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Cisco ISE Case Study

Federal Government

Introduction

This case study of a federal government is based on a March 2021 survey of Cisco ISE customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled organization asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

Challenges

Chose Cisco ISE because:

  • ISE improves their cyber profile by integrating with their existing security products to provide continual trusted access
  • They trust Cisco’s strategy and customer service to achieve their security outcomes
  • Cisco’s comprehensive security portfolio makes their ISE investment more valuable
  • ISE is an integral piece of their zero-trust strategy to control access based on least privilege

Use Case

Integrated the following Cisco products with Cisco ISE

  • DNA Center
  • Secure Firewall (Firepower NGFW)
  • Secure Network Analytics (Stealthwatch)

Results

The surveyed organization achieved the following results with Cisco ISE:

  • ISE makes them feel more confident in their ability to:
    • Gain asset visibility – knowing who and what’s on their network
    • Assure endpoint compliance – validating device security posture before granting access
    • Build network segmentation – using the network itself to enforce access policy
    • Automate threat containment – context sharing through integration with other security products to stop threats
    • Administer devices – protecting privileged access (TACACS+)
    • Secure trusted access – providing guests and contractors quick access
  • Cisco ISE helped them to:
    • Provide actionable visibility on the users and devices on the network
    • Minimize their risk of unsecure/unknown devices entering the network
    • Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Achieved the following value through Cisco ISE integrations:
    • Bringing external context into ISE for better access policy decisions
    • Sharing context out from ISE to other technologies for better access policy decisions
    • Bringing context into ISE to automate threat containment
  • Rates the following aspects of their experience with Cisco ISE as Excellent:
    • Performance
    • Capability
    • Reliability
    • Scalability
    • Deployment

Cisco ISE Case Study

Konnet

Introduction

This case study of Konnet is based on a March 2021 survey of Cisco ISE customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“Cisco ISE significantly improved our network security profile while also reducing costs.”

Challenges

Chose Cisco ISE because:

  • ISE improves their cyber profile by integrating with their existing security products to provide continual trusted access
  • ISE offers unique capabilities that other vendors do not offer
  • They trust Cisco’s strategy and customer service to achieve their security outcomes
  • Cisco’s comprehensive security portfolio makes their ISE investment more valuable
  • ISE is an integral piece of their zero-trust strategy to control access based on least privilege

Use Case

Integrated the following Cisco products with Cisco ISE:

  • DNA Center
  • Secure Firewall (Firepower NGFW)
  • Secure Endpoint (Advanced Malware Protection)
  • Meraki
  • No other Cisco products

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco ISE:

  • ISE makes them feel more confident in their ability to:
    • Gain asset visibility – knowing who and what’s on their network
    • Assure endpoint compliance – validating device security posture before granting access
    • Build network segmentation – using the network itself to enforce access policy
    • Automate threat containment – context sharing through integration with other security products to stop threats
    • Administer devices – protecting privileged access (TACACS+)
    • Secure trusted access – providing guests and contractors quick access
  • Cisco ISE helped them:
    • Provide actionable visibility on the users and devices on the network
    • Minimize their risk of unsecure/unknown devices entering the network
    • Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements
    • Minimize the impact of a breach with automated threat containment
    • Give employees the flexibility to connect from anywhere and on anything
  • Achieved the following value through Cisco ISE integrations:
    • Bringing external context into ISE for better access policy decisions
    • Sharing context out from ISE to other technologies for better access policy decisions
    • Building policy enforcement into the network to increase ROI of existing solutions
    • Bringing context into ISE to automate threat containment
  • Rates their experience with Cisco ISE as Excellent in the following ways:
    • Performance
    • Capability
    • Reliability
    • Scalability
    • Deployment

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Case Study

Orange

Introduction

This case study of Orange is based on a January 2018 survey of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“The integration with Cisco equipment, offering greater possibilities, as well as Cisco ONE, which reduces cost with Stealhwatch, coupled with Cisco Prime supports the interest that we bring to the solution.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE):

  • Driven to purchase Cisco ISE based on the following trends:
    • Secure Network Access
    • Software-defined Networking

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) that the surveyed company uses:

