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Security Solution Architect at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Feb 2, 2021

Cloud-based platform with knowledgeable and responsive support

My role is security solutions architect. I do the research for the customers. We are implementors and consultants. We provide solutions for our clients. With everybody working from home due to COVID, iboss was the solution that we implemented as the security architecture for those who were working…

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reviewer1245303

Senior Consultant CDN at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees

May 24, 2024

Protects and regulates access to internal applications based on policies

Cloudflare Access has strong integration with Microsoft, among other platforms. However, when it comes to Kaspersky, we have clients who typically encounter challenges. The usual setup involves configuring a forward proxy, an IDP, and a CASB. Orchestrating these solutions can be challenging if the client already uses a VPN client such as Check Point or Mobile VPN. Clients typically do not replace their VPNs all at once; instead, they gradually phase out the old solution. The interaction between Cloudflare Access and the legacy VPN solution can be complex, particularly ensuring seamless access without introducing new restrictions. This complexity arises not from the product itself but from the nature of migrating to a new system. Migrating ten thousand employees daily is impractical, so a step-by-step approach throughout about a year is often necessary to facilitate a smoother transition.

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Ken Biggs

President at Lone Star Technologies

Oct 10, 2022

Great service and support, easy to resize and scale, and easy to manage

It would be wonderful to have the person that is most familiar with an issue when you call up available on the phone immediately, but I understand that can't always be the case. There are too many different kinds of issues and you need a hierarchy for people to handle concerns. I've had some difficulties with some of their IP addresses being banned by certain mail servers. I think it's based on the size of their network that they manage and the fact that they have different users within C-blocks of IPs that might be spam sources affecting anybody else that's on that same network. It's a difficult problem to address, but it does affect us occasionally, and having your email rejected is not something any of us like dealing with. Typically, we try to reach out to the party that is blocking the IP address. On occasion, it takes contacting Linode and having them also reach out and request that the IP be unblocked. So far, that's been adequate.

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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

"Because of iboss, I did not have to assign web filtering tasks to my techs on a daily basis."

"Our primary use case for this product is DLP,"

"Technical support is pretty sharp and very responsive."

"Its initial setup was straightforward."

"It was a very easy product to install. It can be deployed very fast."

"Granular setup, which was able to set different levels of filters using the OUs in the AD."

"Iboss is a solution that prevents advanced persistent threats, and has a zero tolerance for attacks."

"Content filtering is the most useful feature of iboss."

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"Cloudflare, in my opinion, was easy to implement."

"The solution has different options that can be used to differentiate DDoS attacks."

"Cloudflare Access is part of the Zero Trust philosophy."

"The tool also offers good scalability, and the dashboard, along with real-time analytics, is very good."

"The simplicity of the solution is its valuable features as almost no effort was needed to learn the configurations. It is also one of the cheapest firewalls available in this category."

"Enables me to work from two locations."

"Cloudflare DDoS is better than its competitors for its security, deployment, and scalability."

"Cloudflare is by far the most effective solution that I have come across."

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"The most valuable features are the simple scalability and ease of starting a new virtual machine."

"The most valuable aspects of Linode are the virtual server and the clean server. I install what I need on it."

"When it comes to the Linode Kubernetes Engine and the amount of automation it provides, it's awesome, it's a game-changer. If a process randomly dies, it could take me a while to notice that it has died, if I haven't set up monitoring. With Kubernetes, it will just restart itself using Heartbeats."

"The most valuable feature is the domain settings page."

"The most valuable feature is the static IP address, which has been very helpful for being able to log into the same address over the course of more than a decade."

"The fact that you can do any Linux distribution is great. You can try out any Linux distribution, even some of the more obscure ones, and they are always keeping them up-to-date. As soon as a new distribution comes out, it is on the platform pretty much the same day, which I find really helpful."

"The creation of instances is very good, as is their interface which is not complex and is easy to use. With the dashboard it is easy to create a new instance and add your favorite things. You can add Debian, Ubuntu, or CentOS, or any flavor of operating system. You can select the RAM for your instance as well."

"They have a very nice web interface to allow you to manage and reorganize your server."

