# Cisco Secure Network Analytics vs Splunk Synthetic Monitoring Comparison

| | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Splunk Synthetic Monitoring | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 33 | 26 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (48.4% of reviews) | Enterprise (50.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Splunk Synthetic Monitoring | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (30 reviews) | 9.2 (24 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (30 reviews) | 9.3 (24 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 9.4 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.9 (30 reviews) | 9.2 (23 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (30 reviews) | 9.5 (23 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Cisco Secure Network Analytics

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Splunk Synthetic Monitoring

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Network Analytics** | N/A | N/A |
| **Splunk Synthetic Monitoring** | N/A | N/A |

#### Experience

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Splunk Synthetic Monitoring | 
|---|---|---|
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Session Replay** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Behavioral Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM)

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Splunk Synthetic Monitoring | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Splunk Synthetic Monitoring | 
|---|---|---|
| **Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Budget Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Performance

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Splunk Synthetic Monitoring | 
|---|---|---|
| **Uptime Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Issue Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Network Security Policy Management (NSPM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Network Analytics** | 8.4/10 | 8 |
| **Splunk Synthetic Monitoring** | N/A | N/A |

#### Network Maintenance

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Splunk Synthetic Monitoring | 
|---|---|---|
| **Policy Optimization** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Analysis** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Auditing** | 7.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Network Management

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Splunk Synthetic Monitoring | 
|---|---|---|
| **Network Mapping** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | 8.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Console** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Network Monitoring

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Splunk Synthetic Monitoring | 
|---|---|---|
| **Network Monitoring** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Configuration Monitoring** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Change Management** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Network Traffic Analysis (NTA)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Network Analytics** | 9.1/10 | 11 |
| **Splunk Synthetic Monitoring** | N/A | N/A |

#### Automation

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Splunk Synthetic Monitoring | 
|---|---|---|
| **Metadata Management** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning** | 9.6 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Response Automation** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous Analysis** | 9.4 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Splunk Synthetic Monitoring | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Network Capability** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Anomaly Detection** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Network Visibility** | 9.4 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Incident Management

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Splunk Synthetic Monitoring | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Logs** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Alerts** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Reporting** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Digital Forensics

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Network Analytics** | N/A | N/A |
| **Splunk Synthetic Monitoring** | N/A | N/A |

#### Analysis

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Splunk Synthetic Monitoring | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Memory Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Registry Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Linux Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Splunk Synthetic Monitoring | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Remediation

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Splunk Synthetic Monitoring | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remediation Suggestions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Response Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Splunk Synthetic Monitoring | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Network Analytics** | 9.1/10 | 17 |
| **Splunk Synthetic Monitoring** | 8.8/10 | 9 |

#### Activity Monitoring

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Splunk Synthetic Monitoring | 
|---|---|---|
| **Usage Monitoring** | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 
| **Database Monitoring** | 8.9 (15 reviews) | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 
| **API Monitoring** | 8.4 (15 reviews) | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | 9.2 (15 reviews) | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Splunk Synthetic Monitoring | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Monitoring** | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 
| **Risk Analysis** | 9.4 (14 reviews) | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 9.6 (14 reviews) | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Splunk Synthetic Monitoring | 
|---|---|---|
| **Security Automation** | 9.3 (14 reviews) | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 
| **Security Integration** | 8.7 (14 reviews) | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 
| **Multicloud Visibility** | 9.2 (13 reviews) | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Splunk Synthetic Monitoring | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Network Detection and Response (NDR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Network Analytics** | 9.4/10 | 13 |
| **Splunk Synthetic Monitoring** | N/A | N/A |

#### Analysis

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Splunk Synthetic Monitoring | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Reporting** | 9.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Network Visibility** | 9.7 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Metadata Enrichment** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Metadata Management** | 9.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Response

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Splunk Synthetic Monitoring | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Alerts** | 9.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Response Orchestration** | 9.4 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Response Automation** | 9.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Detection

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Splunk Synthetic Monitoring | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Network Monitoring** | 10.0 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Discovery** | 9.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Anomaly Detection** | 9.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Services - Network Detection and Response (NDR)

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Splunk Synthetic Monitoring | 
|---|---|---|
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Application Performance Monitoring (APM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Network Analytics** | N/A | N/A |
| **Splunk Synthetic Monitoring** | 8.7/10 | 19 |