  • Deployed the following ISE services:
    • User and Endpoint Visibility
    • Access Control
    • Guest Services
    • BYOD
    • Segmentation
    • Device Administration

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE):

  • Achieved the following outcomes from using Cisco ISE:
    • Provided actionable intelligence on the users and devices on the network
    • Minimized the risk of unsecured devices entering the network
    • Enabled employees the flexibility to work anywhere on any device securely
  • Reports the following networking environments gaining the most value from Cisco ISE:
    • Switching
    • Wireless
    • Security
    • Non-Cisco Network Access Devices

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Case Study

British American Hospital

Introduction

This case study of British American Hospital is based on a December 2017 survey of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“Cisco ISE lets us see all the users and devices on the network, offer secure access at scale, and protect our network across the distributed enterprise.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE):

  • Driven to purchase Cisco ISE based on the following trends:
    • Secure Network Access
    • Cybersecurity
    • Remote Access

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) that the surveyed company uses:

  • Deployed the following ISE services:
    • Access Control
    • Guest Services
    • Device Administration

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE):

  • Achieved the following outcomes from using Cisco ISE:
    • Provided actionable intelligence on the users and devices on the network
    • Minimized the risk of unsecured devices entering the network
    • Enabled employees the flexibility to work anywhere on any device securely
  • Reports the following networking environments gaining the most value from Cisco ISE:
    • Switching
    • Wireless
    • Security

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Case Study

Large Enterprise Financial Services Company

Introduction

This case study of a large enterprise financial services company is based on a December 2017 survey of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled company asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

“I would say that the integration of prime, ISE, and WLC is the grouping we consider for wireless deployments. The solution without any single member is not as strong.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE):

  • Driven to purchase Cisco ISE based on the following trends:
    • Secure Network Access
    • Mobility

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) that the surveyed company uses:

  • Deployed the following ISE services:
    • User and Endpoint Visibility
    • Access Control
    • Guest Services

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE):

  • Achieved the following outcomes from using Cisco ISE:
    • Provided actionable intelligence on the users and devices on the network
    • Complied with regulatory requirements
  • Reports the following networking environments gaining the most value from Cisco ISE:
    • Wireless
    • Security

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Case Study

Large Enterprise Chemicals Company

Introduction

This case study of a large enterprise chemicals company is based on a December 2017 survey of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled company asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE):

  • Driven to purchase Cisco ISE based on the following trends:
    • Secure Network Access
    • Cybersecurity
    • Mobility

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) that the surveyed company uses:

  • Deployed the following ISE services:
    • Access Control
    • Guest Services
    • Device Administration

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE):

  • Achieved the following outcomes from using Cisco ISE:
    • Provided actionable intelligence on the users and devices on the network
    • Minimized the risk of unsecured devices entering the network
    • Minimized the impact of a breach
  • Reports the following networking environments gaining the most value from Cisco ISE:
    • Switching
    • Wireless
    • Security

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Case Study

Large Enterprise Financial Services Company

Introduction

This case study of a large enterprise financial services company is based on a December 2017 survey of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled company asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

“Since ISE the core Security on our network, all products have com be compliant with security policies implemented on ISE and Cisco products offers a seamless integration with ISE”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE):

  • Driven to purchase Cisco ISE based on the following trends:
    • Secure Network Access
    • Cybersecurity
    • Mobility

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) that the surveyed company uses:

  • Deployed the following ISE services:
    • User and Endpoint Visibility
    • Access Control
    • Guest Services

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE):

  • Achieved the following outcomes from using Cisco ISE:
    • Minimized the risk of unsecured devices entering the network
    • Complied with regulatory requirements
    • Enabled employees the flexibility to work anywhere on any device securely
  • Reports the following networking environments gaining the most value from Cisco ISE:
    • Switching
    • Wireless
    • Security

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Case Study

Anthem Health Plans Of Virginia, Inc.

