Securonix Next-Gen SIEM vs Varonis Platform comparison

Securonix Solutions and Varonis are both solutions in the Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) category. Securonix Solutions is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.1, while Varonis is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.0. Securonix Solutions holds a 1.2% mindshare in ITDR, compared to Varonis’s 5.5% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of Securonix Solutions users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of Varonis users who would recommend it.

Securonix Next-Gen SIEM

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 27, 2025

Securonix Next-Gen SIEM and Varonis Platform compete in the cybersecurity and data governance domain. Securonix seems to have the upper hand for cloud-centric businesses due to its robust cloud integration and behavior analytics capabilities.

Features: Securonix Next-Gen SIEM excels in behavior analytics, seamless cloud integration, and effective monitoring of access patterns. It also reduces false positives and supports threat investigation. Varonis Platform provides detailed visibility into data exposure, effective control over permissions, and sophisticated monitoring of file access activities, enhancing data security and compliance.

Room for Improvement: Securonix can simplify its feature set for less experienced users, enhance integration, and improve reporting capabilities. It faces complexities in setup and support processes. Varonis needs to enhance its transition to the cloud, streamline permissions requirements, and reduce costs to improve integration with existing systems.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Securonix supports deployment models such as public, private, and hybrid cloud, offering flexibility but mixed technical support quality with some slow response times. Varonis, primarily on-premises, supports hybrid and public cloud models, is renowned for excellent support, but requires considerable setup time.

Pricing and ROI: Securonix offers competitive pricing based on the number of users, making it appealing for scalable and predictable cost solutions, with reported significant ROI in operational efficiency and threat management. Varonis, known for higher costs, reflects its premium status, offering value through reduced data loss risks and increased compliance, though licensing complexity and pricing may deter mid-sized companies.

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Categories and Ranking

Securonix Next-Gen SIEM

Ranking in Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR)

9th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (16th)

Varonis Platform

Ranking in Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR)

7th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) (9th), Data Governance (4th), SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) (5th), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) (3rd), Compliance Management (7th), Ransomware Protection (11th)

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) category, the mindshare of Securonix Next-Gen SIEM is 1.2%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Varonis Platform is 5.5%, down from 5.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Featured Reviews

Mohammed Nadeem Rais

Lead - Cyber Security at NMC Healthcare

The visibility and analytics from Securonix SIEM have become indispensable in identifying and stopping potential threats before they escalate.

The most valuable feature of Securonix Next-Gen SIEM is its advance analytics, flexibility and scalability. We ingest billions of logs without worrying about resource allocation. This makes it a robust and cost-effective solution for our needs. Its user entity and behavior analytics (UEBA) are also integral for detecting insider threats and lateral movements within the organization. These features help organizations strengthen their security posture, protect sensitive data, and maintain compliance with strict regulatory requirements.

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Herman Pienaar

Senior Security Consultant at Intalock Technologies

Has valuable data alerting capabilities and efficient reporting features

The solution's classification engine is highly configurable and efficient. It provides good reporting and visualization, which is superior to previous tools like Microsoft's. The platform's data alerting capabilities and automation features for managing broken permissions are particularly notable. It offers robust automation capabilities, including global permission repair, broken access repairs, and data transport engine features for archiving and migration. The automation tools are useful for managing permissions and performing cleanup tasks efficiently. It provides strong reporting capabilities that help customers adhere to regulations and maintain compliance. Automating reporting is beneficial for maintaining robust governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) posture. It does incorporate some AI elements, particularly in its data alerting module. However, AI integration has yet to be the primary focus of my implementations. AI is expected to play a larger role in future enhancements. I recommend Varonis, particularly its effectiveness in performing data security remediation tasks. Despite its high cost, it is valuable for its capabilities and the lack of impact on end users. Overall, I rate it a nine out of ten.

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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 second feature is that within the SNYPR product there is a functionality called Spotter. We use that for link analysis diagrams and to run the stats command. That's extremely useful because it replaces a tedious, manual process we used to use, using Microsoft Excel and a couple of other methods, to bring data together."

"The software includes user behavior interactions, dashboards, and training capabilities."

"The AI capabilities enhance threat detection."

"The most valuable feature is that it works on user behavior and event rarities."

"SNYPR has a bundle of features. It has the UEBA feature that tells you about the behavior of a person or entity. In the tool itself, there is an incident management feature, which is definitely valuable."

"The reporting in the Securonix Next-Gen SIEM is very good, and the dashboard is great."

"The UEBA functionality indicates a lot about behaviors that are not found through a traditional SIEM. We have exploited that more than anything since we started using it."

