What is Cisco Umbrella?
Cisco Umbrella offers flexible, cloud-delivered security when and how you need it. It combines multiple security functions into one solution, so you can extend protection to devices, remote users, and distributed locations anywhere.
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88 Likeliness to Recommend
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98 Plan to Renew
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91 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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Emotional Footprint Overview
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+93 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love Cisco Umbrella?
Pros
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
- Trustworthy
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Feature Ratings
Secure Web Gateway (SWG)
Enablement for Security Teams
Zero Trust
Network Sandboxes
Web Application and API Protection (WAAP)
Viable Alternative VS Traditional MPLS
Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
Firewall as a Service (FWaaS)
Remote Browser Isolation (RBI)
SD-WAN
Data Analytics / BI / AI
Vendor Capability Ratings
Business Value Created
Ease of Implementation
Breadth of Features
Ease of Customization
Quality of Features
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Usability and Intuitiveness
Ease of IT Administration
Ease of Data Integration
Availability and Quality of Training
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Cisco Umbrella Reviews
Jildardo V.
- Role: Industry Specific Role
- Industry: Education
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Dec 2024
A Reliable Choice for Modern Cybersecurity
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Cisco Umbrella from other similar products?
Cisco Umbrella is unique for its cloud-based DNS security, offering easy setup and scalable protection that blocks threats and filters harmful content without needing complicated systems.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
I really like how the platform offers quick and reliable threat protection at the DNS level without slowing down the network.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Cisco Umbrella doesn’t work well offline because it depends a lot on having an internet connection.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
I recommend that anyone considering Cisco Umbrella make sure their internet connection is reliable, check how it works with their current tools, and set up the content filters to match their needs.
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
Shahryar F.
- Role: Sales Marketing
- Industry: Media
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Nov 2024
Recommended for Network Security
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Cisco Umbrella from other similar products?
It is customized to the modern needs and guide how to protect and tackle with security issues
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Hybrid Network Security
What do you dislike most about this product?
Nothing so far still in the exploration process
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
If you looking to secure your hybrid network and business products. I would recommend you chose Cisco Umbrella
Pros
- Saves Time
- Client Friendly Policies
- Includes Product Enhancements
- Helps Innovate
Chelsea W.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Education
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Nov 2024
Powerful and proactive
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Cisco Umbrella from other similar products?
Cisco Umbrella operates as a DNS-layer security solution, providing protection without the need for on-premises hardware. Its globally distributed cloud infrastructure ensures low-latency performance and high availability, making it scalable for businesses of all sizes.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Speed and Simplicity: By using DNS queries to identify and block malicious domains and IPs, it adds minimal latency while providing robust protection.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Cost for Smaller Organizations Cisco Umbrella can be expensive for smaller businesses or startups, particularly when scaling up or opting for advanced features like secure web gateway (SWG) or cloud-delivered firewall.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
If considering Cisco Umbrella, assess your security needs and budget. Its DNS-layer protection is ideal for remote and hybrid workforces. Start with a trial to test features like Secure Web Gateway (SWG) and CASB. Ensure compatibility with existing tools, especially non-Cisco environments. Plan deployment carefully, train your IT staff, and integrate it into a multi-layered strategy. Leverage its reporting tools for insights and ensure reliable internet connectivity for optimal performance.
Pros
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
- Caring