Introduction

This case study of Anthem Health Plans of Virginia, Inc. is based on a December 2017 survey of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“I make all my purchase decisions on whether or not the equipment is compatible, and integratable, with Cisco ISE.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE):

  • Driven to purchase Cisco ISE based on the following trends:
    • Secure Network Access
    • Software-defined Networking
    • IoT
    • Public Cloud
    • Breach Response
    • Mobility

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) that the surveyed company uses:

  • Deployed the following ISE services:
    • User and Endpoint Visibility
    • Access Control
    • Guest Services
    • BYOD
    • Segmentation

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE):

  • Achieved the following outcomes from using Cisco ISE:
    • Provided actionable intelligence on the users and devices on the network
    • Minimized the risk of unsecured devices entering the network
  • Reports the following networking environments gaining the most value from Cisco ISE:
    • Switching
    • Wireless
    • Security
    • Non-Cisco Network Access Devices

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Case Study

Fujitsu Services Holdings Plc

Introduction

This case study of Fujitsu Services Holdings PLC is based on a December 2017 survey of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“Integration and compatibility is the key. Plus unmatched solutions when ISE is combined with other Cisco products.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE):

  • Driven to purchase Cisco ISE based on the following trends:
    • Secure Network Access
    • Cybersecurity
    • IoT
    • Mobility

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) that the surveyed company uses:

  • Deployed the following ISE services:
    • User and Endpoint Visibility
    • Access Control
    • Guest Services
    • BYOD
    • Device Administration

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE):

  • Achieved the following outcomes from using Cisco ISE:
    • Provided actionable intelligence on the users and devices on the network
    • Minimized the risk of unsecured devices entering the network
    • Enabled employees the flexibility to work anywhere on any device securely
  • Reports the following networking environments gaining the most value from Cisco ISE:
    • Switching
    • Wireless
    • Security

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Case Study

Royal National Orthapedic Hospital Nhs Trust

Introduction

This case study of Royal National Orthapedic Hospital NHS Trust is based on a December 2017 survey of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“When looking for a secure software defined network ISE plays the key part in this solution and would drive the purchase of other Cisco network equipment and WiFi”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE):

  • Driven to purchase Cisco ISE based on the following trends:
    • Secure Network Access
    • Software-defined Networking
    • Cybersecurity
    • IoT
    • Micro-segmentation

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) that the surveyed company uses:

  • Deployed the following ISE services:
    • Guest Services
    • BYOD
    • Device Administration

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE):

  • Achieved the following outcomes from using Cisco ISE:
    • Minimized the risk of unsecured devices entering the network
    • Enabled employees the flexibility to work anywhere on any device securely
  • Reports the following networking environments gaining the most value from Cisco ISE:
    • Wireless

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Case Study

University Of California, Santa Cruz

Introduction

This case study of University of California, Santa Cruz is based on a December 2017 survey of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“ISE supports our other ‘non-cisco’ devices, but its ease of integration has influenced our current buying, as ISE has become an integral part of our security enforcement.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled organization to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE):

  • Driven to purchase Cisco ISE based on the following trends:
    • Secure Network Access
    • Cybersecurity
    • IoT
    • Mobility
    • Remote Access

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) that the surveyed organization uses:

  • Deployed the following ISE services:
    • User and Endpoint Visibility
    • Access Control
    • Guest Services
    • Device Administration

Results

The surveyed organization achieved the following results with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE):

  • Achieved the following outcomes from using Cisco ISE:
    • Provided actionable intelligence on the users and devices on the network
    • Complied with regulatory requirements
    • Minimized the impact of a breach
  • Reports the following networking environments gaining the most value from Cisco ISE:
    • Switching
    • Wireless
    • Security
    • Non-Cisco Network Access Devices

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Case Study

Trinity Health

Introduction

This case study of Trinity Health is based on a December 2017 survey of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE):

  • Driven to purchase Cisco ISE based on the following trends:
    • Secure Network Access
    • Mobility

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) that the surveyed company uses:

  • Deployed the following ISE services:
    • Access Control
    • Guest Services
    • BYOD
    • Device Administration

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE):

  • Achieved the following outcomes from using Cisco ISE:
    • Provided actionable intelligence on the users and devices on the network
    • Minimized the risk of unsecured devices entering the network
    • Minimized the impact of a breach
  • Reports the following networking environments gaining the most value from Cisco ISE:
    • Wireless

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Case Study

Large Enterprise Beverage Company

Introduction

This case study of a large enterprise beverage company is based on a December 2017 survey of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled company asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

