Always-On Guard vs CrowdStrike

Comparison Table

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FEATURE

CSO "ALWAYS-ON GUARD" (AOG)

CROWDSTRIKE

BENEFITS FOR CHOOSING

ALWAYS-ON GUARD

Intended Market

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and small enterprises

Large corporations and enterprises

Accessibility and Affordability: Tailored solutions ideal for SMBs with scalable needs and budgets

Brand Recognition

Strong presence in the US, and growing in LATAM and EMEA. Founded in 2014, recently closed Series D

Global brand recognition

Localized Support: Strong US presence with expanding global support, understanding local business needs.

Specialized Solution

Interchangeable security modules cover the user, endpoint, email, network, cloud, and data protection

Primarily emphasizes endpoint security

Flexibility: Customizable modules to address specific security concerns as businesses grow.

Optimization

Designed for lean IT teams. Platform resolves over 95% of security tickets automatically

Requires large security teams with cybersecurity expertise

Efficiency: Reduces IT workload with intelligent automation, focusing resources on growth.

Security Expertise

Does not require security expertise to operate the platform

Requires cybersecurity expertise to configure and manage

Simplicity: Easily managed without specialized security expertise, perfect for SMBs and individuals.

Ease of Use

User-friendly platform with a heavy investment in UX design

Enterprise product intended for security professionals with a steep learning curve

User-Centric Design: Intuitive UX ensures seamless installation and management, saving time and effort.

Automation Capabilities

AI-powered automation manages over 95% of day-to-day operations

Relies on professionals using scripted mitigation; lacks automatic ticket resolution

Autonomy: Empowers businesses with over 95% automated operations, minimizing manual intervention.

Customizability & Scalability

World’s first modular platform, highly customizable and scalable with business growth

Flexible but integrates widely, potentially complicating configuration

Growth Ready: Designed to adapt and scale, meeting evolving security needs without complexity.

Integrated Product

Single endpoint agent, dashboard, and data engine for a unified experience without external integrations

Requires multiple integrations and configurations for third-party features

Simplicity & Cohesion: Streamlined single-dashboard management enhances operational efficiency.

Dashboard

Look & Feel

Familiar, clean, and minimal UX design for IT professionals

Information-dense, challenging navigation requiring extensive security knowledge

Ease of Navigation: Clean and intuitive dashboard designed for IT generalists, not just security experts.

OS Support

Windows, macOS

Windows, macOS, Linux

Broad Compatibility: Supports major operating systems, ensuring compatibility across business environments.

Threat Intelligence

Reliable, business-specific threat intelligence configurations

End-point focused integrated threat intelligence

Targeted Security: Actionable insights with configurations unique to your business risks.

Endpoint Security

and EDR Features

Advanced Anti-Virus, User Behavioral Analytics, protection against scripts and file-less attacks, with quick automated remediation

Advanced Anti-Virus, User Behavioral Analytics, file-less attack detection, with alerts on threats

Advanced Defense: Robust antivirus and behavioral analytics safeguard against sophisticated threats.

Pricing & Bundles

Low cost for SMBs. All security modules bundled at one flat price with managed care for $129/user/mo.

Higher cost for large enterprises. Core features at extra cost

Cost-Efficient: Budget-friendly pricing with no hidden fees. Manage care assistance included.

Suite Options

A full suite of integrated security modules for one flat fee, ensuring all-around protection without any surprise costs.

Limited SMB/SME features in security coverage

No Surprises for Cost Efficiency: One comprehensive bundled package at a predictable cost enhances budget control

Managed Services

Comprehensive end-to-end service covering endpoint, identity, cloud, every module included for flat price.

Comprehensive end-to-end service covering endpoint, identity, and cloud

Personalized Support: Assistance tailored to your needs.

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