AhnLab vs Blackpoint Cyber
AhnLab is a Platform vendor that requires its own security platform. Blackpoint Cyber is a MSP-channel that requires its own security platform. AhnLab targets Mid-market and Enterprise organizations; Blackpoint Cyber serves SMB and Mid-market. AhnLab includes 1 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint), compared to 2 for Blackpoint Cyber (Endpoint, Network).
Buyer brief
AhnLab is a Platform vendor that requires its own security platform. Blackpoint Cyber is a MSP-channel that requires its own security platform. AhnLab targets Mid-market and Enterprise organizations; Blackpoint Cyber serves SMB and Mid-market. AhnLab includes 1 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint), compared to 2 for Blackpoint Cyber (Endpoint, Network).
AhnLab (Platform vendor) and Blackpoint Cyber (MSP-channel) serve different buyer profiles. Your decision depends on whether you prioritize AhnLab's ahnlab mdr makes the most sense for endpoint-focused ahnlab customers in korea or nearby apac mar... or Blackpoint Cyber's msp-channel mdr with autonomous soc response (self-reported 7-16 min mttr) and patented network v....
At a glance
| FIELD |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | South Korean and APAC organizations that already run AhnLab V3, EPP and EDR | MSPs seeking a purpose-built MDR platform with autonomous SOC response for their SMB clients |
| Price | Custom quote | $8-15/endpoint/mo |
| Response authority | 3/6 actions · Configurable | 4/6 actions · No approval |
| Stack | Requires own platform | Requires own platform |
| Data access | Dashboards | Dashboards |
| Warranty | None listed | None listed |
- Best fit
- South Korean and APAC organizations that already run AhnLab V3, EPP and EDR
- Price
- Custom quote
- Response authority
- 3/6 actions · Configurable
- Stack
- Requires own platform
- Data access
- Dashboards
- Warranty
- None listed
- Best fit
- MSPs seeking a purpose-built MDR platform with autonomous SOC response for their SMB clients
- Price
- $8-15/endpoint/mo
- Response authority
- 4/6 actions · No approval
- Stack
- Requires own platform
- Data access
- Dashboards
- Warranty
- None listed
Detailed comparison
| FIELD | AhnLabPLATFORM | Blackpoint CyberPLATFORM |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | ||
| Target size | Mid-market, Enterprise | SMB, Mid-market |
| Sentiment | Mixed | Positive |
| Your stack | ||
| Approach | Requires their platform | Requires their platform |
| EDR integrations | AhnLab EDR | Blackpoint EDR AgentSentinelOneMicrosoft DefenderBitdefenderSophosCrowdStrikeCylanceWebrootMalwarebytes/ThreatDown |
| SIEM integrations | None listed | LogIC (native logging/compliance) |
| Coverage | EPEndpoint: CoveredCloudCloud: Optional add-onIDIdentity: Not coveredSaaSSaaS: Not coveredNetNetwork: Optional add-onOTOT/IoT: Optional add-on | EPEndpoint: CoveredCloudCloud: Optional add-onIDIdentity: Optional add-onSaaSSaaS: Optional add-onNetNetwork: CoveredOTOT/IoT: Not covered |
| Response | ||
| Response type | Active Remediation | Active Remediation |
| Approval policy | Configurable | Fully Autonomous |
| Response actions | IsolateKill processContain | IsolateKill processContainDisable accounts |
| IR included | Separate | ✓ Included |
| Cost | ||
| Price range | Not published | Third-party/partner-reported $8-15/endpoint/month. Volume discounts for 50+ endpoints with 1-year commitment. |
| Minimum seats | None | None |
| Breach warranty | – | – |
| More details | ||
| Requires own agent | Yes | Yes |
| Endpoints | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Cloud workloads | + Optional | + Optional |
| Identity | Not offered | + Optional |
| SaaS apps | Not offered | + Optional |
| Network | + Optional | ✓ Included |
| OT/ICS | + Optional | Not offered |
| Threat hunting | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Response SLA | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| 24/7 coverage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pricing model | Based on the number of AhnLab EDR agents installed. AhnLab says EDR Premium includes the EDR license fee and that service cost requires a separate inquiry. | Per-endpoint, monthly billing (MSP channel model) |
| Hidden cost warnings | The service is tied to AhnLab's endpoint stack, so buyers with existing CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender or SentinelOne deployments should price migration and overlap.. AhnLab separates basic MDR from paid EDR Premium. Buyers should confirm which response actions are included in each tier.. Public materials do not disclose minimum seats, regional availability, SLA terms or retained-forensics scope.. Fuller cross-domain detection may require AhnLab XDR, TIP, MDS, cloud or CPS products outside endpoint MDR. | Pricing not publicly listed, requires custom quote through MSP. All payments non-cancellable and non-refundable per reseller agreement. Volume pricing (50+ endpoints) requires 1-year commitment. LogIC logging/compliance and Cloud MDR are separate purchases. Cannot buy direct. Must go through an MSP partner.. CompassOne Standard vs Essentials tier split means some features cost extra |
