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Cisco Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) vs. GFI KerioControl

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Cisco SD-Access

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ACisco's Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) provides automated end-to-end segmentation to separate user, device and application traffic without redesigning the network. Cisco SD-Access automates user access policy so organizations can make sure the right policies are established for any user or device with any application across the network.N/A

    GFI KerioControl

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/AKerio Control is a next-gen firewall for SMBs, from Aurea SMB Solutions (formerly GFI Software).N/A
    Pricing
    Cisco SD-AccessGFI KerioControl
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Cisco SD-AccessGFI KerioControl
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Cisco SD-AccessGFI KerioControl
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    Cisco
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    75%
    Would buy again
    6 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    86%
    Delivers good value for the price
    6 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    88%
    Happy with the feature set
    7 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    75%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    6 Answers
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    Implementation went as expected
    50%
    Implementation went as expected
    4 Answers
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    Features
    Cisco SD-AccessGFI KerioControl
    Firewall
    Comparison of Firewall features of Cisco Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) and GFI KerioControl
    Feature
    Cisco Software-Defined Access (SD-Access)
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    Ratings
    GFI KerioControl
    8.6
    1 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Identification Technologies00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Visualization Tools00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Content Inspection00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Policy-based Controls00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Active Directory and LDAP00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Firewall Management Console00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Reporting and Logging00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    VPN00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    High Availability00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Stateful Inspection00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Proxy Server00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Cisco SD-AccessGFI KerioControl
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.3
    (8 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.2
    (8 ratings)
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    2.7
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Cisco SD-AccessGFI KerioControl
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cisco
    It's well suited in our corporate offices, where all our business users resides and where we can control all their accesses. What doesn't really fit well is when we have our branch fronts, where all the software domain access features aren't utilized to its fullest, due to the fact that customers and users don't really need to have all the security features that SDA provides.
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    GFI Software
    IT works very well in the non-profit and small business space when there is a need for remote access or connecting several sites in a point to point VPN, user management and rule creation are very easy. The use of the MyKerio website for remote management also makes it easy to troubleshoot problems and make changes if technical staff are not onsite.
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    Pros
    Cisco
    • Automation, pushing template-based configuration to multiple devices in one push saves time and manpower.
    • Assurance [helps trace] issues related to devices, clients, and provide the troubleshoot as [the] best practices.
    • Segmentation, with the use of the SGT tags, we are able to achieve segmentation and micro-segmentation securely.
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    GFI Software
    • VPN for Remote Employees
    • Point to point VPNs
    • Scanning of traffic
    • Ease of management
    • Website filtering by both sites and key words
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    Cons
    Cisco
    • Documentation: Working in this solution I realized there were missing information details about the fusion device support for nexus.
    • Fusion router: This roll in the fabric should be already integrated in the solution, right now it is configured manually.
    • Bugs: Unfortunately the solution still present a lot of bugs, mainly in the controller.
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    GFI Software
    • Support can take longer to respond that it should
    • Could work better with resellers
    • Spend more effort on adding new features
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    Usability
    Cisco
    It is difficult to start using the product due to its unfamiliar name and acronyms. ,The task should be accomplished in a specific order to ensure success
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    GFI Software
    Very easy to use and manage, user training takes less then 10 minutes. Technicians can perform basic tasks with less then an hour of training and can master it in under a year.
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    Support Rating
    Cisco
    As far as my experience with SD-Access -I'd say things that can be improved are - better functionality with ISE, ease to understand licensing and better documentation for configuration (add-ons, etc), and licensing.
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    GFI Software
    Support is very slow to respond and it takes a long time to convince level 1 techs that you need to be moved up to someone more senior. I believe support is outsourced and they are graded on how few tickets they need to escalate to higher tiers so they will try to figure out a solution even if it is detrimental to the overall support experience.
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    Online Training
    Cisco
    I rated the training an 8 because overall, it was well-structured, and the instructor was highly knowledgeable on the subject matter. The content was relevant, and I appreciated the clear explanations of complex topics. However, I felt that some sections were covered too quickly, making it difficult to fully absorb the information before moving on. Additionally, I would have liked more time dedicated to Q&A, as there were moments when I had questions but didn’t get the opportunity to ask them due to time constraints. Adding more interactive discussions or hands-on exercises could further enhance the learning experience and make it even more engaging
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    GFI Software
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    Cisco
    At the beginning, we had to open a TAC case for every single step during the implementation phase.
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    GFI Software
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    Alternatives Considered
    Cisco
    Automation, pushing template-based configuration to multiple devices in one push saves time and manpower. Assurance helps trace issues related to devices, clients, and provide the troubleshoot as the best practices. Segmentation, with the use of the SGT tags, we are able to achieve segmentation and micro-segmentation securely.
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    GFI Software
    We found Kerio Control to provide the most features and easiest management of all the solutions we looked at, while cost was not the lowest the value was by far the best when you considered all the factors, costs, and manhours involved in deployment and management.
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    Return on Investment
    Cisco
    • Integration with other platforms in a single platform is a great advantage for the user.
    • Saves time in configuring devices on the network
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    GFI Software
    • Easy to use makes it easy to train, reducing employee time and IT staff costs.
    • Statefull inspection and web filtering greatly reduce malware incursions.
    • Fact it can run on standard PC hardware greatly reduces cost to implement and makes scaling much less expensive.
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