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Which user type should choose Beacon or Shadow?

12/29/2025

Dark Radar products are positioned for different user types based on operational needs.


Beacon is suitable for organizations that want to monitor their own brand or corporate assets. Internal IT and security teams, compliance teams, and brand protection units use Beacon to track brand-related leaks and risks in real time. Beacon operates on a single-brand model and focuses on alerts, notifications, and integrations.


Shadow is designed for professionals running security operations. MSSPs, SOC and TICSOP teams, cybersecurity consultants, and threat researchers choose Shadow to manage multiple brands from a single panel, perform advanced queries on infostealer-based leaks, access source files, and conduct technical investigations.


In summary, organizations monitoring their own security posture should choose Beacon, while professionals analyzing security incidents across multiple brands should choose Shadow.

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