Cisco Secure Endpoint

Score9.3 out of 10

92 Reviews and Ratings

What is Cisco Secure Endpoint?

Cisco Secure Endpoint supports a wide range of devices including laptops, desktops, servers, mobile devices, and virtual workloads. It is a core component of Cisco’s broader security architecture, including the Breach Protection Suite and User Protection Suite, and is designed to simplify security operations while improving efficacy and resilience against evolving threats.

Categories & Use Cases

Malware Detection
Detection and blocking of zero-day file and fileless malware.
Category average: 9
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
Continuous monitoring and response to advanced internet threats by endpoint agents.
Category average: 9.1
Hybrid Deployment Support
Administrators should be able to choose endpoint security on-premise, cloud, or hybrid.
Category average: 8.3

Vulnerability Management
Vulnerability prioritization for fixes.
Category average: 8.3
Anti-Exploit Technology
In-memory and application layer attack blocking (e.g. ransomeware)
Category average: 8.6
Centralized Management
Centralized management supporting multi-factor authentication, customized views, and role-based access control.
Category average: 8.5

#1 most frequent

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

21.1%

30 installations of 142

#2 most frequent

Manufacturing

12.7%

18 installations of 142

#3 most frequent

Educational Services

12.0%

17 installations of 142

Pros

Robust threat detection and mitigation capabilities
Comprehensive endpoint protection against advanced threats (e.g., ransomware, zero-day)
Streamlined administrative tasks through centralized management

Cons

Limited integration capabilities with third-party security and monitoring tools
Potential for varying administrative overhead and management challenges
Issues with device isolation for false positives

Jane Lopezh

IT Assistant in Information Technology at DVACI (51-200 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Cisco Secure Endpoint has been our security solution against cyberattacks for over 5 years. The platform combines XDR, EDR, and EPP to keep our business endpoints secure. It seamless detects, prevents, and remediate cyber threats on time thereby keeping our systems, networks, and devices performing optimally. With its advanced threat intelligence, ability to deal with known/unknown threats and the fact that it works across all devices makes a great endpoint security solution.

Pros

Enforces Zero Trust policy.
Reliable threat prevention, detection, and remediation.
Works across all devices and operating systems.
Automated containment - it is able to isolate infected devices from main network to avoid spread of cyber threats.
XDR threat hunting works perfectly.

Cons

Support is slow.
Outdated user interface.

Return on Investment

It ensures minimal spread of cyber threats in case of infiltration thanks to containment response capabilities.
By keeping our endpoints threat-proof, our systems and devices run efficiently hence better productivity.
It frees IT staff thanks to its automation and ability to keep threats away with minimal intervention.

Usability

Other Software Used

AWS Backup, AWS Chatbot

Laurent Morvan

System Admin in Information Technology at XANkom (51-200 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

With its multilayered protection, this tool protects all our devices from all manner of endpoint threats. We have deployed Cisco Secure Endpoint company-wide and it helps keep cyberattacks at bay. From ransomware, malware, data breaches, among other threats, this tool detects, responds, block and reports all manner of threats thereby keeping of devices and systems optimal. It ensures proper visibility and its proactive threat hunting makes it a better tool.

Pros

Proactive threat hunting.
Detects, responds, and block threats.
Works on all devices.
Offers advanced threat protection.

Cons

It is not the most affordable.

Return on Investment

Keeps our devices protected and performing optimally.
It's multilayered protection and proactive threat monitoring both ensures no cyber threat goes unnoticed.
It reduces our security costs thanks to its effectiveness in dealing with endpoint threats.

Usability

Other Software Used

Avica Remote Desktop, Zoom Rooms, Avaya Communications API

Denis Giordano

IT Assistant in Information Technology at Starcredit Srl (51-200 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Cisco Secure Endpoint has been exceptional in securing our business endpoints. It offers multi-layered security levels that not only facilitate easy detection but also enable a timely response to cyberattacks. It prevents and protects our systems from advanced cyber threats, including ransomware and viruses, as well as other known and unknown threats. Additionally, Cisco Secure Endpoint enhances threat awareness and improves visibility into threats, thereby improving our threat preparedness.

Pros

It keeps our endpoints secure.
It is a great solution from detection, response and prevention of threats.
It quick and accurate when it comes to detection.
Integration is easy.

Cons

No serious challenges. Cisco Secure Endpoint has delivered.

Return on Investment

It has successfully managed to keep our systems threat-proof.
It handles both known and unknown cyber threats, making it a great choice.
It works well with common operating systems, including macOS and Windows.

Usability

Other Software Used

Blink, IBM Verify, LastPass for Business

Tuafiq John

Engineer in Engineering at From Firm Synergy Sdn Bhd (201-500 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

The most critical way we use Cisco Secure Endpoint in our company is to safeguard our endpoints. Unlike other similar tools, the threat detection and response features of Cisco Secure Endpoint are exceptional. To add on that, Cisco Secure Endpoint's endpoint visibility capabilities are world-class and highly powerful. It keeps our endpoints secure from malware 24/7.

Pros

Cisco Secure Endpoint keeps our company's systems and endpoints safe from threats and malware.
Cisco Secure Endpoint offers endpoint visibility services all the time.
Cisco Secure Endpoint has exceptional threat detection features.

Cons

The developer of Cisco Secure Endpoint should make its interface more intuitive.
Cisco Secure Endpoint's performance should be improved to enhance efficiency.
Cisco Secure Endpoint has integration complexities which should be addressed.

Return on Investment

It offers fast services when it comes to threat detection and response
Minimizes security incidents
Improves compliance

Usability

Alternatives Considered

Trellix Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Symantec Endpoint Security and Securden Endpoint Privilege Manager

Other Software Used

Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller, Zoho Bookings, Vena

Dipak Shurath

IT Admin in Information Technology at ADVSKILL (11-50 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We have deployed Cisco Secure Endpoint to enhance our security and threat awareness, and it has worked flawlessly. It comes with advanced threat detection features, and it not only detects cyberattacks but also blocks, responds to, and prevents threats. It is accurate thanks to its AI capabilities, and it works on all operating systems. Additionally, continuous monitoring of threats and the ability to centralize threat management make it a more effective solution for endpoint protection.

Pros

It is fast in detecting cyberattacks.
It centralizes threat management.
I like continuous monitoring of threats.
Responds and blocks threats.
Works on all operating systems.

Cons

I have had no bad encounters.

Return on Investment

Keeps threats at bay and our systems run efficiently.
Supports Windows and MacOS.
It has enhanced our preparedness in handling endpoint threats.

Usability

Other Software Used

Apple Remote Desktop, Cyren Email Security, Akamai Identity Cloud

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Categories & Use Cases