Arctic Wolf detects threats and sends alerts across 3-4 security categories. Cyvatar detects, remediates, maps compliance, and proves posture across all 20 categories. See the full comparison.
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| Capability | Cyvatar | Arctic Wolf |
|---|---|---|
| Security categories covered | 20 (full-spectrum managed security) | 3-4 (MDR, managed risk, awareness) |
| Vulnerability remediation (patching) | Yes -- 1.1M+ patches applied | No -- alerts only, does not remediate |
| Vulnerability scanning | Yes -- continuous daily scanning | Limited -- risk dashboard |
| Endpoint detection & response | Yes -- 24/7 via Red Canary | Yes -- core MDR offering |
| Compliance mapping | Yes -- 24 frameworks | No |
| NIST CSF 2.0 gap analysis | Yes -- 98/102 controls | No |
| Security policy generation | Yes -- 54 templates | No |
| Agentic vCISO (AI-powered strategy) | Yes | No -- Concierge team advises only |
| Remediation roadmap | Yes -- prioritized action plan | No |
| Email security | Yes -- deployed and managed | No |
| DNS filtering | Yes -- deployed and managed | No |
| Cloud security posture management | Yes | Limited |
| Data loss prevention | Partner-delivered | No |
| Identity & access management | MFA enforcement & policy | No |
| Backup & disaster recovery | Guidance & partner referral | No |
| Dark web monitoring | Partner-delivered | No |
| Security awareness training | Yes | Yes |
| Post-breach recovery | Yes -- full lifecycle | Investigation only |
| Ransomware prevention record | 0 attacks in 7+ years (797 blocked) | Not published |
| Pricing model | SMB-accessible tiered packages | Enterprise pricing |
| Closes the loop (detect, fix, prove) | Yes | No -- detect, alert, hand off |
Arctic Wolf is a monitoring company. Cyvatar is a managed security program that prevents breaches.
Cyvatar manages 20 security categories including vulnerability scanning, patch management, endpoint protection, email security, DNS filtering, cloud security, compliance, and more. Arctic Wolf covers MDR, managed risk, and security awareness -- roughly 3-4 categories. Cyvatar covers everything Arctic Wolf does, plus 16-17 additional categories.
Cyvatar has applied 1.1 million+ patches, remediated 274,000+ vulnerabilities, and resolved 99.98% of malware detections. Arctic Wolf does not patch, remediate, or deploy fixes -- they tell you something is wrong and leave it to you or another vendor to fix.
Cyvatar maps security posture across 24 compliance frameworks with 98 of 102 NIST CSF 2.0 controls covered. Arctic Wolf does not provide compliance mapping, compliance reports, or regulatory framework alignment.
Cyvatar includes an agentic AI-powered vCISO that continuously assesses risk, prioritizes remediation, and drives security strategy. Arctic Wolf provides a Concierge Security Team that offers recommendations but does not execute them.
Cyvatar auto-generates 54 security policy templates tailored to each client. Arctic Wolf does not provide security policies, gap analysis documentation, or compliance-ready reporting.
Cyvatar has zero successful ransomware attacks across all managed clients in 7+ years -- 797 attempts blocked. Arctic Wolf does not publish an equivalent metric. Maturity is measured by outcomes, not headcount or age.
Arctic Wolf tells you the house is on fire. Cyvatar fireproofs the house so it never catches fire.
20 security categories managed continuously. Not just detection -- vulnerability scanning, patching, email security, DNS filtering, cloud security, identity management, and 14 more categories.
Cyvatar does not send tickets. Cyvatar fixes things. 1.1M+ patches applied. 274K+ vulnerabilities remediated. 99.98% malware resolution rate.
24 frameworks mapped continuously. NIST CSF 2.0 gap analysis with 98/102 controls. 54 auto-generated security policy templates. Board-ready compliance reporting.
Agentic vCISO continuously assesses risk, adapts to the evolving threat landscape, prioritizes remediation, and drives security strategy -- not just quarterly reviews.
Enterprise-grade security does not require an enterprise-grade budget. Tiered packages (Shield, Protect, Complete) built for SMBs and mid-market organizations.
Zero customer compromises in 7+ years. 797 ransomware attempts blocked. #1 on G2 for Security and Privacy Services. Inc. 5000 Honoree.
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