Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR

8.2 /10

What is Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR?

To stay ahead of fast-moving threats, you need AI-powered endpoint security that continuously learns new attack techniques. Cortex XDR™ offers protection that blocks all malware, exploits and fileless attacks to keep your endpoints safe

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Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR Ratings

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91 Likeliness to Recommend

94 Plan to Renew

82 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

+90 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR?

0% Negative

6% Neutral

94% Positive

Pros

Performance Enhancing
Unique Features
Continually Improving Product
Enables Productivity

Feature Ratings

Average 87

Endpoint Detection and Response

Dynamic Malware Detection

Mac OS support

Centralized Management Portal

System Hardening

Automated Remediation

Port and Device Control

Cross Platform Support

Kernel Monitoring

Ransomware Recovery and Removal

Application Containment Mechanisms

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 85

Breadth of Features

Availability and Quality of Training

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Quality of Features

Business Value Created

Ease of IT Administration

Ease of Implementation

Ease of Customization

Ease of Data Integration

Usability and Intuitiveness

Vendor Support

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Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR Reviews

Joshua W.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Education
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jul 2022

Great solution for end point protection!

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR from other similar products?

Their ability to unify prevention, investigation, detection and response in one platform.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Cortex's ability to bring our vast amount of data together into one place for analysis and review.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Nothing, it's a great solution to help keep our network secure from external threats.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Talk to one of their representatives. They were very helpful in answering all of the questions we had!

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Vassilis B.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Finance
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jul 2022

Innovative solution to thwart threats

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR from other similar products?

It is absolutely critical to the company because it allows users to securely access applications and data without having to store the information locally where it might be lost or stolen. I was impressed by the way Palo Alto Networks uses crowdsourcing to improve the operation of Traps

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

A solution that look at everything coming into the data center, identify the threats and eliminate as many as possible. It keeps our security infrastructure simple and easy to manage and safeguards all traffic for the company operations, including our flagship website, mobile apps and payment infrastructure

What do you dislike most about this product?

The Palo Alto Networks consultant showed me how to use Auto-Focus to observe the entire threat lifecycle. The time I spent getting up to speed om Auto-Focus was one of the most valuable exercises I have done in a long time

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Palo Alto Networks has consistently evolved in the security marketplace in areas such as next-generation firewalls and endpoint protection. When it comes to product quality, Palo Alto Network sets the standard for the industry

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

patrow k.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Engineering
Involvement: IT Leader or Manager

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jul 2022

satisfied product

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR from other similar products?

more feature

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

security most

What do you dislike most about this product?

nothing is negetive

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

yes i recommend

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR

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Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR Ratings

91 Likeliness to Recommend

94 Plan to Renew

82 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

Emotional Footprint Overview

+90 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Endpoint Detection and Response Active threat detection that remediates against known and unknown malware and malicious activities, leveraging machine learning techniques.

Dynamic Malware Detection Heuristics are applied to files to identify similarities with known malware and block it.

Mac OS support Endpoint security support to identify and block threats on Mac workstations.

Centralized Management Portal Includes multiple client management, push install capability, comprehensive policies for different groups, and active directory integration and synchronization.

System Hardening Automated vulnerability patching and vulnerability assessment.

Automated Remediation Automate remediation of alerts due to exceeding defined thresholds e.g. trigger scripts to address low disk space alerts.

Port and Device Control Includes USB encryption and endpoint data loss prevention.

Cross Platform Support Includes the variety of client devices and operating systems supported by the solution.

Kernel Monitoring Monitoring of processes, memory, and system files at the OS level.

Ransomware Recovery and Removal Recover files removed and/or encrypted by ransomware.

Application Containment Mechanisms Includes cloud based protection, sandboxing, and local containerization.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

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Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR Reviews

Joshua W.

Great solution for end point protection!

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Vassilis B.

Innovative solution to thwart threats

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

patrow k.

satisfied product

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Feature Ratings

Endpoint Detection and Response

Dynamic Malware Detection

Mac OS support

Centralized Management Portal

System Hardening

Automated Remediation

Port and Device Control

Cross Platform Support

Kernel Monitoring

Ransomware Recovery and Removal

Application Containment Mechanisms

Vendor Capability Ratings

Breadth of Features

Availability and Quality of Training

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Quality of Features

Business Value Created

Ease of IT Administration

Ease of Implementation

Ease of Customization

Ease of Data Integration

Usability and Intuitiveness

Vendor Support