# Arctic Wolf, KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training vs eSentire Comparison

| | Arctic Wolf | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | eSentire | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 279 | 2,372 | 287 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (69.8% of reviews) | Mid-Market (66.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (61.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $2.79 1 Seat Per Month | Contact Us | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Arctic Wolf

Pros:
- Customer Support (58 reviews)
- Threat Detection (47 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (10 reviews)
- False Positives (7 reviews)

### KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training

Pros:
- Ease of Use (123 reviews)
- Training (104 reviews)

Cons:
- Phishing Issues (36 reviews)
- Repetitive Content (28 reviews)

### eSentire

Pros:
- Response Time (29 reviews)
- Customer Support (24 reviews)

Cons:
- Communication Issues (15 reviews)
- Expensive (8 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Arctic Wolf | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | eSentire | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.4 (220 reviews) | 9.3 (1774 reviews) | 9.2 (204 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.2 (224 reviews) | 9.0 (1974 reviews) | 8.8 (203 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (184 reviews) | 8.8 (1737 reviews) | 8.6 (170 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.1 (172 reviews) | 8.9 (1611 reviews) | 8.8 (150 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.4 (215 reviews) | 9.3 (1672 reviews) | 9.2 (203 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.5 (177 reviews) | 9.4 (1595 reviews) | 9.4 (180 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.4 (209 reviews) | 9.4 (1773 reviews) | 9.5 (199 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Arctic Wolf

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: SAT Advanced 501-1000 Seats 3-Year

Price: $2.79 1 Seat Per Month

Description: Advanced is our most popular subscription. Monthly pricing per seat billed on an annual basis. 

Key Features:
- AI-Selected Phishing Templates
- AI-Recommended Optional Learning 
- Callback Phishing 

[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/knowbe4-security-awareness-training/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### eSentire

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Atlas Essentials

Price: Contact Us

Description: Entry level for foundational MDR coverage. Experience Next Level MDR with full SOC and threat hunting expertise, meet compliance mandates and engage with our experts for an annual business review. 

Key Features:
- Threat Intelligence Feed or Network Service with Sensor(s) 
- eSentire Atlas Endpoint Agent  
- Up to 500 Endpoints  

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/esentire/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Risk-Based Vulnerability Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Arctic Wolf** | 9.2/10 | 79 |
| **KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training** | N/A | N/A |
| **eSentire** | N/A | N/A |

#### Risk Analysis

| Feature | Arctic Wolf | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | eSentire | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Risk Scoring** | 9.6 (76 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 9.5 (77 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk-Prioritization** | 9.6 (76 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Vulnerability Assesment

| Feature | Arctic Wolf | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | eSentire | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Vulnerability Scanning** | 9.6 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Intelligence** | 9.6 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contextual Data** | 9.4 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | 9.1 (76 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Automation

| Feature | Arctic Wolf | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | eSentire | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated Remediation** | 8.7 (68 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Automation** | 8.9 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Testing** | 8.8 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Test Automation** | 9.1 (65 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Security Awareness Training

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Arctic Wolf** | 9.2/10 | 57 |
| **KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training** | 8.4/10 | 1281 |
| **eSentire** | N/A | N/A |

#### Assessment

| Feature | Arctic Wolf | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | eSentire | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Assessment** | 9.6 (56 reviews) | 8.9 (1102 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Phishing Assessment** | 9.5 (55 reviews) | 9.3 (1198 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Baselining** | 9.5 (55 reviews) | 8.7 (1095 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Training

| Feature | Arctic Wolf | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | eSentire | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Content Library** | 9.3 (53 reviews) | 8.7 (1199 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Interactive Training** | 9.2 (55 reviews) | 8.7 (1145 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Gamification** | 8.6 (48 reviews) | 8.1 (1012 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Arctic Wolf | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | eSentire | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Risk-scoring** | 9.6 (57 reviews) | 8.5 (1106 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Customization** | 8.9 (51 reviews) | 8.3 (1120 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **White-Labeling** | 8.3 (48 reviews) | 8.3 (988 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 9.4 (56 reviews) | 8.7 (1158 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI-generated Content** | Not enough data | 6.7 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Arctic Wolf** | 9.0/10 | 90 |
| **KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training** | N/A | N/A |
| **eSentire** | 8.8/10 | 150 |

