A must have for Cisco networks, but be ready for a steep learning curve
August 11, 2021

A must have for Cisco networks, but be ready for a steep learning curve

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)

The IT department uses Cisco ISE for its network access control and integrates with our primary identity management. ISE allows us to have the first line of defense for authenticating a device on the network and avoiding rogue devices from joining. Open network ports can lead to easy access by an intruder and we wanted to mitigate that risk as much as possible.
  • Network access management
  • Device discovery
  • Access control
  • User experience
  • Administrator ease of use
  • Reliability
  • Network access management
  • Micro segmentation
  • Device visibility
  • Reduced attack surface
  • Gained visibility into devices on the network
  • Segmented devices into groups to minimize cross communication

Do you think Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)'s feature set?

Yes

Did Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) live up to sales and marketing promises?

No

Did implementation of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) go as expected?

No

Would you buy Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) again?

Yes

Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center (formerly Firepower Management Center), Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (formerly Microsoft Defender ATP), Azure Sentinel
ISE is well suited for organizations that use all modern Cisco switching equipment and want to control port access as well as implement the least privileges with micro-segmentation.