Choose Armor or Foresite Cybersecurity
Choose Armor if
- Healthcare or financial services teams already running Microsoft Sentinel who need compliance consulting baked in
- Multi-cloud shops on AWS, Azure, or GCP that want a single MDR provider across all three
- Organizations that value IR and forensics included in base pricing rather than as a retainer add-on
Choose Foresite Cybersecurity if
- Google Cloud-first organizations wanting deep Chronicle SIEM and SOAR integration from a dedicated Google partner
- Mid-market companies (100-1000 employees) needing compliance automation bundled with MDR
- Regulated industries (healthcare, finance, government) requiring CMMC, HIPAA, or PCI alignment
What’s actually different
Buyer brief
Fit. Armor is a Platform vendor that requires its own security platform. Foresite Cybersecurity is a Pure-play MDR that works with your existing tools. Armor targets Mid-market and Enterprise organizations; Foresite Cybersecurity serves Mid-market and Enterprise.
FAQ
What is the main difference between Armor and Foresite Cybersecurity?
Armor is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). Foresite Cybersecurity is a Pure-play MDR that is technology-agnostic (works with your existing tools).
How do Armor and Foresite Cybersecurity differ in response capabilities?
Armor supports 4 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, network containment, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable. Foresite Cybersecurity supports 1 autonomous actions (custom playbooks) and requires approval before acting.
How does Armor pricing compare to Foresite Cybersecurity?
Armor pricing: Starting at ~$4,317/month for XDR+SOC (per SourceForge listing). Foresite Cybersecurity pricing: Vendor-published deployment packages start at $25,000. Ongoing MDR service pricing requires custom quote.. Watch for with Armor: Armor Anywhere agent is built on Trend Micro. Running it alongside CrowdStrike or SentinelOne may cause conflicts, forcing a swap.; Compliance consulting (HIPAA readiness, HITRUST prep) is billed as professional services on top of the MDR subscription.. Watch for with Foresite Cybersecurity: Deployment packages ($25K-$100K) are one-time setup fees on top of ongoing MDR subscription, which is not publicly priced; Google Chronicle SIEM and SOAR licensing costs may be separate from Foresite's managed service fees -- clarify who holds the Chronicle license.