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Shailesh Sachan
The solution is excellent at categorizing in the right manner and allows flexibility in adapting security policies...
The product line itself possesses a high level of maturity. We are seeing a lot of benefits that are passed on to us, for example, it gives us an... Read more →
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  • "The licensing is on a yearly basis. It is somewhere around 30 or 40 pounds per user for our organization."
  • "There are licensing costs, and I would not say that it's a cheap vendor."
  • "There is an annual license required for the use of the Zscaler Cloud Firewall."
  • "There are different subscription models available."
  • "Zscaler is priced too high compared to the cost of Fortinet."
  • "It is expensive for small businesses."
  • "It is not the most budget-friendly solution, but it's important to consider its overall value."
  • "It comes at a significantly reduced cost while ensuring control and effectiveness."

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    What do you like most about Zscaler Cloud Firewall?
    Top Answer:The product’s firewall and VPN package are fantastic compared to any other solution.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zscaler Cloud Fir...
    Top Answer:The product costs INR 3000 to INR 5000 annually if the users are below 500.
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    What needs improvement with Zscaler Cloud Firewall?
    Top Answer:Pricing is a challenge. Organizations with more than 1000 users get a better price. Below 1000 users, we do not get good prices. The competitors leverage their prices to attract customers.
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    Ranking
    50th
    out of 59 in Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP)
    Views
    40
    Comparisons
    26
    Reviews
    0
    Average Words per Review
    0
    Rating
    N/A
    24th
    out of 59 in Firewalls
    Views
    2,458
    Comparisons
    1,757
    Reviews
    6
    Average Words per Review
    446
    Rating
    8.5
    Comparisons
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    Overview

    Cisco Multicloud Defense is a comprehensive security solution meticulously crafted by Cisco to safeguard your cloud workloads and data dispersed across diverse cloud providers. This dynamic platform offers unified visibility and control, enabling seamless security management across all cloud environments. Armed with multi-directional threat detection, it analyzes inbound and outbound traffic, ensuring a proactive defense against potential threats. From automated responses and remediation to robust data security and loss prevention, Cisco Multicloud Defense delivers a holistic approach. It caters to organizations seeking enhanced security postures, reduced breach risks, streamlined management, and increased operational efficiency through task automation. The solution facilitates compliance with data privacy regulations and industry standards, ensuring a secure cloud environment. Additionally, Cisco Multicloud Defense integrates seamlessly with other Cisco security solutions and provides flexible deployment options, including on-premises, cloud-based, and hybrid models. 

    Zscaler enables the world’s leading organizations to securely transform their networks and applications for a mobile and cloud first world. Its flagship services, Zscaler Internet Access and Zscaler Private Access, create fast, secure connections between users and applications, regardless of device, location, or network. Zscaler services are 100% cloud-delivered and offer the simplicity, enhanced security, and improved user experience that traditional appliances or hybrid solutions are unable to match. Used in more than 185 countries, Zscaler operates the world’s largest cloud security platform, protecting thousands of enterprises and government agencies from cyberattacks and data loss.

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    Zenith Live, Azure, Carlsberg Group
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company56%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Manufacturing Company5%
    Media Company4%
    REVIEWERS
    Retailer29%
    Comms Service Provider14%
    Manufacturing Company14%
    Computer Software Company14%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company12%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government8%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business10%
    Midsize Enterprise8%
    Large Enterprise83%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise53%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise64%
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    Cisco Multicloud Defense is ranked 50th in Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) while Zscaler Cloud Firewall is ranked 24th in Firewalls with 15 reviews. Cisco Multicloud Defense is rated 0.0, while Zscaler Cloud Firewall is rated 8.4. On the other hand, the top reviewer of Zscaler Cloud Firewall writes "A highly stable and comprehensive cloud security and access solution". Cisco Multicloud Defense is most compared with Cisco Secure Firewall and Palo Alto Networks NG Firewalls, whereas Zscaler Cloud Firewall is most compared with Fortinet FortiGate, Azure Firewall, Palo Alto Networks NG Firewalls, OPNsense and Netgate pfSense.

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