# Best Network Detection and Response (NDR) Software - Page 2 *By [Brandon Summers-Miller](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/brandon-summers-miller)* Network detection and response (NDR) software is used to document business network activity for security threats and alert relevant parties or automate threat remediation. These tools work by monitoring east-west traffic and comparing them to established baselines. When traffic behavior deviates from normal functionality, the solution will detect the issue and assist in forensic investigation. Many tools include or integrate with other solutions that automate incident response processes to minimize the threat’s impact. These tools are used by security professionals and IT staff to observe network traffic and detect anomalies related to user behavior. Other, older technologies may offer one component of network threat detection or incident response, but NDR combines the functionality of numerous security solutions. These tools use artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze user behavior as well as existing security data; security professionals can then use that data to develop streamlined discovery and response workflows. [Network traffic analysis (NTA)](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-traffic-analysis-nta) is a similar emerging technology related to NDR. NTA is the core technology behind NDR; it refers to the analytical and monitoring capabilities used to develop baselines and response frameworks as NDR. But NTA solutions do not have the same level of response automation and end-user, behavioral anomaly detection used to trigger incident response. [Endpoint detection and response (EDR)](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-detection-response-edr) has a similar name, but products within that category only detect issues at the device level while NDR provides visibility to threats across the entire network. To qualify for inclusion in the Network Detection and Response (NDR) category, a product must: - Analyze network traffic in real time - Utilize AI or ML to develop baselines for network behavior - Automate threat and anomaly detection across the network - Deploy network forensics upon detection for investigation and remediation ## How Many Network Detection and Response (NDR) Software Products Does G2 Track? **Total Products under this Category:** 67 ### Category Stats (May 2026) - **Average Rating**: 4.38/5 (↓0.01 vs Apr 2026) - **New Reviews This Quarter**: 14 - **Buyer Segments**: Small-Business 33% │ Mid-Market 33% │ Enterprise 33% - **Top Trending Product**: Secureworks Taegis XDR (+0.1) *Last updated: May 31, 2026* ## How Does G2 Rank Network Detection and Response (NDR) Software Products? **Why You Can Trust G2's Software Rankings:** - 30 Analysts and Data Experts - 1,200+ Authentic Reviews - 67+ Products - Unbiased Rankings G2's software rankings are built on verified user reviews, rigorous moderation, and a consistent research methodology maintained by a team of analysts and data experts. Each product is measured using the same transparent criteria, with no paid placement or vendor influence. While reviews reflect real user experiences, which can be subjective, they offer valuable insight into how software performs in the hands of professionals. Together, these inputs power the G2 Score, a standardized way to compare tools within every category. ## Which Network Detection and Response (NDR) Software Is Best for Your Use Case? - **Leader:** [TrendAI Vision One](https://www.g2.com/products/trendai-vision-one/reviews) - **Highest Performer:** [Heimdal](https://www.g2.com/products/heimdal/reviews) - **Easiest to Use:** [Sophos NDR](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-ndr/reviews) - **Top Trending:** [TrendAI Vision One](https://www.g2.com/products/trendai-vision-one/reviews) - **Best Free Software:** [TrendAI Vision One](https://www.g2.com/products/trendai-vision-one/reviews) --- **Sponsored** ### Deepwatch Deepwatch is the leader in Precision MDR powered by AI and humans. 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[Check Point WatchTower Security Management App](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-watchtower-security-management-app/reviews) WatchTower Security Management App monitors network and quickly mitigate security threats on the go with mobile phone. **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 6 **How Do G2 Users Rate Check Point WatchTower Security Management App?** - **Quality of Support:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Check Point WatchTower Security Management App?** - **Seller:** [Check Point Software Technologies](https://www.g2.com/sellers/check-point-software-technologies) - **Year Founded:** 1993 - **HQ Location:** Redwood City, CA - **Twitter:** @CheckPointSW (70,991 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/check-point-software-technologies/ (8,356 employees on LinkedIn®) - **Ownership:** NASDAQ:CHKP **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 50% Enterprise, 33% Small-Business ### 2. [Secureworks Taegis XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/secureworks-taegis-xdr/reviews) Taegis XDR is a cloud-native extended detection and response security platform that consolidates best-of-breed security components into a holistic ecosystem to provide proactive protection against complex cyber-attacks. Built on 20+ years of industry-leading security expertise, the solution is differentiated by our advanced analytics, integrated threat visibility and community-applied intelligence. **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 6 **How Do G2 Users Rate Secureworks Taegis XDR?** - **Metadata Enrichment:** 7.5/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) - **Quality of Support:** 9.6/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10) - **Multi-Network Monitoring:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Network Visibility:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Secureworks Taegis XDR?** - **Seller:** [Sophos](https://www.g2.com/sellers/sophos) - **Year Founded:** 1985 - **HQ Location:** Oxfordshire - **Twitter:** @Sophos (36,768 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/5053/ (5,561 employees on LinkedIn®) - **Ownership:** LSE:SOPH **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 67% Small-Business, 33% Mid-Market #### What Are Secureworks Taegis XDR's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Network Security (2 reviews) - Threat Detection (2 reviews) - Alerting (1 reviews) - Alerts (1 reviews) - Coverage (1 reviews) **Cons:** - Expensive (1 reviews) - False Positives (1 reviews) - UX Improvement (1 reviews) ### 3. [Sensato Nightingale](https://www.g2.com/products/sensato-nightingale/reviews) We believe genuinely effective cybersecurity is based on a holistic cybersecurity strategy. To enable this, a single platform is essential—a fully integrated platform out-of-the-box. That platform must incorporate your ability to comply with best practices, detect all attacks, and respond quickly. That platform is Nightingale. Nightingale Compliance Manager (CM) provides organizations with a rapid means of determining maturity as well as managing risk and policy exceptions. Nightingale Detection Manager (DM) combines network and host intrusion detection, honeypots, and vulnerability assessments to provide unparalleled protection. Nightingale Response Manager (RM) modernizes incident response by integrating playbooks, rapid response and automated countermeasures. **Average Rating:** 3.8/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 4 **How Do G2 Users Rate Sensato Nightingale?** - **Metadata Enrichment:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) - **Quality of Support:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10) - **Multi-Network Monitoring:** 7.8/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Network Visibility:** 7.2/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Sensato Nightingale?** - **Seller:** [Sensato Cybersecurity Solutions](https://www.g2.com/sellers/sensato-cybersecurity-solutions) - **Year Founded:** 1991 - **HQ Location:** Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/cloudwave-healthitsolutions (185 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 75% Mid-Market, 25% Small-Business ### 4. [BluSapphire XDR Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/blusapphire-xdr-platform/reviews) BluSapphire is a comprehensive cyber defense platform crafted meticulously from the ground up by BluSapphire Labs. Each aspect of our platform embodies innovation without reliance on third-party tools. We redefine cybersecurity for enterprises, offering cutting-edge solutions at unmatched value and with flexible contract options. We offer Next Gen SIEM, Hybrid XDR, MDR Services along with Secure Data Lake, revolutionizing cybersecurity and data management.Our comprehensive suite of products and services empowers your organization's cyber resilience journey. **Average Rating:** 4.6/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 15 **How Do G2 Users Rate BluSapphire XDR Platform?** - **Metadata Enrichment:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) - **Quality of Support:** 9.0/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10) - **Multi-Network Monitoring:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Network Visibility:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind BluSapphire XDR Platform?** - **Seller:** [BluSapphire](https://www.g2.com/sellers/blusapphire) - **Year Founded:** 2017 - **HQ Location:** Hyderabad, Telegana - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/blusapphire/ (95 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 47% Mid-Market, 33% Enterprise #### What Are BluSapphire XDR Platform's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Threat Detection (7 reviews) - Easy Integrations (4 reviews) - Customer Support (3 reviews) - Implementation Ease (3 reviews) - Incident Response (3 reviews) **Cons:** - Complex Configuration (2 reviews) - Implementation Challenges (2 reviews) - Pricing Issues (2 reviews) - Cloud Dependency (1 reviews) - Communication Issues (1 reviews) ### 5. [Command|Link](https://www.g2.com/products/command-link/reviews) ONE platform to manage your SD-WAN, UCaaS, CaaS, firewalls, MPLS, network, switches, IP phones, installs, trouble tickets, bills, and network performance across the entire globe Complete control of your technology stack without interference or dependency on vendors Increase agent efficiency and speed up issue resolution using CommandLink's proprietary ITSM Streamline IT support with automated software-enabled support workflows Shape service experiences for employees anywhere with full transparency at the most granular level Make real-time moves, adds, changes without picking up the phone Analyze and control bandwidth traffic by application, port, IP, and or protocol. Enable real-time, dynamic, and pre-scheduled bandwidth modifications as often as you like. Direct communication with your tier 3 engineering POD, enabling you to scale your IT infrastructure without headcount and especially without headaches Deliver high-quality services proactively and at scale with real-time analytics and reports If you need access to third party apps like ServiceNow, the CommandLink API enables streaming push and pull functions with any API enabled app. **Average Rating:** 4.8/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 22 **How Do G2 Users Rate Command|Link?** - **Metadata Enrichment:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) - **Quality of Support:** 9.7/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10) - **Multi-Network Monitoring:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Network Visibility:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Command|Link?** - **Seller:** [CommandLink](https://www.g2.com/sellers/commandlink) - **Year Founded:** 2012 - **HQ Location:** Bothell, Washington, United States - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/commandlink (277 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 59% Mid-Market, 32% Enterprise #### What Are Command|Link's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Customer Support (13 reviews) - Response Time (9 reviews) - Reliability (6 reviews) - Robust Support (5 reviews) - Ease of Use (4 reviews) **Cons:** - Limited Features (4 reviews) - Communication Issues (3 reviews) - Insufficient Information (3 reviews) - Lack of Features (2 reviews) - Poor Support Services (2 reviews) ### 6. [Delta Threat](https://www.g2.com/products/delta-threat/reviews) Delta AI NDR is the Next Generation Hybrid NDR Solution, Designed to Monitor, Detect and Mitigate risks in network infrastructure. Delta Detection System combined different methodologies of detection such as \* Anomaly based Threat Detection \* Signature based Traffic Analysis \* Behavior analysis for Devices and Assets The solution is designed to be compatible and Scalable, Supporting SME and Large enterprises in wide range of industries **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 2 **How Do G2 Users Rate Delta Threat?** - **Metadata Enrichment:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) - **Quality of Support:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10) - **Multi-Network Monitoring:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Network Visibility:** 7.5/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Delta Threat?** - **Seller:** [Delta Threat](https://www.g2.com/sellers/delta-threat) - **Year Founded:** 2021 - **HQ Location:** Milan, IT - **LinkedIn® Page:** http://www.linkedin.com/company/deltathreat (1 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 50% Mid-Market, 50% Small-Business ### 7. [Gradient Cyber](https://www.g2.com/products/gradient-cyber/reviews) ​Gradient Cyber’s Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) service offers mid-market organizations comprehensive, 24/7/365 protection across their entire IT environment, including networks, endpoints, cloud infrastructures, Software as a Service (SaaS) applications, and business process applications. By integrating advanced AI/ML-driven analytics with human expertise through our proprietary XDR platform, Quorum™, we ensure rapid detection and neutralization of threats before they can impact operations. ​ Key Features of Gradient Cyber's MXDR Service: - Comprehensive Coverage: Our MXDR solution provides unified detection and response across all critical components of your IT ecosystem, ensuring no blind spots for attackers to exploit. ​ - Proactive Threat Detection: Utilizing a combination of automated tools and human analysis, we identify and mitigate threats in near real-time, significantly reducing the risk of breaches. ​ - Expert-Led Response: With a 10:1 client-to-analyst ratio, our dedicated team of security professionals offers personalized service, acting as an extension of your in-house team to swiftly address and remediate threats. ​ - High Accuracy: Our approach achieves a 99% false positive elimination rate, allowing your IT staff to focus on genuine threats without the distraction of unnecessary alerts. ​ - Scalability Across Industries: Serving clients in over 35 verticals, our MXDR service is tailored to meet the unique security challenges of various industries, ensuring relevant and effective protection. ​ - Robust Infrastructure: Operating from four in-house Security Operations Centers (SOCs) worldwide, we provide continuous monitoring and rapid response capabilities, ensuring global coverage and resilience. ​ - Integrated Compliance Tracking: Our service includes compliance tracking and detailed Situation Reports (SitReps), offering transparency and aiding in regulatory adherence. ​ By choosing Gradient Cyber’s MXDR service, organizations benefit from a seamless blend of technology and human expertise, transforming their cybersecurity posture from reactive to proactive. **Average Rating:** 4.8/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 4 **How Do G2 Users Rate Gradient Cyber?** - **Quality of Support:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Gradient Cyber?** - **Seller:** [Gradient Cyber](https://www.g2.com/sellers/gradient-cyber) - **Year Founded:** 2017 - **HQ Location:** Southlake, US - **Twitter:** @GradientCyber (126 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/gradientcyber/ (52 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 50% Small-Business, 25% Mid-Market #### What Are Gradient Cyber's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Automation (1 reviews) - Continuous Monitoring (1 reviews) - Customer Support (1 reviews) - Customization (1 reviews) - Dashboard Customization (1 reviews) ### 8. [NetShield](https://www.g2.com/products/netshield/reviews) COSGrid NetShield is an advanced Network Detect and Response (NDR) solution that utilizes big data and machine learning technologies. It offers both real-time and historical visibility into network activities, along with various features such as baselining, correlation, anomaly and threat detection, and threat mitigation. Benefits: Real-time Traffic Analysis: Constantly examines raw network traffic and flow records to establish a baseline of normal network behavior. Threat Detection: Utilizes machine learning and other analytical techniques that go beyond traditional signature-based approaches to identify suspicious network traffic. Automated Response: Analyzes the traffic within the network to detect lateral movements, and can automatically initiate response actions to counter potential threats. **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 2 **How Do G2 Users Rate NetShield?** - **Metadata Enrichment:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) - **Quality of Support:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10) - **Multi-Network Monitoring:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Network Visibility:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind NetShield?** - **Seller:** [COSGrid Networks](https://www.g2.com/sellers/cosgrid-networks) - **Year Founded:** 2016 - **HQ Location:** Chennai, IN - **Twitter:** @CosgridNetworks (32 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/cosgrid-networks/?viewAsMember=true- (14 employees on LinkedIn®) - **Ownership:** Murugavel **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 50% Enterprise, 50% Mid-Market ### 9. [Tenable OT Security](https://www.g2.com/products/tenable-ot-security/reviews) Tenable OT Security disrupts attack paths and protects industrial and critical infrastructure from cyber threats. From inventory management and asset tracking to threat detection at the device and network level, vulnerability management and configuration control, Tenable’s OT security capabilities provide maximum visibility, security, and control across your entire operations. **Average Rating:** 4.8/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 4 **How Do G2 Users Rate Tenable OT Security?** - **Metadata Enrichment:** 4.2/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) - **Quality of Support:** 7.9/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10) - **Multi-Network Monitoring:** 5.8/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Network Visibility:** 5.8/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Tenable OT Security?