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Cons

"Sometimes the agent stops working in iboss, and we have to reinstall the agent."

"File integrity monitoring would be very advantageous as an additional feature."

"Sometimes, obviously, there are bugs."

"SSL decryption: We had issues with learners using apps instead of using web browsers. This type of encryption is tough for any appliance in a BYOD environment."

"The solution could be stronger on the integration side and offer more cloud applications like G Suite or Oracle."

"To scale up, a new iboss Node Blade Chassis must be purchased."

"Its pricing could be better."

"The area I would like to see improvement in is the ability with in the reporter to navigate directly to the content the user is traversing. It is kind of there, but it's not perfect. Quite frequently, I receive links that lead me to pages with error messages."

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"The onboarding process can be improved a little bit."

"The free plan has limitations. For example, I can only set up three rules, and the application firewall is unavailable."

"Lacks a VPN feature to provide a secure connection to the data center."

"They don't have a person to provide support for customers using the solution under their free plan."

"Operating and tuning the product is difficult."

"Our subscription plan for the solution has a limitation of bot signatures."

"When there are any dynamic changes in complex applications, the tool takes a lot of time, making its analytics-related area a major matter of concern where improvements are needed."

"The pricing is an area that can be improved. Pricing, as far as I recall, was the source of our problems."

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"The network between different servers isn't very good. I have to install additional solutions to link the servers with each other."

"Before they changed the dashboard, I found some of the more granular options easier to find."

"The suitability of this solution depends on the features that you need. If you're an Uber-sized company then you're probably not going to want to start using Linode. If you are a large-sized organization then you're going to want to start using one of the bigger providers that gives you the scalability and the feature set that you are probably going to be needing in the future."

"It's not really an issue with Linode itself but upgrading Linux major versions can be challenging. It would be be fantastic if Linode developed a way to ease transitioning to a major new Linux upgrade."

"I would like Linode (without cluttering things) to provide some type of DevOps workflow where people are configuring their pipelines from running their tests and deploying to their test server. Once approved by clicking a button, it just gets deployed to production. I would like something like Azure DevOps, which we use for large applications, and would be something nice to have in Linode."

"Its cost can be improved."

"One thing that I'd really like to see is auto-scaling node pools for their Kubernetes. I don't think that they have that. That's a huge one and would be very helpful. Specifically, what I would like is auto-scaling node pools that would scale down to zero nodes, which is tricky. That's very important for certain use cases."

"They could have more international servers. There are certain places throughout Europe and Eastern Europe which are very open to doing a lot of technology business, such as Romania. Romania is very open to technology. At other service providers, I have stuff in Romania. I think there are some Eastern European locations that would be more open to it. So, if they could have more European points of presence, that would be more helpful."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is expensive compared to one of its competitors."

"The solution's pricing lacks transparency."

"Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform's pricing is good."

"The solution is not that expensive."

"The price tag is no longer $200,000, but rather $300,000 to $400,000. It's twice."

"The pricing of the solution is cheap. The licensing cost is also very low. I rate the cost and pricing a three out of ten."

"The prices are slightly expensive."

"My company has to make yearly payments towards the licensing costs attached to the solution. There are no hidden charges apart from the licensing costs of the solution."

"The pricing is somewhere in the middle. I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten."

"Currently, we are at $40 a month but they have costly solutions as well."

"The pricing model is very simple. I like the simplicity of it, starting at $5, then doubling as it goes up from there. That is a brilliant idea, and it is not complex at all. It is about as dead simple as you can imagine. So, if you want to double what you have, then you double your price, pay the money, and reboot. It is done. It's that simple. You can't beat that."

"Pricing is very good and flexible, according to the resources required."

"There might be something a little bit cheaper but I find it very fair and competitive, and nothing to complain about."

"I pay $5 per month for each of three servers, for a total of $15 per month, and I normally prepay a few months in advance."

"Overall, it is cost-effective. They offer flat, no lock-in pricing. We also get discounts. As compared to its competitors, it is costly, but at the same time, it has many features."

"The value for the price is really good."

"There are costs in addition to the standard licensing fees to include things like extra public IPs and backup services."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Educational Organization

11%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Computer Software Company

18%

University

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about iboss?

