

Find out in this report how the two Domain Name System (DNS) Security solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
| Product | Market Share (%) |
|---|---|
| Cisco Secure Access | 5.8% |
| OpenText Core DNS Protection | 1.4% |
| Other | 92.8% |


| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 6 |
| Large Enterprise | 7 |
Cisco Secure Access is a comprehensive Security Service Edge (SSE) solution (a key component of a SASE solution) that addresses the complexities of securing a hybrid enterprise. Cloud-delivered and grounded in zero trust, it delivers a unique blend of user simplicity and IT efficiency for frictionless, secure access to all applications—SaaS (with gen AI), private apps, and the internet—regardless of user location or device. Secure Access protects users, data, and devices against relentless, sophisticated, and constantly evolving threats including AI-driven attacks and identity breaches.
Provides all core SSE components (ZTNA, SWG, CASB, and FWaaS) plus extended capabilities.
Includes VPN-as-a-Service (VPNaaS), data loss prevention (DLP), AI Assistant, visibility/control/guardrails for generative AI use, digital experience monitoring (DEM), reserved IP, remote browser isolation (RBI), DNS-layer security, flexible security enforcement (in cloud or on-premises), policy verification, and more.
Protects users as they seamlessly access resources and apps with no extra steps needed, regardless of protocol, port, or level of customization
Simplifies IT operations through a single client, single dashboard, single license, and unified policies.
Lowers risk with least privilege, granular controls backed with unmatched threat intelligence of Cisco Talos.
Eases interoperability with other products from Cisco and third-party vendors with common administrative controls, data structures, and policy management.
Robust integrations
Integrates with Cisco Identity Intelligence to protect against the startling increase in identity-based attacks.
Integrates with many SAML Identity Providers (IDPs) such as AD, Azure AD, Okta, Ping, etc.
Integrates with Cisco offerings including SD-WAN, Splunk, XDR, Thousand Eyes, third party technologies such as Menlo RBI, Chrome Enterprise Browser, and AppOmni for SSPM.
OpenText Core DNS Protection safeguards enterprise networks against cyber threats by managing DNS traffic. It ensures secure internet access through threat intelligence.
OpenText Core DNS Protection plays a critical role in network security by filtering malicious domains and preventing data exfiltration. It harnesses threat intelligence to offer enhanced visibility into network activities, enabling organizations to proactively combat potential cyber threats. This enhances trust and reliability in digital communications, ultimately safeguarding sensitive information from unauthorized access.
What are the key features of OpenText Core DNS Protection?OpenText Core DNS Protection implementation varies across industries like finance and healthcare. In finance, it protects sensitive transactions from cyber threats, while in healthcare, it ensures patient data confidentiality by securing network communications. Its adaptability to industry-specific needs makes it an essential part of digital infrastructure.
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