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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.4% of reviews)
Enterprise (48.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Cisco Secure Network Analytics
Star Rating
(33)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Cisco Secure Network AnalyticsSplunk Synthetic Monitoring
Star Rating
(25)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Splunk Synthetic MonitoringSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Cisco Secure Network Analytics excels in Network Visibility with a score of 9.4, allowing for comprehensive insights into network traffic and behavior, while Splunk Synthetic Monitoring, although strong, scores slightly lower at 9.1 in Cloud Observability, which focuses on monitoring cloud-based applications.
- Reviewers mention that Cisco's Incident Reporting feature is highly rated at 9.6, providing detailed insights into security incidents, whereas Splunk's Incident Alerts also scores well at 9.3, but users feel it could benefit from more customizable alert settings.
- G2 users highlight that Cisco's Risk Analysis feature is robust, scoring 9.4, which helps organizations proactively manage vulnerabilities, while Splunk's similar feature scores 9.0, with users noting it lacks some depth in predictive analytics.
- Reviewers say that Cisco's Automation capabilities, particularly in Response Automation with a score of 9.2, streamline incident response processes effectively, while Splunk's automation features, although rated at 9.0, are seen as less intuitive by some users.
- Users on G2 report that Cisco's Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning capabilities shine with a score of 9.6, enhancing threat detection and response, whereas Splunk's AI features, while competent, score lower at 8.3, with users mentioning a need for more advanced machine learning models.
- Reviewers mention that Cisco's Policy Optimization feature, rated at 8.9, is particularly effective for maintaining compliance and security policies, while Splunk's similar offerings are perceived as less user-friendly, leading to a lower score in this area.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cisco Secure Network Analytics
No pricing availableSplunk Synthetic Monitoring
No pricing availableFree Trial
Cisco Secure Network Analytics
No trial information availableSplunk Synthetic Monitoring
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
30
9.2
23
Ease of Use
9.0
30
9.3
23
Ease of Setup
8.8
11
9.3
10
Ease of Admin
8.9
11
8.9
9
Quality of Support
8.9
30
9.2
22
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
11
8.7
9
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
30
9.5
22
Features by Category
Experience
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Agentic AI - Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM)
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Management
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Performance
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Network Maintenance
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
Network Management
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
Network Monitoring
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Automation
8.8
7
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
Functionality
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
Incident Management
8.5
9
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
Analysis
Not enough data
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Functionality
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Remediation
Not enough data
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Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Activity Monitoring
9.0
15
9.1
9
8.9
15
8.7
9
8.4
15
8.7
9
9.2
15
9.1
9
Security
9.0
15
8.7
9
9.4
14
9.1
9
9.6
14
9.1
9
Administration
9.3
14
8.3
9
8.7
14
8.7
9
9.2
13
8.9
9
Agentic AI - Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
9.6
12
Not enough data
9.7
12
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
Response
9.3
12
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
Detection
10.0
11
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
9.6
12
Not enough data
Services - Network Detection and Response (NDR)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
9.0
18
Not enough data
8.9
18
Not enough data
9.3
18
Not enough data
7.1
18
Not enough data
8.7
17
Response
Not enough data
8.8
18
Not enough data
9.0
18
Not enough data
8.3
18
Agentic AI - Application Performance Monitoring (APM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Performance
Not enough data
8.2
18
Not enough data
8.5
18
Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
18
Not enough data
8.1
17
Not enough data
8.4
17
Not enough data
9.1
18
Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
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Configuration
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Visibility
Not enough data
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Vulnerability Management
Not enough data
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Response
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.1
8
Records
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
7.4
9
Management
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
7.8
9
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
7.5
8
Cloud Visibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cisco Secure Network Analytics and Splunk Synthetic Monitoring are categorized as Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics
Unique Categories
Cisco Secure Network Analytics is categorized as Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), Network Detection and Response (NDR), Network Traffic Analysis (NTA), and Network Security Policy Management (NSPM)
Splunk Synthetic Monitoring is categorized as Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM), Application Performance Monitoring (APM), Incident Response, and Digital Forensics
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cisco Secure Network Analytics
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Splunk Synthetic Monitoring
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
35.5%
Computer & Network Security
19.4%
Computer Software
16.1%
Telecommunications
6.5%
Financial Services
6.5%
Other
16.1%
Computer & Network Security
20.0%
Information Technology and Services
16.0%
Banking
12.0%
Retail
8.0%
Accounting
8.0%
Other
36.0%
Discussions
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Splunk Synthetic Monitoring has no discussions with answers
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