** - **Seller:** [Tenable](https://www.g2.com/sellers/tenable) - **Company Website:** https://www.tenable.com/ - **HQ Location:** Columbia, MD - **Twitter:** @TenableSecurity (87,731 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/25452/ (2,339 employees on LinkedIn®) - **Ownership:** NASDAQ: TENB **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 75% Enterprise, 25% Small-Business #### What Are Tenable OT Security's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Cybersecurity (2 reviews) - Security (2 reviews) - Visibility (2 reviews) - Detection (1 reviews) - Detection Efficiency (1 reviews) **Cons:** - Limited Features (3 reviews) - Complexity (2 reviews) - Expensive (2 reviews) - Asset Management (1 reviews) - Inadequate Reporting (1 reviews) ### 10. [ThreatBook TDP](https://www.g2.com/products/threatbook-tdp/reviews) ThreatBook TDP is a microstep online threat detection platform dedicated to accurately discovering internal missing hosts and helping security teams locate threats quickly and accurately. **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 2 **How Do G2 Users Rate ThreatBook TDP?** - **Metadata Enrichment:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) - **Quality of Support:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10) - **Multi-Network Monitoring:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Network Visibility:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind ThreatBook TDP?** - **Seller:** [ThreatBook](https://www.g2.com/sellers/threatbook) - **Year Founded:** 2015 - **HQ Location:** Singapore, SG - **Twitter:** @ThreatBookLabs (4,572 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/6644096 (105 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 50% Enterprise, 50% Mid-Market #### What Are ThreatBook TDP's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Alert Notifications (1 reviews) - Ease of Use (1 reviews) - Easy Deployment (1 reviews) - Functionality (1 reviews) - Incident Response (1 reviews) ### 11. [ARIA SDS Packet Intelligence](https://www.g2.com/products/aria-sds-packet-intelligence/reviews) The ARIA SDS Packet Intelligence (PI) application provides complete visibility into internal network traffic, including east-west data flows. **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **How Do G2 Users Rate ARIA SDS Packet Intelligence?** - **Quality of Support:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10) **Who Is the Company Behind ARIA SDS Packet Intelligence?** - **Seller:** [ARIA Cybersecurity Solutions](https://www.g2.com/sellers/aria-cybersecurity-solutions) - **Year Founded:** 1968 - **HQ Location:** Lowell, Massachusetts, United States - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/aria-cybersecurity-solutions (23 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business ### 12. [BAE Systems](https://www.g2.com/products/bae-systems-bae-systems/reviews) CyberReveal, a suite of products for enhancing cyber security operations and protecting your business in the connected world. **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 2 **How Do G2 Users Rate BAE Systems?** - **Metadata Enrichment:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) - **Quality of Support:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10) - **Network Visibility:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind BAE Systems?** - **Seller:** [BAE Systems](https://www.g2.com/sellers/bae-systems-a8f5cb6b-ebbf-4b81-90df-cda9511f0020) - **Year Founded:** 2016 - **HQ Location:** Falls Church, US - **Twitter:** @BAES_Careers (1,919 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/1881 (16,381 employees on LinkedIn®) - **Ownership:** LON: BA **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 50% Mid-Market, 50% Small-Business ### 13. [Cynamics](https://www.g2.com/products/cynamics/reviews) Cynamics is the only Next Generation (NG) Network Detection and Response (NDR) solution in the market today using standard sampling protocols built-in to every gateway, patented algorithms, as well as AI and Machine Learning, to provide threat prediction and visibility at speed and scale. Designed for MSPs, MSSPs and companies of all sizes. Cynamics features: • Full network coverage in less than an hour • Requires no software agents or appliances • Does not increase client's attack surface • No blindspots or latency • Sampling-based protocols to predict 100% visibility with \< 1% network traffic • Requires little-to-no management • Utilizes AI/ML to predict threats at a fraction of the cost of the competition • Eliminates the possibility of supply chain attacks **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **How Do G2 Users Rate Cynamics?** - **Metadata Enrichment:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) - **Quality of Support:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10) - **Multi-Network Monitoring:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Network Visibility:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Cynamics?** - **Seller:** [Cynamics](https://www.g2.com/sellers/cynamics) - **Year Founded:** 2018 - **HQ Location:** Boston, US - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynamics/ (17 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Enterprise ### 14. [NDR by Bricata](https://www.g2.com/products/ndr-by-bricata/reviews) Bricata is leading the next generation of advanced network detection and response for the enterprise. By fusing real-time visibility, advanced detection, analysis, forensics, incident response and threat hunting into a single platform, Bricata provides organizations with end-to-end visibility and full context for direct answers and powerful insight to take immediate action. **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **How Do G2 Users Rate NDR by Bricata?** - **Quality of Support:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10) **Who Is the Company Behind NDR by Bricata?** - **Seller:** [Bricata](https://www.g2.com/sellers/bricata) - **Year Founded:** 2014 - **HQ Location:** Columbia, US - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/3881442 (7 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Enterprise ### 15. [Sangfor Cyber Command](https://www.g2.com/products/sangfor-technologies-sangfor-cyber-command/reviews) Cyber Command is a center control product of Sangfor security solution that is called the brain of Sangfor security operation matrix. It is able to efficiently coordinate our existing Sangfor firewall and EDR product to fix the security events. **Average Rating:** 3.