I primarily use the solution on the could to enhance my security posture. It's used to prevent malware from getting on our systems.
Director Of Infrastructure Solutions at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
Easy to set up, reveals vulnerabilities effectively and has helpful support
Pros and Cons
- "Technical support is helpful."
- "The licensing is a bit complex."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
I'm looking at using their Spotlight feature. The solution is very good at revealing the vulnerabilities we might have. If there's anything on our system, it will reveal it, and we can address it.
It is stable and reliable.
Technical support is helpful.
It's pretty easy to set up.
The solution can scale.
What needs improvement?
The CSPM UI of the solution could be improved. The cloud solution is where there needs improvement done. The on-premises version is mostly fine.
The licensing is a bit complex. People need to take some time to understand it to ensure they are getting the most out of the offering.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution for three or four months.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable and reliable. My understanding is it is quite stable. I'd rate it nine out of ten for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is very scalable. I'd rate it eight of nine out of ten. It can extend well.
We have more than 400 users. We use it on the server side, not for end-user computing.
We have been using the solution pretty regularly for monitoring.
How are customer service and support?
Support is very good. They were very helpful during setup. They got back to us pretty quickly. We haven't had any issues with them.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We did POCs with other solutions. However, we did not go live with anything other than Crowd Strike. We wanted a good cloud option and those Crowd Strike.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is very easy. I'd rate it at a 7.5 out of ten. We did a POC with them before doing the full contract, and the support was very good. We had a few challenges, and support took care of it in a reasonable amount of time.
The deployment took a month or so since we had quite a number of things to handle and complete.
Our infrastructure team manages the deployment and maintenance. We have not done a lot of maintenance as of now. We are still in learning mode. Likely down the road, we might need just one person to monitor the console and act on things as they arise.
What about the implementation team?
We handled the initial setup in-house, although we did get help from support occasionally.
What was our ROI?
It is too early to say if there will be an ROI. When we run it for a year or so, we'll have a better idea of if we will see one.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is pretty contextual. It's hard to give a general price.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We did look at other options and found Crowd Strike offered a very good cloud option.
What other advice do I have?
I am a customer.
We are using the latest version of the solution.
I'd advise others to do a lot of research and do a POC so that they are aware of what they will be getting and what they will be signing up for.
I'd rate the solution nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Sales Operations Specialist at ADEO IT Consulting Services
Cheap but quality product despite non-user-friendly interface
Pros and Cons
- "I would recommend Falcon Complete for anyone looking for a cheaper alternative that's almost the same quality as Cortex."
- "Falcon Complete's user interface isn't very user-friendly, especially for writing rules."
What is our primary use case?
I primarily use Falcon Complete to protect against threats.
What needs improvement?
Falcon Complete's user interface isn't very user-friendly, especially for writing rules.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been working with Falcon Complete for one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Falcon Complete is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Falcon Complete is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
CrowdStrike's technical support is good, I haven't heard any complaints about it.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy because Falcon Complete is on-cloud, and it takes around a week to deploy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Falcon Complete isn't too pricy, and its licensing is available on a yearly basis.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend Falcon Complete for anyone looking for a cheaper alternative that's almost the same quality as Cortex. I would give Falcon Complete a rating of seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Reseller
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Co-Founder and Director at Securevel Solutions Pvt ltd
Easy to deploy, stable, and scalable
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature is AML-based threat detection."
- "The solution is geared more towards larger organizations, so it can be difficult for organizations with smaller budgets to utilize the solution."
What is our primary use case?
The primary purpose of this solution is to safeguard against malicious software, ransomware, and other unknown security threats.
How has it helped my organization?
The solution is excellent; it meets customers' expectations for threat protection and provides an array of credit protection capabilities, features, and functions. As a system integrator, I am helping organizations find the best solutions to protect their environment.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature is AML-based threat detection.
What needs improvement?
The solution is geared more towards larger organizations, so it can be difficult for organizations with smaller budgets to utilize the solution. The cost has room for improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for the last four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable, and while there may be opportunities for further improvements, the solution is well-designed and works well at this time.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is cloud-based, so it offers scalable capabilities without any additional requirements.
How are customer service and support?
CrowdStrike Falcon Complete's technical support is very good; they respond accurately, on time, and in accordance with their Service Level Agreement.
How was the initial setup?
This solution is highly acclaimed for its seamless implementation and ease of use. Deployment is effortless, with simple policy creation and enabling processes. All aspects of this product work together smoothly.
What about the implementation team?
Our clients must always receive technical and partner support when deploying our solution. We provide recommendations and best practices to ensure a successful integration that won't negatively affect existing systems. We can also provide guidance on how our product will interact with preexisting solutions.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
CrowdStrike offers solutions with the same functionality for both large enterprises and small to medium organizations with competitive pricing. CrowdStrike is able to provide its customers with a solution that fits within their budget.
