Darktrace
Autonomous threat detection and response with unsupervised AI
Darktrace uses self-learning AI to detect previously unknown threats in network traffic and endpoints without relying on threat signatures. Its patented Enterprise Immune System autonomously responds to emerging cyber-attacks in milliseconds, reducing human intervention.
| Pricing from | Custom |
| Best for | Large enterprises requiring autonomous threat hunting and zero-day detection across hybrid infrastructure |
| Website | www.darktrace.com |
Company facts
| Founded | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Cambridge |
| Employees | 1,001 to 5,000 |
| Industry | Cybersecurity industry |
| Social profiles | LinkedIn, X, YouTube |
Facilities and features
- Free trial
- Self-serve sign-up
What stands out
Darktrace detects novel threats an average of eight days before public disclosure.
“8 days before public disclosure Darktrace detects and contains novel threats an average of eight days before they are publicly disclosed”Darktrace, own website
Darktrace enables SOC teams to investigate incidents ten times faster with its Real-Time AI Analyst.
“Source: Darktrace research 10 10 x faster incident response x Real-Time AI Analyst enables SOC teams to investigate and respond to incidents ten times faster”Darktrace, own website
Strengths and trade-offs
- Detects never-before-seen threats without signatures, identifying anomalies in real time
- Autonomous response module can take action instantly, reducing dwell time significantly
- Requires substantial tuning and expertise to optimise AI model accuracy for specific environments
- Pricing is opaque and typically demands long-term enterprise contracts
Appears in
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#7 in AI threat intelligence platforms for financial services
How the score is made up: Evidence on its own site 20; How complete its published information is 12; Fit to this ranking's criteria 40; Buying information on its own site 8.
“The Darktrace ActiveAI Security Platform™ defends against unknown threats using AI that learns from your business in real-time.”Darktrace, own website
“Our 10,000 customers include organizations of all sizes across every industry including critical infrastructure providers, public sector agencies, healthcare providers, financial services institutions, education institutions, media, and more.”Darktrace, own website
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Questions about Darktrace
How much does Darktrace cost?
Lister lists Darktrace's pricing as: Custom.
Who is Darktrace best for?
Darktrace is best for large enterprises requiring autonomous threat hunting and zero-day detection across hybrid infrastructure.
Where does Darktrace rank?
Darktrace is ranked #1 in Top 10 AI Cybersecurity Tools (Lister Score 95.0) and #7 in AI threat intelligence platforms for financial services (Lister Score 80.0).
What are the best alternatives to Darktrace?
The closest alternatives on Lister are Fortinet SecureAI Network (#2 in Top 10 AI Cybersecurity Tools), CrowdStrike Falcon (#3 in Top 10 AI Cybersecurity Tools) and Palo Alto Networks Cortex (#4 in Top 10 AI Cybersecurity Tools).
Where is Darktrace based?
Darktrace is headquartered in Cambridge, and was founded in 2013.
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