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ShadowPlex Advanced Threat Defense

byAcalvio
in Automated Moving Target Defense
4.8

Overview

Product Information on ShadowPlex Advanced Threat Defense

Updated 13th October 2025

What is ShadowPlex Advanced Threat Defense?

ShadowPlex Advanced Threat Defense is a software designed to detect, investigate, and respond to advanced cyber threats in enterprise environments. The software leverages deception technology and artificial intelligence to identify malicious activities and lateral movements within networks. It automates threat detection processes by deploying decoys and lures, which are used to expose unauthorized behaviors and attacker tactics without impacting normal operations. ShadowPlex Advanced Threat Defense enables security teams to analyze and correlate threat intelligence, streamline incident response, and reduce dwell time of threats. The software aims to address the challenge of detecting sophisticated attacks that evade traditional security solutions, supporting organizations in enhancing their cybersecurity posture.

ShadowPlex Advanced Threat Defense Pricing

ShadowPlex Advanced Threat Defense software uses a subscription-based pricing model, typically structured according to the size of the deployment or the number of assets protected. Pricing often varies based on selected features or modules, with different tiers or editions offered to accommodate varying organizational requirements. Custom enterprise pricing may also be available depending on specific deployment needs.

Overall experience with ShadowPlex Advanced Threat Defense

Cybersecurity Operation Manager
500M - 1B USD, Telecommunication
FAVORABLE

“Security Defenses with Deception Technology.”

5.0
Jun 11, 2025
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Sr Manager, Cyber Security
250M - 500M USD, Consumer Goods
CRITICAL

“Acalvio has a great product road map but ease of deployment is very hard”

3.0
Nov 24, 2023
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About Company

Company Description

Updated 16th February 2024

Acalvio is a company that specializes in cyber deception technology with the aim of bolstering defense mechanisms against complex security threats. It offers the Acalvio Active Defense Platform, which is comprised of autonomous deception technology alongside advanced AI. The platform is engineered to provide robust solutions in multiple areas including Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR), Advanced Threat Defense for IT and OT networks, Zero Trust, Active Directory Protection, and Ransomware Protection. With its base in Silicon Valley, Acalvio's technology can be deployed from the Cloud, on-premises or via managed service providers.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Private
Year Founded
2015
Head office location
Santa Clara, United States
Number of employees
51 - 200
Website
https://www.acalvio.com

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ShadowPlex Advanced Threat Defense Reviews and Ratings

4.8

(16 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
81%
4 Star
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3 Star
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  • Cybersecurity Operation Manager
    50M-1B USD
    Telecommunication
    Review Source

    Security Defenses with Deception Technology.

    5.0
    Jun 11, 2025
    This product delivers key functionalities that effectively support our deception strategy. Moreover, the insights gained from this tool enable us to optimize network traffic with greater precision.
  • Cybersecurity Operation Manager
    50M-1B USD
    Telecommunication
    Review Source

    Security Defenses with Deception Technology.

    5.0
    Jun 11, 2025
    This product delivers key functionalities that effectively support our deception strategy. Moreover, the insights gained from this tool enable us to optimize network traffic with greater precision.
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Reviewer Insights for: ShadowPlex Advanced Threat Defense

ShadowPlex Advanced Threat Defense Likes & Dislikes

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Capabilities and features. Especially the level decoy deployment option. Cloud-based solutions reduce the administrative tasks from an operational aspect.

Like

Capabilities and features. Especially the level decoy deployment option. Cloud-based solutions reduce the administrative tasks from an operational aspect.

Like

Capabilities and features. Especially the level decoy deployment option. Cloud-based solutions reduce the administrative tasks from an operational aspect.

Dislike

Service staff is very poor in required skills, relies on very few techies in US for everything.

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Service staff is very poor in required skills, relies on very few techies in US for everything.

Dislike

Service staff is very poor in required skills, relies on very few techies in US for everything.