Cisco vs Sophos

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Cisco
Based on 367 reviews.
Sophos
Based on 81 reviews.
Overview
Cisco Systems, Inc. is an American multinational technology company headquartered in San Jose, California, that designs, manufactures, and sells networking equipment. Cisco is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet, and it supports, manages and operates business systems for various and major third parties. Cisco Systems was founded in December 1984 by Leonard Bosack, who was in charge of the Stanford University computer science department's computers, and Sandy Lerner, who managed the Graduate School of Business' computers.Sophos is a developer and vendor of computer security software and hardware, providing communication endpoint, encryption, network security, email security and mobile security as well as unified threat management products. