SOC
What endpoint-first consoles cannot see
- Unified SOC includes OT protocol events, not just endpoint detections.
- Kill-chain confidence across enterprise→OT pivots.
- Run both: endpoints for corporate, CyberDragon for the plant corridor.
Compare
CyberDragon vs the endpoint-only and prevention-first stack.
CrowdStrike excels at endpoint/XDR. Tanium excels at endpoint inventory and patch. TXOne excels at inline OT endpoint and network prevention. None of the three run a passive, no-footprint indigenous SIEM/SOAR with kill-chain correlation and evidence-grade audit — that gap is where CyberDragon runs.
Why not just an endpoint or inventory stack?
They see the endpoint. We see the corridor between enterprise and the plant floor.
Already running an endpoint, inventory, or prevention-first OT platform? CyberDragon adds the OT protocol layer and kill-chain correlation those stacks cannot see — and correlates enterprise compromise to industrial protocol abuse in one timeline. Fair comparison on this page; trademarks belong to their owners.
| Capability | CyberDragon | CrowdStrike Falcon | Tanium | TXOne Networks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Unified Enterprise/OT/IoT/IIoT kill-chain cyber defense | Endpoint detection & response (EDR/XDR) | Endpoint visibility, inventory, patch/config | Prevention-first OT endpoint & network protection |
| OT protocol depth | Native Modbus, DNP3, OPC-UA, MQTT parsing | Limited OT offerings; agent-centric | Not OT-protocol-native | Strong OT asset/protocol visibility; enforcement-centric |
| Collection model | Passive SPAN tap at plant DMZ — no agents on PLCs | Endpoint agents + cloud telemetry | Endpoint agents required | Inline network appliances + endpoint agents on engineering workstations/HMIs — active prevention, not passive-only |
| Plant safety | No command plane into L0–L2; dual-gate OT response | Automated remediation on endpoints | Config/patch orchestration | Inline inspection and endpoint lockdown — not a zero-footprint, passive-only model |
| Kill-chain correlation | W15 / W60 / W24 cascading windows; MITRE ATT&CK + ICS | Strong EDR correlation; OT is add-on | Limited SOC / kill-chain | OT asset and threat detection; not a SIEM/SOAR kill-chain plane |
| Post-quantum identity | Hybrid ML-DSA-65 + Ed25519 JWTs — live today | Standard enterprise crypto | Standard enterprise crypto | Standard enterprise crypto |
| Evidence for auditors | Hash-chained vault, Ed25519-signed, ZIP export | Falcon logging / reporting | Compliance data; less forensic chain | Asset and security posture reporting; not a hash-chained evidence vault |
| MSSP multi-tenancy | PostgreSQL RLS — structural isolation | Falcon Complete MSSP program | Partner programs | Partner/channel program; not structural RLS multi-tenancy |
| Air-gap / sovereign | Full on-prem Core + Edge; Helm air-gap mode | Cloud-first SaaS | On-prem / hybrid | On-prem appliances supported |
| Compliance mapping | Auto-mapper: IEC 62443, NERC CIP, NIST, ISO, SOC 2 | Framework mappings | Asset / compliance posture | OT/ICS framework alignment via asset inventory |
| Deployment at OT boundary | Edge at IEC 62443 L3 / industrial DMZ | Endpoint on L3+ workstations | Endpoint agents | Inline appliances plus agents on engineering workstations/HMIs |
| Offline resilience | SQLite WAL buffer, store-and-forward | Agent buffering | Agent-dependent | Appliance-dependent local enforcement |
| Pricing model | Platform + per Edge node | Per endpoint / module | Per endpoint | Per appliance / per protected asset |
Edge
Agentless PLC visibility
- No software on the controller.
- SPAN/TAP at the DMZ.
- Inventory tools answer what is installed. This answers what moved on the wire.
Better together
Augment CrowdStrike, Tanium, or TXOne — don't rip them out.
