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Security Onion Alternatives

4.5(42 Ratings)
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems

Considering alternatives to Security Onion? See what this market Security Onion users also considered in their purchasing decision. When evaluating different solutions, potential buyers compare competencies in categories such as evaluation and contracting, integration and deployment, service and support, and specific product capabilities.

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1. Trend Micro TippingPoint Threat Protection System

By Trend Micro

4.8
(176 Ratings)
offers advanced security features like deep packet inspection, zero-day protection, and automated threat intelligence. With high performance and scalability, it effectively blocks malicious traffic without compromising network speed.Read all insights and reviews for Trend Micro TippingPoint Threat Protection System
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2. Cisco Secure Firewall

By Cisco Systems

4.1
(79 Ratings)
Cisco Secure Firewall integrates advanced Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems to protect networks from both known and unknown threats. It provides a robust solution to monitor, detect and block malicious activities, helping to secure systems and ensure safe and efficient operations. If by mistake anyone clicks on a phishing link in an email, Cisco Secure Firewall detects the unusual activity and blocks the malicious traffic before any harm is done, such as preventing ransomware from spreading. Read all insights and reviews for Cisco Secure Firewall

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  • Better at service and support
  • Easier to integrate and deploy
  • Better evaluation and contracting
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3. Trellix Intrusion Prevention System

By Trellix

4.4
(77 Ratings)
device reliability is best tech support is best feature is best Read all insights and reviews for Trellix Intrusion Prevention System

Where Security Onion Scored Higher

  • Better at service and support
  • Easier to integrate and deploy
  • Better evaluation and contracting
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4. Trellix Network Security

By Trellix

4.8
(71 Ratings)
The overall experience was good and I am also working as per the industry nome.UI is easy to understand and Policy making is much easier for the user.Easy to customize the dashboard. The best part is it is designed for both large and small networks to handle.Read all insights and reviews for Trellix Network Security
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5. Alert Logic Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

By LevelBlue (Alert Logic)

3.3
(44 Ratings)
Good Alert Logic MDR solution with the required technical depth suited for small and mid-sized businesses. However, the quality of technical support has nosedived a lot in the past 3-4 years.Read all insights and reviews for Alert Logic Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
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6. ANY.RUN Sandbox

By ANY.RUN

4.9
(34 Ratings)
The product is very reliable and gives a very deep analysis for url and malicious programs. The reporting functionality is super-useful. The OS choice is very important for different types of analysis, also the process and internet tracking of the VM is fantastic. The team is also very experienced and helpful.Read all insights and reviews for ANY.RUN Sandbox
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7. Hillstone S-Series Intrusion Prevention System

By Hillstone Networks

4.6
(31 Ratings)
Is an excellent new generation firewall, easy to implement and administer. Meets all safety needs of a client enterprise. Customers love them for their performance, performance and reliability.Read all insights and reviews for Hillstone S-Series Intrusion Prevention System
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8. Fidelis Network

By Fidelis Security

4.5
(22 Ratings)
The Fidelis IP/ID systems combine an easy to use MITRE ATT&CK dashboard, scanning appliances, and Fidelis's around the clock system monitoring from their 24/7 SOC. Having this system in place has made everyone sleep easier at night and our IT team more confident in our organizational security.Read all insights and reviews for Fidelis Network
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Top Alternatives to Security Onion

  • Trend Micro TippingPoint Threat Protection System
  • Cisco Secure Firewall
  • Trellix Intrusion Prevention System
  • Trellix Network Security
  • Alert Logic Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
  • ANY.RUN Sandbox
  • Hillstone S-Series Intrusion Prevention System
  • Fidelis Network

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