sign-on authentication into their cloud platform so that my users can be properly authenticated against it."

"One thing that was missing was the integration part. Currently, they don't have out-of-box integration with IBM QRadar, or if they have the integration, the integration doesn't work well."

"This product has not improved my organization - in fact, we are in the process of moving back to another product as a result of Cortex's horrible impact on system performance."

"Every 30 or 40 days, there's a new version and we need to go and make sure our customer's laptops are upgraded."

"It takes time to scan the servers and devices."

"The GUI could be improved."

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"ConnectWise Fortify could work on covering more areas, like phishing messages, which have become more complicated to detect."

"ConnectWise SIEM is primarily focused on notifications and is limited in that aspect, while Wazuh can automate the elimination process."

"The manage portion of the solution is complicated and should be simplified by having different versions to meet the needs of different size companies."

"I wish Red Canary could have a graph that shows the endpoint, user, and how it spreads, providing a visual representation to easily identify what happened."

"The price could always be better."

"Red Canary can be improved by continuing to add new features and capabilities to what they are looking at, including the types of data they're looking at and the types of systems that they're integrating with."

"The most valuable feature of Red Canary MDR is the overall threat protection it provides."

"Red Canary's pricing spectrum may not be ideal for smaller financial institutions."

"I would like there to be an on-premise version of this solution for our data centers because of the proliferation of online threats."

"In general, the solution currently fails to provide a summary to its users."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price was fine."

"The price of the solution is high for the license and in general."

"Its pricing is kind of in line with its competitors and everybody else out there."

"I did PoCs on products called Cylance and CrowdStrike. Although, I consider these products and they were also good, when it come to cost and budgetary factors, Traps has been proven to be better than the other two products. It is quite cost-effective and delivers all the entire solution which we require."

"It is cost-effective compared to similar solutions. It fits for the small businesses through to the big businesses."

"It's about $55 per license on a yearly basis."

"I don't recall what the cost was, but it wasn't really that expensive."

"It has a yearly renewal."

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"The solution is expensive."

"The solution could vary in price depending on how many endpoints a company has."

"I have not compared Red Canary to other solutions to know if the price is high or low. However, I have found the price of this solution fair and reasonable, it cost approximately $100 per year, per device. If they could provide the solution for $50 per year, per device, it would be better."

"Red Canary MDR I use is an open-source tool."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

14%

Outsourcing Company

12%

Construction Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Construction Company

11%

Computer Software Company

Outsourcing Company

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	50
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	57

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By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	4

Questions from the Community

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How is Cortex XDR compared with Microsoft Defender?

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What needs improvement with ConnectWise Fortify?

I haven't utilized the advanced threat intelligence capabilities with ConnectWise SIEM. Advanced threat intelligence ...

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What is your primary use case for ConnectWise Fortify?

I do not have experience with ConnectWise SIEM for RMM, as I mostly work on Wazuh, and I have a team that handles Con...

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What advice do you have for others considering ConnectWise Fortify?

The review can be made anonymous if just my name and not the company name is used. I would assess the real-time visib...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Red Canary MDR?

The services are higher priced.

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What needs improvement with Red Canary MDR?

I wish Red Canary could have a graph that shows the endpoint, user, and how it spreads, providing a visual representa...

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What is your primary use case for Red Canary MDR?

My main use case for Red Canary is that a Red Canary analyst monitors our logs, and if they see any abnormality, they...

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Also Known As

Cyvera, Cortex XDR, Palo Alto Networks Traps

ConnectWise Security Management, ConnectWise Fortify, Continuum Fortify, ConnectWise SIEM, ConnectWise SASE

Red Canary Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

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.

Palo Alto Networks

ConnectWise SIEM is a cybersecurity platform designed to enhance threat detection and response capabilities, integrating seamlessly into sophisticated IT infrastructures.

Developed to address complex cybersecurity challenges, ConnectWise SIEM offers robust monitoring and analytics, enabling businesses to detect threats faster and with greater accuracy. It combines security information and event management with advanced intelligence to create a comprehensive security solution that supports real-time analysis and immediate action.

What are the most important features of ConnectWise SIEM?

Advanced Threat Detection: Leverages machine learning to identify potential threats quickly.
Real-Time Alerts: Provides instant notifications to ensure swift response to incidents.
Comprehensive Reporting: Delivers detailed insights to inform decision-making.
Scalability: Adapts to the growing needs of any organization.
Seamless Integration: Connects effortlessly with existing IT tools and platforms.

What benefits or ROI should users look for in reviews?

Reduced Downtime: Minimizes disruptions with proactive threat management.
Cost Efficiency: Lowers overall security expenditure through strategic resource allocation.
Improved Compliance: Assists in meeting industry regulations with comprehensive logs and reports.
Enhanced Security Posture: Strengthens defenses with continuous monitoring and analysis.

ConnectWise SIEM is widely implemented in industries such as finance, healthcare, and retail, where data security is crucial. These sectors benefit from its capability to handle large volumes of data while maintaining regulatory compliance. Its flexibility allows customization to meet specific industry requirements, providing targeted security solutions to protect sensitive information.

ConnectWise

Red Canary Managed Detection and Response (MDR) offers robust threat detection, rapid response capabilities, continuous security monitoring, and seamless integration with existing tools. Valued for its actionable reporting and proactive threat intelligence, it streamlines operations and enhances organizational efficiency and security.

Red Canary, a Zscaler company

Sample Customers

CBI Health Group, University Honda, VakifBank

Techvera, Syrex, Clark Integrated Technologies

DuPont, Quanta Services, Microchip Technology, Hopkins Public Schools, Henny Penny, Schumacher Homes

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