“ISE was our first entry into Security world after AAA Services”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE):

  • Driven to purchase Cisco ISE based on the following trends:
    • Secure Network Access
    • Software-defined Networking
    • Cybersecurity
    • Micro-segmentation
    • Breach Response
    • Mobility
    • Remote Access

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) that the surveyed company uses:

  • Deployed the following ISE services:
    • Device Administration

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE):

  • Achieved the following outcomes from using Cisco ISE:
    • Provided actionable intelligence on the users and devices on the network
    • Minimized the risk of unsecured devices entering the network
    • Complied with regulatory requirements
    • Minimized the impact of a breach
    • Enabled employees the flexibility to work anywhere on any device securely
  • Reports the following networking environments gaining the most value from Cisco ISE:
    • Switching
    • Wireless
    • Security
    • Non-Cisco Network Access Devices

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Case Study

United Nations

Introduction

This case study of United Nations is based on a December 2017 survey of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“Cisco ISE offers us the opportunity to see whatever connects to our network. it allows us to automatically provision user network access and authorization based on credentials. it also allowed us to create a self provision guest portal and that took the workload of creating guest account anytime someone come in from the IT ServiceDesk and also allow us to enforce network policy mesures.
And with ISE it is easy for us react on any network breach because we are able to see what is happening.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled organization to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE):

  • Driven to purchase Cisco ISE based on the following trends:
    • Secure Network Access
    • Cybersecurity
    • Mobility

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) that the surveyed organization uses:

  • Deployed the following ISE services:
    • User and Endpoint Visibility
    • Access Control
    • Guest Services
    • BYOD

Results

The surveyed organization achieved the following results with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE):

  • Achieved the following outcomes from using Cisco ISE:
    • Provided actionable intelligence on the users and devices on the network
    • Minimized the impact of a breach
    • Enabled employees the flexibility to work anywhere on any device securely
    • Reduce IT staffs work load
  • Reports the following networking environments gaining the most value from Cisco ISE:
    • Switching
    • Wireless
    • Security
    • Non-Cisco Network Access Devices
    • Visibility and compliance

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Case Study

Hilton Grand Vacations Club

Introduction

This case study of Hilton Grand Vacations Club is based on a December 2017 survey of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“Compatibility and support. "

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE):

  • Driven to purchase Cisco ISE based on the following trends:
    • Secure Network Access
    • Remote Access

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) that the surveyed company uses:

  • Deployed the following ISE services:
    • User and Endpoint Visibility
    • Access Control
    • BYOD

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE):

  • Achieved the following outcomes from using Cisco ISE:
    • Complied with regulatory requirements
    • Enabled employees the flexibility to work anywhere on any device securely
  • Reports the following networking environments gaining the most value from Cisco ISE:
    • Wireless
    • Security

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Case Study

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Introduction

This case study of Hewlett Packard Enterprise is based on a December 2017 survey of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“Enough knowledge and documentation available for Cisco integration”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE):

  • Driven to purchase Cisco ISE based on the following trends:
    • Secure Network Access
    • IoT
    • Mobility
    • Remote Access

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) that the surveyed company uses:

  • Deployed the following ISE services:
    • Access Control
    • Guest Services
    • Device Administration

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE):

  • Achieved the following outcomes from using Cisco ISE:
    • Provided actionable intelligence on the users and devices on the network
    • Minimized the risk of unsecured devices entering the network
    • Complied with regulatory requirements
    • Minimized the impact of a breach
    • Enabled employees the flexibility to work anywhere on any device securely
  • Reports the following networking environments gaining the most value from Cisco ISE:
    • Switching
    • Wireless
    • Security
    • Non-Cisco Network Access Devices

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Case Study

Small Business Health Care Company

Introduction

This case study of a small business health care company is based on a December 2017 survey of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled company asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

“It helps us integrate with other Cisco Products such as WLCs,Switches, and more!”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE):

  • Driven to purchase Cisco ISE based on the following trends:
    • Software-defined Networking
    • Cybersecurity
    • Micro-segmentation

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) that the surveyed company uses:

