We use Cisco Umbrella to block student access to pornographic and non-education websites. I also use the solution to block access and restrict student permission to download from malicious websites.
Engineering Director at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Blocks internet access and restricts students from downloading content from malicious websites
Pros and Cons
- "Cisco Umbrella is easy to monitor, manage, and deploy."
- "The solution is very expensive in Brazil."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
Cisco Umbrella is easy to monitor, manage, and deploy.
What needs improvement?
The solution is very expensive in Brazil.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Cisco Umbrella for five to six years.
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How was the initial setup?
The solution’s initial setup is easy.
What other advice do I have?
We have different profiles for students and tutors for internet access. Students cannot access applications like Instagram and WhatsApp, but tutors are permitted to access these applications. We use Cisco Umbrella for access security, and I don't use another layer of security.
Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
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