# Best User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) Software - Page 4 *By [Brandon Summers-Miller](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/brandon-summers-miller)* User and entity behavior analytics (UEBA) software is a family of tools used to develop and model baseline behaviors for people and hardware within a network, with the ultimate goal of identifying abnormalities and alerting security staff. These tools leverage machine learning to identify patterns and monitor user or machine behaviors, notifying stakeholders of abnormal activity, malicious behavior, or performance issues that arise from mistakes or improper operational actions. Companies use UEBA technology to protect their sensitive information and business critical systems from both external and insider threats. These may be employees or partners that partake in nefarious activities such as stealing data, adjusting privileges, or violating company policies. UEBA solutions can also detect compromised accounts that may have resulted from weak passwords or phishing scams that provide network access to unapproved parties. UEBA can uncover a number of external threat types as well; most notably, brute force attacks and privilege escalation. UEBA functions on a similar basis as [risk-based authentication (RBA) software](https://www.g2.com/categories/risk-based-authentication) and [zero trust networking software](https://www.g2.com/categories/zero-trust-networking). Both of these tools use machine learning to evaluate risk and identify threat actors, but neither is designed to constantly monitor user behavior within a specific network. RBA takes into account variables such as historic access, location, and IP address to determine risk when authenticating. Zero trust network architectures are designed segment networks and monitor network activity. If threats are detected, a segment of the network or an individual endpoint will be restricted from network access. To qualify for inclusion in the User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) category, a product must: - Use machine learning to develop baseline behaviors for individual users and resources within a network - Monitor the users and resources with a network for insider threats and other anomalies - Provide incident details and remediation workflows, or integrate with incident response solutions - Integrate with existing security systems to enforce policies and develop automated incident management processes ## How Many User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) Software Products Does G2 Track? **Total Products under this Category:** 60 ## How Does G2 Rank User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) Software Products? **Why You Can Trust G2's Software Rankings:** - 30 Analysts and Data Experts - 2,600+ Authentic Reviews - 60+ 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 User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) Software Is Best for Your Use Case? - **Leader:** [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) - **Easiest to Use:** [Cynet](https://www.g2.com/products/cynet/reviews) - **Top Trending:** [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) - **Best Free Software:** [IBM QRadar SIEM](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-ibm-qradar-siem/reviews) --- **Sponsored** ### ManageEngine ADAudit Plus ADAudit Plus is a UBA-driven auditor that helps keep your AD, Azure AD, file systems (including Windows, NetApp, EMC, Synology, Hitachi, and Huawei), Windows servers, and workstations secure and compliant. ADAudit Plus transforms raw and noisy event log data into real-time reports and alerts, enabling you to get full visibility into activities happening across your Windows Server ecosystem in just a few clicks. More than 10,000 organizations across the world trust ADAudit Plus to: 1. Instantly notify them about changes in their Windows Server environments. 2. Continuously track Windows user logon activity. 3. Monitor the active and idle time spent by employees at their workstations. 4. Detect and troubleshoot AD account lockouts. 5. Provide a consolidated audit trail of privileged user activities across their domains. 6. Track changes and sign-ins in Azure AD. 7. Audit file accesses across Windows, NetApp, EMC, Synology, Hitachi, and Huawei file systems. 8. Monitor file integrity across local files residing on Windows systems. 9. Mitigate insider threats by leveraging UBA and response automation. 10. Generate audit-ready compliance reports for SOX, the GDPR, and other IT mandates. 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[User Threat Prevention Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/user-threat-prevention) ## What Software Categories Are Similar to User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) 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) - [Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-loss-prevention-dlp) - [Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/security-orchestration-automation-and-response-soar) - [Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-security-monitoring-and-analytics) - [Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/extended-detection-and-response-xdr-platforms) - [Insider Threat Management (ITM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/insider-threat-management-itm)