"Risk scoring was nice. We could exactly see which user had the highest risk score, and then we could pick it up and work on it."

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"Varonis Platform is transparent and captures everything in the environment without impacting the performance. The tool helps us unify data feeds into a single reporting system."

"It can easily identify unusual behavior or access patterns that may pose a potential threat, while operating as a unified reporting system."

"The solution ensures that users have not accidentally shared sensitive information with the wrong people or too many people."

"The solution has significantly improved data security and compliance posture by allowing us to track and monitor activities. We can see who accesses data and when files are created and understand what's happening in our environment."

"The 24/7 support is the most valuable feature. They have been able to answer support questions pretty quickly."

"The most important feature is remediation. In remediation support, there is no group permission. We'll go ahead and remediate the access from the Dell folder to the parent folder."

"The analytics would have to be our most valuable feature."

"The telemetry to capture everything and the reports are very easy to configure without having a developer degree."

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Cons

"Securonix Next-Gen SIEM's deployment is complex and you need a team to do it."

"We would like a little more face-to-face training. Securonix has several tutorials on its website, but we want there to be a person in Colombia who does training or workshops to give us a better understanding of the platform."

"There is room for improvement in the product's integration with ServiceNow and in the reporting features."

"When they did upgrades or applied patches, sometimes, there was downtime, which required the backfill of data. There were times when we had to reach out and get a lot of things validated."

"There is slight room for improvement in terms of the initial deployment. What I see is that Securonix is more focused on their product. They are expanding, in a big way, the number of customers. So there has to be a number of dedicated teams to jump on and speed up the deployment process."

"The customization in Securonix Next-Gen SIEM is more difficult compared to other solutions. At the admin level, we have many challenges where log parsing is causing issues and compatibility is not present."

"The passing and setup are quite complex at the beginning, making onboarding not smooth, which is an area that needs improvement."

"We thought they were going to be a great product, however, they're actually not great at all as an MSP."

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"One area for improvement is the calculation engine. When applying rules in Varonis, especially for large datasets (terabytes of data), the calculations can be slow and require time to process. Speeding up this process would be beneficial."

"I would like it to have cloud integration."

"It is significantly complex."

"The remediation process can be improved. There will be no existing permission group for the McAfee channel domains. We can create a new permissions group for the required folder."

"Varonis requires more access permissions for its core functions compared to competitors, which can be a concern for companies about data safety."

"The GUI should be more functional. There should be a process for connecting through Chrome, Internet Explorer, etc."

"I'd like to see automatic updates for this solution. Currently, it's a manual process to update all the keywords"

"The product is very complicated."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Its pricing is quite similar to others and is very competitive. The other solutions have different types of licensing, but when you do the math, it is competitive."

"I rate the pricing an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is very expensive. It is a pretty expensive tool."

"I had heard that it was much cheaper than Splunk and some of the other tools, and they gave us a nice package with support. They accommodated the number of users and support very well."

"We have an annual license. We pay $200,000 for the base licensing and we pay another $50,000 for the software as a service."

"Compared to other brands it seems more affordable to us."

"The pricing is fine compared to the market but I think that at some point the competitors will catch up on price."

"The pricing is good, but by adding more things, the licensing becomes more complex because an EPS license fluctuates a lot. This licensing concept is going to be problematic in the long run."

"Its price is fine. We found it to be cheaper than LogRhythm, Exabeam, Splunk, as well as Elastic Security. A few months ago, when we were comparing Securonix with Elastic Security, we found Securonix to be cheaper than Elasticsearch. We were pretty surprised that Elastic Security is more expensive than Securonix because Elasticsearch is just starting, and it cannot compete with Securonix at this time. So, the pricing of Securonix is pretty good for now."

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"You could do a subscription, where you pay yearly, or you could purchase it outright. The licensing cost is based on the number of users on the system that you are monitoring."

"I would rate the pricing an eight out of ten, with ten being the most expensive."

"The pricing is good. It neither expensive nor cheap. It is average."

"Licensing is on an annual basis. Maintenance and renewal fees are separate. Varonis Datalert is quite expensive."

"It's expensive, kind of, really expensive."

"Varonis Platform wasn't certainly the cheapest solution."

"The platform is expensive. I rate the pricing a nine out of ten."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Healthcare Company

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

16%

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Questions from the Community

Which is the best SIEM tool for a mid-sized financial services firm: Arcsight or Securonix?

In my market, a lot of financial companies had or have an ArcSight installation. Just because in former times it was pretty good. Now a lot of them are looking for a more effective solution due to ...

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What is your primary use case for Securonix Security Analytics?