  • Deployed the following ISE services:
    • User and Endpoint Visibility
    • Access Control
    • Segmentation
    • Threat Control
    • Device Administration

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE):

  • Achieved the following outcomes from using Cisco ISE:
    • Provided actionable intelligence on the users and devices on the network
    • Minimized the risk of unsecured devices entering the network
    • Minimized the impact of a breach
  • Reports the following networking environments gaining the most value from Cisco ISE:
    • Wireless
    • Security

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Case Study

Global 500 Telecommunications Services Company

Introduction

This case study of a Global 500 telecommunications services company is based on a December 2017 survey of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled company asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

“it fitted the architecture and had to purchased to fully make the most of the other products”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE):

  • Driven to purchase Cisco ISE based on the following trends:
    • Secure Network Access
    • IoT
    • Mobility

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) that the surveyed company uses:

  • Deployed the following ISE services:
    • User and Endpoint Visibility
    • Access Control
    • Guest Services

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE):

  • Achieved the following outcomes from using Cisco ISE:
    • Provided actionable intelligence on the users and devices on the network
    • Minimized the risk of unsecured devices entering the network
    • Complied with regulatory requirements
    • Minimized the impact of a breach
    • Enabled employees the flexibility to work anywhere on any device securely
  • Reports the following networking environments gaining the most value from Cisco ISE:
    • Wireless
    • Security

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Case Study

Royal College Of Surgeons Ireland

Introduction

This case study of Royal College of Surgeons Ireland is based on a December 2017 survey of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“Cisco ISE alone is not a drive to purchase other Cisco product. We require reliability and security which is why we use ISE, however, interoperability with all other Cisco equipment was a key driver for purchases”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled organization to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE):

  • Driven to purchase Cisco ISE based on the following trends:
    • Secure Network Access
    • Cybersecurity
    • Micro-segmentation

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) that the surveyed organization uses:

  • Deployed the following ISE services:
    • User and Endpoint Visibility
    • Access Control
    • Guest Services
    • Device Administration

Results

The surveyed organization achieved the following results with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE):

  • Achieved the following outcomes from using Cisco ISE:
    • Provided actionable intelligence on the users and devices on the network
    • Minimized the impact of a breach
  • Reports the following networking environments gaining the most value from Cisco ISE:
    • Switching
    • Wireless
    • Security

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Case Study

Georgetown University

Introduction

This case study of Georgetown University is based on a December 2017 survey of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled organization to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE):

  • Driven to purchase Cisco ISE based on the following trends:
    • Secure Network Access
    • Software-defined Networking
    • Cybersecurity
    • Micro-segmentation
    • Remote Access

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) that the surveyed organization uses:

  • Deployed the following ISE services:
    • User and Endpoint Visibility
    • Access Control
    • Segmentation
    • Device Administration

Results

The surveyed organization achieved the following results with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE):

  • Achieved the following outcomes from using Cisco ISE:
    • Provided actionable intelligence on the users and devices on the network
    • Minimized the risk of unsecured devices entering the network
    • Enabled employees the flexibility to work anywhere on any device securely
  • Reports the following networking environments gaining the most value from Cisco ISE:
    • Switching
    • Wireless
    • Security

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Case Study

Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Florida, Inc.

Introduction

This case study of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. is based on a December 2017 survey of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“Since we use ISE to authenticate VPN users, we chose to use AnyConnect for posture assessment as well.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE):

  • Driven to purchase Cisco ISE based on the following trends:
    • Secure Network Access
    • Software-defined Networking
    • IoT
    • Mobility
    • Remote Access

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) that the surveyed company uses:

  • Deployed the following ISE services:
    • Access Control
    • Guest Services
    • BYOD

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE):

  • Achieved the following outcomes from using Cisco ISE:
    • Minimized the risk of unsecured devices entering the network
    • Complied with regulatory requirements
    • Minimized the impact of a breach
  • Reports the following networking environments gaining the most value from Cisco ISE:
    • Switching
    • Wireless
    • Security

Cisco Identity Services Engine Case Study

Medium Enterprise Computer Software Company

Introduction

This case study of a medium enterprise computer software company is based on an April 2017 survey of Cisco Identity Services Engine customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled company asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

“Cisco ISE allows us to gain awareness of everything hitting our network. It provides access consistently and efficiently and helps us relieve the stress of complex access management.”

