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CrowdStrike Falcon vs Quest Change Auditor for Active Directory comparison

The compared CrowdStrike and Quest Software solutions aren't in the same category. CrowdStrike is ranked #1 in XDR , with an average rating of 8.6, and holds a 15.5% mindshare in the category. Quest Software is ranked #6 in ADM , with an average rating of 9.0, and holds a 7.2% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of CrowdStrike users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Quest Software users who would recommend it.
CrowdStrike Falcon
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100% willing to recommend
 

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Categories and Ranking

CrowdStrike Falcon
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
128
Ranking in other categories
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (6th), Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (2nd), Threat Intelligence Platforms (1st), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (1st), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (1st), Attack Surface Management (ASM) (1st), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) (3rd), AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platforms (1st)
Quest Change Auditor for Ac...
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Active Directory Management (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Security Software solutions, they serve different purposes. CrowdStrike Falcon is designed for Extended Detection and Response (XDR) and holds a mindshare of 15.5%, down 18.8% compared to last year.
Quest Change Auditor for Active Directory, on the other hand, focuses on Active Directory Management, holds 7.2% mindshare, down 9.2% since last year.
Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
Active Directory Management
 

Featured Reviews

Chintan-Vyas - PeerSpot reviewer
Easy to set up with good behavior-based analysis but needs a single-click recovery option
Most organizations are currently looking for a scheduled scan to meet their compliance needs. Other players like Symantec and Trend Micro, FireEye, et cetera, are still providing the signature-based regular scheduled scans also, which is not available in CrowdStrike. That is one parameter that we feel should be there in CrowdStrike. CrowdStrike is only working on the dynamic or the files under execution. CrowdStrike is not scanning the static files. The product could be more accurate in terms of performance. We'd like to have a single-click recovery option. With some machines getting corrupted by malware, we need an easy way to start with a blank slate if things happen. That one feature should be there in the EDR.
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RémyMAURAS - PeerSpot reviewer
Real-time notifications and protection for Active Directory accounts with good documentation
The primary use case is to manage human errors, like protecting identities from being modified by the software, and to audit security. This includes monitoring high-privilege accounts and having the ability to back up previous values if unauthorized modifications occur in the Active Directory…
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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

"I like the detection rates of mobile threats."
"Cyberattack detection is very good. We use it for detecting different vulnerabilities, such as ransomware, virus, and malware. It is a good product today when compared to Symantec that we used previously."
"The Protect functionality on the laptops provides great visibility into what's occurring, and the cloud management of the platform is what we needed."
"The most valuable features of Crowdstrike Falcon XDR are Spotlight and Discovery, they are helpful. Additionally, the console is user-friendly, with fewer false positives than other solutions."
"The features we showcase to potential customers are prevention, malware protection, zero-day protection, and application scripting. Vulnerability assessment is another valuable feature."
"Falcon has the capacity to identify potential problems quickly. The administrator can deploy the agent, and the users cannot change it. This assures you that the agent remains on this device. Also, the agent can act preemptively to provide alerts about potential problems."
"The EDR and XDR features have been most valuable."
"At this point what is most valuable is the interface, which is easy to navigate."
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"The most valuable features are the ability to protect Active Directory accounts and groups, and the real-time notifications that help manage Active Directory more effectively."
 

Cons

"CrowdStrike should provide better visibility in its reporting. There should be more forensic details about detected threats."
"I would like them to improve the correlation of data in the search algorithms. When we run an investigation, malware, phishing, etc., I want to look at multiple endpoints at once to correlate that data to see the likenesses, e.g., how are they not alike or what systems and processes are running across those systems? I don't want to have to run the same search in their Spotlight module five, 10, 15, or 100 times to get 100 different results, copy that data out, and then correlate it on my own. In a very simple way, I want to be able to load up a comma-delimited list giving me the spotlight data on these X amount of hosts, letting me search for it quickly. We have had to go back to CrowdStrike, and say, "Our search are taking far too long for even one host." They did bump up the cores and that did improve performance, but it is still kind of slow to get that Spotlight data. That is probably our biggest pain point. I think that needs some help. I understand this kind of information access is probably not the easiest thing to do. It is probably a big ask depending on how their back-end is setup."
"The portal can be clunky to navigate at times and has room for improvement."
"Too many false positives."
"I would rate it an eight out of ten. It does what it needs to do but there's always room for improvement."
"Tighter integration around XDR could be included."
"The solution could improve by providing more types of reports because it's in the detection span you cannot re-export anything. If it could be exported to a CSV file directly there it would help a lot. I currently need to do this by API to get what I need."
"I would like to see the machine learning feature enhanced."
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"Areas that could be improved include having more management capabilities with command-line scripts and more flexibility in general."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is good and there are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."
"The licensing model is straightforward. We choose the features we want and we then can download the package we want."
"CrowdStrike Falcon can be more expensive than some competitors, and its base price doesn't cover every feature."
"The price is high in comparison to similar brands."
"The price of CrowdStrike Falcon is expensive."
"CrowdStrike is well priced. On a yearly basis, it costs between $60 and $100 per user."
"The other administrator and I can log in to check the exact details of what happened, what was running, and what caused the detection. We know exactly what was happening on the end users PC and we can tell if it's something that we actually need or something that's malicious."
"CrowdStrike Falcon's price is good."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
7%
Financial Services Firm
18%
Computer Software Company
12%
Healthcare Company
9%
Insurance Company
9%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

