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LogRhythm SIEM vs Palo Alto Networks AutoFocus comparison

 

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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:
 

Categories and Ranking

LogRhythm SIEM
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
176
Ranking in other categories
Log Management (13th), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (11th)
Palo Alto Networks AutoFocus
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIP) (21st)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Security Software solutions, they serve different purposes. LogRhythm SIEM is designed for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and holds a mindshare of 2.5%, down 3.1% compared to last year.
Palo Alto Networks AutoFocus, on the other hand, focuses on Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIP), holds 1.4% mindshare, up 1.2% since last year.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
LogRhythm SIEM2.5%
Splunk Enterprise Security7.1%
IBM Security QRadar5.2%
Other85.2%
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIP) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Palo Alto Networks AutoFocus1.4%
Recorded Future7.1%
CrowdStrike Falcon4.8%
Other86.7%
Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIP)
 

Featured Reviews

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Cyber Security Engineer at Diyar United Company
Provides strong detection capabilities but requires improvements in parsing and stability
I cannot think of any specific features that LogRhythm SIEM can improve upon since it supports a wide variety of major vendors. However, they need to improve their parsing techniques; the tool should understand various devices and present data in a human-readable format. For example, if a personal Android mobile needs to be integrated, LogRhythm SIEM should be able to parse that data effectively. They also need to improve their database of supported devices to cover smaller vendors alongside the major players, allowing for better global reach and usability. I have noticed some problems with parsing errors, event mismatches, and data mismatching, so ensuring accurate parsing and continuous improvement according to device updates are my basic expectations as a detection engineer.
Tejas Jain - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Cloud Security Architect at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Seamless integration into existing ecosystem empowers effective threat detection
The most valuable feature of Palo Alto Networks AutoFocus is its seamless integration into the Palo Alto Networks ecosystem, allowing the threat intelligence feeds to be automatically consumed without manual effort. It uses the STIX format, which is automatically understood by the firewalls. AutoFocus also excels in behavioral analytics and reputation scoring, providing thorough threat analysis.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"LogRhythm has shown to us, to this point in time, that it has the capabilities of being able to deliver actionable intelligence to the security engineers and analysts."
"From a performance standpoint, I have no problems recommending LogRhythm because it allows me to get in under the hood and tweak some things."
"LogRhythm has been really a good partner, they've reached out, they're always wanting information, "How we can improve? How can we do this or that?""
"In terms of security, LogRhythm NextGen SIEM is great."
"The security operation center is excellent."
"For us, LogRhythm has given us the kind of insight we need to understand when those threats either are being recon-ed, found out, or when they're really trying a brute force attack to get at us."
"Overall, versus competitors, it is a lot easier to use, a lot more user friendly, but it still gives you a lot of flexibility to do whatever you want."
"The LogRhythm AIE (Advanced Intelligence Engine) is very good at alerting my SOC to events of interest and potential security issues without flooding my team with noise."
"Palo Alto Networks AutoFocus has had a positive impact on my company as we can reduce the cost for the SOC investment, and we can also get good feedback on how to strengthen our network from the expertise people available."
"It integrates well with other solutions and provides good threat intelligence in terms of external threats."
"It is very easy to install and set up AutoFocus."
"I would rate Palo Alto Networks AutoFocus a ten out of ten."
"The logs play a crucial role as they contribute to blocking unwanted Internet traffic."
"It integrates well with other solutions and provides good threat intelligence in terms of external threats."
"The feature that I like best is the dashboard."
"The most valuable feature is alerting."
 

Cons

"Easier creation of rules and parsing, and more user-friendly."
"I would like to see additional features around alarm management."
"I would like to see case management become more independent from LogRhythm itself."
"The installation was a bit complex because we are running a virtual infrastructure."
"Better correlation of all events: We seem to get a lot of misinterpreted data coming from multiple sources."
"I face stability issues every quarter that necessitate corrective maintenance."
"Apparently, it's sitting in a state that's getting a little stale."
"The biggest thing I want is, right now you have thick console and the web console. Most of the reporting has to be done in the thick console. I'd love more reporting in the web console."
"It would be better if they used the threat intelligence feeds directly from their side and changing the verdict instead of us requesting it."
"I would like to have more technical documentation that contains greater detail on the types of threats that are occurring."
"It would be better if they used the threat intelligence feeds directly from their side and changing the verdict instead of us requesting it."
"I would like to have more technical documentation that contains greater detail on the types of threats that are occurring."
"It must be on-premises as well; it must have a server on-premises. It is a completely cloud-based product at present."
"It is a completely cloud-based product at present."
"I would like the tool to see more integration with Cortex XDR. There is no real reason to keep them separate."
"It would be helpful to have better documentation for configuring and installing the solution."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"On a scale of one to ten, I'd rate the pricing of this solution as a seven - not too expensive but not cheap either. Regarding licensing costs, it varies depending on factors like being a partner or an end user, but there are no additional costs aside from standard licensing fees for the basic SIEM solution."
"The product is inexpensive than other tools."
"Look closely at the cost of licensing of other products. This should include setups and the need for support services. I did a RFQ to 2 other vendors before choosing this product."
"The setup and licensing for small and medium size businesses is straightforward, though when it comes to the enterprise it pays to keep in mind the possibility for complications given all the extras and add-ons that may be required."
"The pricing is very reasonable and accessible compared to other products in the market but I am not very sure about the exact licensing cost per year for our company."
"The solution has provided us with consistency and increased staff productivity through orchestrated automated work flows by at least 20 percent."
"I give the price a six out of ten."
"The license cost is around $10 per MPS."
"It is expensive."
"The solution is reasonably priced."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
10%
Construction Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Performing Arts
15%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Energy/Utilities Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business38
Midsize Enterprise39
Large Enterprise83
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Large Enterprise4
 

Questions from the Community

What is the difference between log management and SIEM?
Rony, Daniel's answer is right on the money. There are many solutions for each in the market, a lot depends upon your ability to manage such tools and your budget. A small operation may be best s...
What needs improvement with LogRhythm NextGen SIEM?
LogRhythm SIEM could learn from Wazuh, as Wazuh has a built-in mechanism that allows you to write custom scripting and scripts through languages that Wazuh can then trigger, which is somewhat bette...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for LogRhythm SIEM?
I find LogRhythm SIEM affordable, as it is a bit less costly than QRadar, although I have not been involved in negotiation charges; however, from the manager's approval, I see it as affordable.
What needs improvement with Palo Alto Networks AutoFocus?
I feel that Palo Alto Networks AutoFocus can improve, especially since most of the OEMs are implementing MDR, Managed Service feature, which is still not available with Palo Alto. The MDR feature i...
What is your primary use case for Palo Alto Networks AutoFocus?
I use Palo Alto Networks AutoFocus for threat monitoring, and it is provided by the OEM itself. I use the threat data correlation feature, which correlates with Cortex. We can use it for data corre...
What advice do you have for others considering Palo Alto Networks AutoFocus?
As a partner with Palo Alto Networks, my email is Sarvajit at bsrgroup.in. My job title is Technical Manager. I confirm that we will publish these reviews on peerspot.com in written or audio format...
 

Also Known As

LogRhythm NextGen SIEM, LogRhythm, LogRhythm Threat Lifecycle Management, LogRhythm TLM
Palo Alto Threat Intelligence Management
 

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Sample Customers

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