What other advice do I have?
I give the solution a ten out of ten.
At my job, I am often working with CrowdStrike, as it is a well-designed solution that works effectively and has been tested by numerous customers. However, I am not limited to just this product and will provide a solution to customers no matter their preferences. I offer suggestions and recommendations to customers and work to meet their needs and terms and conditions.
I believe at times that CrowdStrike is the best option on the market when it comes to MDR. CrowdStrike is a very good solution.
The market provides a lot of capabilities when it comes to product offerings, not just endpoint security. Now, a single solution can offer different types of protection. So, there is no limit to how much a tool can be extended and expanded. It is up to the companies to decide what features and capabilities they want to offer.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Other
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Reseller
Cyber Security Analyst at DIgital Sentry Ltd
I like the product's AI functionality and vulnerability management
Pros and Cons
- "I like Falcon's AI functionality and vulnerability management. That has been so helpful. Falcon Complete can manage vulnerabilities, quarantine threats, and do all kinds of forensic incident analysis. It's a lightweight solution that only uses 1% of the CPU, which is a game changer. Other EDRs have had high CPU usage."
- "Falcon could use more SIEM capabilities, like a central place to monitor all our clients."
What is our primary use case?
My organization is a cybersecurity company using CrowdStrike Falcon for incident response and forensic analysis. Twenty-five employees are using it now
How has it helped my organization?
CrowdStrike has improved our operations in many ways. Three of our clients recently got hit by ransomware. Using Falcon Complete, we contained and fixed the issue and helped them get things back to normal.
What is most valuable?
I like Falcon's AI functionality and vulnerability management. That has been so helpful. Falcon Complete can manage vulnerabilities, quarantine threats, and do all kinds of forensic incident analysis. It's a lightweight solution that only uses 1% of the CPU, which is a game changer. Other EDRs have had high CPU usage.
What needs improvement?
Falcon could use more SIEM capabilities, like a central place to monitor all our clients.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using CrowdStrike Falcon for nearly two years now.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate Falcon 10 out of 10 for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate CrowdStrike Falcon 10 out of 10 for scalability.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We were using McAfee Endpoint Security, but we later partnered with CrowdStrike, so we started using Falcon. The McAfee solution was limited. CrowdStrike EDR has a good dashboard that lets us see what's happening and the processes on my machines. It has better quarantining and remediation.
How was the initial setup?
Setting up Falcon was straightforward. We deploy it on the cloud and on-prem, depending on the client. You can deploy it in under five minutes with an adequate internet connection.
The number of people needed to deploy the solution varies. It only requires one person if we are using Active Directory. However, we typically do it manually with four people to do it, so it's faster for us to reach the organization's endpoints.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We evaluated Trend Micro and a few other EDRs. We found from the ratings that CrowdStrike was more effective than other EDRs. In addition, we have some solutions from other vendors like AlienVault OSSIM and Darktrace because those are the main players in our market.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. partner
Business Mobility Development (AVP-BMD) at SC Asset
Good performance, easy initial setup, and has the ability to expand
Pros and Cons
- "It has good security features."
- "We'd like the pricing to be a bit lower in the future."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for antivirus purposes.
What is most valuable?
The solution works well and is okay with me. For the most part, I am happy with it.
The performance is good, and it is stable. We don't have any issues. I find it doesn't impact my work.
It has good security features.
The solution offers an easy initial setup.
It's scalable.
What needs improvement?
We'd like the pricing to be a bit lower in the future.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for about six months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable and reliable. The performance is good. We haven't had any issues. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
As a solution that is based in the cloud, it can scale well. It's not a problem at all.
We have about 1,000 users on the solution right now.
I'm unsure as to if we have plans to increase usage.
How are customer service and support?
I've never used technical support and cannot speak to how helpful or responsive they would be.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We might have previously used Kaspersky.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is simple and straightforward. It's not overly complex. I'm not sure how long the deployment took. I wasn't as hands-on with the process.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
You do need to purchase a license in order to use the product. It's not cheap, however, it is not overly expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I'm an end-user.
I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Senior Research Analyst - Security, Privacy, Risk & Compliance at Info-Tech Research Group
Offers excellent threat detection and investigation capabilities in a stable solution
Pros and Cons
- "The detection and investigation capabilities are my favorite parts of the solution, and it has good threat intelligence and threat-hunting features."
- "I want better integration with other security solutions; integrating with third-party apps wasn't as seamless as I expected."
What is our primary use case?
Typically, we use the solution for detection, as we outsourced the response element to an MSSP. It also gives us visibility into security threats and allows us to find and eliminate them. For issues that outweigh our capacity, we escalate to our third-party MSSP.