“We use it for 802.1x in wireless and wired and it works fine. Also, we use it for guest authentication with an SMS gateway. This is a really good way for guest authentication.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Identity Services Engine:

  • Purchased Cisco ISE for the following reasons:
    • Preference and trust in Cisco Systems, Inc.
    • Integration with other Cisco products and technologies
    • Superior user and device visibility
    • Range of capabilities
    • Scalability
    • Post purchase services and support
  • The following IT trends are driving the need for Cisco ISE:
    • Secure Network Access
    • IoT
    • Remote Access
    • Mobility

Use Case

The key feature and functionality of Cisco Identity Services Engine that the surveyed company uses:

  • Is using version 2.2 of Cisco ISE.

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Identity Services Engine:

  • Enables organizations to:
    • See users and devices on their network
    • Secure access
    • Manage guest services
  • Achieved the following outcomes using Cisco ISE:
    • Provide actionable intelligence on the users and devices on the network
    • Minimize the risk of unsecured devices entering the network
    • Give employees the flexibility to work anywhere on any device securely
  • Is currently very satisfied with ISE.
  • Finds the following Cisco ISE features to be most valuable:
    • Context visibility
    • Work centers
    • New Guest Enhancements

Cisco Identity Services Engine Case Study

Community Healthcare System

Introduction

This case study of Community Healthcare System is based on an April 2017 survey of Cisco Identity Services Engine customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“Cisco ISE allows us to gain awareness of everything hitting our network. It provides access consistently and efficiently and helps us relieve the stress of complex access management.”

“Cisco ISE has given us greater insight to what is on our network.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Identity Services Engine:

  • Purchased Cisco ISE for the following reasons:
    • Preference and trust in Cisco Systems, Inc.
    • Integration with other Cisco products and technologies
  • The following IT trends are driving the need for Cisco ISE:
    • Secure Network Access
    • IoT

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Cisco Identity Services Engine that the surveyed company uses:

  • Version 2.1 of Cisco ISE.

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Identity Services Engine:

  • Enables organizations to:
    • See users and devices on their network
    • Secure access
    • Ensure endpoint compliance (i.e. Posture)
    • Segment their network
  • Achieved the following outcomes using Cisco ISE:
    • Provide actionable intelligence on the users and devices on the network
    • Comply with regulatory requirements
  • Is currently extremely satisfied with ISE.
  • Finds the following Cisco ISE feature to be most valuable:
    • Context visibility

Cisco Identity Services Engine Case Study

Medium Enterprise Consumer Services Company

Introduction

This case study of a medium enterprise consumer services company is based on an April 2017 survey of Cisco Identity Services Engine customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled company asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

“We have a more secure environment, due to the enforcement of policies and requirements such as PCI audits. Wireless access is more effective and troubleshooting is more simple.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Identity Services Engine:

  • Purchased Cisco ISE for the following reasons:
    • Preference and trust in Cisco Systems, Inc.
    • Integration with other Cisco products and technologies
    • Range of capabilities
    • Post purchase services and support
  • The following IT trends are driving the need for Cisco ISE:
    • Secure Network Access
    • IoT
    • Mobility

Use Case

The key feature and functionality of Cisco Identity Services Engine that the surveyed company uses:

  • Is using version 2.0 of Cisco ISE.

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Identity Services Engine:

  • Enables organizations to:
    • See users and devices on their network
    • Manage guest services
    • Provide BYOD or enterprise mobility
    • Ensure endpoint compliance (i.e. Posture)
  • Achieved the following outcomes using Cisco ISE:
    • Minimize the risk of unsecured devices entering the network
    • Comply with regulatory requirements
    • Minimize the impact of a breach
    • Give employees the flexibility to work anywhere on any device securely
  • Is currently very satisfied with ISE.
  • Finds the following Cisco ISE feature to be most valuable:
    • New Guest Enhancements

Cisco Identity Services Engine Case Study

Large Enterprise Financial Services Company

Introduction

This case study of a large enterprise financial services company is based on an April 2017 survey of Cisco Identity Services Engine customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled company asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

