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Vendor: Cisco
4.4 out of 5
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Cisco Umbrella mindshare

As of August 2025, the mindshare of Cisco Umbrella in the Domain Name System (DNS) Security category stands at 21.2%, down from 26.7% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Domain Name System (DNS) Security Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Cisco Umbrella21.2%
Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection20.6%
Palo Alto Networks DNS Security11.5%
Other46.7%
Domain Name System (DNS) Security

PeerResearch reports based on Cisco Umbrella reviews

TypeTitleDate
CategoryDomain Name System (DNS) SecurityAug 25, 2025Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersAug 25, 2025Download
ComparisonCisco Umbrella vs Infoblox Advanced DNS ProtectionAug 25, 2025Download
ComparisonCisco Umbrella vs Palo Alto Networks DNS SecurityAug 25, 2025Download
ComparisonCisco Umbrella vs F5 BIG-IP DNSAug 25, 2025Download
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Review data by company size

By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business46
Midsize Enterprise28
Large Enterprise46
By reviewers
By visitors reading reviews
Company SizeCount
Small Business956
Midsize Enterprise655
Large Enterprise2145
By visitors reading reviews

Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
20%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Healthcare Company
6%
Government
6%
Comms Service Provider
5%
Educational Organization
5%
Retailer
4%
Non Profit
4%
Energy/Utilities Company
3%
Construction Company
3%
University
3%
Insurance Company
3%
Real Estate/Law Firm
2%
Legal Firm
2%
Outsourcing Company
2%
Performing Arts
2%
Media Company
2%
Wholesaler/Distributor
2%
Hospitality Company
2%
Transportation Company
1%
Consumer Goods Company
1%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
1%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
1%

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Cisco Umbrella Reviews Summary
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CTO at PROA4.5I use Cisco Umbrella for internet navigation protection, valuing its DNS protection and traffic redirect. Despite needing more granular policies, the strong threat intelligence and user-friendly cloud service make it preferable to other solutions I've considered, like Websense.
Senior Network Engineer at Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.5.0I use Cisco Umbrella primarily for DNS security to block unsafe sites. Its straightforward logging and easy deployment offer great ROI, though location issues with SWG need improvement. It's ideal for our small business, with tailored features without excessive costs.
Network Engineer at a construction company with 1,001-5,000 employees5.0I use Cisco Umbrella for network deployment due to its ease with cloud operations and robust support. It facilitates staff training through Cisco University. Despite not seeing ROI yet, I appreciate its integration with our Cisco environment.
Cisco Presales Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees5.0I primarily use Cisco Umbrella for endpoint security, effectively stopping ransomware attacks. Despite its high cost, its Secure Internet Gateway is impressive, offering low latency and easy deployment. Being a Cisco distributor, I benefited from a cost-free implementation.
Senior Network Engineer at Boys Town5.0I use Cisco Umbrella primarily for DNS security, appreciating its efficient proxy for internal and external DNS results. While I'm assessing improvements, its integration simplifies work processes compared to our previous reliance on Palo Alto, which required separate feature purchases.
Chief Technology Officer at Binary Global Limited4.0I find Cisco Umbrella effective for securing remote workers by providing a comprehensive SASE solution that's easy to deploy and configure. While it's good value for money, other brands like Palo Alto and Fortinet are more recognized in security.
Security Analyst at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees4.5I primarily use Cisco Umbrella to monitor students' off-network activities and appreciate its ease of use and deployment. It ensures compliance with regulations, enhancing safety. However, improved agent management would be beneficial for more efficient support.
Network Engineer at a tech consulting company with 501-1,000 employees4.5In my company, I use Cisco Umbrella primarily to manage URL and website access. The dashboard's user-friendly reporting is invaluable, though occasional lags exist. It simplifies tasks, enhancing our ROI by reducing time spent on firewall policy management.