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **How Do G2 Users Rate Sangfor Cyber Command?** - **Quality of Support:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Sangfor Cyber Command?** - **Seller:** [Sangfor Technologies](https://www.g2.com/sellers/sangfor-technologies) - **Year Founded:** 2000 - **HQ Location:** Shenzhen, China - **Twitter:** @SANGFOR (13,246 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/sangfor-technologies/ (2,285 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business ### 16. [SecBI XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/secbi-xdr/reviews) SecBI is a leading provider of Universal XDR (Extended Detection and Response) solutions that allow organizations to transform traditionally siloed security functions into a unified, automated, and highly successful detection and response operations system. By creating a vendor-agnostic XDR overlay, SecBI's Universal XDR Platform provides seamless and simple vendor agnostic product integration of already-deployed network, endpoint, and cloud security tools, enabling enterprises to extract greater value from existing security resources and to make their security operations more efficient and effective in protecting against sophisticated and stealthy cyber attacks. SecBI Universal XDR is used by finance, telecom, retail, and manufacturing enterprises worldwide. For more information, visit: http://www.secbi.com **Average Rating:** 4.8/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 2 **How Do G2 Users Rate SecBI XDR?** - **Metadata Enrichment:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) - **Quality of Support:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10) - **Multi-Network Monitoring:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Network Visibility:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind SecBI XDR?** - **Seller:** [SecBI](https://www.g2.com/sellers/secbi) - **Year Founded:** 2001 - **HQ Location:** Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/logpoint/ (266 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business #### What Are SecBI XDR's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Automation (1 reviews) - Customer Support (1 reviews) - Cybersecurity Protection (1 reviews) - Ease of Use (1 reviews) - Easy Implementation (1 reviews) **Cons:** - Complex Implementation (1 reviews) - Complexity (1 reviews) - Expertise Required (1 reviews) - Improvements Needed (1 reviews) - Learning Curve (1 reviews) ### 17. [Strata Cloud Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/strata-cloud-manager/reviews) Palo Alto Networks Strata™ Cloud Manager is the industry’s first AI-powered unified management and operations solution. It transforms network security by unifying the management of all network security products into a single interface, strengthening security in real-time across all enforcement points and proactively preventing disruptions—all aligned with our platform approach. Strata Cloud Manager empowers security teams to: - Gain Complete Visibility Across Your Network Security Estate: Achieve real-time, comprehensive visibility of your entire network security landscape including the most critical threats that need attention through a unified interface. - Enable Simple and Consistent Network Security Lifecycle Management: Manage configurations and policies consistently across all enforcement points from one interface. Improve operational efficiency with automated processes for onboarding, operations, and device refresh. - Strengthen Security Posture in Real-Time: Leverage AI-powered analysis to detect, resolve, and optimize policy anomalies. Improve your security posture with integrated best practice recommendations and maintain compliance with industry and infosec standards. - Proactively Resolve Network Disruptions and Enhance User Experience: Predict, diagnose and resolve network health issues– such as user experience problems, capacity bottlenecks, and service connection issues–up to 30 days in advance to ensure smooth operations. - Instant Knowledge at Your Fingertips to Resolve Issues Fast: Quickly find, understand, and address security and operational challenges before they escalate, streamlining network security management and operations. Strata Copilot, an AI-powered assistant with a natural language interface, provides immediate access to the full depth of the Strata Network Security platform and insights from your environment at your fingertips **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **How Do G2 Users Rate Strata Cloud Manager?** - **Quality of Support:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10) - **Multi-Network Monitoring:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Network Visibility:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Strata Cloud Manager?** - **Seller:** [Palo Alto Networks](https://www.g2.com/sellers/palo-alto-networks) - **Year Founded:** 2005 - **HQ Location:** Santa Clara, CA - **Twitter:** @PaloAltoNtwks (128,953 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/30086/ (21,355 employees on LinkedIn®) - **Ownership:** NYSE: PANW **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Enterprise ### 18. [The Illusive Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/the-illusive-platform/reviews) lllusive continuously discovers and automatically remediates privileged identity risks that are exploited in all ransomware and other cyberattacks. Despite best-practice investments to protect identities, including deployment of PAM and MFA, 1 in 6 enterprise endpoints holds exploitable identity risks. Illusive makes it easy for security teams to get visibility into the vulnerable identities sprawled across an organization’s endpoints and servers, then eliminate them or deploy deception-based detection techniques as a compensating control to stop attackers. Illusive has participated in over 140 red team exercises and has never lost one! Founded by nation state attackers, Illusive’s technology is trusted by large global financials, retailers, services organizations, and pharmaceuticals. **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **How Do G2 Users Rate The Illusive Platform?