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Cisco Identity Services Engine Case Study

State University of New York at Oswego

Introduction

This case study of the State University of New York at Oswego 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.”

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
    • Bundled with other Cisco products (e.g. Cisco One)
  • 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 organization uses:

  • Is using version 2.0 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
  • Evaluated the following vendors before purchasing ISE:
    • HPE Aruba
    • Pulse
    • Bradford
  • 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 satisfied with ISE.
  • Finds the following Cisco ISE features to be most valuable:
    • Context visibility
    • TACACS+
    • New Guest Enhancements

Cisco Identity Services Engine Case Study

AT&T

Introduction

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

“Cisco ISE provides visibility and control over our network and assists our clients to implement secure access policies across all device types wireless and wired. The functional and integration capabilities are endless.”

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
  • The following IT trends are driving the need for Cisco ISE:
    • Secure Network Access
    • Malware
    • IoT
    • Mobility
    • Cyber Security

Use Case

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

  • Is using version 1.4 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)
    • Contain threats
  • Evaluated the following vendors before purchasing ISE:
    • HPE Aruba
    • ForeScout
  • 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
    • Comply with regulatory requirements
    • 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:
    • Integration with Cisco and 3rd Party Solutions
    • New Guest Enhancements

Cisco Identity Services Engine Case Study

J.C. Penney

Introduction

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

“ISE provides great central authentication with easier rule sets than ACS provided. It has made the move to cert base authentication easy.”

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:
    • Range of capabilities
  • The following IT trends are driving the need for Cisco ISE:
    • Secure Network Access
    • Remote Access
    • Cisco Wireless, EAP-TLS

Use Case

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

  • Is using version 1.4 of Cisco ISE.

Results

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

  • Enables organizations to:
    • Secure access
    • Manage guest services
  • Achieved the following outcome using Cisco ISE:
    • Minimize the risk of unsecured devices entering the network
  • Is currently satisfied with ISE.
  • Finds the following Cisco ISE feature to be most valuable:
    • TACACS+

Cisco Identity Services Engine Case Study

Natura Cosmeticos

Introduction

This case study of Natura Cosmeticos 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 & 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 reasons:
    • Integration with other Cisco products and technologies
    • Bundled with other Cisco products (e.g. Cisco One)
  • The following IT trend is driving the need for Cisco ISE:
    • Secure Network Access

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
  • 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
    • Minimize the impact of a breach
  • Is currently satisfied with ISE.
  • Finds the following Cisco ISE features to be most valuable:
    • Context visibility
    • TACACS+

Cisco Identity Services Engine Case Study

Guess

Introduction

This case study of Guess 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 & 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 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
    • Bundled with other Cisco products (e.g. Cisco One)
  • The following IT trends are driving the need for Cisco ISE:
    • Secure Network Access
    • Malware
    • IoT
    • 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
    • Ensure endpoint compliance (i.e. Posture)
    • Contain threats
  • Evaluated the following vendors before purchasing ISE:
    • HPE Aruba
    • ForeScout
  • Achieved the following outcomes using Cisco ISE:
    • Provide actionable intelligence on the users and devices on the network
    • Comply with regulatory requirements
    • Minimize the impact of a breach
  • Is currently very satisfied with ISE.
  • Finds the following Cisco ISE features to be most valuable:
    • TACACS+
    • Integration with Cisco and 3rd Party Solutions
    • New Guest Enhancements

Cisco Identity Services Engine Case Study

Cirsa

Introduction

This case study of Cirsa is based on an April 2017 survey of Cisco Identity Services Engine 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:

  • Purchased Cisco ISE for the following reasons:
    • Integration with other Cisco products and technologies
    • Range of capabilities
    • Scalability
    • Post purchase services and support
  • 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 2.0 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
    • 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
    • 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

Synchrony Financial Bank

Introduction

This case study of Synchrony Financial Bank 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.”

“Our network did not have proper network access control in the past. Users could bring any device and connect to the network. It fully ensures who owns the device and who is the user. We also are able to allow guest and employees on personal devices knowing which devices they are using.”

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
    • Remote 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
  • Evaluated the following vendor before purchasing ISE:
    • ForeScout
  • 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
    • Comply with regulatory requirements
    • 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:
    • Context visibility
    • Work centers
    • TACACS+
    • Integration with Cisco and 3rd Party Solutions
    • Easy Connect
    • New Guest Enhancements

Cisco Identity Services Engine Case Study

United Nations

Introduction

This case study of United Nations 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 & efficiently and helps us relieve the stress of complex access management.”

“[Cisco ISE allows us to] automate secure network accessibility and provide a very detailed network visibility.”

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
    • Post purchase services and support
  • 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 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
    • Ensure endpoint compliance (i.e. Posture)
    • Contain threats
  • 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
    • 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 features to be most valuable:
    • Context visibility
    • Work centers
    • TACACS+
    • New Guest Enhancements

Cisco Identity Services Engine Case Study

Virgin Media

Introduction

This case study of Virgin Media 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 & efficiently and helps us relieve the stress of complex access management.”

“ISE was deployed on our client’s origination and I was working as a consultant. After deploying ISE, the origination was satisfied as it covered all their requirements.”

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.
    • 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 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
    • Ensure endpoint compliance (i.e. Posture)
    • Contain threats
    • Segment their network
  • Evaluated the following vendor before purchasing ISE:
    • HPE Aruba
  • Achieved the following outcomes using Cisco ISE:
    • Minimize the risk of unsecured devices entering the network
    • Comply with regulatory requirements
  • Is currently extremely satisfied with ISE.
  • Finds the following Cisco ISE features to be most valuable:
    • Context visibility
    • TACACS+
    • Easy Connect
    • New Guest Enhancements

Cisco Identity Services Engine Case Study

Medium Enterprise Industrial Manufacturing Company

Introduction

This case study of a medium enterprise industrial manufacturing 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 & efficiently and helps us relieve the stress of complex access management.”

“Any device connects to the network securely through authentication. It improved our network security.”

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 trend is driving the need for Cisco ISE:
    • Secure Network Access

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:
    • Secure access
    • Manage guest services
    • Segment their network
  • Evaluated the following vendor before purchasing ISE:
    • ForeScout
  • 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 features to be most valuable:
    • TACACS+
    • Integration with Cisco and 3rd Party Solutions

Cisco Identity Services Engine Case Study

British American Hospital Clínica Anglo Americana

Introduction

This case study of British American Hospital – Clínica Anglo Americana 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 & 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 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
    • Guest Portals (Guest Provisioning)

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:
    • Secure access
    • Manage guest services
    • Segment their network
  • 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 features to be most valuable:
    • TACACS+
    • Easy Connect
    • New Guest Enhancements
    • TrustSec

Cisco Identity Services Engine Case Study

BT Group

Introduction

This case study of BT Group 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 & efficiently and helps us relieve the stress of complex access management.”

Challenges

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

  • The following IT trend is driving the need for Cisco ISE:
    • Secure Network Access

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:
    • Secure access
    • Provide BYOD or enterprise mobility
  • Evaluated the following vendor before purchasing ISE:
    • HPE Aruba
  • Is currently extremely satisfied with ISE.
  • Finds the following Cisco ISE features to be most valuable:
    • Context visibility
    • TACACS+



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