PA File Sight
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What both publish
| Fact | PA File Sight | Samhain |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | PA File Sight provides file integrity monitoring, ransomware protection, data loss prevention, and file access auditing. | Samhain is a file integrity and host based intrusion detection system that monitors files and logs, and detects rootkits, rogue SUID executables, open ports, and hidden processes. |
| Security | The product uses SSL/TLS for communications by default and encrypts stored credentials with Microsoft's CryptProtectData function. | Samhain supports signed database and configuration files, signed reports, authenticated client connections, encrypted central logging, and stealth options. |
| Support | The vendor lists support by email at [email protected] and by phone at +1 (800) 401-2339. | Support options include documentation, a user forum and mailing list, bug reports by contact form or email, and an inquiry option for commercial installation or maintenance support. |
PA File Sight plans
- PA File Sight Endpoint — perpetual$20, paid once
- PA File Sight Endpoint perpetual$20, paid once
- PA File Sight Ultra — subscription (1–9 devices)$30 a month
- PA File Sight Ultra subscription$30 a month
- PA File Sight Lite perpetual$199, paid once
- PA File Sight Lite — perpetual (1–9 servers)$199, paid once
Samhain plans
No prices published.
Pick PA File Sight if…
PA File Sight suits organizations that need on-premises file monitoring, access auditing, or ransomware and data-loss controls. Its auditing may help organizations address listed compliance requirements such as HIPAA, PCI DSS, and SOX.
Pick Samhain if…
Samhain may suit administrators who need file and host monitoring on one machine or across multiple hosts. Those considering Windows should note that Cygwin support is tested for the monitoring agent only, not the server.