“One of the biggest impacts Cisco ISE has had on the organization is the introduction to TrustSec for role-based network access/segmentation. This is also helping us with PCI DSS compliance.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Identity Services Engine:

  • Purchased Cisco ISE for the following reasons:
    • Preference and trust in Cisco Systems, Inc.
    • Integration with other Cisco products and technologies
    • Range of capabilities
  • The following IT trends are driving the need for Cisco ISE:
    • Secure Network Access
    • Mobility

Use Case

The key feature and functionality of Cisco Identity Services Engine that the surveyed company uses:

  • Is using version 2.1 of Cisco ISE.

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Identity Services Engine:

  • Enables organizations to:
    • See users and devices on their network
    • Secure access
    • Manage guest services
    • Provide BYOD or enterprise mobility
    • Segment their network
  • Achieved the following outcomes using Cisco ISE:
    • Minimize the risk of unsecured devices entering the network
    • Comply with regulatory requirements
    • Give employees the flexibility to work anywhere on any device securely
  • Is currently extremely satisfied with ISE.
  • Finds the following Cisco ISE features to be most valuable:
    • Context visibility
    • Work centers
    • New Guest Enhancements

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Global Config

Introduction

This case study of Global Config is based on an April 2017 survey of Cisco Identity Services Engine customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“Cisco ISE allows us to gain awareness of everything hitting our network. It provides access consistently and efficiently and helps us relieve the stress of complex access management.”

“Cisco ISE makes it easy to allow secured guest access and it I trust the insights I gain from it. It also has an impact in that it integrates with other Cisco devices that already exist on the network.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Identity Services Engine:

  • Purchased Cisco ISE for the following reasons:
    • Preference and trust in Cisco Systems, Inc.
    • Integration with other Cisco products and technologies
    • Superior user and device visibility
    • Range of capabilities
    • Scalability
  • The following IT trends are driving the need for Cisco ISE:
    • Secure Network Access
    • IoT
    • Mobility

Use Case

The key feature and functionality of Cisco Identity Services Engine that the surveyed company uses:

  • Version 2.1 of Cisco ISE.

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Identity Services Engine:

  • Enables organizations to:
    • See users and devices on their network
    • Secure access
    • Manage guest services
    • Segment their network
  • Evaluated the following vendors before purchasing ISE:
    • HPE Aruba
    • ForeScout
    • Vidder
  • Achieved the following outcomes using Cisco ISE:
    • Provide actionable intelligence on the users and devices on the network
    • Minimize the risk of unsecured devices entering the network
    • Minimize the impact of a breach
    • Give employees the flexibility to work anywhere on any device securely
  • Is currently extremely satisfied with ISE.
  • Finds the following Cisco ISE features to be most valuable:
    • TACACS+
    • Integration with Cisco (e.g. Firepower, AMP) and 3rd Party Solutions (e.g. Qualys, Infoblox)

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Advanced Network Management

Introduction

This case study of Advanced Network Management is based on a May 2017 survey of Cisco Identity Services Engine customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“Cisco ISE allows us to gain awareness of everything hitting our network. It provides access consistently and efficiently and helps us relieve the stress of complex access management.”

“Cisco ISE is extremely valuable for us. It helps us with the visibility of the endpoints and make it as secure as possible”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Identity Services Engine:

  • Purchased Cisco ISE for the following reasons:
    • Preference and trust in Cisco Systems, Inc.
    • Integration with other Cisco products and technologies
    • Superior user and device visibility
    • Range of capabilities
    • Post purchase services and support
  • The following IT trends are driving the need for Cisco ISE:
    • Secure Network Access
    • Remote Access
    • Mobility

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Cisco Identity Services Engine that the surveyed company uses:

  • Is using version 2.2 of Cisco ISE.

