Cisco Networking
Intelligent network solutions to securely connect users, devices, applications, and workloads everywhere.
Executive Summary
Cisco Networking provides comprehensive hardware and software solutions designed for enterprises to build, manage, and secure their network infrastructure. These intelligent solutions focus on enabling secure and reliable connectivity for users, devices, applications, and workloads across diverse environments, from on-premise data centers to cloud and IoT. The portfolio encompasses unified licenses for wireless and switching (e.g., Wireless Essentials/Advantage, Switching Essentials/Advantage) and advanced software-defined networking capabilities like Cisco DNA Center. Organizations can customize these offerings to fit their specific needs for access networking, WAN, cloud networking, service providers, and IoT, ensuring robust performance and adaptability. Cisco also offers various networking software options to tailor solutions. Beyond core infrastructure, Cisco Networking provides extensive API access for integration and automation, allowing programmatic interaction with network operations. The company supports its offerings with educational resources like the Cisco Networking Academy and provides free trials for various security and networking products, demonstrating a commitment to both innovation and customer enablement.
Use Cases
- Building and managing secure enterprise network infrastructure.
- Connecting users, devices, applications, and workloads across distributed environments.
- Implementing software-defined networking (SDN) with solutions like Cisco DNA Center.
- Optimizing network performance and security for wireless, switching, WAN, and cloud.
- Automating network operations and integrating with third-party systems via APIs.
Features
Visibility
- Centralized Network Monitoring: Provides a unified view of network health, performance, and device status across the entire infrastructure.
- Real-time Telemetry & Analytics: Collects and visualizes real-time data from network devices for immediate insights and troubleshooting.
- Topology Mapping: Automatically discovers and maps network topology for better understanding and management of connections.
Intelligence
- Automated Network Provisioning: Streamlines the deployment and configuration of network devices and services.
- Predictive Analytics for Performance: Uses data analysis to anticipate potential network issues and recommend proactive measures.
- Threat Detection & Response: Identifies and mitigates security threats across the network infrastructure.
Support
- Extensive Documentation & Knowledge Base: Access to comprehensive guides, articles, and troubleshooting resources.
- Cisco Networking Academy: Offers free courses and educational resources for students and professionals.
- Partner Support Services (PSS): Dedicated support for partners and Smart Net Total Care customers.
Technical Specifications
- Architecture
- Distributed network architecture with centralized management (e.g., Cisco DNA Center) and cloud-managed options.
- Deployment
- Hybrid
- API Available
- Yes
Integrations
- Cisco DNA Center
- Cisco Umbrella
- Cisco Secure Access
- Cisco XDR
Security & Compliance
Certifications: SOC 2 Type 2
Encryption: Data in transit and at rest is encrypted to protect sensitive network information.
Pricing
- Model
- Subscription-based licensing (e.g., Essentials, Advantage tiers)
- Starting Price
- Contact sales
- Target Customer
- Mid-Market,Enterprise
- Contract Type
- Annual
- Free Trial
- Yes, 14 days
About Cisco
Cisco Systems is a worldwide technology leader founded in 1984, specializing in networking hardware, software, and cybersecurity solutions. The company is revolutionizing how organizations connect and protect in the AI era, aiming to power an inclusive future for all through secure data and infrastructure.