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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (43.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Cortex Cloud
Star Rating
(111)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(81)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a higher G2 Score compared to Cortex Cloud. Users appreciate its unified visibility and intelligent protection across cloud environments, which enhances their security posture.
- According to verified reviews, Cortex Cloud is praised for its ease of use and quick setup, making it a favorable choice for users looking for a straightforward implementation process. Reviewers highlight how its automation features streamline daily tasks, improving efficiency.
- Users say that CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security provides excellent threat visibility and real-time detection capabilities. The platform's lightweight agent and strong investigation tools are frequently mentioned as key benefits, contributing to a reliable security experience.
- Reviewers mention that Cortex Cloud's ability to centralize data and analytics in one platform significantly enhances performance monitoring and reporting. This feature is particularly valued by users who need to make informed decisions quickly.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while both products offer strong support, CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security receives higher marks for its quality of support and product direction. Users feel more confident in the ongoing development and responsiveness of the CrowdStrike team.
- According to recent user feedback, Cortex Cloud's unified platform for security operations is a standout feature, integrating threat detection, investigation, and response. However, some users feel it may not fully meet their specific workflow needs compared to the more robust offerings of CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cortex Cloud
No pricing availableCrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security
Cloud-Native Application Security (CNAPP)
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1 Workloads
Fully integrated Cloud-Native Application Security
- Full stack cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP)
- Discovery, visibility and compliance for any cloud infrastructure
- Cloud Workload Protection (CWP)
Free Trial
Cortex Cloud
Free Trial is available
CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
98
9.2
71
Ease of Use
7.7
100
8.7
73
Ease of Setup
7.6
89
8.9
66
Ease of Admin
7.9
52
8.9
53
Quality of Support
7.9
94
8.7
65
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.0
48
9.1
53
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
95
9.5
73
Features by Category
Management
7.9
7
9.1
16
8.3
7
9.2
13
8.1
7
8.9
15
Operations
8.6
7
9.0
14
8.8
7
9.2
14
9.4
6
9.1
13
Security Controls
8.9
6
9.6
13
8.5
8
8.6
13
9.0
7
9.2
14
9.2
6
9.1
13
Administration
8.1
14
Not enough data
7.7
14
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
8.1
14
Not enough data
Monitoring
8.1
14
Not enough data
8.1
14
Not enough data
7.9
14
Not enough data
Protection
7.9
14
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
7.7
14
Not enough data
7.7
14
Not enough data
Security
8.5
37
8.7
26
8.2
36
8.7
24
8.0
34
8.1
24
8.1
36
8.5
23
Compliance
8.5
37
8.6
23
8.3
36
8.5
23
8.3
36
8.3
22
Administration
8.7
36
8.6
21
8.6
35
9.0
21
8.5
36
8.6
21
Data Protection
8.8
36
Not enough data
9.0
39
Not enough data
8.9
37
Not enough data
8.8
38
Not enough data
9.0
36
Not enough data
Analysis
8.8
39
Not enough data
8.9
38
Not enough data
8.6
38
Not enough data
Administration
8.3
39
Not enough data
8.4
37
Not enough data
8.2
37
Not enough data
Functionality - Software Composition Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Effectiveness - Software Composition Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Risk Analysis
8.3
5
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
Vulnerability Assesment
8.3
5
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
Automation
7.3
5
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Activity Monitoring
Not enough data
8.5
39
Not enough data
8.4
38
Not enough data
8.4
40
Not enough data
8.6
43
Security
Not enough data
8.3
40
Not enough data
8.3
40
Not enough data
8.6
40
Administration
Not enough data
8.5
40
Not enough data
8.6
40
Not enough data
8.2
37
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
API Management
8.3
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
Security Testing
7.9
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
Security Management
8.1
7
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
Configuration
7.7
20
8.0
22
7.6
21
8.9
24
7.7
21
9.1
22
7.8
18
9.0
21
7.1
20
8.7
23
Visibility
8.2
22
8.9
22
7.5
21
8.8
23
Vulnerability Management
7.8
18
9.1
22
7.9
21
8.8
24
8.0
19
9.1
22
7.8
21
9.0
23
Access control - Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM)
8.7
9
9.6
8
8.5
10
9.0
8
8.7
10
9.0
8
8.1
8
9.2
8
Monitoring - Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM)
9.0
10
9.2
8
7.8
10
9.2
8
Auditing - Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM)
8.7
10
9.2
8
8.3
10
9.0
8
AI Compliance
7.5
6
Not enough data
6.7
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
Risk Management & Monitoring
6.4
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
AI Lifecycle Management
7.2
6
Not enough data
Access Control and Security
7.2
6
Not enough data
Collaboration and Communication
7.5
6
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AI Governance Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security - Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence - Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud Configuration Management - Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Discovery & Classification - Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Risk Prioritization - Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Remediation & Governance - Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) ToolsHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality - AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Risk Assessment - AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Governance & Compliance - AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Cloud Detection and Response (CDR)
7.8
9
Not enough data
7.0
9
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
Services - Cloud Detection and Response (CDR)
7.5
8
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cortex Cloud and CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security are categorized as Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM), Cloud Compliance, and Cloud Workload Protection Platforms
Unique Categories
Cortex Cloud is categorized as Cloud Detection and Response (CDR), Cloud Data Security, AI Governance Tools, API Security, Container Security, Software Composition Analysis, Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), Risk-Based Vulnerability Management, and AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools
CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security is categorized as Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cortex Cloud
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security
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
17.4%
Computer & Network Security
11.0%
Computer Software
9.2%
Consulting
7.3%
Information Services
4.6%
Other
50.5%
Information Technology and Services
27.5%
Computer & Network Security
12.5%
Banking
7.5%
Logistics and Supply Chain
5.0%
Computer Software
5.0%
Other
42.5%
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