| Data portability | Limited | Limited |
| Contract terms | Per EDR agent, Custom quote, EDR Premium paid tier | Month-to-month, Annual (required for volume 50+ endpoints) |
| Channels | PortalEmailPhone | EmailPortalPhone |
| Data access | Dashboards | Dashboards |
| Dedicated analyst | – | ✓ |
| SOC regions | APAC | North America |
| Onboarding | Requires AhnLab V3, EPP and EDR plus external transmission of AhnLab EDR detection logs. Public materials do not publish a standard onboarding timeline. | Minutes per Blackpoint marketing. User reviews confirm quick, straightforward setup. |
| Industry focus | TechnologyFinancial ServicesManufacturingGovernmentHealthcare | Managed Service ProvidersHealthcareFinancial ServicesRetailGovernment |
| MTTD | Not published | Not published |
| MTTR | Not published | Average 16 minutes for on-premises incidents, 7 minutes for cloud incidents. Overall ~27 minutes including partner phone call after threat elimination. |
| Community view | AhnLab has stronger public proof around endpoint products than around MDR delivery. English-language MDR-specific buyer reviews are sparse, so buyers should validate analyst quality, escalation process and regional support through references. | G2 4.7/5 (257 reviews) and Grid Leader with 23 badges (Spring 2025). PeerSpot 9.0/10. MSPs praise the autonomous response model, easy deployment and channel-first approach. Recurring complaints about portal usability, limited SOC transparency and no Linux support. Glassdoor 3.6/5 flags analyst burnout concerns. |
| Compliance | MITRE ATT&CK evaluationsSE Labs Advanced Security Test | SOC 2 Type IIGDPRPCI DSSHIPAA/HITECH |
| Certifications | SE Labs AAA rating for AhnLab EPP/EDRMITRE ATT&CK Evaluations Round 7 participant | SOC 2 Type II |
| Founded | 1995 | 2014 |
| Data retention | Not published as a standard MDR retention period. AhnLab EDR collects endpoint behavior, file, registry, network, process, system and Windows event-log data for analysis in EDR Analyzer. | 365 days encrypted log storage via LogIC (AES-256, read-only, 3 zones). Extended retention available. |
| API available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Website | Visit → | Visit → |
FAQ
What is the main difference between AhnLab and Blackpoint Cyber?
AhnLab is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). Blackpoint Cyber is a MSP-channel that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). AhnLab covers 1 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 2 for Blackpoint Cyber.
How do AhnLab and Blackpoint Cyber differ in response capabilities?
AhnLab supports 3 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, network containment, process termination) and approval is configurable. Blackpoint Cyber supports 4 autonomous actions (account disable, endpoint isolation, network containment, process termination) and acts without approval. Incident response is not included with AhnLab and included with Blackpoint Cyber.
How does AhnLab pricing compare to Blackpoint Cyber?
AhnLab pricing: Not published. Blackpoint Cyber pricing: Third-party/partner-reported $8-15/endpoint/month. Volume discounts for 50+ endpoints with 1-year commitment.. Watch for with AhnLab: The service is tied to AhnLab's endpoint stack, so buyers with existing CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender or SentinelOne deployments should price migration and overlap.; AhnLab separates basic MDR from paid EDR Premium. Buyers should confirm which response actions are included in each tier.. Watch for with Blackpoint Cyber: Pricing not publicly listed, requires custom quote through MSP; All payments non-cancellable and non-refundable per reseller agreement.
Should I choose AhnLab or Blackpoint Cyber?
Choose AhnLab if: south Korean and APAC organizations that already run AhnLab V3, EPP and EDR. Choose Blackpoint Cyber if: mSPs seeking a purpose-built MDR platform with autonomous SOC response for their SMB clients. AhnLab is not ideal for buyers that want MDR layered on top of existing CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, SentinelOne or other endpoint tools. Blackpoint Cyber is not ideal for enterprises buying MDR directly, not through an MSP channel. Blackpoint does not sell direct..
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