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DefenseStorm Reviews & Product Details

Value at a Glance

Averages based on real user reviews.

Time to Implement

1 month

Derrick M.
DM
Derrick M.
Vice President Information Technology
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Essential for Monitoring and Compliance"
5/5
What do you like best about DefenseStorm?

I love the governance feature for tracking and demonstrating compliance with the CIS framework and other security frameworks as needed. The periodic tasks in the framework tools ensure we are meeting requirements and give us suggestions on how to demonstrate each requirement. The setup was straightforward, with a virtual appliance to collect firewall and switch logs and a simple install of a Windows agent on servers, desktops, and laptops. I feel like it’s an easy choice for a financial institution. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DefenseStorm?

I would like a partnership between DefenseStorm and our MSP. That would send more information to DefenseStorm and allow the MSP be quicker in response to incidents. I'm skeptical of the value Allure is bringing to the table. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jonathan B.
JB
Jonathan B.
Systems Administrator
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Exceptional, Responsive Support for Setup and Monitoring"
4.5/5
What do you like best about DefenseStorm?

The responsiveness of the support staff - both during setup and ongoing alert monitoring - has been exceptional. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DefenseStorm?

Like any SIEM log queries can be cumbersome, so I'd like to see a wider range of pre-built queries. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Melissa S.
It Security Analyst
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"IT Security Analyst"
5/5
What do you like best about DefenseStorm?

I love the team at DS, they are always so polite and quick to respond. Whenever I need assistance, they are always there with answers. The interface is quite easy to navigate however I don't use GRID that often. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DefenseStorm?

Still having a hard time with the querying and understanding the logs in DS. I tend to stary from GRID when there's a ticket open and look in the firewall instead as it can become very overwhelming very fast. Therefore, I don't use DS that often, only when a ticket is opened. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MH
Mike H.
VP Information Technology
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Relatively new client"
4.5/5
What do you like best about DefenseStorm?

We are a relatively new client of theirs. One of the reasons that I chose them over other options was that they work exclusively work with financial institutions which allows them to focus on the unique requirements, regulations and needs of that industry. Their on-boarding team was great to work with. I had some concerns about noise and false alerts, but they have the system very well tuned and I did not have any issues with false alerts. My experience so far has been great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DefenseStorm?

I don't have any dislikes. They have been very helpful Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MA
Mike A.
SVP CTO
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Defense Storm 2025 Readiness"
5/5
What do you like best about DefenseStorm?

The direct customer interaction. They are always willing to adapt and provide what we need for the solutions we have with them. The onboarding was smooth. We have always had very qualified support people that have assisted with what we have needed. We have ongoing touch points instead of being signed up and forgotten. Their solutions have exceeded expectations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DefenseStorm?

I don’t have any dislikes with Defense Storm. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Boyce A.
BA
Boyce A.
Vice President/Information Security Officer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Defensestorm is a great partner!"
5/5
What do you like best about DefenseStorm?

What makes DefenseStorm so good is the people. Everyone is so friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DefenseStorm?

In my experience, there is nothing I dislike about DefenseStorm. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

CH
Chris H.
VP, IT
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"MSP for financials"
5/5
What do you like best about DefenseStorm?

They have alerted us to several potential issues before they became actual issues. Their staff are knowledgeable and helpful when you need them, which you hope is never. It may sound simple, but it is really easy to find information in the events view - no syntax knowledge required. Ultimately, what I like best about them is that I do not have to interact with them much, but when I do, it is for a valid reason. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DefenseStorm?

Nothing core to their main services we utilize. There are some growing pains in other areas that are related to SIEM/SOC that are not present in larger vendors. But I feel the focus on financials offsets that for now. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AR
Aaron R.
VP of Fraud and Information Security
Financial Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Built for Banking and primed for the cyberfraud evolution"
5/5
What do you like best about DefenseStorm?

Defensestorm stands at the forefront of integrating cybersecurity and fraud prevention into a unified platform, extending into a proactive and systematic risk management system. We selected them over other industry players due to their deep technical understanding of the banking systems we utilize, from our core operations to our online banking platforms and the supporting technology ecosystem. Their extensive experience with unique banking technology players and the integrations required contributed to the efficiency and speed of our implementation. When we consulted various references for DefenseStorm and other platforms, it became clear that Defensestorm's references resonated with us like old friends. We quickly recognized that Defensestorm was genuinely designed for banking, which was evident from the community of CISOs we spoke with, to their knowledge of our technology ecosystems, and finally to their familiarity with the specific regulations we follow.

This foundation has fostered a true partnership, making us feel like we are in the fight together. Additionally, as we have continued to use the platform, Defensestorm has been quick to collaborate with us on adopting changes to enhance its effectiveness, working closely with our team to improve the products continuously. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DefenseStorm?

Cyberfraud is an emerging strategy in the financial industry, and DefenseStorm is one of the few companies leading the way. This pioneering approach brings unique challenges in integrating traditionally siloed areas. As we navigate this together, we face difficulties in breaking down these silos, from data utilization to the UI differences between cyber and fraud teams, and the variety of use cases to address.

While these challenges are significant, they also present opportunities for growth and innovation. It's not a matter of dislike but embracing the complexity and potential it offers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Paul P.
PP
Paul P.
First Vice President
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"A great partner helping us protect our network"
5/5
What do you like best about DefenseStorm?

The team is easy to work with very diligent addressing any issues. They make the task of monitoring your environment much easier. They are an indispensable part of our Cybersecurity program. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DefenseStorm?

I would like the ability to have separate views between technology alerts and fraud alerts Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Financial Services
AF
Verified User in Financial Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"DefenseStorm is a trusted, valued, managed security service partner."
5/5
What do you like best about DefenseStorm?

DefenseStorm takes the security of our environment as personal as we do. Knowing their team has 24/7 eyes on our systems gives us peace of mind. Easy to implement, use. and integrate into our platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DefenseStorm?

No dislikes. No concerns. They provide answers and solutions to our security needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pricing Insights

Averages based on real user reviews.

Time to Implement

1 month

Return on Investment

10 months

Perceived Cost

$$$$$
DefenseStorm Features
Risk Scoring
Reporting
Risk-Prioritization
24/7 support
Proactive report alerts
Application control
Automated remediation
Automated investigation