Fidelis Network vs Stamus Networks
Fidelis Network
Fidelis Network is the network detection and response (NDR) component of the Fidelis Elevate XDR platform from Fidelis Security. It uses the company's patented Deep Session Inspection technology to analyze traffic across ports and protocols, performing network traffic analysis, behavior anomaly detection, data loss prevention, and sandboxing. The product integrates with Fidelis Elevate endpoint detection and deception capabilities for correlated detection and response. Fidelis traces its origins to Fidelis Security Systems, founded in 2002, and has a documented history serving United States government and defense customers.
Pros
- Deep, content-level network visibility via patented Deep Session Inspection
- Integrates with endpoint and deception telemetry within Fidelis Elevate
- Holds federal certifications and contract vehicles relevant to government buyers
Cons
- Pricing is not publicly published and requires contacting the vendor
- Appliance and sensor based architecture can add deployment and tuning complexity
- Strongest feature value is realized within the broader Fidelis Elevate platform
Pricing: Contact for pricing
Stamus Networks
Stamus Networks develops Clear NDR, a network detection and response platform formerly marketed as the Stamus Security Platform. It is built on the open-source Suricata IDS/IPS engine and combines intrusion detection, network security monitoring, and NDR using signature-based, anomaly-based, and behavioral methods. It is offered as a commercial Enterprise edition and a free open-source Community edition, the successor to the SELKS project. The company also maintains the Suricata-based open-source tooling that underpins its commercial offering.
Pros
- Built on the widely used open-source Suricata engine, with a free Community edition
- Reviewers highlight threat-hunting and incident-response capabilities
- Supports on-premise, cloud, and air-gapped deployment options
Cons
- Pricing is not published publicly and requires a direct quote request
- Smaller independent review footprint than larger NDR vendors
- No formal security certifications publicly documented
Pricing: Contact for pricing