Content filtering is the most useful feature of iboss.

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What needs improvement with iboss?

Sometimes the agent stops working in iboss, and we have to reinstall the agent. This is a hiccup that iboss should im...

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What is your primary use case for iboss?

We use iboss for the proxy solution. I used iboss in my organization to block a few sites for a few of my employees.

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What do you like most about Cloudflare Access?

The tool also offers good scalability, and the dashboard, along with real-time analytics, is very good.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cloudflare Access?

The price of Cloudflare Access is the same as compared to Akamai, but I get better performance from Cloudflare. My co...

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What needs improvement with Cloudflare Access?

Cloudflare Access has strong integration with Microsoft, among other platforms. However, when it comes to Kaspersky, ...

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What do you like most about Linode?

When I started using Linode, I found its functionality easy to navigate, user-friendly and responsive to my needs. It...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Linode?

Compared to other providers, I find Linode's pricing a bit higher. Storage could be more affordable.

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What needs improvement with Linode?

I'm not sure what could be improved at Linode since they're likely already making enhancements, especially with the A...

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Compared 7% of the time

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Amazon AWS vs Linode

Compared 66% of the time

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Compared 13% of the time

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Also Known As

iBoss Cloud Platform

Cloudflare Area 1 Email Security, Cloudflare Bot Management, Cloudflare Gateway, Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform, Cloudflare DDoS

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Overview

iBoss is a leading provider of cloud-based cybersecurity solutions that help organizations protect their networks and data from cyber threats. The company's products include web security, email security, mobile security, and advanced threat protection. iBoss's solutions are designed to be easy to use and manage, while providing comprehensive protection against a wide range of cyber threats. One of the key features of iBoss's products is their ability to provide real-time threat intelligence and analysis. This allows organizations to quickly identify and respond to potential threats, before they can cause damage to their networks or data. iBoss's solutions also include advanced analytics and reporting capabilities, which help organizations gain insights into their network activity and identify potential vulnerabilities. Another important aspect of iBoss's products is their scalability and flexibility. The company's solutions are designed to work seamlessly with a wide range of network architectures and devices, making them ideal for organizations of all sizes and types. iBoss's cloud-based approach also means that organizations can easily scale their cybersecurity solutions as their needs evolve over time. iBoss's products provide a comprehensive and effective solution for organizations looking to protect their networks and data from cyber threats. With their advanced threat intelligence, analytics, and reporting capabilities, as well as their scalability and flexibility, iBoss's solutions are an excellent choice for any organization looking to enhance its cybersecurity posture.

Cloudflare SASE & SSE is a comprehensive platform that integrates Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Security Service Edge (SSE) functionalities. As a SASE solution, it replaces traditional network security with a cloud-based model that combines networking and security services at the network edge, using a "Zero Trust" approach for continuous verification of access. The SSE component focuses on securing access to cloud applications, offering Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) functionalities for access control and security policy enforcement, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) to safeguard sensitive information. Leveraging Cloudflare's extensive global network with over 320 locations, Cloudflare One delivers security and network services close to users, enhancing performance, reducing latency, and providing a consistent user experience. Key features include Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), CASB, Secure Web Gateway (SWG), and Cloud DLP to ensure secure and efficient application access and data protection.

Simplify your cloud infrastructure with our Linux virtual machines and robust set of tools to develop, deploy, and scale your modern applications faster and easier.

Linode believes that in order to accelerate innovation in the cloud, virtual computing must be more accessible, affordable, and simple. Our infrastructure-as-a-service platform is deployed across 11 global markets from our data centers around the world and is supported by our Next Generation Network, advanced APIs, comprehensive services, and vast library of educational resources. Linode products, services, and people enable developers and businesses to build, deploy, and scale applications more easily and cost-effectively in the cloud.

Increase storage capacity with additional Block Storage or S3-compatible Object Storage. Add instant Backups with complete independency to your stack. Ensure your applications and services are highly-available with Linode NodeBalancers. Deploy Kubernetes clusters with our fully-managed container orchestration engine.

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More than 4,000 global enterprises trust the iboss Cloud Platform to support their modern workforces, including a large number of Fortune 50 companies.

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