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Cisco Secure Access vs Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy comparison

Cisco and Google are both solutions in the ZTNA category. Cisco is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.5, while Google is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.5. Cisco holds a 0.6% mindshare in Z, compared to Google’s 2.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of Google users who would recommend it.
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93% willing to recommend
 

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco Secure Access
Ranking in ZTNA
9th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (8th), Firewalls (17th), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (10th)
Google Cloud Platform Cloud...
Ranking in ZTNA
8th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
45
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the ZTNA category, the mindshare of Cisco Secure Access is 0.6%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy is 2.1%, down from 2.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
ZTNA Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy2.1%
Cisco Secure Access0.6%
Other97.3%
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Featured Reviews

Vasil Blagov - PeerSpot reviewer
Easy management and security ensure reliable 24/7 connectivity
Zero Trust Network Access has helped my organization in securing standard applications because it's mandated to have it. It provides peace of mind knowing that we have that deployed in our network. Cisco Secure Access's ability to provide secure access via standard HTTP2, and optionally, QUIC protocol is good. It complies with the new standards. The impact of Cisco Secure Access on protecting my organization from phishing and ransomware threats has been good so far. We've been doing well with no threats.
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Nobuaki Kitamura - PeerSpot reviewer
Google Cloud Platform works better with Google Workspace, stable product but a bit complicated, especially the networking
We used Google Workspace, so all my employees have Google Workspace accounts. I initially wanted to use Google Cloud Platform for subscription compatibility. Google Cloud Platform works better with Google Workspace, but unfortunately, it's a bit complicated, especially the networking. Oracle Cloud's virtual network system is much easier and more flexible. Also, Oracle was cheaper. That's the main reason we chose Oracle Cloud.
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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The impact Cisco Secure Access has on protecting my company from threats such as phishing and ransomware is significant."
"I use this solution for securing security controls like Secure Security Control (SSC) for local Internet breakouts."
"I rate the stability of Cisco Secure Access as ten out of ten."
"They've protected us from threats like phishing and ransomware."
"I find the posture checking feature of Cisco Secure Access the most valuable."
"Cisco Secure Access has benefited my organization by allowing people to connect 24/7, ensuring reliability."
"The most valuable feature is the authentication feature."
"I would rate the scalability a ten out of ten."
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"The latest versions of the managed Kubernetes clusters are good."
"UI representation is the aspect I like the most about GCP, even more than Azure or AWS."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is easy to use."
"The app provides ready-made services that we can talk to without issue."
"The solution has many features for stability and security."
"There is a certain accessibility feature that I can set using a cloud identity, which is really valuable to us."
"Google Cloud Platform has the best feature for real-time collaboration."
"The product's initial setup phase was straightforward."
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Cons

"Cisco Secure Access can be improved with more integration; the more integrations, the better. There are always third-party products that you might have, such as Carbon Black."
"It is confusing. When you look at the prices, you have different licensing and years of licensing that you have to purchase. Additionally, it's unclear what service you get from those licenses regarding end-user support. We have a representative who has to walk me through it every time."
"This is my first time in healthcare after being in commercial space for a long time. It's always a challenge because we can't just turn stuff off as we could in the commercial space, since it may interfere with patient care. It takes longer to understand what's going on, so anything that could help give us a faster understanding of what's happening, why it's there, and if it's a risk to us would be helpful."
"It is expensive."
"If the FTD devices themselves, the Firepower Threat Detection system, those are the firewalls themselves, the individual appliances, weren't so tightly coupled to FMC, I'd probably appreciate them as a product more."
"In my opinion, Cisco Secure Access could be improved by potentially incorporating features that other brands have been using. I"
"The worst part was the migration from Umbrella to Cisco Secure Access; we experienced some difficulties during that process."
"There is a need for improved global coverage since the service relies on the cloud provider's data centers."
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"Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy has certain limitations as a document or file management system, especially for non-workspace accounts. Manual management is required for most actions, and group management can be challenging. The process of managing permissions individually is time-consuming and not very efficient. For education purposes, the collaboration tools for working on files, assignments, and groups need improvement. The existing tools are inadequate and can be difficult to work with. Additionally, the grading books for teachers are not very useful and require improvement."
"The cost of licenses could be better."
"The product’s migration process could be easier to understand."
"It is an expensive solution, so I would like its price to be improved."
"The product’s user interface must be more user-friendly and detailed."
"We encounter issues while setting up emails for the solution."
"The solution should be more user-friendly and should have descriptive manuals on the page website."
"People who don't have experience in IT may find the tool challenging. It needs to improve its pricing."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"For what you get, it's a fair price in comparison to other products."
"It is confusing. When you look at the prices, you have different licensing and years of licensing that you have to purchase. Additionally, it's unclear what service you get from those licenses regarding end-user support. We have a representative who has to walk me through it every time."
"The pricing, setup costs, and licensing for Cisco Secure Access have been very competitive compared to other platforms. I believe that if Cisco continues to improve costs or offers something similar to a Cisco credit, it would attract more customers."
"There is a need to make yearly payments toward the solution's licensing."
"The licensing costs us $100,000 so pricing could be better."
"There is a need to make payments towards the license in charges attached to the product on a yearly basis."
"Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy is expensive."
"When comparing the price of GCP to other solutions it provides more value for the money."
"The product's costing model needs improvement."
"Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy is an expensive solution."
"Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy is quite an expensive solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Healthcare Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
15%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
11%
Retailer
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Large Enterprise7
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business16
Midsize Enterprise12
Large Enterprise19
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Secure Access?
For what you get, it's a fair price in comparison to other products.
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What is your primary use case for Cisco Secure Access?
Our main use cases for Cisco Secure Access are security and managing access.
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What advice do you have for others considering Cisco Secure Access?
As a partner with Cisco, this relationship is more related to the partners agreements, which is why we are selling Cisco Secure Access. My impressions of Cisco Secure Access on protecting organizat...
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What do you like most about Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy?
I can access the information whenever I want. It's integration is easy. The tool's GUI is easy to use with an IT background. The value benefits of using it include the ability to avoid storing data...
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy?
There are different pricing plans depending on data volumes and services, but it's comparable to other providers. The value and benefits depend on what we're developing and the specific use case.
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What needs improvement with Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy?
Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy should improve stability.
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Comparisons

Cisco Umbrella vs Cisco Secure Access Logo
Cisco Umbrella vs Cisco Secure Access
Compared 51% of the time
Netskope vs Cisco Secure Access Logo
Netskope vs Cisco Secure Access
Compared 14% of the time
FortiSASE vs Cisco Secure Access Logo
FortiSASE vs Cisco Secure Access
Compared 12% of the time
Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks vs Cisco Secure Access Logo
Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks vs Cisco Secure Access
Compared 8% of the time
Cato SASE Cloud Platform vs Cisco Secure Access Logo
Cato SASE Cloud Platform vs Cisco Secure Access
Compared 7% of the time
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Cloudflare One vs Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy Logo
Cloudflare One vs Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy
Compared 58% of the time
Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform vs Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy Logo
Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform vs Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy
Compared 42% of the time
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GCP Cloud IAP, Google Cloud Platform Cloud IAP, Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy
 

Overview

Cisco Secure Access is a comprehensive solution that ensures secure access to networks and protects against unauthorized access. It is used for network authentication, enforcing access policies, managing user identities, securing remote access, and providing secure connectivity for devices. Users have praised its robust security measures, seamless integration with existing systems, user-friendly interface, and reliable network performance.

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