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Dragos vs Palo Alto Industrial OT Security comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Dragos
Ranking in Operational Technology (OT) Security
5th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Palo Alto Industrial OT Sec...
Ranking in Operational Technology (OT) Security
7th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Operational Technology (OT) Security category, the mindshare of Dragos is 8.9%, down from 11.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Palo Alto Industrial OT Security is 2.7%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Operational Technology (OT) Security Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Dragos8.9%
Palo Alto Industrial OT Security2.7%
Other88.4%
Operational Technology (OT) Security
 

Featured Reviews

JR
OT Cybersecurity Engineer at Nadar
Offers strong incident response features but requires more asset visibility and flexibility
Dragos' best features are that they are more focused towards Incident Response, so they have a dedicated playbook in their platform, making it easier for anyone investigating any incidents to investigate the alerts. One of the main features of Dragos is that they have a dedicated Incident Response team, so if clients need any help, they are there to help. Dragos does real-time monitoring as well, collecting mirror traffic from the span port of the switch, and as soon as it gets the traffic, it analyzes it in real time and shows what's going on in the networks, which relates to the real-time visibility feature for ICS networks.
Engineerinfosec67 - PeerSpot reviewer
Presale Engineer at Westcon-Comstor
Comprehensive security features with integral network communication view
Real-time monitoring and proactive threat prevention offered by Palo Alto Industrial OT Security is a key feature of the product, which is distinctive since many other security solutions for industrial plant environments are basically able to detect - not protect. They need to be integrated with other security components, making the deployment more complex as more products and solutions need to be integrated. In Palo Alto, we have a single device that does everything. These features contribute to maintaining oversight over my Industrial networks or my customers' networks, and it's very important. It is a way to detect any change in the field, even if changes are made outside the proper control processes. The capability of Palo Alto Industrial OT Security to map network flows and understand asset interdependencies is especially important in complex environments. In smaller environments, which are the most common in my country, the industrial plants usually change very slowly, so this kind of discovery feature is interesting at the beginning but not critical after the first deployments. The positive impact of Palo Alto Industrial OT Security on my organization brings benefits such as a constant view of the intercommunication and connection between different areas of the networks.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Dragos' best features are that they are more focused towards Incident Response, so they have a dedicated playbook in their platform, making it easier for anyone investigating any incidents to investigate the alerts."
"Dragos is more expensive than other vendors, probably about fifteen to twenty percent more, but it is generally worth the investment."
"Real-time monitoring and proactive threat prevention offered by Palo Alto Industrial OT Security is a key feature of the product, which is distinctive because many other security solutions for industrial plant environments are basically able to detect but not protect."
 

Cons

"I think Dragos can offer more flexibility similar to Nozomi and more visibility into the assets, nodes, and links, which would make it more competitive in the future."
"Dragos could improve its asset visibility and discovery tools, as the competitor Claroty has better options in this area."
"The area for improvement in Palo Alto Industrial OT Security is the coverage of the different types of devices that can be connected, which is a common complaint or request from the end user because everyone has something that is different from the others."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Energy/Utilities Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Construction Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
5%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Retailer
8%
Energy/Utilities Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dragos?
Dragos is more expensive than other vendors, probably about fifteen to twenty percent more, but it is generally worth the investment.
What needs improvement with Dragos?
I think Dragos could be improved, as I have worked in Nozomi and compared it to Nozomi. Nozomi offers a lot of flexibility in what I am able to learn and unlearn, and I have more visibility towards...
What is your primary use case for Dragos?
I am an engineer in a service provider company where we help clients choose and implement security solutions, and I'm still looking for a new solution. I am certified in Dragos, but I have not depl...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Palo Alto Industrial OT Security?
The pricing, setup costs, and licensing allow customers to save and reduce costs. The licensing is based not on the number of protected devices. It's based on the type of firewall that is installed...
What needs improvement with Palo Alto Industrial OT Security?
The area for improvement in Palo Alto Industrial OT Security is the coverage of the different types of devices that can be connected, which is a common complaint or request from the end user as eve...
What is your primary use case for Palo Alto Industrial OT Security?
I have worked with Palo Alto Industrial OT Security as a presales engineer. I am the distributor. I have a partnership with Palo Alto, and my customers are System Integrators.
 

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