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Splunk Synthetic Monitoring | 
|---|---|---|
| **Performance Baselines** | Not enough data | 9.0 (19 reviews) | 
| **Performance Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.9 (19 reviews) | 
| **Performance Monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.3 (19 reviews) | 
| **AI/ML Assistance** | Not enough data | 7.3 (19 reviews) | 
| **Multi-System Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.8 (18 reviews) | 

#### Response

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Splunk Synthetic Monitoring | 
|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards and Visualization** | Not enough data | 8.9 (19 reviews) | 
| **Incident Alerting** | Not enough data | 9.0 (19 reviews) | 
| **Root Cause Analysis (RCA)** | Not enough data | 8.4 (19 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Application Performance Monitoring (APM)

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Splunk Synthetic Monitoring | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Performance

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Splunk Synthetic Monitoring | 
|---|---|---|
| **Real User Monitoring (RUM)** | Not enough data | 8.3 (19 reviews) | 
| **Second by Second Metrics** | Not enough data | 8.6 (19 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Splunk Synthetic Monitoring | 
|---|---|---|
| **Synthetic Monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.0 (19 reviews) | 
| **Dynamic Transaction Mapping** | Not enough data | 8.2 (18 reviews) | 
| **Load Balancing** | Not enough data | 8.5 (18 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Observability** | Not enough data | 9.1 (19 reviews) | 

### Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Network Analytics** | N/A | N/A |
| **Splunk Synthetic Monitoring** | N/A | N/A |

#### Configuration

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Splunk Synthetic Monitoring | 
|---|---|---|
| **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Configuration Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Unified Policy Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API / Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Visibility

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Splunk Synthetic Monitoring | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multicloud Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Vulnerability Management

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Splunk Synthetic Monitoring | 
|---|---|---|
| **Threat Hunting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk-Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Incident Response

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Network Analytics** | N/A | N/A |
| **Splunk Synthetic Monitoring** | 8.3/10 | 9 |

#### Response

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Splunk Synthetic Monitoring | 
|---|---|---|
| **Resolution Automation** | Not enough data | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 
| **Resolution Guidance** | Not enough data | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 
| **System Isolation** | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 
| **Threat Intelligence** | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 
| **Incident Investigation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Records

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Splunk Synthetic Monitoring | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Logs** | Not enough data | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Splunk Synthetic Monitoring | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Alerts** | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 
| **Incident Case Management** | Not enough data | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | 7.8 (9 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Splunk Synthetic Monitoring | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 7.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 7.5 (8 reviews) | 

### Cloud Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Network Analytics** | N/A | N/A |
| **Splunk Synthetic Monitoring** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Splunk Synthetic Monitoring | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Registry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Splunk Synthetic Monitoring | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Identity

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Splunk Synthetic Monitoring | 
|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-security-monitoring-and-analytics)

**Unique to Cisco Secure Network Analytics (4):** [Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-security-posture-management-cspm), [Network Detection and Response (NDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-detection-and-response-ndr), [Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-traffic-analysis-nta), [Network Security Policy Management (NSPM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-security-policy-management-nspm)

**Unique to Splunk Synthetic Monitoring (4):** [Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-experience-monitoring-dem), [Application Performance Monitoring (APM) Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/application-performance-monitoring-apm), [Incident Response Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/incident-response), [Digital Forensics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-forensics)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Splunk Synthetic Monitoring | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 32.3% | 38.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 19.4% | 11.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 48.4% | 50.0% | 

### By Industry

#### Cisco Secure Network Analytics

- **Information Technology and Services:** 35.5%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 19.4%
- **Computer Software:** 16.1%
- **Telecommunications:** 6.5%
- **Financial Services:** 6.5%
- **Wireless:** 3.2%
- **Retail:** 3.2%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.2%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.2%
- **Accounting:** 3.2%

#### Splunk Synthetic Monitoring

- **Computer & Network Security:** 19.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 15.4%
- **Banking:** 11.5%
- **Retail:** 7.7%
- **Accounting:** 7.7%
- **Manufacturing:** 3.8%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.8%
- **Pharmaceuticals:** 3.8%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.8%
- **Mining & Metals:** 3.8%
- **Other:** 19.2%

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