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Palo Alto Cortex XDR

Composite Score
8.0 /10
CX Score
8.2 /10

What is Palo Alto Cortex XDR?

To stay ahead of fast-moving threats, you need AI-powered endpoint security that continuously learns new attack techniques. Cortex XDR™ offers protection that blocks all malware, exploits and fileless attacks to keep your endpoints safe

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Awards & Recognition

Palo Alto Cortex XDR won the following awards in the Endpoint Protection - Enterprise category

Palo Alto Cortex XDR Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

88 Likeliness to Recommend

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Since last award

91 Plan to Renew

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Since last award

80 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+89 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Palo Alto Cortex XDR?

0% Negative
14% Neutral
86% Positive

Pros

  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity
  • Trustworthy
  • Inspires Innovation

Feature Ratings

Average 84

Endpoint Detection and Response

88

System Hardening

87

Dynamic Malware Detection

86

Port and Device Control

85

Forensics

85

Mac OS support

85

Cross Platform Support

85

Automated Remediation

84

Centralized Management Portal

84

Application Containment Mechanisms

83

Kernel Monitoring

83

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 82

Quality of Features

85

Breadth of Features

84

Ease of IT Administration

84

Availability and Quality of Training

84

Ease of Customization

83

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

82

Ease of Implementation

81

Business Value Created

81

Ease of Data Integration

80

Usability and Intuitiveness

79

Vendor Support

78

Palo Alto Cortex XDR Reviews

GANESH P.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Transportation
  • Involvement: Vendor Management and Renewal
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2025

Exceptional Features & Fantastic Product

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Palo Alto Cortex XDR from other similar products?

Its high detection accuracy & quick incident response is exceptional. Palo Cortex XDR is a comprehensive cyber security solution that integrates endpoint detection and response, Network traffic analysis & cloud security

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Below are the key features that I like: 1. Comprehensive threat detection 2. Automation & response 3. Centralized Management

What do you dislike most about this product?

1. Pricing can be high for small enterprises 2. Steep learning curve

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Palo Alto Cortex XDR is a strong choice for enterprises looking for an advanced, unified security platform that provides deep visibility, fast response time & strong threat detection

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Trustworthy
  • Inspires Innovation

Mudassar H.

  • Role: Operations
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Dec 2024

An amazing endpoint security tool

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Palo Alto Cortex XDR from other similar products?

This tool stands out as highly effective in the market, excelling at managing and deploying a large number of endpoints seamlessly.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Cortex has a great interface - easy to navigate, nice design, very functional

What do you dislike most about this product?

There is a noticeable performance impact on lower-end systems where the Cortex XDR agent is installed. I'd also like the quick launcher to have an option to open the endpoint in the All Endpoints section.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

A highly recommended endpoint security tool.

Pros

  • Trustworthy
  • Altruistic
  • Client's Interest First
  • Over Delivered

Matthew M.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Healthcare
  • Involvement: Initial Implementation
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Aug 2024

Wonderful product for threat and detection.

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Palo Alto Cortex XDR from other similar products?

I am not sure.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The overall product and graphics

What do you dislike most about this product?

The price of the product

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If you can afford it, go for it.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Efficient Service
  • Effective Service
  • Inspires Innovation

Cons

  • Less Transparent
  • Security Frustrates
  • Less Generous

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