Cisco Analysis
What is Cisco?
Cisco offers a converged cybersecurity solution known as Cisco Secure Access, which is grounded in a zero trust framework. This solution aims to radically reduce risk while enhancing user experience for both end users and IT staff by safely connecting various devices and users to resources anywhere.
HQ Country
San Jose, United States
Employees
10001+
Founded
1984
Market Position
Leader
Product Features & Capabilities
- Cisco Secure Firewall 6100 Series for AI-ready data centers
- AI PODs for scalable and secure AI deployment
- Networking solutions for enterprise environments
- Collaboration tools for enhanced teamwork
- Observability solutions for real-time insights.
Pricing
Cisco employs a tiered pricing model for its cybersecurity solutions, which includes subscription-based fees. For example, pricing can start as low as $3 per user per month for basic solutions like Cisco Duo, while more advanced offerings can cost up to $5,000 per month. The pricing is dynamic and can vary based on user counts and subscription terms.
Investment Focus
Technology
Compliance Standards
Cisco's cybersecurity solutions adhere to several compliance standards, including:
- ISO/IEC 27001
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard)
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
- HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
- CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
- NIS2 (Network and Information Systems Directive)
Target Customers
- Enterprises - Large organizations with complex networking needs, including corporations, government agencies, and educational institutions.
- Industries - Cisco serves customers in sectors such as manufacturing, energy, utilities, transportation, and healthcare.
- Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) - Cisco also provides solutions tailored for SMBs, helping them secure their networks and data against cyber threats.
- Service Providers - Telecommunications and internet service providers that need to protect their infrastructure and customer data.
Key Features
- Comprehensive security across networks, cloud, endpoints, and email.
- Simplified security operations with improved scalability.
- Proactive security controls enhancing user experiences.
- Cost-effective defenses through vendor consolidation and reduced complexity.
- Unified, end-to-end protection against evolving threats.
- Enhanced visibility and actionable insights across various environments.
- AI-native security tailored for modern data centers and cloud.
- Implementation of a zero trust approach to minimize risk and improve user experience.
- Advanced threat detection and prioritization for quicker response times.
- Automated network access control for simplified management.
