What are the differences and similarities of Symantec Fireglass and Cisco Umbrella?

Some users prefer to use Cisco Umbrella for the following reasons:

• Cisco Umbrella is a cloud-based solution, so it may be easy to deploy and manage versus others.


• Cisco Umbrella provides comprehensive security against various threats, including malware, ransomware, and phishing.


• It is reported that even small businesses may find Cisco Umbrella affordable.

Here are some of the pros and cons of each solution to help you in your decision-making:

Symantec Fireglass

Pros:

• More comprehensive security features, such as integrated web filtering, cloud application security, and threat protection


• Offers better scalability


• Easier to manage


• More affordable for small businesses

Cons:

• They say it could be complex to configure and set up


• May not be as well-known as Cisco Umbrella

Cisco Umbrella

Pros:

• Well-known and widely used


• Easy to set up and configure


• Good security features, such as web filtering and threat protection

Cons:

• Less comprehensive security features than Symantec Fireglass


• May not be as scalable as Symantec Fireglass


• Can be more costly for small businesses

Some say that even a small company with limited IT resources will find that Cisco Umbrella offers easy deployment and management and could be considered an affordable security solution. However, if your company prefers a security solution offering more advanced features, such as application control, Symantec Fireglass may be a better choice.