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We performed a comparison between Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention and Trend Micro Deep Discovery based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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Pros
"Edge protection is a valuable feature.""It's very easy to use and configure. What is nice about Palo Alto is that even if you don't understand how to use it, you can just click on upload and upload everything that needs to be blocked.""It's a monster, it's got so many beautiful features. We do deal with other firewalls and we've got a better idea of what other firewalls' capabilities are, any comparison with the Palo Alto I liked the quality of service on the applications that you can control the amount of bandwidth an application is allowed to consume. The best feature is the quality of the application quality of service.""The most valuable feature of Palo Alto Threat Prevention for our company is the next generation firewall.""I like the solution's interface.""The initial setup was straightforward. It's quite easy. Deployment took one to two weeks.""Most of the features of Palo Alto Threat Prevention are alright. I recommend features like content filtering, IP address, & intelligent firewalls. The reporting feature is very good.""The application control and vulnerability protection are the most valuable features."

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"The HTML file sandboxing is very good.""Deep Discovery is scalable and compatible with other products. It's crucial to have that compatibility because it's an integral part of our security solution. It integrates smoothly. The interface is user-friendly, so administration is simple.""The most valuable feature of Trend Micro Deep Discovery is its complete end-to-end visibility of threats.""The solution has extension-based features that help it to analyze the environment. The environment can have different platforms like Windows, Linux, and Mac. The tool will give a report which can confirm the analysis of the issues. You can also get clear information on threats or suspicious files.""The most valuable features are monitoring for advanced persistent threats, the system runs in a sandbox allowing for effective zero-day exploits management, and the Inspector has a built-in sandbox.""The most valuable features are the protection and that it is fast.""Generally speaking, it just gives us a broad understanding of exactly what kind of threats occur. The submission point, analyzing point, and virtualization are within the environment that it supports. It helped us to improve our security levels and protect our internal network from any threats outside.""One of the most valuable features is the performance, since, so far, we have not faced any issues with Deep Discovery."

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"In Africa, the technical support is probably not as good as in Europe and the USA because it's a specific premium support, partner-enabled premium support and all of that. But it's really good, I don't really have any complaints, it's fairly good. I'll give them 80%.""The documentation needs to be improved. I need better information about how to configure it and what the best practices are.""The application’s pricing and dashboard need improvement. It could be user-friendly.""The initial setup is complex.""Generally, to deploy it will take some downtime, about a day.""Sometimes when you want to group a set of ports, and communicate with Palo Alto, you cannot group TCP and UDP ports together. This needs to be adjusted.""The cost involves the price of the hardware, which is expensive. However, most of the Palo Alto solutions are expensive.""It's not so easy to set up a test environment, because it's not so easy to get the test license. The vendor only gives you 90 days for a test license; it's a tough license to get."