What is most valuable?
The detection and investigation capabilities are my favorite parts of the solution. It has good threat intelligence and threat-hunting features.
What needs improvement?
I want better integration with other security solutions; integrating with third-party apps wasn't as seamless as I expected.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for one to two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I can't say because our usage remained flat; we didn't up or downscale.
How was the initial setup?
On a scale of one to ten, I put the difficulty of the initial setup at five, right in the middle.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
CrowdStrike offers training at an additional cost, so many organizations wouldn't want that route.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the solution eight out of ten.
My advice is to be clear in the negotiation phase about your expectations, the strengths and weaknesses of the solution, and how much of the implementation CrowdStrike will be doing for you. It's good to keep in mind what the required integrations are based on existing infrastructure to understand what is and isn't feasible in the integration.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Security Analyst at Raechal Enterprises Pvt Ltd
Is feasible and easy to deploy, and has a higher detection rate
Pros and Cons
- "The main valuable features are feasibility, ease of deployment, and that it's all based in the cloud. I like that it is gradually updated and that the detection rate is higher than that of other endpoint solutions. There are fewer loopholes."
- "When you enable a particular feature, it takes a long time, from 15 to 30 minutes, to implement in enterprise environments. This can be improved."
What is most valuable?
The main valuable features are feasibility, ease of deployment, and that it's all based in the cloud. I like that it is gradually updated and that the detection rate is higher than that of other endpoint solutions. There are fewer loopholes.
What needs improvement?
When you enable a particular feature, it takes a long time, from 15 to 30 minutes, to implement in enterprise environments. This can be improved.
It would be nice if additional features were included in the product at no extra cost.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been working with this solution for about six months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I haven't had any issues with stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's scalable. You can use APIs to connect with all of the solutions. For example, you can use APIs to connect to a SIEM environment.
How are customer service and support?
CrowdStrike's technical support is very good, and I would give them a ten out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial deployment is simple because you get continuous support from the CrowdStrike team, and they are very responsive.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The licensing cost for CrowdStrike Falcon Complete is fair, and I would give it a five out of five. You have to pay per device/user.
What other advice do I have?
CrowdStrike Falcon Complete is a good solution, and we have not had any complaints so far. On a scale from one to ten, I would rate it at eight.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
Trainee Engineer at COMPASS IT Solutions & Services Pvt.Ltd.
Impressive visibility, real-time response, and attentive online support
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of this solution is the real-time visibility into what is happening in your endpoint."
- "Their endpoint solution is excellent. But I would like to see them improve their HDR, as well as their DLP (Data Loss Prevention)."
- "It lacks disk encryption, data loss prevention, and email security."
What is our primary use case?
It is their MDR. We use CrowdStrike Falcon Complete to manage our security. It is for our endpoint protection.
How has it helped my organization?
Our organization sells CrowdStrike.
Assume there is malware on my computer. Using the hash value, I can determine how many endpoints in my organization have been infected by this malware.
Using this RTR, I can gain remote access to their machines or endpoints and attempt to close, remove, or delete the process or file entirely.
These features, in my opinion, are extremely important for IT administrators. It lets us now look at users in Mumbai, and I am in Bangalore.
I am not required to use AnyDesk or anything. I can simply log into my Falcon, navigate to that file section, and remove the file without the user even realizing it.
What is most valuable?
I believe their EDR, services are of high quality. Which is what organizations desire. We can use the EDR to determine how many people attempted to access someone else's laptop.
It provides us with that insight, we know when someone is attempting to steal data from another laptop. This is also beneficial.
The most valuable feature of this solution is the real-time visibility into what is happening in your endpoint.
Their real-time response is also very good.
What needs improvement?
Their endpoint solution is excellent. But I would like to see them improve their HDR, as well as their DLP (Data Loss Prevention).
If they improve in these two areas, they will have a really good product that we will enjoy. Otherwise, we will have to include another product for people who want data loss prevention. There will be a cost, which will be expensive, and it will consume significantly more resources on the client's machine.
It would make it easier if everything was together in one center. That is why I looked into Trellix as well as Trend Micro.
In the next release, I would like to see Data Loss Prevention and Email Security. safety included.
The majority of these businesses are also beginning to use Chrome OS. I would also like to see support for Chrome OS.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using CrowdStrike Falcon Complete for four or five months.
Because it comes from the cloud, it automatically updates itself.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
CrowdStrike Falcon Complete is very stable.
If you look at Trellix, for example, they just arrived and have three, or four centers. But this has only one center, and at its peak, it uses only about six MB of RAM resources.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
CrowdStrike Falcon Complete is scalable. If you purchase the pro version, if the customer is dissatisfied with it, he can later upgrade it by adding more modules to it.
