Cybersecurity Benchmarks: Network, Data, Identity and Threat Detection
Cybersecurity tools protect networks, data and identities across the enterprise. We benchmark firewalls, DLP, identity and access, vulnerability scanning and threat detection on scores, features and pricing.
Explore Cybersecurity Benchmarks: Network, Data, Identity and Threat Detection
- FirewallOpen World EvaluationSep 25
Top 7+ Open Source Firewall Options: Features & Types
Network security statistics reveal that the average cost of a data breach is approximately $4 million and is increasing. Organizations are saving ~$2 million annually by relying on network security solutions such as next-generation firewalls (NGFWs), AI network security, and network security automation technologies compared to those that rely solely on traditional security measures. Open…
- SOAROpen World EvaluationSep 22
Top SOAR Platforms
With nearly 2 decades of cybersecurity experience in a highly regulated industry, I listed the best 10+security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) software: * Vendors with”” under the OS log support column support log collection from Linux, Unix, macOS, and Windows. ManageEngine Log360 is a unified SIEM platform that added native SOAR in May 2026…
- SIEMOpen World EvaluationSep 22
Top 12 SIEM Tools & How to Choose the Best Solution
SIEM systems have evolved into more than just log aggregation tools. Some vendors have developed unified product suites that include UEBA, SOAR, and EDR capabilities, claiming they are “next-gen” SIEMs. Others offer products focused on traditional event and log management. Below is an overview of leading SIEM tools based on their next-gen SIEM and security…
- Network SecurityOpen World EvaluationSep 22
Top 40+ Network Security Audit Tools
Network security audit tools scan a network and report on its security. They flag threats, vulnerabilities, and missing patches, then alert administrators. These tools vary widely in function. Some handle patch management. Others fall into the categories below: These tools scan these assets for vulnerabilities that attackers could exploit. They create a detailed inventory of…
- Backup & RecoveryBenchmarkSep 22
Google Workspace Backup: NinjaOne vs Acronis vs IONOS
We tested five major SaaS backup solutions, Acronis, NinjaOne, IONOS, ManageEngine, and CloudAlly, to evaluate their performance, features, and usability for Google Workspace email backups. Our benchmark measured backup speeds, restore times, setup ease, and practical functionality across 21 active mailboxes containing over 90,000 emails. Note: Figures in seconds. To ensure a fair comparison, the…
- Backup & RecoveryBenchmarkSep 22
Backup software benchmark: Acronis vs NinjaOne vs Comet vs MSP360
We benchmarked NinjaOne Backup, Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud Backup, Comet Backup, and MSP360 Managed Backup on identical AWS infrastructure. Each vendor ran a file-mode backup of the same 625,946-file / 50 GB workload and a full image backup of the system disk, then restored the 15 GB medium subdirectory. Here are the four backup products…
- Security ToolsFeature ComparisonSep 21
Top 5 Alternatives to Tenable Nessus: Features & Comparison
Several notable options are available in the DAST and vulnerability scanning tools market. We selected the top alternatives to Tenable Nessus based on our research and DAST benchmark. Follow the links for the rationale behind each selection: See the features and attributes of alternatives to Tenable Nessus: *Ranking is based on the review ratings, except…
- Network SecurityOpen World EvaluationSep 21
Top 14 Network Planning Tools: Key features & Benefits
Network planning tools help businesses optimize performance, manage resources efficiently, and ensure scalable, reliable network designs for growth and stability. Here is an overview of the most valuable tools available today, organized by their primary function: These solutions are primarily used to architect a network from scratch, but can also be leveraged to reorganize an…