#### Platform Features

| Feature | Arctic Wolf | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | eSentire | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **24/7 support** | 9.7 (84 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.5 (144 reviews) | 
| **Proactive report alerts** | 9.6 (87 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (147 reviews) | 
| **Application  control** | 8.1 (82 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (127 reviews) | 
| **Proactive threat hunting** | 9.2 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (136 reviews) | 
| **Rapid response time** | 9.4 (85 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (142 reviews) | 
| **Customizeable reports** | 8.4 (85 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (130 reviews) | 
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (52 reviews) | 

#### Automation Capabilities

| Feature | Arctic Wolf | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | eSentire | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated remediation** | 8.3 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (130 reviews) | 
| **Automated investigation** | 9.0 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (132 reviews) | 
| **AI Agents** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (38 reviews) | 

### Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Arctic Wolf** | N/A | N/A |
| **KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training** | N/A | N/A |
| **eSentire** | N/A | N/A |

#### Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) 

| Feature | Arctic Wolf | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | eSentire | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Arctic Wolf** | N/A | N/A |
| **KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training** | N/A | N/A |
| **eSentire** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | Arctic Wolf | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | eSentire | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Registry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Arctic Wolf | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | eSentire | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Identity

| Feature | Arctic Wolf | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | eSentire | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Endpoint Protection

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Arctic Wolf** | N/A | N/A |
| **KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training** | N/A | N/A |
| **eSentire** | N/A | N/A |

#### System Control

| Feature | Arctic Wolf | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | eSentire | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Device Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Web Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **System Isolation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Vulnerability Prevention

| Feature | Arctic Wolf | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | eSentire | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security Management

| Feature | Arctic Wolf | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | eSentire | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Detection and Response (CDR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Arctic Wolf** | N/A | N/A |
| **KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training** | N/A | N/A |
| **eSentire** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Detection and Response (CDR)

| Feature | Arctic Wolf | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | eSentire | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Services - Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) 

| Feature | Arctic Wolf | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | eSentire | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Arctic Wolf (5):** [Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-detection-response-edr), [Security Awareness Training Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/security-awareness-training), [Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-detection-and-response-cdr), [Managed Detection and Response (MDR)  Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/managed-detection-and-response-mdr), [Risk-Based Vulnerability Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/risk-based-vulnerability-management)

**Unique to KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training (1):** [Security Awareness Training Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/security-awareness-training)

**Unique to eSentire (1):** [Managed Detection and Response (MDR)  Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/managed-detection-and-response-mdr)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Arctic Wolf | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | eSentire | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 10.5% | 12.7% | 14.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 69.8% | 66.0% | 61.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 19.6% | 21.3% | 24.1% | 

### By Industry

#### Arctic Wolf

- **Hospital & Health Care:** 7.3%
- **Financial Services:** 5.8%
- **Manufacturing:** 5.5%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 5.1%
- **Computer Software:** 4.4%
- **Government Administration:** 4.4%
- **Banking:** 4.0%
- **Legal Services:** 4.0%
- **Construction:** 3.6%
- **Retail:** 3.3%
- **Other:** 52.7%

#### KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training

- **Financial Services:** 8.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 6.1%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.5%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.8%
- **Government Administration:** 4.6%
- **Banking:** 4.5%
- **Manufacturing:** 4.1%
- **Insurance:** 4.0%
- **Computer Software:** 3.9%
- **Construction:** 2.8%
- **Other:** 51.5%

#### eSentire

- **Financial Services:** 22.6%
- **Legal Services:** 11.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 8.3%
- **Investment Management:** 6.0%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.5%
- **Law Practice:** 4.5%
- **Manufacturing:** 3.4%
- **Insurance:** 3.4%
- **Real Estate:** 2.6%
- **Accounting:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 31.2%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Arctic Wolf

