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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    GFI LanGuard

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AGFI LanGuard is software used to manage and maintain end-point protection across a network. It provides visibility into all the elements in the network, helping to assess where there may be potential vulnerabilities, and enables the administrator to patch them. It is a patch management and network auditing solution.N/A

    Ivanti Security Controls

    Score7.3 out of 10
    N/AIvanti Security Controls is a vulnerability management solution, which replaces the former Heat Unified Endpoint Management & Security product, which in turn was formerly a Lumension supported product.N/A
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    Pricing Offerings
    GFI LanGuardIvanti Security Controls
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Medium-sized Companies
    Tenable Nessus
    Score8.8 out of 10
    Tenable Nessus
    Score8.8 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Tenable Vulnerability Management
    Score9.6 out of 10
    Tenable Vulnerability Management
    Score9.6 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    GFI LanGuardIvanti Security Controls
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.0
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    GFI LanGuardIvanti Security Controls
    Likelihood to Recommend
    GFI Software
    -To track the vulnerability level of a windows network. -To push windows and other application updates from a central location. -Produce reports to highlight work being done to protect a network. In some organizations, you may have to prove for audit reasons you are enforcing policies put into place around cyber-security. This software can help you track work done on an ongoing basis for such purposes.
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    Ivanti
    Agentless patching is the best of all the products I've used. The real-time updates that don't require re-scanning after each step is great.
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    Pros
    GFI Software
    • Install an agent to thoroughly scan machines to discover vulnerabilities.
    • Keeps there lists up-to-date with applications outside of windows and lets you know when an update is available.
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    Ivanti
    • Trusted ownership checking is a good way to implement effective basic protection.
    • Patching is important today to react quickly to security problems. With Security Controls, it's easier than ever before.
    • One console for whole security.
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    Cons
    GFI Software
    • It could be a bit of information overload which some things are shown can become noise. Maybe different levels of "security" for lack of a better term may be better where you have a summary vs detailed level when it comes to rating the vulnerability of the entire network.
    • I find I sometimes have issues with PCs on a different network accessed across a VPN where timeouts often occur with very large updates. This aspect can be improved.
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    Ivanti
    • Performance of the console when using agentless machines.
    • The console layout is a bit cumbersome - would be better if all functions were accessible from one screen.
    • Common deployment examples to assist with deployment types.
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    Support Rating
    GFI Software
    I only tried to access there support once and it was a relatively pain-free process. They also have a lot of documentation available online which can be used to learn and tailor the software to suit your needs. It just takes time and effort to plan, execute and monitor going forward.
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    Ivanti
    Support wasn't used as the cost didn't justify the expense. We have yet to use the support.
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    Alternatives Considered
    GFI Software
    WSUS was the other alternative I considered but I believe GFI takes updates, reporting, and functionality to a different level for an enterprise/medium-size business environment.
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    Ivanti
    Since we have been using Application Control for about 15 years, it is, of course, the best solution for us. We also looked at other products (RES One Workspace), but they didn't convince us. Some features of RES were good and are now part of the User Workspace Manager. The Microsoft solution seems too complicated to us and does not have the advantages of Trusted Ownership Checking.
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    Return on Investment
    GFI Software
    • Certainty. It allows you to know where on your network needs attention.
    • Peace of mind. As security professionals, we can only put the necessary things in place to prevent malicious persons from exploiting a network. The software allows you to know whether or not your risk of exploitation is high or low. and if high what to do with it.
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    Ivanti
    • Reduced amount of operating hours for administration of patching.
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