Powerful software for rapid security policy management and ideal for network intrusion detection.
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
Cisco Defense Orchestrator is a powerful and important software for our company, this is because we use this solution throughout our company to help us with the administration and implementation of security policies in a simpler way, by being able to achieve this we obtain easy management and being able to put aside the hard work of having to implement security policies one by one to keep our infrastructure protected. This Cisco software allows us to control and view all devices from one place, as well as keep informed about whether the security policies work correctly or not.
Pros
- It allows an easy and correct administration of corporate security policies.
- Being based on the cloud, its management is not complex, since its console is totally centralized, which gives the advantage of viewing all the devices from a single place.
- It has remote management which makes it possible to manage the devices from anywhere, that is, the location does not matter.
- It provides templates that are ideal for implementing business security policies, they are very helpful when you do not have the knowledge of this type of software.
Cons
- Their costs can be high, so when it comes to small or medium-sized companies they are limited to their acquisition due to their price. That is why plans tailored to these companies can help them to have this protection option.
- Its configuration can be somewhat confusing, so knowledge and skills are required.
- Have more configurable templates so that protection is not limited.
- Its implementation in the cloud is innovative and ideal for those who trust it, however not all companies trust it, so being able to implement this software locally would also be a great option.
Return on Investment
- It is a powerful software to implement security policies properly since it allows us to be aware of whether the policies are working correctly or not.
- Being in the cloud is not only a form of savings but also a way to facilitate the administration of all firewalls.
- Your policies can be implemented for all devices so it is not necessary to apply them one by one, which is a great time saver.
- Its protection allows you to put aside network intrusions.
Alternatives Considered
McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator
Other Software Used
Cisco SecureX, Panda Security for Desktops, Zoom, AlertBot Website Monitoring, Proofpoint E-discovery & Data Analytics