** - **Metadata Enrichment:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) - **Quality of Support:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10) - **Network Visibility:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind The Illusive Platform?** - **Seller:** [Illusive Networks](https://www.g2.com/sellers/illusive-networks) - **Year Founded:** 2014 - **HQ Location:** New York, US - **Twitter:** @illusivenw (3,825 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/6432514 (72 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business ### 19. [ThreatDefend](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdefend/reviews) The Attivo Networks ThreatDefend Platform is a comprehensive cybersecurity solution designed to detect and respond to in-network threats in real time. By deploying deception techniques, it identifies stolen credentials, ransomware, and targeted attacks across various environments, including user networks, data centers, cloud infrastructures, SCADA systems, IoT devices, and POS systems. The platform's advanced attack analysis and actionable alerts enable organizations to accelerate their incident response processes, thereby reducing the risk of breaches and data loss. Key Features and Functionality: - Deception Technology: Utilizes authentic decoys and lures to misdirect attackers, effectively revealing their presence within the network. - Comprehensive Coverage: Offers protection across multiple attack surfaces, including endpoints, networks, cloud environments, serverless functions, IoT devices, and specialized systems like SCADA and POS. - Real-Time Detection and Analysis: Provides immediate, substantiated alerts based on actual attacker engagements, facilitating swift incident response. - Integration Capabilities: Seamlessly integrates with existing security solutions, such as Micro Focus ArcSight, to enhance visibility and improve incident response efficiency. - Machine Learning Automation: Employs machine learning to automate the creation and deployment of decoys and lures, ensuring the deception environment remains dynamic and authentic. Primary Value and Problem Solved: The ThreatDefend Platform addresses the critical need for early detection of in-network threats that have bypassed traditional perimeter defenses. By employing deception strategies, it effectively reduces attacker dwell time, prevents privilege escalation, and detects lateral movement within the network. This proactive approach not only enhances an organization's security posture but also streamlines incident response, ultimately mitigating the risk of data breaches and operational disruptions. **Average Rating:** 3.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **How Do G2 Users Rate ThreatDefend?** - **Quality of Support:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10) **Who Is the Company Behind ThreatDefend?** - **Seller:** [Attivo Networks](https://www.g2.com/sellers/attivo-networks) - **Year Founded:** 2013 - **HQ Location:** Mountain View, California, United States - **Twitter:** @AttivoNetworks (3,660 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/sentinelone/ (3,002 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business ### 20. [Zeek](https://www.g2.com/products/zeek/reviews) Zeek transforms network traffic into compact, high-fidelity transaction logs, allowing defenders to understand activity, detect attacks, and respond to them. **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **How Do G2 Users Rate Zeek?** - **Metadata Enrichment:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) - **Quality of Support:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10) - **Multi-Network Monitoring:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Network Visibility:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Zeek?** - **Seller:** [Corelight](https://www.g2.com/sellers/corelight) - **Year Founded:** 2013 - **HQ Location:** San Francisco, CA - **Twitter:** @corelight_inc (4,217 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/corelight (464 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Mid-Market ### 21. [Active Threat Sweep](https://www.g2.com/products/active-threat-sweep/reviews) A Key Part of Fortra Digital Defense is proud to be part of Fortra’s comprehensive cybersecurity portfolio. Fortra simplifies today’s complex cybersecurity landscape by bringing complementary products together to solve problems in innovative ways. These integrated, scalable solutions address the fast-changing challenges you face in safeguarding your organization. With the help of the powerful protection from Frontline Active Threat Sweep and others, Fortra is your relentless ally, here for you every step of the way throughout your cybersecurity journey. **Who Is the Company Behind Active Threat Sweep?** - **Seller:** [Fortra](https://www.g2.com/sellers/fortra) - **Year Founded:** 1982 - **HQ Location:** Eden Prairie, Minnesota - **Twitter:** @fortraofficial (2,769 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortra (1,738 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 22. [Asgard Platform by VikingCoud](https://www.g2.com/products/asgard-platform-by-vikingcoud/reviews) VikingCloud is the leading Predict-to-Prevent cybersecurity and compliance company helping organizations make informed, predictive, and cost-effective risk mitigation decisions – faster. **Who Is the Company Behind Asgard Platform by VikingCoud?** - **Seller:** [VikingCloud](https://www.g2.com/sellers/vikingcloud) - **HQ Location:** Chicago, US - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/vikingcloud (653 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 23. [Compromise Detection System](https://www.g2.com/products/compromise-detection-system/reviews) CDS technology analyzes in real time all communications between machines in your network. CDS offers comprehensive security coverage to defend organizations against the cyber threats of new generations. **Who Is the Company Behind Compromise Detection System?