- [Huntress Managed EDR](https://www.g2.com/products/huntress-managed-edr/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (883 reviews)
- [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (424 reviews)
- [Blackpoint Cyber](https://www.g2.com/products/blackpoint-cyber/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (258 reviews)
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- [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (825 reviews)
- [Proofpoint Security Awareness Training](https://www.g2.com/products/proofpoint-security-awareness-training/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (334 reviews)

### Alternatives to KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training

- [Hoxhunt](https://www.g2.com/products/hoxhunt/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (3700 reviews)
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- [usecure](https://www.g2.com/products/usecure/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (328 reviews)
- [Huntress Managed Security Awareness Training](https://www.g2.com/products/huntress-managed-security-awareness-training/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (183 reviews)
- [Webroot Security Awareness Training](https://www.g2.com/products/webroot-security-awareness-training/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (71 reviews)
- [Mimecast Security Awareness Training](https://www.g2.com/products/mimecast-security-awareness-training/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (20 reviews)

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- [Sophos MDR](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-mdr/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (504 reviews)
- [Blackpoint Cyber](https://www.g2.com/products/blackpoint-cyber/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (258 reviews)
- [Huntress Managed EDR](https://www.g2.com/products/huntress-managed-edr/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (883 reviews)
- [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (424 reviews)
- [Cynet](https://www.g2.com/products/cynet/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (251 reviews)
- [ThreatDown](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1084 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1354 reviews)
- [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (971 reviews)
- [Rapid7 Managed Detection and Response Services](https://www.g2.com/products/rapid7-managed-detection-and-response-services/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (8 reviews)
- [LevelBlue MDR / MXDR](https://www.g2.com/products/levelblue-mdr-mxdr/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (256 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Arctic Wolf

- Title: [What is arctic wolf software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-arctic-wolf-software) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "risk and risk monitoring software placed at the company's endpoints, and consolidated in easy to consume online portal dashboards."
- Title: [What is CylancePROTECT used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-cylanceprotect-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Used as a EDR and have execution block capabilities and script control"
- Title: [What is CylanceOPTICS used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-cylanceoptics-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "is an endpoint detection and response (EDR) solution that collects and analyzes forensic data from devices to identify and resolve threats before they impact..."
- Title: [How much does arctic wolf cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/arctic-wolf-how-much-does-arctic-wolf-cost) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "."
- Title: [Is Arctic wolf a SIEM?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-arctic-wolf-a-siem) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"

### KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training

- Title: [Why is security awareness training so important to our organization?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/why-is-security-awareness-training-so-important-to-our-organization) — 6 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Security awareness is so important to organizations because the easiest access to the company network is through the end-users. When end-users are not..."
- Title: [Best Practices for Admins Evaluating Suspicious Emails - Tools Used?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15187-best-practices-for-admins-evaluating-suspicious-emails-tools-used) — 4 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "KnowBe4 has a product called PhishER that ties in nicely with their awareness training. It uses VirusTotal in its research of emails reported by employees..."
- Title: [What is KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-knowbe4-security-awareness-training-used-for) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Our company uses it to assign training about different security topics like phishing emails. We can track users' completion status and run surveys on how..."
- Title: [Is there any way I can enable the option to download the training videos?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/40996-is-there-any-way-i-can-enable-the-option-to-download-the-training-videos) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "n/a"
- Title: [How to begin an awareness program?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/40992-how-to-begin-an-awareness-program) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "n/a"

### eSentire

- Title: [What is managed detection and response?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-managed-detection-and-response) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Multi signal treat detection and mitigation "
- Title: [What is MDR managed detection and response?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-mdr-managed-detection-and-response) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "MDR (managed detection and response) is a method or service whereas a third party vendor installs a monitoring solution to detect any malicious code or..."
- Title: [What does MDR mean?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-mdr-mean) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Managed Detection Response"
- Title: [What is managed detection and response?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/esentire-what-is-managed-detection-and-response) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Explained

When a threat actor targets your organization to gain access in your environment and deploy a crippling..."
- Title: [How does eSentire work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-esentire-work) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Not all MDR is created equal. eSentire is the Authority in Managed Detection and Response, protecting the critical data and applications of 1200+..."

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