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    Cisco IOS Security

    Score9.7 out of 10
    N/AIOS Security from Cisco is network security technology.N/A

    Tempered Airwall

    Score10 out of 10
    N/ATempered Networks is network security technology from the company of the same name in Seattle, Washington.N/A
    Pricing
    Cisco IOS SecurityTempered Airwall
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    Cisco IOS SecurityTempered Airwall
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Medium-sized Companies
    Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
    Score9 out of 10
    Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
    Score9 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
    Score9 out of 10
    Cisco IOS Security
    Score9.7 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Cisco IOS SecurityTempered Airwall
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (5 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
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    Support Rating
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Cisco IOS SecurityTempered Airwall
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cisco
    We used to access list remote login to the switches for only network admin from specific vlan. And allow some vendor server to connect for snmp messages. This has allowed us to monitor with external vendor while keeping security tight and audit for users. In other hand we had to use external solution for NAC
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    Tempered
    It's very well suited for geographically dispersed organizations, where deploying and managing remote firewalls and other network security functions aren't practical. Once deployed, and the deployment isn't difficult after planning and understanding the data flows of the IoT devices, the system is easily managed and flexible. You're able to allow front line operations people to add devices into a role without sacrificing the integrity of the security model.
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    Pros
    Cisco
    • Authentication.
    • Access lists.
    • Port security.
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    Tempered
    • Low capital and support cost structures.
    • Ease of deployment.
    • Ability to work over the existing network.
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    Cons
    Cisco
    • Cisco could provide an initial set up script for those are not used to the CLI (Command Line Interface). With that initial script, people could easily deploy the security features instead of having to learn how to use the commands.
    • The web interface that Cisco provides with the routers, although it’s useful to set up the security features, it could also have some sort of tutorials to help people understand the main concepts of iOS security.
    • You have to license iOS security separately from the main OS. For that reason, sometimes it tends to be a little expensive if you have a small business.
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    Tempered
    • Integration with third-party security controls.
    • Automating the on-boarding of devices.
    • Reporting needs to be more detailed.
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    Usability
    Cisco
    Cisco IOS Security usibility require a network administrator or an engineer with CCNA knowledge to know how to handle and configure Cisco IOS Security. The Cisco IOS Security usability once you know your way is smooth and very helpful. Even for new commands you can just type question mark and the new commands will pop on the screen.
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    Tempered
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    Support Rating
    Cisco
    Cisco has the best Support team that gives us 24/7 support as we need. Cisco has huge detailed documentation for design, implementation, and troubleshooting all areas of the IOS security. There are many communities discussing all Cisco devices and solutions for studying groups and for customers to share their stories, technical problem and solutions.
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    Tempered
    It's pretty darned good for a new company. We had to hash through a couple of instances that no one had ever run into, but once we got to the right person on the engineering team, they were able to work through the solution pretty quickly. The nice thing is, unlike Cisco, once you fix something, you don't find three new things that have to be changed.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Cisco
    IOS Security is a bonus feature when you purchase Cisco devices. It is great to have a vendor provide equipment to go above and beyond the minimal needs for business operation. Having security at the downstream edge of our organization provides a sense of ease from potential attacks.
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    Tempered
    The cost and complexity vs. ISE is as different as Uber and Lift are from trying to take a taxi in Duluth, Minnesota. The complexity of Cisco's IoT security is a joke. It was going to take us over a year just to deploy all the Cisco equipment, and that was if we could have gotten it all working together. We got the entire project deployed in just under 3 months, and that includes working out all the bugs and logistics. Honestly, I don't think all the Cisco parts would have ever been running like Cisco promised it would. It's just way too complicated.
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    Return on Investment
    Cisco
    • There are no negative impacts. ROI Is great as hardware lasts for ever.
    • Never needs a reboot for standard maintenance. Less downtime
    • Less downtime means better customer service. Our customers reach us without difficulty
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    Tempered
    • Capital cost to deploy was 1/4 the cost of doing Cisco.
    • People and time frame to do the entire deployment was 1/12th the time/people to complete the installation.
    • On-going management is being done without adding staff.
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