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"This solution could be improved with faster technical support and cheaper licensing prices.""Scalability becomes an issue when managing a higher number of customers.""The product's scalability feature needs to be improved, as it is an area in the product with certain shortcomings.""The tool's configuration can be made easier.""Trend Micro Deep Discovery is a very expensive solution, making it very hard to sell.""There are certain aspects of flexibility in the policies that should be added to Deep Discovery.""Some of the end users may not be technically proficient, so they occasionally face problems due to a lack of knowledge.""The solution needs to be able to integrate better with third-party infrastructure."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The pricing and the licensing are pretty competitive at this stage. As a reseller, I would like to see the price come down a little bit so I can compete better against other firewalls because we do that all the time."
  • "It's not too expensive."
  • "It is an expensive solution and I would like to see a drop in price."
  • "If you want to have all of the good features then you have to pay extra for licensing."
  • "The pricing has improved with the newer generation of their Firewalls, but the price could always be lower."
  • "The pricing could be lower."
  • "Palo Alto Networks Threat Prevention could improve by having consistent pricing at system levels."
  • "The cost involves the price of the hardware, which is expensive. However, most of the Palo Alto solutions are expensive."
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  • "Overall, the price is good."
  • "The price of the solution is lower compared to the competition."
  • "The licensing cost is a bit pricey. We pay a yearly subscription."
  • "Its price is fine, but Trend Micro can improve the pricing in general. It is a hardware solution. It is based on the number of nodes, and according to the number of nodes, clients decide which box they should acquire. They have to renew their license every year. It is subscription-based."
  • "The tool’s licensing costs depend on the customers."
  • "The tool's licensing costs are yearly. There are no additional costs associated with the product."
  • "Compared to its competitors, Trend Micro Deep Discovery is a little expensive."
  • "The pricing is okay for some, and sometimes, some people find it expensive."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Arbor would be the best bid, apart from Arbor, Palo Alto and Fortinet have good solutions. As this is an ISP, I would prefer Arbor.
    Top Answer:The tool's most valuable feature is its collaboration with other products. Integrating with other security products was simple and easy.
    Top Answer:The pricing is okay for some, and sometimes, some people find it expensive. It can definitely be more expensive than Sophos. However, it is not very expensive. OEMs also include support charges.
    Top Answer:The tool's configuration can be made easier.
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    Also Known As
    Trend Micro Deep Discovery Inspector, Trend Micro Deep Discovery Analyzer
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    Overview

    Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention is a cloud-based security service that combines cutting-edge technologies, including machine learning, artificial intelligence, and expert human monitoring, to effectively thwart advanced threats like malware, zero-day attacks, and command-and-control threats. It offers inline protection, scrutinizing all network traffic irrespective of port, protocol, or encryption. An integral component of Palo Alto Networks' security platform, it enjoys widespread adoption across diverse organizations. With its robust security capabilities, it's an ideal choice for entities of all sizes, particularly those in high-risk sectors such as finance, healthcare, and government agencies, seeking to safeguard their networks from a broad spectrum of advanced threats.

    Deep Discovery is available as a physical or virtual network appliance. It’s designed to quickly detect advanced malware that typically bypasses traditional security defenses and exfiltrates sensitive data. Specialized detection engines and custom sandbox analysis detect and prevent breaches.

    Sample Customers
    University of Arkansas, JBG SMITH, SkiStar AB, TRI-AD, Temple University, Telkom Indonesia
    Allied Telesis, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Babou, Blekinge County Council, Delacour, Hiroshima Prefectural Government, Live Nation Entertainment Inc., Mazda Motor Logistics Europe, McGill University Health Centre, Mikuni Corporation, OKWAVE, Sinar Mas Land, SWICA, UTOC Corporation
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    Financial Services Firm27%
    Comms Service Provider27%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Aerospace/Defense Firm7%
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    Computer Software Company17%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government8%
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    Financial Services Firm17%
    Computer Software Company17%
    Wholesaler/Distributor8%
    Security Firm8%
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    Computer Software Company20%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Government6%
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    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise59%
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    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise60%
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    Small Business54%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise31%
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    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise60%
    Buyer's Guide
    Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention vs. Trend Micro Deep Discovery
    May 2024
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    Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention is ranked 7th in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) with 24 reviews while Trend Micro Deep Discovery is ranked 6th in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) with 24 reviews. Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention is rated 8.8, while Trend Micro Deep Discovery is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention writes "A good amount of granularity and advanced URL filtering capabilities". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Trend Micro Deep Discovery writes "Good threat detection capabilities and offers flexibility for hosting options". Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention is most compared with Check Point IPS, Fortinet FortiGate IPS, Arista NDR, Trend Micro TippingPoint Threat Protection System and Vectra AI, whereas Trend Micro Deep Discovery is most compared with Darktrace, Trend Micro TippingPoint Threat Protection System, Arista NDR, Vectra AI and Fortra's Tripwire Enterprise. See our Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention vs. Trend Micro Deep Discovery report.

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