** - **Seller:** [StreamScan](https://www.g2.com/sellers/streamscan) - **Year Founded:** 2011 - **HQ Location:** Montreal, CA - **Twitter:** @StreamScan (105 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/streamscan/ (37 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 24. [Cryptomage Cyber Eye](https://www.g2.com/products/cryptomage-cyber-eye/reviews) Cryptomage Cyber Eye™ Network Detection and Response class probe is much more than a traffic flow analytics tool. It provides real-time, network-based anomaly detection and prediction and a unique approach to network traffic analysis. It is powered by ML and AI algorithms, combining protocol behavior, packet analysis, and host communications behavior analysis. While most security solutions focus only on user and host behavior, Cryptomage Cyber Eye™ also incorporates unusual low-level network behavior. As a result, organizations can identify, monitor, and triage traffic flows, connections, and potential malicious events within them, which provides security teams with increased security and process automation to discover and prevent a range of threats. Cryptomage Cyber Eye™ is constantly evolving, armed with AI and ML. It is also designed to integrate and interact with other security solutions to increase threat detection. Cryptomage Cyber Eye™ provides: • real-time network monitoring • event management • real-time threat detection • forensic module • GDPR module Cryptomage Cyber Eye™ can detect and predict: • hidden network traffic • botnet C2 communication • malware activity • 0-day attacks • DDoS Cryptomage Cyber Eye™ meets the business challenges of: • financial services (banking, insurance) • telecommunications (operators, providers) • utilities (including critical infrastructure) • government • military & uniformed services • manufacturing • healthcare & pharmaceutical **Who Is the Company Behind Cryptomage Cyber Eye?** - **Seller:** [Cryptomage](https://www.g2.com/sellers/cryptomage) - **Year Founded:** 2016 - **HQ Location:** Wroclaw, PL - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/cryptomage/ (7 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 25. [CyberMist](https://www.g2.com/products/cybermist/reviews) CyberMist is the only multi-entity threat detection and response platform purpose-built to detect and stops threats across the entire attack surface of your enterprise. **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **Who Is the Company Behind CyberMist?** - **Seller:** [Exabeam](https://www.g2.com/sellers/exabeam) - **Year Founded:** 2013 - **HQ Location:** Broomfield, CO - **Twitter:** @exabeam (5,380 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/exabeam (819 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business ## What Is Network Detection and Response (NDR) Software? [Network Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-security) ## What Software Categories Are Similar to Network Detection and Response (NDR) Software? - [Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/security-information-and-event-management-siem) - [Incident Response Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/incident-response) - [Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/intrusion-detection-and-prevention-systems-idps) - [Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/managed-detection-and-response-mdr) - [Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-traffic-analysis-nta) - [Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/extended-detection-and-response-xdr-platforms) - [Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-detection-and-response-cdr) --- ## How Do You Choose the Right Network Detection and Response (NDR) Software? ### What You Should Know About Network Detection and Response (NDR) Software ### What is Network Detection and Response (NDR) Software? Network detection and response (NDR) software documents a company’s network activity while automating threat remediation and reporting cyber threats to IT and security teams. NDR enables an organization to consolidate IT security services into one solution and simplifies network protection. NDR is critical because it provides an end-to-end view of network activity. For example, certain malicious activity may not be reflected in network logs but will be visible by network tools as soon as they interact with systems throughout the network.&nbsp; Since NDR software uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to analyze network traffic, it is highly adept at detecting malicious behavior as well as reporting and remediating such activity in real time.&nbsp; ### What are the Common Features of Network Detection and Response (NDR) System? NDR system usually includes the following: **AI and ML:** NDR uses AI and ML in its software solution. IT and security professionals can use the data to develop streamlined discovery and response workflows across an organization’s network. **Automated threat detection:** When traffic behavior deviates from normal functionality, an NDR solution detects the issue and automatically assists in an investigation. NDR software includes or integrates with other solutions that automate incident response processes to minimize the threat’s impact. ### What are the Benefits of Network Detection and Response (NDR)&nbsp; Software? There are several benefits to using NDR software. **Automatically detects anomalies** : NDR software automatically detects anomalies in network traffic by applying non-signature-based detection techniques and using behavioral analytics, AI, and ML. **Monitors all traffic flows** : NDR solutions monitor all traffic entering or exiting the network so there is visibility to identify and mitigate security incidents, regardless of where a threat comes from. Giving this end-to-end view of the network offers IT and security teams greater visibility across the network to mitigate traffic threats. **Analyzes network in real time** : NDR analyzes an organization’s network for threats in real time or near real time. It provides timely alerts for IT and security teams, improving incident response times. **Narrows down incident response** : NDR solutions attribute malicious behavior to specific IP addresses and perform forensic analyses through AI and ML to determine how threats have moved across a network environment. This leads to faster, more efficient incident response.&nbsp; **Who Uses Network Detection and Response (NDR) Software?