AhnLab vs NetWitness
AhnLab and NetWitness are both Platform vendors that bring their own security platform. AhnLab targets Mid-market and Enterprise organizations, while NetWitness serves Mid-market and Enterprise. AhnLab includes 1 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint), compared to 2 for NetWitness (Endpoint, Network).
Buyer brief
AhnLab and NetWitness are both Platform vendors that bring their own security platform. AhnLab targets Mid-market and Enterprise organizations, while NetWitness serves Mid-market and Enterprise. AhnLab includes 1 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint), compared to 2 for NetWitness (Endpoint, Network).
NetWitness offers broader coverage (2 surfaces vs. 1). AhnLab may suit teams that need depth over breadth.
At a glance
| FIELD |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | South Korean and APAC organizations that already run AhnLab V3, EPP and EDR | Organizations already running NetWitness Platform XDR that want managed analyst support |
| Price | Custom quote | Not published |
| Response authority | 3/6 actions · Configurable | 0/6 actions · Approval required |
| Stack | Requires own platform | Requires own platform |
| Data access | Dashboards | Full query access |
| 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
- Organizations already running NetWitness Platform XDR that want managed analyst support
- Price
- Not published
- Response authority
- 0/6 actions · Approval required
- Stack
- Requires own platform
- Data access
- Full query access
- Warranty
- None listed
Detailed comparison
| FIELD | AhnLabPLATFORM | NetWitnessPLATFORM |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | ||
| Target size | Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Sentiment | Mixed | Mixed |
| Your stack | ||
| Approach | Requires their platform | Requires their platform |
| EDR integrations | AhnLab EDR | NetWitness Endpoint |
| SIEM integrations | None listed | NetWitness LogsNetWitness Platform XDR |
| Coverage | EPEndpoint: CoveredCloudCloud: Optional add-onIDIdentity: Not coveredSaaSSaaS: Not coveredNetNetwork: Optional add-onOTOT/IoT: Optional add-on | EPEndpoint: CoveredCloudCloud: LimitedIDIdentity: LimitedSaaSSaaS: LimitedNetNetwork: CoveredOTOT/IoT: Optional add-on |
| Response | ||
| Response type | Active Remediation | Guided Response |
| Approval policy | Configurable | Approval Required |
| Response actions | IsolateKill processContain | Alert and notify only |
| IR included | Separate | Separate |
| Cost | ||
| Price range | Not published | Not published |
| Minimum seats | None | None |
| Breach warranty | – | – |
| More details | ||
| Requires own agent | Yes | No |
| Endpoints | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Cloud workloads | + Optional | ~ Limited |
| Identity | Not offered | ~ Limited |
| SaaS apps | Not offered | ~ Limited |
| Network | + Optional | ✓ Included |
| OT/ICS | + Optional | + Optional |
| 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. | Custom quote. Public materials describe customized MDR offerings based on NetWitness Platform XDR scope, analyst support, administration needs, threat hunting, incident management and partner delivery. |
| 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. | The MDR offer is tied to NetWitness Platform XDR. Buyers without NetWitness deployed should price platform licensing, deployment and operations effort alongside MDR service fees.. The public MDR datasheet describes customized services, so scope may vary by customer and delivery partner.. Current IT/OT MDR material is a NetWitness and Lumifi partnership. Buyers should confirm which company owns monitoring, escalation, response authority and support accountability.. No public price floor, public response SLA, breach warranty or trial was found. |
| Data portability | Limited | Partial |
| Contract terms | Per EDR agent, Custom quote, EDR Premium paid tier | Custom |
| Channels | PortalEmailPhone | PortalEmailPhone |
| Data access | Dashboards | Full query access |
| 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. | Not published. Scope depends on the existing NetWitness Platform XDR deployment, telemetry sources, detection content, administration needs and Lumifi or other partner involvement. |
| Industry focus | TechnologyFinancial ServicesManufacturingGovernmentHealthcare | GovernmentFinancial ServicesEnergyHealthcareTransportationIndustrial |
| MTTD | Not published | Not published |
| MTTR | Not published | Not published |
| 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. | NetWitness has a long-running platform business, but MDR-specific public peer reviews are limited and current public materials lean on datasheets and partnership announcements. Buyers should validate references for the exact delivery model: NetWitness Professional Services, Lumifi, or another certified partner. |
| Compliance | MITRE ATT&CK evaluationsSE Labs Advanced Security Test | – |
| Certifications | SE Labs AAA rating for AhnLab EPP/EDRMITRE ATT&CK Evaluations Round 7 participant | – |
| Founded | 1995 | 1997 |
| 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. | Not published for MDR. Retention depends on the customer's NetWitness Platform XDR and log-storage architecture. |
| API available | ✓ | – |
| Website | Visit → | Visit → |
FAQ
What is the main difference between AhnLab and NetWitness?
AhnLab is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). NetWitness is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). AhnLab covers 1 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 2 for NetWitness.
How do AhnLab and NetWitness differ in response capabilities?
AhnLab supports 3 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, network containment, process termination) and approval is configurable. NetWitness supports 0 autonomous actions (none) and requires approval before acting.
How does AhnLab pricing compare to NetWitness?
AhnLab pricing: Not published. NetWitness pricing: Custom-quoted pricing. 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 NetWitness: The MDR offer is tied to NetWitness Platform XDR. Buyers without NetWitness deployed should price platform licensing, deployment and operations effort alongside MDR service fees.; The public MDR datasheet describes customized services, so scope may vary by customer and delivery partner..
Should I choose AhnLab or NetWitness?
Choose AhnLab if: south Korean and APAC organizations that already run AhnLab V3, EPP and EDR. Choose NetWitness if: organizations already running NetWitness Platform XDR that want managed analyst support. AhnLab is not ideal for buyers that want MDR layered on top of existing CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, SentinelOne or other endpoint tools. NetWitness is not ideal for buyers wanting public per-endpoint MDR pricing.
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