Already running CrowdStrike, Tanium, or TXOne? CyberDragon adds the indigenous SIEM/SOAR and kill-chain layer those stacks don't run — and correlates enterprise compromise to industrial protocol abuse in one timeline. Integrates via syslog, Splunk HEC, STIX/TAXII, and webhooks.
Risk
Indigenous risk, not a bolt-on GRC
- Risk, FAIR, and quantum readiness next to the incident timeline.
- Honest empty states in a new tenant.
- Compare on the next table; trademarks belong to their owners.
Market positioning
Vs SIEM, OT-only, PQC-only, cloud XDR, Tanium, and TXOne.
When CyberDragon wins
Use cases where endpoint-only stacks fall short.
Evaluation checklist
Six questions to ask any vendor in this category.
Ask them of us too. If a vendor cannot answer these against your own traffic in a two-week evaluation, the answer is probably no.
Common pushback
The objections we hear, answered plainly.
FAQ
Do I need to replace CrowdStrike?
What is CyberDragon?
CyberDragon combines passive Edge industrial protocol capture with an indigenous Kafka-powered SIEM and SOAR control plane — hybrid post-quantum identity, kill-chain detection, Threat Atlas enrichment, and tamper-evident evidence for enterprise, OT, IoT, and IIoT estates.
How is CyberDragon different from CrowdStrike?
Endpoint-first platforms excel where agents can run. CyberDragon is OT-native: passive SPAN capture of Modbus, DNP3, OPC-UA, and MQTT at the industrial DMZ, Enterprise→OT kill-chain correlation, Purdue L0–L5 / Industry 4.0 zone policy, and OT safety guardrails — without agents on PLCs. Many buyers run both: endpoint stack for corporate enterprise, CyberDragon for the corridor to the plant floor.
How is CyberDragon different from Tanium?
Inventory and patch platforms answer what is installed. CyberDragon answers what is happening on the industrial wire and how it ties to the enterprise kill chain — with indigenous SIEM/SOAR, evidence-grade audit, and hybrid post-quantum identity.
Do I need to replace my existing SIEM?
No. CyberDragon includes its own SIEM/SOAR plane and also augments your stack via syslog, Splunk HEC, STIX/TAXII, and webhooks — so you can start with OT depth and keep existing investments.
Can CyberDragon work in air-gapped OT?
Yes. Edge runs on-prem with offline SQLite buffering (~5,000 events). Core can deploy fully on-premises (Mode B), including Helm air-gap paths.
Is post-quantum cryptography real or roadmap?
Live today. Every session JWT is hybrid-signed with ML-DSA-65 + Ed25519 — crypto agility in production, not a 2030 slide.
Will CyberDragon automate changes on my PLCs?
No. Telemetry flows up only. OT-affecting actions require human approval AND independent OPA policy. The Safety Gate can deny actions even after analyst approval. We automate up to the plant floor — not against it.
What OT protocols are supported?
Modbus TCP/RTU, DNP3, OPC-UA, and MQTT at the Edge, deployed at IEC 62443 Level 3 / industrial DMZ.
What compliance frameworks are supported?
IEC 62443-3-3, NERC CIP, NIST CSF 2.0, ISO 27001:2022, and SOC 2 — with auto-mapping from live events into the evidence vault.
How long does deployment take?
Typical go-live in 7 weeks: provision (1–2), Edge install (3–4), UAT (5–6), hypercare (7+). A 7-day free trial can start the same day.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Start a 7-day free trial with no credit card. We also offer a 1-hour guided demo, 5-day sandbox, and 30-day Proof of Value with an Edge kit.
Who is CyberDragon for?
CISOs, SOC teams, OT security engineers, Industry 4.0 plant operators, MSSPs, and auditors in energy, manufacturing, banking, healthcare, and critical infrastructure worldwide.
What is Threat Atlas?
Threat Atlas is CyberDragon’s live IoT/ICS threat, malware, and advisory board — aggregating public sources so operators can contextualize plant-floor risk alongside the indigenous SIEM/SOAR plane.
See it in action.
A dedicated CyberDragon tenant on your own traffic — not a slide deck. See kill-chain cyber defense on your network.