Cofense vs Cynet

About Cynet

Cynet sells an AI-powered platform that unifies endpoint, identity, network, email, SaaS, cloud, SIEM and automation. Cynet unifies endpoint, identity, cloud, SaaS, network, mobile, email and MDR in one AI-powered platform. Cynet connects with tools that IT and security teams already use, such as RMM, PSA, Identity, SIEM, Cloud and SOAR. Cynet's predefined playbooks isolate infected systems, block malicious traffic and eliminate threats across the environment.^{[1][2][3][4][10]}

When automation escalates, CyOps investigates, hunts and guides remediation on every shift. CyOps analysts monitor, investigate and respond around the clock, with threat hunting, incident guidance and on-demand forensics included with every Cynet license. CyOps is Cynet's Cyber SWAT team and is available 24x7 for Incident Response and other urgent monitoring services. The CyOps team is made of security analysts and researchers. Cynet has a global team of MDR analysts that monitors, investigates and responds around the clock, including proactive threat hunting and guided remediation.^{[1][3][4][5][6]}

Cynet provides NGAV, EDR and XDR on every endpoint running Windows, macOS and Linux. Cynet endpoint protection uses AI static and behavioral analysis to identify malicious binaries and terminate malicious processes at runtime. Cynet uses multiple prevention layers to stop malware, exploits, credential theft, ransomware and fileless attacks before they can execute or spread. Cynet correlates endpoint, user, network and deception signals to surface high-confidence threats. Cynet identifies early-stage ransomware behavior, correlates it across the environment and takes action before damage spreads. Cynet helps partners continuously identify vulnerable endpoints, misconfigurations and posture gaps. Cynet identity protection provides ITDR and user-behavior analytics across identity systems such as Active Directory. Cynet detects anomalous logins, impossible travel and session hijack. Cynet response actions include isolating hosts, killing processes, revoking sessions, disabling users and removing malicious emails.^[3][4][7]

Cynet detects threats and anomalous behaviors across the network by analyzing interactions with devices and users. Cynet identifies patterns of activity indicative of malicious network scanning across hosts and subnets. Cynet identifies attacks targeting the DNS infrastructure, including tunneling and poisoning. Cynet lets administrators choose detection or prevention mode to alert on or block connections to malicious domains. Cynet lets administrators create category-based web policies and configure which categories to track or block from the Cynet UI.^[3][8]

Cynet email security covers detection, prevention and automated response, and protects Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and other cloud email gateways. Cynet removes malicious emails from every inbox automatically. Cynet identifies, prioritizes and remediates risks across SaaS and cloud environments. Cynet maps configuration settings against frameworks such as NIST, PCI DSS and HIPAA, with pre-built reporting. Cynet Mobile Threat Protection (MTP) covers Android, iOS and ChromeOS devices against known and zero-day threats, whether the devices are connected or offline. Cynet automates log collection and compliance reporting through its SIEM and Centralized Log Management capabilities.^[3][4][9]

Cynet protects OT/IT systems, supply chains, plant floor identities and production environments from ransomware, lateral movement and insider threats. In healthcare, Cynet protects EHRs, clinical systems, medical IoT and care provider identities. Cynet secures government systems, cloud workloads and legacy environments with built-in support for NIST, FISMA and compliance mandates. Cynet delivers always-on protection built for academic environments, including schools and universities. Cynet secures in-store and online operations, third-party integrations and customer data across every location. Cynet detects POS-specific malware, ransomware and anomalous behaviors across endpoints, store networks, online storefronts and payments systems. Cynet automatically isolates compromised users and endpoints with CyAI and its 24x7 CyOps MDR team.^[9][10][13]

Cynet is purpose-built for MSPs and channel partners scaling security across many customers. Cynet helps organizations meet and maintain compliance with standards including SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, HIPAA, PCI DSS, DFARS, CMMC, NIS2, TX-RAMP Level 2 and DORA. Cynet offers built-in reporting and audit trails supporting HIPAA, PCI DSS, NIST, FISMA, FERPA, SOC 2 and more.^{[2][3][4][6][9][10][11][12]}