Cisco Security Services vs. Windstream Managed Network Security

Cisco Security Services

Cisco Security Services

6 Reviews and Ratings

Windstream Managed Network Security

Windstream Managed Network Security

1 Reviews and Ratings

Overview
Product	Rating	Most Used By	Product Summary	Starting Price
Cisco Security Services	Score 10.0 out of 10	N/A	Cisco Security Services is a collection of available services including Active Threat Analytics as well as consultatory incident response services, strategy, risk and vulnerability management.	N/A
Windstream Managed Network Security	Score 3.0 out of 10	N/A	Managed Network Security (MNS) from Windstream Enterprise is a comprehensive suite of managed security services that can be applied to minimize network threats and maximize uptime. Its security controls and safeguards protect network services and customer information, and continuously verify technologies and security processes through internal and external compliance audits. The MNS suite lets the user choose from Firewall, IPS, Content Filtering, Application Control, and security…	N/A

Pricing

Cisco Security Services

Windstream Managed Network Security

Editions & Modules

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Offerings

Pricing Offerings
Cisco Security Services	Windstream Managed Network Security
Free Trial
No	No
Free/Freemium Version
No	No
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
No	No

Entry-level Setup Fee

No setup fee

No setup fee

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Community Pulse
	Cisco Security Services	Windstream Managed Network Security
Considered Both Products	Cisco Security Services Yonmy Enmanuel Rodríguez Almanzar Analista Operacional de Ciberseguridad Chose Cisco Security Services The equipment is robust and reliable. It has great flexibility in configurations and is fully scalable in terms of power and functionalities in relation to the needs of each company. It has the ability to integrate with other critical security technologies to provide … Incentivized Helpful?	Windstream Managed Network Security Verified User Anonymous Chose Windstream Managed Network Security Windstream was the only option for what we needed. It was available in Wisconsin, Iowa, New York, and Utah for all of our plants needs. It was also a service that has been used for years so we have not searched elsewhere for an alternative option. Many people have heard of … Incentivized Helpful?

User Ratings
	Cisco Security Services	Windstream Managed Network Security
Likelihood to Recommend	10.0 (0 ratings)	3.0 (0 ratings)

User Testimonials
	Cisco Security Services	Windstream Managed Network Security
Likelihood to Recommend	We have deployed Cisco ASA with Fire Power with Fire Sight. A sight-to-sight VPN with IP-SecCisco AnyConnect VPN Client, SourceFire, Proxy Server, Cisco Umbrella. I use the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobile Client that lets me access my secure work files both in the office and remotely from my home office. Incentivized Yonmy Enmanuel Rodríguez Almanzar Analista Operacional de Ciberseguridad Read full review	Windstream is a widely available option for VPLS and other connectivity requirements. However, I believe they need to work on providing better notification and support of outages, service, etc. These services are also incredibly expensive, Windstream portrays a worthwhile service to accommodate your check every month, but it falls short. Windstream is available everywhere, but tread carefully when selecting a company that offers similar services. Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Pros	Active Threat Analytics End-to-end security with support to existing infrastructure Highly professional team with robust backing during and after the migration cycle. Incentivized Yonmy Enmanuel Rodríguez Almanzar Analista Operacional de Ciberseguridad Read full review	Market to all types of business needs Provide the Service we need They are widely available across the US Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Cons	Switches, hub and routers are following old setup Can require certification to setup devices compared to competitors more intuitive offerings. Need more support for customizable Incentivized Yonmy Enmanuel Rodríguez Almanzar Analista Operacional de Ciberseguridad Read full review	Narrow down functionality of services Provide better support/service for outages Communicate more with stakeholders Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Alternatives Considered	The equipment is robust and reliable. It has great flexibility in configurations and is fully scalable in terms of power and functionalities in relation to the needs of each company. It has the ability to integrate with other critical security technologies to provide comprehensive solutions that meet security needs. It has numerous license models, this limits the number of pairs regardless of type; clientless vs client SSL VPN, IPsec, l2tp-IPsec. Incentivized Yonmy Enmanuel Rodríguez Almanzar Analista Operacional de Ciberseguridad Read full review	Windstream was the only option for what we needed. It was available in Wisconsin, Iowa, New York, and Utah for all of our plants needs. It was also a service that has been used for years so we have not searched elsewhere for an alternative option. Many people have heard of Windstream, which gives it crediblity with IT professionals Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Return on Investment	No answers on this topic	Our business can communicate between plants faster than normal Our business spends a lot of money Management likes how things look with Windstream Verified User Anonymous Read full review
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