We have approximately 50 users in various roles, including sales, directors, and even our technical team, who use this solution.
How are customer service and support?
I'm not aware of any Falcon Complete technical support. But I am aware of the technical support for the other module. It's quite good.
It is online-based support. We do not have that technical support number.
However, technical online support is also fairly responsive. If you file a case, they will respond within two hours.
A technician is assigned, and he or she will be on call until the case is resolved.
I would rate the technical support a four out of five. If they had a toll-free number, I would rate them a five out of five.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Previously, I did not use another solution, I have always used CrowdStrike Falcon Complete.
How was the initial setup?
CrowdStrike Falcon Complete, from what I understand, can only be deployed in the cloud and is not available on-premise.
The initial setup is straightforward. You will receive a link, open it, configure the dashboard, and deploy the sensors. That's all.
It took a half hour to deploy the center, the policy configuration, the dashboard, and everything.
What about the implementation team?
The deployment was done in-house.
If there are only 50 users, two people will suffice. One person is more than enough if he has a deployment tool like Jamf or JumpCloud. He can simply deploy it from where he is.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I am not sure what the licensing fees are. I believe it is paid once a year, but I am not sure. However, it is dependent on the number of users present and the number of licenses purchased. The licenses are sold per user.
I believe that all of these, for example, Trend Micro, Trellix, or any other company that is based on this NGAV technology, are usually based on how many users are in that environment, and how many devices they intend to install the technology on.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others who are interested in using it. If you want a good endpoint security solution, I recommend CrowdStrike. It provides adequate endpoint security.
I would rate CrowdStrike Falcon Complete an eight out of ten.
It lacks disk encryption, data loss prevention, and email security. It does not support Chrome OS. We provide these services, which is why we are looking into Trend Micro and Trellix, both have these options available.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Senior Principal Security Manager at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
A good endpoint protection tool, with strong threat response features
Pros and Cons
- "The threat response from this solution is very comprehensive. It not only allows us to detect the threat, but also to isolate it and check the recovery capability of the compromised system."
- "The threat response from this solution is very comprehensive."
- "This solution is lacking in a recovery feature. If there is a full compromise, this product can't recover the machine, which results in us having to rebuild the entire system."
What is our primary use case?
We use this solution for endpoint protection of a user, a computer, a server, or a virtualization.
What is most valuable?
The threat response from this solution is very comprehensive. It not only allows us to detect the threat, but also to isolate it and check the recovery capability of the compromised system.
What needs improvement?
This solution is lacking in a recovery feature. If there is a full compromise, this product can't recover the machine, which results in us having to rebuild the entire system.
We would also like some data analysis features to be developed for this product.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We have found this solution to be stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
This product is easily scalable, if it is deployed with consideration being given to increasing the scale.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support for this solution is not very good, and issues will not be picked up unless the ticket raised is extremely precise about what the problem is. Fortunately there is extensive documentation provided to allow for self-help to take place.
There is also a very good user-community group that has been set up, which allows us to contact users in other organizations and knowledge-share with them.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of this solution was very easy. However, the deployment could be quite complicated if there is no basic understanding of computer science.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The licensing cost for this solution is $5000, per license, with each machine requiring its own license.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
General Manager at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Intuitive capabilities, scalable, and beneficial cloud implementation
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features of CrowdStrike Falcon Complete are the modern and intuitive capabilities, and because it is cloud-based it is much easier to adopt and roll out to the environment."
- "The support is good from CrowdStrike Falcon Complete. We call them and we have a response immediately. They could improve by increasing their knowledge."
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features of CrowdStrike Falcon Complete are the modern and intuitive capabilities, and because it is cloud-based it is much easier to adopt and roll out to the environment.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using CrowdStrike Falcon Complete for approximately one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
CrowdStrike Falcon Complete is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of CrowdStrike Falcon Complete is good.
We have approximately 1,000 users using this solution in my company. We have plans to increase our usage.
How are customer service and support?
The support is good from CrowdStrike Falcon Complete. We call them and we have a response immediately. They could improve by increasing their knowledge.
I rate the support from CrowdStrike Falcon Complete a four out of five.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Previously used Symantec Endpoint Protection. We switched to CrowdStrike Falcon Complete because we had a lot of real threats that passed through the antivirus and at the same time, we were not getting the right technical support from Symantec.
How was the initial setup?
The setup of CrowdStrike Falcon Complete was easy. We have not yet completed the full implementation, it is still ongoing and we hope to finish it in two to three months.
We had some initial proof of concept and did it on test PCs and test servers. We are moving it into production. We are doing small steps every week.
What about the implementation team?
We had support from CrowdStrike Falcon Complete available during the implementation.
What other advice do I have?
I rate CrowdStrike Falcon Complete an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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