Comparing CrowdStrike Falcon to Cortex XDR (Palo Alto)
Cortex XDR by Palo Alto vs. CrowdStrike Falcon Both Cortex XDR and Crowd Strike Falcon offer cloud-based solutions that are very scalable, secure, and user-friendly. Cortex XDR by Palo Alto offers ...
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How does Crowdstrike Falcon compare with Darktrace?
Both of these products perform similarly and have many outstanding attributes. CrowdStrike Falcon offers an amazing user interface that makes setup easy and seamless. CrowdStrike Falcon offers a cl...
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How does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint compare with Crowdstrike Falcon?
The CrowdStrike solution delivers a lot of information about incidents. It has a very light sensor that will never push your machine hardware to "test", you don't have the usual "scan now" feature ...
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Quest Change Auditor for Active Directory?
The price can vary based on the components purchased and the needs and budget of the organization. It is considered a bit pricey, especially for smaller companies.
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What needs improvement with Quest Change Auditor for Active Directory?
Areas that could be improved include having more management capabilities with command-line scripts and more flexibility in general. Often this type of tool could benefit from better scripting capab...
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What is your primary use case for Quest Change Auditor for Active Directory?
The primary use case is to manage human errors, like protecting identities from being modified by the software, and to audit security. This includes monitoring high-privilege accounts and having th...
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Also Known As

CrowdStrike Falcon, CrowdStrike Falcon XDR, CrowdStrike Falcon Threat Intelligence, CrowdStrike Identity Protection, CrowdStrike Falcon Surface
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Overview

CrowdStrike Falcon provides endpoint protection and threat intelligence using a cloud-based platform for real-time detection and response. Its minimal impact on system performance and ease of deployment are key benefits along with advanced logging and reporting for compliance and forensic analysis.

CrowdStrike Falcon is known for its efficacy in identifying malware, ransomware, and sophisticated cyber threats. The platform's cloud-native architecture and advanced AI capabilities ensure comprehensive endpoint visibility and rapid response times. Users appreciate the lightweight agent and seamless deployment process, along with detailed reporting features. Integration with security tools and efficient customer support are essential features.

What are the key features of CrowdStrike Falcon?

  • Real-time Threat Detection: Provides immediate threat identification and response.
  • Lightweight Agent: Minimal impact on system performance.
  • Cloud-native Architecture: Ensures flexibility and scalability.
  • Advanced AI Capabilities: Enhances threat detection and prevention.
  • Comprehensive Endpoint Visibility: Complete insight into endpoint activities.
  • Detailed Reporting: Facilitates compliance and forensic analysis.
  • Security Tool Integration: Seamless integration with other tools.
  • Efficient Customer Support: Robust support services.

What are the benefits or ROI of CrowdStrike Falcon?

  • Improved Threat Detection: Identifies sophisticated threats, reducing risk.
  • Enhanced System Performance: Lightweight agent ensures minimal disruption.
  • Faster Response Times: Swift reaction to incidents minimizes damage.
  • Better Compliance: Detailed logs meet regulatory requirements.
  • Streamlined Deployment: Easy to implement with minimal downtime.

In industries like finance, healthcare, and retail, CrowdStrike Falcon is often used for critical security due to its robust threat detection capabilities. Financial firms value its rapid response and detailed reporting for compliance, while healthcare providers appreciate the minimal system performance impact. Retailers benefit from its comprehensive endpoint visibility and integration with other security tools.

CrowdStrike

With Quest Change Auditor for Active Directory, you can ensure the security, compliance and control of both on-premises AD and Azure AD from a central location. Track, audit, report and alert on all key configuration changes and consolidate them in a single console — without the overhead of turning on native auditing.

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American Airlines, Bank of America, BARCLAYS, ebay, Ford, intel, MARS, MERCK, Microsoft, UBER, VISA
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