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Cisco Secure Access vs Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
5.4
Cisco Secure Access improves security and reduces costs, though further integration is needed for optimal efficiency and financial analysis.
Sentiment score
7.3
Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection provides cost savings and operational continuity, with users confirming its value and beneficial returns.
At Amazon, we knew exactly how much it would cost if a fulfillment center was down for an hour.
From my point of view, the biggest return on investment when using Cisco Secure Access is the security it provides, and I believe the best word to describe it is best security, ensuring our protection.
There was a significant cost reduction.
The implementation of Infoblox DNS allows customers to reduce operational costs by managing multiple functionalities in one window, thereby reducing the need for multiple resources.
The ROI with Infoblox is very efficient for opportunities like replacing other vendors and providing advantageous points.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.5
Cisco Secure Access customer service is generally effective, with quick support, though accessing expert resources can be challenging.
Sentiment score
9.0
Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection is praised for efficient, responsive 24/7 support, though some report delays and challenges.
This stems from their original business in networking, integrating router and switch operations, as well as security devices.
Although Cisco is reliable, the process to raise a support ticket has become more complex, requiring specific user accounts and access to specialized platforms.
Our engineers are very satisfied with the features, technical assistance, and documentation provided by Cisco.
Infoblox technical support is excellent, with good experiences and strong historical support.
Customer support is efficient, with Infoblox providing 24/7 fast support.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.7
Cisco Secure Access is praised for its scalability, adaptability, and seamless integration, meeting diverse organizational needs with minimal negative feedback.
Sentiment score
8.3
Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection is scalable, meeting diverse needs with flexibility, hardware options, and high ratings despite compatibility issues.
We turn the traffic to the Cisco Secure Access cloud, and we can manage and apply the policies that are necessary, making it very easy to scale the solution.
I would rate scalability at eight to nine out of ten.
Cisco Secure Access scales with the growing needs of our company.
Scalability is well-supported in Infoblox DNS due to the availability of both hardware and virtual options.
Infoblox is very scalable.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.3
Cisco Secure Access is rated highly for stability, with few experiencing minor issues that are quickly resolved.
Sentiment score
8.5
Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection is generally stable and reliable, though some users note instability with added features or high traffic.
I rate the stability of Cisco Secure Access as ten out of ten.
The solution is stable enough, and I did not experience any latency or performance issues.
I have not experienced any downtime, crashes, or performance issues.
Infoblox DNS is quite stable.
Even when there are performance issues, such as hardware problems, Infoblox provides strong support to resolve the issue promptly, without delays.
 

Room For Improvement

Cisco Secure Access needs enhanced security, global coverage, integration, better pricing, simplified support, and improved CASB functionality for user satisfaction.
Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection faces challenges in documentation, pricing, UI complexity, integration, and requires better DNS security alerts.
Modernization is needed, specifically in the enhancement of security features and functionality.
Previously, sending an email would automatically create a ticket, but now it requires accessing specific portals, making the process complicated.
Prices are high when compared to competitors, which makes it challenging to position the product with customers.
The configuration process can be complex, which may be an area for potential improvement in terms of user-friendliness.
Infoblox needs to adapt its protection to better cover enterprises, particularly in the context of pricing when compared to competitors like Cloudflare.
The overall pricing of Infoblox is high, particularly for the Bangladesh market, and the licensing model is challenging.
 

Setup Cost

Cisco Secure Access's high cost and complex pricing challenge competitiveness, particularly for smaller markets like Asia and Brazil.
Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection is costly, priced around $100,000 annually, with varied licensing and no extra setup costs.
Renewal prices have been surprisingly high.
Cisco is known for being a premium product, and its pricing reflects this.
The main issue with pricing is that it is higher compared to other competitors.
Licensing costs can vary depending on the number of users, sometimes costing around a hundred to one hundred fifty dollars per user.
The overall pricing is quite high, which poses a challenge when selling this product to the customer.
The main challenge with pricing is competing with vendors like Cloudflare, which often have an advantage in costs.
 

Valuable Features

Cisco Secure Access provides robust, user-friendly security with DNS protection, ZTNA, seamless connectivity, and advanced threat protection for organizations.
Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection offers centralized management, advanced security, seamless maintenance, and automated features, supporting industries with high demands.
It eliminates the hassle of switching on VPNs and provides a direct connection to resources via Cisco Secure Access.
The main feature of interest to me and the customers is DNS security and Integrated Secure Web Control (ISWC).
The most valuable feature of Cisco Secure Access is the level of security it provides.
They provide centralized management for DNS, DHCP, and IP address management for the DDI, along with complete visibility of the DNS flow in case of incidents, and automated responses.
Infoblox is a DDI solution that offers more than just DNS security, providing unique protection for IT management and DSCP.
Infoblox DNS Protection provides complete DDI solutions, allowing customers to easily manage their IP addresses and integrate them with DNSSEC and DSCP.
 

Categories and Ranking

Cisco Secure Access
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (9th), Firewalls (17th), ZTNA (10th), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (10th)
Infoblox Advanced DNS Prote...
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
18
Ranking in other categories
Domain Name System (DNS) Security (3rd)
 

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.
Amr Shawky - PeerSpot reviewer
Replaces internal DNS servers effectively with strong support for network security
For users not already working with Infoblox, it is advisable to present it as a centralized integrated solution to handle DNS IPAM. Not all customers understand DNS security threats, so emphasizing its importance is crucial. On a scale of one to ten, I rate Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection as ten for the overall solution.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Construction Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Large Enterprise7
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise7
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Secure Access?
Price-wise, we get a significant discount with Cisco. I actually prefer Juniper products. From a professional perspective, I prefer Palo Alto and Juniper probably more than I do anybody else. But I...
What is your primary use case for Cisco Secure Access?
I support the US government. From a customer perspective, the use cases tend to be where we are guarding edge devices that we don't have necessarily 100% positive command and control. The devices h...
What advice do you have for others considering Cisco Secure Access?
Because we operate with what could only be called a skeleton crew, a monitoring solution to the extent possible is dependent heavily on logging, which these applications allow. We do a heavy amount...
What do you like most about Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection?
The solution's user interface is very smooth compared to other products.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection?
The main issue with Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection is its higher price compared to other solutions.
What needs improvement with Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection?
The portal for technical knowledge for Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection needs improvement. It is not very rich and could use enhancement.
 

Also Known As

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Infoblox Secure DNS
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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