Cisco User Protection Suite
Secure access made simple
Protect users from threats on any device, anywhere they work.
Better for users. Easier for IT. Safer for everyone.
Get secure access to any application, on any device, from anywhere, to support zero trust with zero friction.
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Better efficacy
- User-centric security protects identities, devices, and access to applications
- Cisco sees 550 billion security events per day and stops threats from reaching the end user across Cisco products
- ntegrations enable organizations to benefit from products across the Cisco ecosystem
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Better experiences
- Users easily gain access to their applications and remove the guesswork of remote VPN-access
- Authenticate once for all applications and get to work, regardless of location
- Remove barriers for trusted users and step up access requirements in new or risky situations
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Better economics
- Support your organization on your vendor consolidation journey
- Work with one vendor to simplify operational logistics, including one contract, one renewal, and one call for support
- Take advantage of competitive pricing to make security accessible to all organizations
Secure any user, on any device, from anywhere
Security Service Edge (SSE)
Protect users to help ensure safe web and application access.
Posture and authentication
Protect user credentials with phishing-resistant authentication and device trust policies.
Email protection
Use AI threat-detection to identify and block malicious emails targeting users.
Secure Internet Access
Block web-based threats using DNS and Secure Web Gateway capabilities.
Identity security
Ingest data across identity ecosystem to address potential vulnerabilities.
Endpoint detection and response
Stop threats, protect against malware, and simplify security investigations.
Secure Private Access
Achieve secure remote access with integrated Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) with VPN-as-a-Service (VPNaaS).
Experience insights
Get visibility into your users' digital experience with ThousandEyes.
Threat intelligence
Stay ahead of threats with user protection powered by Talos Threat Intelligence.
Network Access Control
Protect the network for in-office and remote access.
IoT devices
Enforce security policies for all devices.
Common policy
Categorize devices and create cross-product policies.
Choose from 2 easy-to-adopt User Protection packages
User Protection Essentials
Essentials
Deliver streamlined security that frustrates attackers and not users. Easily protect against threats, reduce risk and complexity, and improve the user experience.
What's included:
- Cisco Secure Access
- Cisco Duo
- Cisco Email Threat Defense
User Protection Advantage
Advantage
Reduce complexity and improve visibility across your entire environment. Proactively block more threats while providing seamless, secure user access from anywhere.
Products in the Advantage tier include and build upon products within the Essentials tier.
What's included:
- Cisco Secure Access
- Cisco Duo
- Cisco Email Threat Defense
- Cisco Secure Endpoint
- Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
Licenses
Stronger, simpler user protection, made easy
The Cisco User Protection Essentials and Advantage tiers allow you to select the secure access features that will connect and protect your users, anywhere they work.
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Secure Access Essentials Protect users and resources anywhere work is achieved using a converged set of security service edge (SSE) capabilities. This includes:
Additional capabilities include:
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Secure Access Advantage Includes Secure Access Essentials (Secure Internet Access and Secure Private Access), plus:
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Cisco Duo Advantage Includes advanced identity security solution with Identity Intelligence, multi-factor authentication (MFA), passwordless, single sign-on (SSO), risk-based authentication, Passport, and device trust and health policies. |
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Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense Harnesses AI-powered detection that identify the intent and risk of advanced email threats, like BEC and account compromise. |
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Cisco Secure Endpoint Advantage Detect, respond, and recover from attacks with our cloud-native solution, and reduce remediation times by as much as 85%. |
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Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Premier Enhance network security by evaluating posture and creating security policies for all devices accessing the network. |
Zero Trust Access by Cisco
Unique identity-first approach to security service edge (SSE) thwarts attacks. Built for resilience to drive zero downtime network access. Seamless user experience. Simplified IT operations.
If it's connected, you're protected
More connected users and devices creates more complexity. Cisco Security Cloud, integrated and centrally managed, makes security easier for IT and safer for everyone.

