Symantec CloudSOC CASB vs. Cisco Secure Access

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Symantec CloudSOC CASB
Score 4.0 out of 10
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CloudSOC CASB is a cloud access security broker developed by Elastica and now owned and supported by Broadcom, since Broadcom acquired Symantec, who acquired Elastica as part of Blue Coat in 2015.N/A
Cisco Secure Access
Score 9.0 out of 10
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A cloud-delivered security service edge (SSE) solution, grounded in zero trust, designed to give users an exceptional user experience and protected access from any device to anywhere.N/A
Pricing
Symantec CloudSOC CASBCisco Secure Access
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Symantec CloudSOC CASBCisco Secure Access
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Medium-sized Companies
Avanan
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Score 9.8 out of 10
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access
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Score 8.4 out of 10
Enterprises
Avanan
Avanan
Score 9.8 out of 10
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access
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Score 8.4 out of 10
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User Ratings
Symantec CloudSOC CASBCisco Secure Access
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
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8.6
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User Testimonials
Symantec CloudSOC CASBCisco Secure Access
Likelihood to Recommend
Broadcom
If you want to extend your Endpoint DLP to cloud: Apps, Web & Email, Then CloudSOC DLP detection Services help you to control with clouds apps & DLP detection Services with WSS help you to control all web. Also, cloud DLP detection services for Email will help you to control visibility & control over Office 365 Exchange, On prem-exchange & Gmail. In the case of other email services- we need to consider other solutions like Forcepoint One.
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Cisco
Cisco Secure Access has allowed us to monitor and adjust access to web-based resources. We have been able to manage and provide granular rules to allow access to required resources. We are now transitioning to a more zero-trust approach, and so far, the product has demonstrated its capabilities, allowing us to move forward with this approach.
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Pros
Broadcom
  • As we know real data protection starts with Data Detection It helps us in the detection of any data like related to GDPR, Source Code, Designs, Financial Plans, SSN, IDs, etc.
  • All Channel coverage - Cloud , Email Data at rest, in-use, in-motion.
  • Data Formats- Described data, Structured & Unstructured Data image forms like presentation formats, Text & Markup, word processing, Spreadsheet formats, graphic formats, etc.
  • Machine Learning - Proximity, Derivative, Partial, Pattern, Large data sets, Distributed, Dynamic embedded.
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Cisco
  • It offers various security capabilities, including ZTNA, FWaaS, VPNaaS, DNS Security, Data loss prevention, advanced malware protection, etc., all in a single comprehensive solution.
  • It enables your employees to access SaaS applications and internet securely
  • By isolating sensitive applications and data into smaller segments, it reduces potential damage from a security breach.
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Cons
Broadcom
  • Broadcom CloudSOC CASB also needs to more focus on data classification, Classification will help to control the false positive & fast negative.
  • Broadcom has more focus on SMB business As SMB & Mid Enterprise is going to be more aware of cyber security especially start-ups.
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Cisco
  • The integration into the Meraki dashboard is not yet complete, you have to use several interfaces to complete the configuration, the services should be fully integrated to provide better handling
  • Integration of firewall rules onprem and cloud should be standardized
  • Better user management / import
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Alternatives Considered
Broadcom
We were using Broadcom Symantec Endpoint security Enterprise, Hybrid subscription services & DLP solution at prem, which helped us in CloudSoC CASB Use Case & we have seen PoC of same, which was easy to integrate with existing security architectures. Overall they have offered us the best commercial in comparison with competitors.
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Cisco
When evaluating secure access and Zero Trust solutions, we looked closely at several leading platforms including Zscaler ZPA/ZIA, Palo Alto Prisma Access, Microsoft Entra Private Access, and Netskope SSE alongside Cisco Secure Access.Our assessment focused on areas that matter most in large, globally distributed, regulated enterprise environments: security effectiveness, ecosystem integration, operational manageability, scalability, and ROI.
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Return on Investment
Broadcom
  • Securing the digital transformation. CloudSOC CASB helps the organization's Digital journey by reducing complexities & poor experience of end-users.
  • Cloud SOC helps us to comply with multiple Compliance like HIPPA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, etc.
  • Security breaches cause billion-dollar losses to enterprises, CloudSOC will help to assist in the best industry practice by having predefined templates specifically for each industry.
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Cisco
  • Prevent access to malicious content, which has proven to be useful.
  • We have reduced appliance count and maintenance as this is a fully cloud based solution.
  • Lightweight agent that doesn't consume too many resources from the client machines.
  • ability to make changes and have them deployed to agents quickly.
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