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Lumen SASE Solutions vs Versa Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platform comparison

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

iboss
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Ranking in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
8th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
19
Ranking in other categories
Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (5th), Internet Security (3rd), Web Content Filtering (1st), Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) (7th), ZTNA as a Service (7th)
Lumen SASE Solutions
Ranking in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
19th
Average Rating
10.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.8
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Versa Unified Secure Access...
Ranking in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
17th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
24
Ranking in other categories
Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (10th), WAN Edge (12th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) category, the mindshare of iboss is 2.3%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Lumen SASE Solutions is 0.3%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Versa Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platform is 2.0%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
iboss2.3%
Versa Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platform2.0%
Lumen SASE Solutions0.3%
Other95.4%
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2701851 - PeerSpot reviewer
Managing Director
Enhances web security with a single pane of glass and flexible deployment
I don't see any need for improvement; one of the really good things about iboss as a company is that they listen to customer feedback. I have suggested enhancements, and they are responsive, making changes for the better, and they do a lot of testing. To improve iboss, although we haven't used it, we considered the VPN solution that comes with the highest tier licensing, which includes DLP and various other add-ons. We prefer using another product which automatically logs you back onto your network when turning on your PC. With iboss, the connection is manual, which doesn't meet our needs. Additionally, sizing can be tricky because, although the initial recommendations may seem adequate, actual usage may require more gateways than anticipated.
reviewer2398200 - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Executive Officer & Chief Information Security Officer at a university with 11-50 employees
Used for remote user access, simplifying cybersecurity, and improving WAN connectivity
Lumen uses Fortinet as a foundational piece of one version of their service. You could also use Versa Networks. For me, the two best ones are Fortinet and Versa Networks. Fortinet has its own hardware, which is better because you're going with their global hardware manufacturer, which makes the fastest chips for that type of service. I know that Lumen uses Fortinet equipment in their telecom and cybersecurity networks within their company. You get a very streamlined network if you're connecting to their Fortinet equipment through their SASE service. Since Versa Networks is not based on Fortinet, there's no Versa equipment in the core of the Lumen network, like Fortinet. That's the main difference to me. You're diversifying by getting the advantages of having a lot of computing power in the Fortinet equipment. With Versa Networks, you cannot keep pace with the higher volumes or if you're doing a lot of mobile configurations. You're better off with all the options you have of having the advantage of using Fortinet equipment for different types of uses. Versa Networks is not a cybersecurity hardware company, and they are missing that whole extra advantage.
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Senior Client Partner at NTT DATA
Has improved network performance and strengthened data protection with flexible multi-tenancy support
The most valuable feature I find in Versa Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platform is multi-tenancy. This is part of the feature list when discussing its Zero Trust Network Access. It has benefited my customer's network performance. The underlay network has become very independent in the sense that we no longer need to position MPLS services. On the internet itself, we are able to give the best features as far as SD-WAN is concerned. Even in MPLS, it was end-to-end encryption itself, but SD-WAN has further enhanced the aspect of security on the open internet link, which has helped my customers in protecting sensitive data. The flexibility and application optimization is one feature which my customers have benefited from the most.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
6%
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Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise5
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise10
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with iboss?
For zero trust implementation, we encountered complexity issues, especially with a large infrastructure company Exxon...
What is your primary use case for iboss?
Previously when I used iboss, we did the POC for iboss for ExxonMobil. Four or five people wanted to move from our ol...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for iboss?
Regarding pricing, setup costs, and licensing, iboss is not cheap, and that's my only concern. There are cheaper alte...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Lumen SASE Solutions?
The solution's pricing is totally reasonable compared to trying to do it yourself. We save a lot of money with Lumen ...
What is your primary use case for Lumen SASE Solutions?
The solution is mainly used for remote user access, simplifying cybersecurity, and improving WAN connectivity.
What advice do you have for others considering Lumen SASE Solutions?
Lumen SASE is a global solution. It's a conglomeration of networks acquired over the years, and it can connect you to...
What needs improvement with Versa Titan?
So far, none of my customers have delved into much detail about Versa Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platf...
What is your primary use case for Versa Titan?
I'm in sales, so I'm a seller for Versa Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platform. I usually recommend Versa...
 

Also Known As

iBoss Cloud Platform
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Versa FlexVNF, FlexVNF, Versa Titan
 

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Sample Customers

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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CenturyLink, RCN Business, Colt Technology Services
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