Accenture Security Services vs. Cisco Security Services vs. Windstream Managed Network Security

Accenture Managed Security provide great security against cyber threats detection, application security, cloud security, digital security and security risk. it forms a secure circle around infrastructure and manage in a well manager without manual intervention. It perform all task automatically which is great. if your infrastructure at risk Accenture Managed Security is an amazing service. If organisation doesn't expose much towards digital security then Accenture Managed Security doesn't make much sense

Incentivized

We have deployed Cisco ASA with Fire Power with Fire Sight. A sight-to-sight VPN with IP-SecCisco AnyConnect VPN Client, SourceFire, Proxy Server, Cisco Umbrella. I use the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobile Client that lets me access my secure work files both in the office and remotely from my home office.

Incentivized

Windstream is a widely available option for VPLS and other connectivity requirements. However, I believe they need to work on providing better notification and support of outages, service, etc. These services are also incredibly expensive, Windstream portrays a worthwhile service to accommodate your check every month, but it falls short. Windstream is available everywhere, but tread carefully when selecting a company that offers similar services.

• Application Security
• Cloud Security
• Threat Response

Incentivized

• Active Threat Analytics
• End-to-end security with support to existing infrastructure
• Highly professional team with robust backing during and after the migration cycle.

Incentivized

• Market to all types of business needs
• Provide the Service we need
• They are widely available across the US

• Process is rigid please simplify that.
• Align with firewall rules
• Updates should be frequently.

Incentivized

• Switches, hub and routers are following old setup
• Can require certification to setup devices compared to competitors more intuitive offerings.
• Need more support for customizable

Incentivized

• Narrow down functionality of services
• Provide better support/service for outages
• Communicate more with stakeholders

The equipment is robust and reliable. It has great flexibility in configurations and is fully scalable in terms of power and functionalities in relation to the needs of each company. It has the ability to integrate with other critical security technologies to provide comprehensive solutions that meet security needs. It has numerous license models, this limits the number of pairs regardless of type; clientless vs client SSL VPN, IPsec, l2tp-IPsec.

Incentivized

Windstream was the only option for what we needed. It was available in Wisconsin, Iowa, New York, and Utah for all of our plants needs. It was also a service that has been used for years so we have not searched elsewhere for an alternative option. Many people have heard of Windstream, which gives it crediblity with IT professionals

• Great ROI it does what is meant for.
• Secure overall infrastructure.
• Less workforce required to manage Accenture Managed Security

Incentivized

• Our business can communicate between plants faster than normal
• Our business spends a lot of money
• Management likes how things look with Windstream