** **Network IT and cybersecurity staff:** These workers use NDR software to observe network traffic and detect anomalies related to user behavior. **Industries** : Organizations in all industries, especially technology or highly sensitive data-oriented sectors like financial services, seek NDR solutions to help protect their networks. ### What Are Alternatives to Network Detection and Response (NDR) Software? Network traffic analysis (NTA) software and endpoint detection response (EDR) software are alternatives to NDR software. [Network traffic analysis (NTA) software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-traffic-analysis-nta): NTA software is similar to NDR tools in that it monitors network traffic and looks for suspicious activity while providing real-time analysis and alerting IT administrators. The main difference is that it also analyzes network performance and pinpoints reasons for slow downloads.&nbsp; [Endpoint detection & response (EDR)](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-detection-response-edr)[software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-detection-response-edr): EDR tools are similar to NDR solutions, focusing on network activity. It detects, investigates, and removes malicious software penetrating a network’s devices. These tools give greater visibility of a system’s overall health, including each specific device’s state. Companies use these tools to mitigate endpoint penetrations quickly and prevent data loss, theft, or system failures.&nbsp; ### Challenges with Network Detection and Response (NDR) Software There are some challenges IT teams can encounter with NDR software. **Sophisticated hackers:** With high volumes of data traveling across an organization’s network, hackers create more sophisticated threats that can hide their tracks and avoid detection by blending in with traffic patterns. Attackers can also make threats move in small and infrequent batches to avoid detection. **Budget constraints:** As hackers become more sophisticated, organizations must keep their NDR solutions up-to-date to keep up with the latest threats. Budget constraints could prevent IT and security teams from doing so. ### How to Buy Network Detection and Response (NDR) Software #### Requirements Gathering (RFI/RFP) for Network Detection and Response (NDR) Software&nbsp; If an organization is just starting and looking to purchase NDR software, G2 can help. The manual work necessary in security and compliance causes multiple pain points. If the company is large and has a lot of networks, data, or devices in its organization, it may need to shop for scalable NDR&nbsp; solutions. Users should think about the pain points in their security to help create a checklist of criteria. Additionally, the buyer must determine the number of employees who will need to use this software and if they currently have the skills to administer it.&nbsp; Taking a holistic overview of the business and identifying pain points can help the team springboard into creating a checklist of criteria. The list is a detailed guide that includes necessary and nice-to-have features, including budget features, number of users, integrations, security staff skills, cloud or on-premises solutions, and more. Depending on the deployment scope, producing an RFI, a one-page list with bullet points describing what is needed from NDR software, might be helpful. #### Compare Network Detection and Response (NDR) Software Products **Create a long list** Vendor evaluations are essential to the software buying process, from meeting the business functionality needs to implementation. For ease of comparison, after all demos are complete, it helps to prepare a consistent list of questions regarding specific needs and concerns to ask each vendor. **Create a short list** From the long list of vendors, it is helpful to narrow the list of vendors and come up with a shorter list of contenders, preferably no more than three to five. With this list, businesses can produce a matrix to compare the features and pricing of the various solutions. **Conduct demos** To ensure a comprehensive comparison, the user should demo each solution on the short list with the same use cases. This allows the business to evaluate like for like and see how each vendor stacks up against the competition.&nbsp; #### Selection of Network Detection and Response (NDR) Software **Choose a selection team** Before getting started, creating a winning team that will work together throughout the process, from identifying pain points to implementation, is crucial. The selection team should include organization members with the right interests, skills, and participation time.&nbsp; A good starting point is to aim for three to five people who fill roles such as the primary decision maker, project manager, process owner, system owner, or staffing subject matter expert, as well as a technical lead, head administrator, or security administrator. The vendor selection team in smaller companies may have fewer participants who will multitask and take on more responsibilities. **Compare notes** The selection team should compare notes, facts, and figures noted during the process, such as costs, security capabilities, and alert and incident response times. **Negotiation** Just because something is written on a company’s pricing page does not mean it's final. It is crucial to open up a conversation regarding pricing and licensing. For example, the vendor may be willing to give a discount for multi-year contracts or for recommending the product to others. **Final decision** After this stage, and before going all in, it is recommended to roll out a test run or pilot program to test adoption with a small sample size of users. If the tool is well used and received, the buyer can be confident that the selection was correct. If not, it might be time to return to the drawing board. ### What Does Network Detection and Response (NDR) Software Cost? NDR software is considered a long-term investment. This means there must be a careful evaluation of vendors, and the software should be tailored to each organization's specific requirements. Once NDR software is purchased, deployed, and integrated into an organization’s security system, the cost could be high, so the evaluation stage of selecting the right tool is crucial.&nbsp; The chosen NDR vendor should continue to provide support for the platform with flexibility and open integration. Pricing can be pay-as-you-go, and costs may also vary depending on whether unified threat management is self-managed or fully managed. #### Return on Investment (ROI) As organizations consider recouping the money spent on the software, it is critical to understand the costs that will be saved in terms of efficiency. In the long run, the investment must be worth preventing downtime, loss of revenue, and any reputation damage that a security breach would cause.