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Compare Arctic Wolf and Cortex XDR 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (70.1% of reviews)
Enterprise (44.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Arctic Wolf
Star Rating
(275)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (70.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Arctic WolfCortex XDR
Star Rating
(49)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Cortex XDRSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Arctic Wolf excels in providing a hands-on and proactive approach to security, often acting as an extension of the user's team. Users appreciate the Concierge Security Team's involvement in reviewing environments and closing security gaps, which enhances overall security awareness.
- Users say Cortex XDR offers robust capabilities for threat investigation, particularly its unified detection and response features that correlate endpoint, network, and cloud telemetry. This functionality is praised for enabling faster and more accurate threat assessments, making it a reliable tool for advanced threat hunting.
- According to verified reviews, Arctic Wolf's ease of use is highlighted, with many users noting the intuitive nature of its tools and dashboards. This user-friendly experience contributes to a smoother day-to-day operation, allowing teams to focus more on security rather than managing complex software.
- Reviewers mention that Cortex XDR provides strong capabilities for investigating and remediating security incidents, particularly against advanced threats like malware and ransomware. However, some users have pointed out challenges in configuration, indicating that it may not always align perfectly with specific workflow needs.
- G2 reviewers highlight Arctic Wolf's ability to gain broad visibility across environments, which is crucial for proactive security management. Users appreciate the early-warning systems and the proactive triaging of security alerts, which help in maintaining a secure network environment.
- Users report that while Cortex XDR has a solid performance in enterprise settings, Arctic Wolf's focus on the mid-market allows it to cater more effectively to smaller organizations, providing tailored support and resources that meet their specific security needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Arctic Wolf
No pricing availableCortex XDR
No pricing availableFree Trial
Arctic Wolf
No trial information availableCortex XDR
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.4
216
8.8
31
Ease of Use
9.2
220
8.9
33
Ease of Setup
9.1
180
8.6
25
Ease of Admin
9.1
172
8.9
24
Quality of Support
9.4
211
8.9
30
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
176
9.2
24
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
207
9.6
33
Features by Category
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Risk Analysis
9.6
75
Not enough data
9.5
76
Not enough data
9.6
75
Not enough data
Vulnerability Assesment
9.6
74
Not enough data
9.6
74
Not enough data
9.4
71
Not enough data
9.1
75
Not enough data
Automation
8.6
67
Not enough data
8.9
65
Not enough data
8.7
71
Not enough data
9.0
64
Not enough data
Assesment
9.6
55
Not enough data
9.5
54
Not enough data
9.5
54
Not enough data
Training
9.3
52
Not enough data
9.2
54
Not enough data
8.6
48
Not enough data
Administration
9.6
56
Not enough data
8.9
50
Not enough data
8.2
47
Not enough data
9.4
55
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Response
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Detection
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Services - Network Detection and Response (NDR)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Detection & Response
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Management
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Analytics
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Agentic AI - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Services - Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Features
9.7
82
Not enough data
9.5
84
Not enough data
8.1
81
Not enough data
9.1
82
Not enough data
9.4
83
Not enough data
8.4
84
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation Capabilities
8.3
82
Not enough data
9.0
81
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud Visibility
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Security
Not enough data
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Identity
Not enough data
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System Control
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Vulnerability Prevention
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Management
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)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Services - Cloud Detection and Response (CDR)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Arctic Wolf and Cortex XDR are categorized as Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) and Cloud Detection and Response (CDR)
Unique Categories
Arctic Wolf is categorized as Security Awareness Training, Managed Detection and Response (MDR), and Risk-Based Vulnerability Management
Cortex XDR is categorized as Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms, Network Detection and Response (NDR), Endpoint Protection Platforms, and Endpoint Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Arctic Wolf
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Cortex XDR
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
Hospital & Health Care
7.0%
Financial Services
5.9%
Manufacturing
5.5%
Information Technology and Services
4.8%
Government Administration
4.4%
Other
72.3%
Information Technology and Services
17.8%
Computer & Network Security
15.6%
Computer Software
6.7%
Telecommunications
4.4%
Primary/Secondary Education
4.4%
Other
51.1%
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Discussions
What is arctic wolf software?
2 Comments
SP
risk and risk monitoring software placed at the company's endpoints, and consolidated in easy to consume online portal dashboards.Read more
What is the best way to secure remote endpoint devices?
1 Comment
Official Response from Arctic Wolf
Hello Dave, may we follow up with you personally to share additional information? Please let me know the best way to reach you. Cheers, Liz C, Customer...Read more
What are the functions of Arctic Wolf?
1 Comment
AW
Arctic Wolf solutions include Arctic Wolf® Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Managed Risk, Managed Cloud Monitoring and Managed Security Awareness —each...Read more
What is Cortex XDR?
1 Comment
KU
I do not know the nuts and bolts of how XDR works, but it stands for "Extended detection and response" and it is more thorough in monitoring for potential...Read more
Cortex XDR has no more discussions with answers
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