Cisco ISE now competes with any other product in the space because of its centralized and unified highly secure access control with ISE.
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) delivers centralized secure access control with multifactor authentication, seamless Cisco equipment integration, and scalability for extensive networks. It enhances efficiency through real-time endpoint monitoring, Active Directory integration, and features like guest access, VLAN assignments, and BYOD management. However, ISE's steep learning curve, complex setup, problematic updates, challenging licensing, and insufficient documentation pose challenges, requiring better device support and compatibility plus improved user experience.