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Cequence Security

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Users value the robust security measures of Cequence Security, effectively countering advanced bot attacks while ensuring system efficiency. (14 mentions)
Users value the protection against automated attacks that Cequence Security offers, enhancing overall security and visibility. (13 mentions)
Users value the dedicated customer support of Cequence Security, noting their quick responses and commitment to success. (9 mentions)
Users appreciate the intuitive user experience and seamless integration capabilities of Cequence Security for robust API protection. (7 mentions)
Users value the effective vulnerability detection of Cequence Security, enhancing overall protection against various advanced threats. (7 mentions)
Users find the ease of use of Cequence Security impressive, facilitating smooth monitoring and threat management. (6 mentions)
Users face a complex setup with Cequence Security, requiring time and expertise for effective configuration and tuning. (9 mentions)
Users face a difficult learning curve with Cequence Security, requiring time and expertise for effective setup and use. (5 mentions)
Users note the confusing dashboard communication can hinder quick decision-making and complicate threat management efforts. (3 mentions)
Users struggle with false positives from Cequence Security, leading to unnecessary alerts and operational disruptions. (3 mentions)
Users face issues with false positives, leading to operational interruptions and a lack of focus on critical tasks. (3 mentions)
Users feel that poor documentation hinders effective use of Cequence Security, limiting their understanding and integration capabilities. (2 mentions)

Top Pros or Advantages of Cequence Security

1. Security
Users value the robust security measures of Cequence Security, effectively countering advanced bot attacks while ensuring system efficiency.
See 14 mentions

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JR

Juliet R.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"We strengthened protection against automated bot attacks"

What do you like about Cequence Security?

Cequence Security’s capacity to detect and counter automated bot attacks is perhaps one of the most impressive things that I came across. Its an AI dr

Verified User
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Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Before Cequence Security we didn't even know how many shady api calls were happening"

What do you like about Cequence Security?

What I like best about Cequence is definitely the visibility it gives us into our APIs and web applications. The API discovery feature is a huge win;

2. Protection
Users value the protection against automated attacks that Cequence Security offers, enhancing overall security and visibility.
See 13 mentions

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Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Before Cequence Security we didn't even know how many shady api calls were happening"

What do you like about Cequence Security?

What I like best about Cequence is definitely the visibility it gives us into our APIs and web applications. The API discovery feature is a huge win;

JR

Juliet R.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"We strengthened protection against automated bot attacks"

What do you like about Cequence Security?

Cequence Security’s capacity to detect and counter automated bot attacks is perhaps one of the most impressive things that I came across. Its an AI dr

3. Customer Support
Users value the dedicated customer support of Cequence Security, noting their quick responses and commitment to success.
See 9 mentions

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Troy B.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"If you need to identify or protect your APIs and traffic, Cequence is the best available."

What do you like about Cequence Security?

They are totally committed to our success. They are on with us through ups and downs and always respond if we have an issue. They really want to hel

Lovert A.
LA

Lovert A.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"powerful and comprehensive solution for organizations looking to secure their web applications, APIs"

What do you like about Cequence Security?

Ease of use, customer support and ease of integration

4. Features
Users appreciate the intuitive user experience and seamless integration capabilities of Cequence Security for robust API protection.
See 7 mentions

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JR

Juliet R.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"We strengthened protection against automated bot attacks"

What do you like about Cequence Security?

Cequence Security’s capacity to detect and counter automated bot attacks is perhaps one of the most impressive things that I came across. Its an AI dr

Verified User
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Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Best API security and Bot management product"

What do you like about Cequence Security?

I personally like the user experience of the product with Intuitive UI. Setup is very simple as it requires no code instrumentation and no need of le

5. Vulnerability Detection
Users value the effective vulnerability detection of Cequence Security, enhancing overall protection against various advanced threats.
See 7 mentions

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Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Before Cequence Security we didn't even know how many shady api calls were happening"

What do you like about Cequence Security?

What I like best about Cequence is definitely the visibility it gives us into our APIs and web applications. The API discovery feature is a huge win;

KG

Kira G.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.5/5

"Cequence Security finally made those relentless bots disappear"

What do you like about Cequence Security?

What I like best about Cequence Security is its powerful ability to detect and mitigate sophisticated bot attacks, especially things like credential s

6. Ease of Use
Users find the ease of use of Cequence Security impressive, facilitating smooth monitoring and threat management.
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Lovert A.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"powerful and comprehensive solution for organizations looking to secure their web applications, APIs"

What do you like about Cequence Security?

