Cisco Secure Access vs. Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Cisco Secure Access
Score 8.7 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
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access
Score 8.3 out of 10
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GlobalProtect™ delivers the protection of next-generation security platform to the mobile workforce in order to stop targeted cyberattacks, evasive application traffic, phishing, malicious websites, command-and-control traffic, and known and unknown threats.N/A
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Cisco Secure AccessPalo Alto Networks Prisma Access
Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Small Businesses

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Medium-sized Companies
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access
Score 8.3 out of 10

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Enterprises
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access
Score 8.3 out of 10
Zscaler Internet Access
Zscaler Internet Access
Score 8.7 out of 10
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User Ratings
Cisco Secure AccessPalo Alto Networks Prisma Access
Likelihood to Recommend
8.6
(11 ratings)
10.0
(6 ratings)
Usability
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(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Cisco Secure AccessPalo Alto Networks Prisma Access
Likelihood to Recommend
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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Palo Alto Networks
I still think Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access is the best SASE/SSE product out there. It just has such good granular controls and up to date security definitions that you can feel absolutely secure in your purchase. GlobalProtect was a lifesaver for me when COVID hit so yes I had to work my butt off to get it up and running quickly and as secure as I possibly could but it worked amazing and had excellent performance after we got it running and tied to MFA, certificates and security policies.
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Pros
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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Palo Alto Networks
  • A secure end-to-end network with virtualization to be able to choose the port of our interest and an opening of the same.
  • Monthly updates that are sufficient, automatic updates that allow us not to have to do the manual implementation.
  • Prisma allows automatically opens an IPsec/SSL VPN connection to Prisma Access.
  • Is flexible and scalable
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Cons
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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Palo Alto Networks
  • With all of it's unique features it does take some time to get folks up to speed in regards to supporting/managing the software.
  • Doesn't always play nice with non Palo Alto software.
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Usability
Cisco
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Palo Alto Networks
I still say that Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access is the best. I love their GUI, their policies are easy to manage, the sales team is VERY helpful (especially when support is not). I still recommend them to everyone I talk to.
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Alternatives Considered
Cisco
We selected Cisco Secure Access due to the intuitive GUI and ease of use. The agent deployment was simple and easy to maintain. Any additional updates or changes were quickly deployed, and users found the customized block messages useful. From analytics and management, the Secure Access Product has been simple to manage and provides a robust level of security and flexibility that we haven't found in any other product yet.
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Palo Alto Networks
The McAfee product really isn’t a great option. The configuration is a nightmare and requires a lot of time. The policy management has a high learning curve.
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Return on Investment
Cisco
  • It helped us minimize potential damage from a security breach by isolating sensitive applications and data into smaller segments
  • It offered us seamless and secure access to SaaS applications and the internet
  • It provides us a unified console for managing all security components from one place.
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Palo Alto Networks
  • It is extremely easy to manage who has remote access in our organization now.
  • It has allowed us to more fluidly get remote workers up and running.
  • Another tool to mange is never a good thing and the Panorama UI could use a little work.
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