We work with CrowdStrike, Securonix Next-Gen SIEM, and other cybersecurity products such as Gurucul. We are a service provider and partner of Securonix Next-Gen SIEM. We operate as a reseller of Se...

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What do you like most about Securonix Next-Gen SIEM?

The two major features of this product we extensively use are the UEBA capability and the multi-tenant approach with the centralized data logs system. Customers are very happy with these features.

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What do you like most about Varonis Platform?

The solution has significantly improved data security and compliance posture by allowing us to track and monitor activities. We can see who accesses data and when files are created and understand w...

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What needs improvement with Varonis Platform?

Varonis started as an on-premises solution and is transitioning to cloud. It hasn't fully moved yet, which is an area for improvement. Varonis requires more access permissions for its core function...

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What is your primary use case for Varonis Platform?

The primary use case for Varonis Platform is data discovery, specifically for discovering sensitive data in our organization to protect it. We are looking for a solution that can scan our repositor...

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Overview

Securonix Next-Gen SIEM is a security information and event management solution designed to provide advanced threat detection, response, and compliance capabilities. It leverages machine learning and big data analytics to offer a comprehensive security platform for modern enterprises.

Securonix Next-Gen SIEM utilizes advanced analytics and machine learning to detect complex threats that traditional SIEM solutions might miss. Its architecture is built on Hadoop, enabling scalability and the processing of large volumes of data in real-time. This allows organizations to gain deep insights into security incidents, prioritize threats, and automate response actions. The solution also includes behavior analytics to detect insider threats and unknown attacks, integrating seamlessly with existing IT infrastructure.

What are the critical features of Securonix Next-Gen SIEM?

Advanced Threat Detection: Uses machine learning algorithms to identify sophisticated threats and reduce false positives.
Behavior Analytics: Analyzes user and entity behavior to detect insider threats and anomalies.
Scalable Architecture: Built on Hadoop, it scales to handle large data volumes, providing real-time analytics.
Automated Response: Automates incident response to mitigate threats quickly and efficiently.
Integration Capabilities: Easily integrates with various IT and security tools for comprehensive coverage.

What is the ROI expectations?

Improved Threat Detection: Enhanced ability to detect and respond to advanced threats, reducing risk.
Operational Efficiency: Automation of repetitive tasks allows security teams to focus on more critical activities.
Cost Savings: Scalability and efficient data processing reduce the need for additional hardware and resources.
Compliance Support: Helps in meeting regulatory compliance requirements through detailed reporting and monitoring.

Securonix Next-Gen SIEM is implemented across various industries, including finance, healthcare, and retail. Its flexibility and advanced analytics capabilities make it suitable for environments with complex security needs. In finance, it helps detect fraud, while in healthcare, it ensures patient data security. In retail, it protects against data breaches and payment fraud.

In summary, Securonix Next-Gen SIEM offers advanced threat detection, scalability, and integration capabilities, making it a robust solution for modern enterprises.

Securonix Solutions

Varonis Platform specializes in network security and data monitoring with modules for alerting, data classification, and access management, benefiting environments like Microsoft 365.

Varonis is designed to secure data by auditing and tracking data movement. It leverages data alert and classification modules to identify and manage sensitive information. The platform enhances network security by alerting users to unexpected data modifications and deletions, crucial for effective data loss prevention. It supports unstructured data management, ensuring proper data access and permission controls. Known for its 24/7 support, Varonis offers comprehensive analytics and unified reporting, helping prevent data overexposure and facilitating compliance efforts.

What are the key features of Varonis Platform?

24/7 Support: Provides round-the-clock assistance.
Data Monitoring: Tracks data activities efficiently.
Unified Reporting: Consolidates data access reports.
Data Classification: Identifies sensitive data effectively.
Permission Management: Simplifies managing access rights.
Behavior Analytics: Detects abnormal behavior patterns.

What benefits should be highlighted in user reviews?

Enhanced Security: Improves data protection measures.
Compliance Support: Assists in meeting compliance standards.
Data Transparency: Offers clarity in data access activities.
Access Control: Ensures proper access to data.
Centralized Remediation: Eases remediation procedures.

Varonis Platform is widely utilized in industries needing stringent data confidentiality and management, such as finance and healthcare, for tracking data modifications and unauthorized access. Enterprises deploy it to manage permissions within large datasets, benefiting Microsoft 365 environments. While Varonis requires enhancements in cloud integration, the current deployment is often based on-premises, with attention to addressing the security needs and effective data handling for critical infrastructure.

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Dtex Systems, Pfizer, Western Union, Harris, ITG

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