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Cynet vs Splunk User Behavior Analytics comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 4, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
7.6
Cynet delivers quick ROI, effective virus prevention, and automates oversight, rapidly stopping cyberattacks for various clients.
Sentiment score
6.4
Splunk User Behavior Analytics boosts productivity and savings, though ROI varies with implementation; users report improved incident resolution.
The solution can save costs by improving incident resolution times and reducing security incident costs.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.6
Cynet's 24/7 support is praised for responsiveness and knowledge, with some suggested improvements in ticket speed and regional expansion.
Sentiment score
6.8
Splunk User Behavior Analytics offers reliable customer support, although geographic limitations may require some users to utilize online forums.
Their SOC side support, when a threat is detected, is excellent.
I was very satisfied with their technical support.
Their technical support can be improved in terms of speed when opening a ticket.
Mission-critical offering a dedicated team, proactive monitoring, and fast resolution.
Splunk's technical support is amazing.
I would rate the support at eight, meaning there's some room for improvement.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
Cynet offers scalable, efficient endpoint management for diverse sectors, supporting cloud and on-premises installations, ensuring adaptability across industries.
Sentiment score
7.5
Splunk User Behavior Analytics offers scalable and versatile solutions for enterprises, adaptable to both on-premise and cloud environments.
The solution is highly scalable.
Cynet is very scalable.
Splunk User Behavior Analytics is highly scalable, designed for enterprise scalability, allowing expansion of data ingestion, indexing, and search capabilities as log volumes grow.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.5
Cynet is preferred for its stability and simplicity, offering reliable performance with minimal issues, appealing to many users.
Sentiment score
8.2
Splunk User Behavior Analytics is praised for stability, ease of use, and reliable performance, despite minor long-term data issues.
Splunk User Behavior Analytics is highly stable and reliable, even in large-scale enterprise environments with high log injection rates.
Splunk User Behavior Analytics is a one hundred percent stable solution.
Sometimes issues occur when handling long-term data.
 

Room For Improvement

Cynet needs improved mobile support, faster technical assistance, flexible reporting, better threat handling, and enhanced integrations and features.
Splunk User Behavior Analytics needs improved integration, automation, affordability, a better interface, and enhanced features for optimal user satisfaction.
There should be more options than deploying solely through group policy, as the assumption that GPO is working isn’t always the case.
Integration with local Active Directory, not only Azure AD, is a must.
Having a DLP feature would also add value.
High data ingestion costs can be an issue, especially for large enterprises, as Splunk charges based on the amount of data processed.
I encountered several issues while trying to create solutions for this advanced version, which seem unrelated to query or data issues.
Advanced reporting could see enhancements as there are some issues with latency.
 

Setup Cost

Cynet offers affordable, flexible subscriptions with high ROI, cost-effective features, and competitive pricing compared to CrowdStrike and Sentinel One.
Splunk User Behavior Analytics pricing is complex, influenced by data usage, licensing, and features, causing budgeting challenges.
I think the pricing of Cynet is fair and one of the better options in the market.
The pricing is based on the amount of data processed, and it is considered a high-level investment for enterprises.
Comparing with the competitors, it's a bit expensive.
 

Valuable Features

Cynet provides advanced threat detection, easy setup, and flexible pricing, appealing to small teams with low management effort.
Splunk User Behavior Analytics provides efficient data analysis, threat detection, and seamless integration, enhancing security with advanced analytics and automation.
The valuable aspects of Cynet are its EDR and XDR components, which are available at a reasonable price point.
The most effective features of Cynet are its ransomware protection and lateral movement deception.
The SOAR function, deception, and forensics are very useful.
I also utilize it for anomaly detection and behavior analysis, particularly using Splunk's machine learning environment.
Splunk User Behavior Analytics is known for its advanced analytics and data correlation capabilities, which help in detecting patterns, anomalies, and security threats.
Splunk User Behavior Analytics offers several beneficial features, such as Insider Threat Detection, account compromise detection, risk scoring, threat detection, and machine anomaly detection.
 

Categories and Ranking

Cynet
Ranking in User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)
5th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
40
Ranking in other categories
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (12th), Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (15th), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (14th), Threat Deception Platforms (4th), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (4th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (9th), Ransomware Protection (6th)
Splunk User Behavior Analytics
Ranking in User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (11th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) category, the mindshare of Cynet is 5.2%, up from 4.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Splunk User Behavior Analytics is 9.5%, down from 11.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)
 

Featured Reviews

Zubair Ahmad - PeerSpot reviewer
Managed threat detection efficiently with minimal resource usage
We used the solution as a Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service. It detected threats, and the team managing our services took care of it. We did not face any major challenges or attacks, and memory utilization was minimal. It functioned very well Cynet was valuable since it efficiently…
Subhayu Chakraborty - PeerSpot reviewer
Automatic reports streamline tasks and offers easy report gathering
The dashboard part could be improved. While using it, I noticed two options: Classic, which is adequate yet only in black and white, and another one that is more advanced or smart, though I forgot the exact term. I encountered several issues while trying to create solutions for this advanced version, which seem unrelated to query or data issues.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

When evaluating User Activity Monitoring, what aspect do you think is the most important to look for?
The support team that stands behind the detection and response. Is there adequate expertise and are they behind you 24x7x365? Cynet CyOps has been there for us.
What do you like most about Cynet?
In terms of incident response, Cynet can contain attacks, offer a trial period to customers, and uninstall if not continued. The most valuable aspect is its integration capabilities, covering endpo...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cynet?
The price is competitive, so I cannot complain about it.
What do you like most about Splunk User Behavior Analytics?
The solution's most valuable feature is Splunk queries, which allow us to query the logs and analyze the attack vectors.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Splunk User Behavior Analytics?
Splunk is up to the mark in terms of pricing. However, I cannot provide specific comments on the pricing at the moment.
What needs improvement with Splunk User Behavior Analytics?
The dashboard part could be improved. While using it, I noticed two options: Classic, which is adequate yet only in black and white, and another one that is more advanced or smart, though I forgot ...
 

Also Known As

No data available
Caspida, Splunk UBA
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Meuhedet, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
8 Securities, AAA Western, AdvancedMD, Amaya, Cerner Corporation, CJ O Shopping, CloudShare, Crossroads Foundation, 7-Eleven Indonesia
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