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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Automox

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/AAutomox is an endpoint management solution used to keep desktops, laptops, and servers updated and ready for users anywhere in the world. Using automation, IT can fix critical vulnerabilities and boost user productivity.

    $1

    per month per endpoint

    Mandiant Advantage Attack Surface Management

    Score9.1 out of 10
    Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
    Since 2004, Mandiant has been a partner to security-conscious organizations. Mandiant’s approach helps organizations develop more effective and efficient cyber security programs and instills confidence in their readiness to defend against and respond to cyber threats.N/A
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    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    AutomoxMandiant Advantage Attack Surface Management
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
    Additional DetailsAutomox can patch macOS, Windows, and Linux endpoints with PatchOS, an offering at $1 per endpoint/ month with an annual commitment. The Automate Essentials or Automate Enterprise packages are for scaling IT automation, endpoint configuration, and software updates. Modules are available with Automox Assist, a one-on-one remote endpoint control and assistance for helpdesk technicians.—
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    95%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    93%
    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    92%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
    94%
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    Features
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    Threat Intelligence
    Comparison of Threat Intelligence features of Automox and Mandiant Advantage Attack Surface Management
    Feature
    Automox
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    Ratings
    Mandiant Advantage Attack Surface Management
    7.7
    1 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Network Analytics00 Ratings8.21 Ratings
    Threat Recognition00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Vulnerability Classification00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Automated Alerts and Reporting00 Ratings8.21 Ratings
    Threat Analysis00 Ratings8.21 Ratings
    Threat Intelligence Reporting00 Ratings6.41 Ratings
    Automated Threat Identification00 Ratings8.21 Ratings
    Vulnerability Management Tools
    Comparison of Vulnerability Management Tools features of Automox and Mandiant Advantage Attack Surface Management
    Feature
    Automox
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    Ratings
    Mandiant Advantage Attack Surface Management
    7.6
    1 Ratings
    6% below category average
    IT Asset Realization00 Ratings8.21 Ratings
    Authentication00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Configuration Monitoring00 Ratings8.21 Ratings
    Web Scanning00 Ratings6.41 Ratings
    Vulnerability Intelligence00 Ratings8.21 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    AutomoxMandiant Advantage Attack Surface Management
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.9
    (126 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.2
    (4 ratings)
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    Usability
    9.1
    (91 ratings)
    -
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    Availability
    5.5
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.2
    (6 ratings)
    -
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    Implementation Rating
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    -
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    Product Scalability
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    AutomoxMandiant Advantage Attack Surface Management
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Automox
    Smaller organisations such as ourselves, who have outgrown their MSP but still need to retain control of their system and have visibility of the estate. The tool enables us to have real-time visibility and deploy or remediate as needed. We have also purchased Rapid7, which integrates natively into the product, making it a more powerful tool moving forward.
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    Mandiant
    Many companies that have an presence can benefit from using Mandiant ASM to identify and manage their internet facing assets, like web servers, email servers and DNS servers. This helps reduce the risk of cyberattacks targeting these assets.However smaller organizations with exposure might not always need the extensive attack surface monitoring provided by Mandiant ASM. For example a small company with one website may not require much monitoring, as a larger corporation.
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    Pros
    Automox
    • Shows applications installed on a specific asset
    • Able to push policies and updates remotely , creating policies is easy.
    • Keep track of compliant devices and when is the last time they have connected to the servers
    • All the great information provided within one single device
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    Mandiant
    • Mandiant ASM combines sources of information such, as assets through the internet cloud resources and suppliers from third parties. This comprehensive approach provides organizations with an understanding of their external attack surface.
    • With scanning Mandiant ASM identifies threats and vulnerabilities present on the external attack surface and promptly notifies users. Whenever a new threat or vulnerability is detected an alert is generated to empower enterprises to take action in mitigating the risks.
    • Mandiant ASM assesses risks based on their likelihood of exploitation impact on organizations and severity. This prioritization enables organizations to focus their efforts, on addressing the risks effectively.
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    Cons