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Identity Services Engine:

  • Enables organizations to:
    • See users and devices on their network
    • Secure access
    • Manage guest services
    • Provide BYOD or enterprise mobility
    • Ensure endpoint compliance (i.e. Posture)
  • Achieved the following outcomes using Cisco ISE:
    • Provide actionable intelligence on the users and devices on the network
    • Minimize the risk of unsecured devices entering the network
    • Minimize the impact of a breach
    • Give employees the flexibility to work anywhere on any device securely
  • Is currently very satisfied with ISE.
  • Finds the following Cisco ISE features to be most valuable:
    • Context visibility
    • TACACS+
    • Integration with Cisco (e.g. Firepower, AMP) and 3rd Party Solutions (e.g. Qualys, Infoblox)
    • New Guest Enhancements

Cisco Identity Services Engine Case Study

Fujitsu Services Holdings

Introduction

This case study of Fujitsu Services Holdings is based on an April 2017 survey of Cisco Identity Services Engine customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“Improved BYOD experience. Easy to enable guest access.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Identity Services Engine:

  • Purchased Cisco ISE for the following reasons:
    • Preference and trust in Cisco Systems, Inc.
    • Integration with other Cisco products and technologies
  • The following IT trends are driving the need for Cisco ISE:
    • Secure Network Access
    • Remote Access

Use Case

The key feature and functionality of Cisco Identity Services Engine that the surveyed company uses:

  • Version 2.2 of Cisco ISE.

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Identity Services Engine:

  • Enables organizations to:
    • Secure access
    • Manage guest services
  • Evaluated the following vendor before purchasing ISE:
    • HPE Aruba
  • Achieved the following outcome using Cisco ISE:
    • Minimized the risk of unsecured devices entering the network
  • Is currently extremely satisfied with ISE.
  • Finds the following Cisco ISE features to be most valuable:
    • TACACS+
    • Easy Connect

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Global 500 Energy & Utilities Company

Introduction

This case study of a Global 500 energy & utilities company is based on an April 2017 survey of Cisco Identity Services Engine customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled company asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

“Cisco ISE allows us to gain awareness of everything hitting our network. It provides access consistently and efficiently and helps us relieve the stress of complex access management.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Identity Services Engine:

  • Purchased Cisco ISE for the following reason:
    • Integration with other Cisco products and technologies
  • The following IT trends are driving the need for Cisco ISE:
    • Secure Network Access
    • Mobility

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of Cisco Identity Services Engine that the surveyed company uses:

  • Version 1.3 of Cisco ISE.

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with Cisco Identity Services Engine:

  • Enables organizations to:
    • See users and devices on their network
    • Secure access
    • Manage guest services
    • Segment their network
  • Evaluated the following vendor before purchasing ISE:
    • HPE Aruba
  • Achieved the following outcomes using Cisco ISE:
    • Provide actionable intelligence on the users and devices on the network
    • Minimize the risk of unsecured devices entering the network
  • Is currently very satisfied with ISE.
  • Finds the following Cisco ISE feature to be most valuable:
    • TACACS+

Cisco Identity Services Engine Case Study

Jackson-Madison County School System

Introduction

This case study of Jackson-Madison County School System is based on an April 2017 survey of Cisco Identity Services Engine customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“Cisco ISE has made a big impact. It has made it easy to send staff and student logins over wireless to the proper VLANs. This keeps them separated and makes it easier for the firewall to deliver proper content filtering.”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled organization to evaluate and ultimately select Cisco Identity Services Engine:

  • Purchased Cisco ISE for the following reasons:
    • Preference and trust in Cisco Systems, Inc.
    • Integration with other Cisco products and technologies
    • Superior user and device visibility
    • Range of capabilities
    • Scalability
  • The following IT trends are driving the need for Cisco ISE:
    • Secure Network Access
    • Mobility
    • BYOD

Use Case

The key feature and functionality of Cisco Identity Services Engine that the surveyed organization uses:

  • Is using version 2.1 of Cisco ISE.

Results

The surveyed organization achieved the following results with Cisco Identity Services Engine:

  • Enables organizations to:
    • See users and devices on their network
    • Secure access
    • Manage guest services
    • Provide BYOD or enterprise mobility
  • Achieved the following outcomes using Cisco ISE:
    • Provide actionable intelligence on the users and devices on the network
    • Give employees the flexibility to work anywhere on any device securely
  • Is currently very satisfied with ISE.
  • Finds the following Cisco ISE features to be most valuable:
    • Work centers
    • TACACS+
    • Easy Connect



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