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

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

I have used Masergy across a few different jobs, spanning over a decade and they have always come through with what they promised the solution has always had rock-solid stability and the team has always been present to address my questions and concerns.

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.

• 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

• Reliable - I don't receive many direct phone calls, but when I do I can be sure they'll pop up on my screen.
• Ease of use - Very easy to make and receive calls.
• Convenient - I can listen to and save my voicemails straight from the app.

Incentivized

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

• 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

• Clunky UI in some areas - Settings for example. You have to drop down boxes to get to your audio settings. This is time consuming while trying to fix your audio devices.
• No easy way to switch audio devices.
• No 'universal' text box to type a number in to dial. You have to click a tab. I sometimes type the number in the 'What's on your mind' box accidentally.

Incentivized

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

I cannot rate their support as I have never needed it.

Incentivized

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

I have worked with Masergy for many years and what really keeps me as a customer is their fantastic partnership. No matter how quickly our business is growing or downsizing, no matter how quickly we have to pivot in another direction, Masergy has been a strong partner and has always been present to help us through situations.

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

• Ability to use one number for multiple devices is great!
• You can shield your personal cell phone - great for personal device use companies.

Incentivized

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