    Automox
    • Server patching orchestration. There is no way to patch and reboot systems in order of importance, such as database servers before application servers.
    • Worklets for patching .net core and similar.
    • Worklets for removing unwanted Java installs or other unwanted software.
    • Integration with Tenable Vulnerability Management.
    • AI script development should be included at no additional cost; GPT or Gemini can be used instead for free and pasted into Automox. Why charge when others are free?
    • Official worklets are slow to be added or updated.
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    Mandiant
    • To enhance user experience it would be beneficial to make the interface more user friendly and easier to navigate. This can be achieved by simplifying the layout offering help when needed and utilizing terminology that's easily understandable.
    • Additionally incorporating reporting features that are customizable will empower users to generate reports tailored to their individual requirements.
    • In order to enhance the solutions efficiency optimizing the code and implementing data structures would prove valuable.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Automox
    This is a software that just works. Once configured its a set and forget kind of tool that keeps things up to date and alerts me if something is wrong. I was able to work through an expansion project to deploy an additional 500 devices in almost no time and create a robust self-patching environment.
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    Mandiant
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    Usability
    Automox
    It truly functions like a single pane of glass. While our use case is for EC2 instances in AWS, it can manage endpoints across all clouds, or even deployed hardware (laptops). We do manage instances in multiple AWS accounts and there is no set up required between orgs. This accomplishes our needs for real time tracking, and historical reporting for all of our in scope resources.
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    Mandiant
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    Support Rating
    Automox
    1. Simplicity and Ease of Use 2. Cross-Platform Support 3. Powerful Automation with Worklets 4. Real-Time Visibility and Control 5. Fast and Reliable Cloud-Based Updates 6. Strong Security Focus
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    Mandiant
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    Implementation Rating
    Automox
    Implementing Automox successfully starts with a clear strategy for organizing and grouping devices based on operating systems, environments, or business criticality. This ensures that patching and configuration policies can be applied with precision. A phased rollout approach is essential—beginning with a pilot group allows teams to test patching schedules, reboot behaviors, and custom Worklets before scaling across the organization. Leveraging Worklets from the start can significantly boost automation by enforcing security baselines and performing routine system tasks. Integration with existing SOC tools, such as SIEMs, enhances visibility and response time by correlating patch compliance with threat intelligence. Additionally, aligning patching schedules with operational downtimes minimizes disruptions, and consistent monitoring and reporting helps maintain compliance and prepare for audits. Overall, Automox offers a streamlined and effective solution, but its true value is unlocked through thoughtful planning, testing, and integration with existing IT and security workflows.
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    Mandiant
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    Alternatives Considered
    Automox
    All of these other products are overly complicated with user interfaces that are not very friendly.. too technical, even for IT pros. They are also expensive for smaller companies or those with limited IT budgets. I've found that these other solutions are really geared for larger enterprises more than small to midsized companies, which is fine... but then they tend to market themselves as good for everyone, when they are really not.
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    Mandiant
    I decided to go with Mandiant Advantage Attack Surface Management because it offers a range of features performs excellently and is easy to use. What I really appreciate about Mandiant is their commitment, to innovation and their proven track record, in ensuring security.
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    Return on Investment
    Automox
    • Patches are now fully up to date and we have no longer been dinged for it from our pen testing partners.
    • Reduced man hours spent on maintaining an update server and the hours spent looking at each machine to ensure it patched all software both windows and third party.
    • Allows for us to provide a vendor with a means to connect to our systems without the use of a VPN.
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    Mandiant
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    • Automation plays a role in saving time by streamlining operations related to attack surface management. These include automated asset discovery, vulnerability scanning and continuous monitoring of threat intelligence. As a result security teams can allocate their efforts towards projects such as security planning and incident response.
    • ASM provides a view of the external attack surface, for businesses encompassing internet facing assets, cloud resources and third party vendors. This enhances the understanding of assets enabling organizations to identify and prioritize risks effectively and make decisions on security investments
    • One notable advantage is cost savings. By eliminating the need to purchase and maintain security tools ASM becomes a solution for enterprises. It can replace products, like asset discovery tools, vulnerability management tools and threat intelligence feeds with its capabilities.
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