Ease of use, customer support and ease of integration

MS

Manish S.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Best tool for Security Folks"

What do you like about Cequence Security?

As an organization we were able to identify and stop attacks and all thanks to it's ML Model. Really love to support team that are very quick with res

Top Cons or Disadvantages of Cequence Security

1. Complex Setup
Users face a complex setup with Cequence Security, requiring time and expertise for effective configuration and tuning.
See 9 mentions

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Diana L.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"Effective measures for advanced cyber threats"

What do you dislike about Cequence Security?

The one downside of Cequence Security is that there is no straightforward communication between platforms on a single dashboard. Some parts are not as

MP

Marco P.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"Now our team can finally proactively block threats and bot attacks!"

What do you dislike about Cequence Security?

One problem with Cequence Security is it is hard to dial in the right amount of specificity for more specific or uncommon threats. It’s good for threa

2. Difficult Learning Curve
Users face a difficult learning curve with Cequence Security, requiring time and expertise for effective setup and use.
See 5 mentions

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Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Before Cequence Security we didn't even know how many shady api calls were happening"

What do you dislike about Cequence Security?

One thing I've found challenging with Cequence is the initial configuration and tuning phase. It requires a bit of a learning curve to get it perfectl

JM

Justin M.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

3.5/5

"The quiet efficiency of this software stopped stealthy bot attacks"

What do you dislike about Cequence Security?

It took more practical time than we had anticipated to carry out the initial fine tuning in order to differentiate between legitimate power users and

3. Dashboard Performance
Users note the confusing dashboard communication can hinder quick decision-making and complicate threat management efforts.
See 3 mentions

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DL

Diana L.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"Effective measures for advanced cyber threats"

What do you dislike about Cequence Security?

The one downside of Cequence Security is that there is no straightforward communication between platforms on a single dashboard. Some parts are not as

sarin k.
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sarin k.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Awesome tool for API Threat hunting"

What do you dislike about Cequence Security?

The Dashboard needs to be drilled down like if we click on OWASP top 10 all the events related should be opened.

4. False Positives
Users struggle with false positives from Cequence Security, leading to unnecessary alerts and operational disruptions.
See 3 mentions

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Verified User

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Efficient, Real-Time Monitoring"

What do you dislike about Cequence Security?

False positives andRigid Policy requirements

AG

Anna G.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"We effectively reduced cyberattack risks in our company!"

What do you dislike about Cequence Security?

Cequence Security has some drawbacks and one of them is that it reacts by sending out false positives and this leads to alert and interruption. This h

5. Inaccuracy
Users face issues with false positives, leading to operational interruptions and a lack of focus on critical tasks.
See 3 mentions

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Verified User

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Efficient, Real-Time Monitoring"

What do you dislike about Cequence Security?

False positives andRigid Policy requirements

AG

Anna G.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"We effectively reduced cyberattack risks in our company!"

What do you dislike about Cequence Security?

Cequence Security has some drawbacks and one of them is that it reacts by sending out false positives and this leads to alert and interruption. This h

6. Poor Documentation
Users feel that poor documentation hinders effective use of Cequence Security, limiting their understanding and integration capabilities.
See 2 mentions

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JM

Justin M.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

3.5/5

"The quiet efficiency of this software stopped stealthy bot attacks"

What do you dislike about Cequence Security?

It took more practical time than we had anticipated to carry out the initial fine tuning in order to differentiate between legitimate power users and

JR

Juliet R.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"We strengthened protection against automated bot attacks"

What do you dislike about Cequence Security?

A disadvantage of Cequence Security is that the software is not as detailed in terms of the number of analyses that can be done. This hampers the oppo

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Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Services offered are upto the mark"
What do you like best about Cequence Security?

The amount and types of services that we get are very much high in terms of versatility Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Cequence Security?

Sometimes the offers are not so interesting, sometimes ad block will not work Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Entertainment
AE
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Nice protection against automated attacks"
What do you like best about Cequence Security?

SaaS option takes the effort off engineer teams, provides great visibility and it is very flexible, allowing different approaches to detected and respond to attacks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Cequence Security?

It is an inline product, so any failure can impact your business, but this is easy to be fixed, just have some health checks, also needs to be careful when setting up policies, is easy to make mistakes and have false positives. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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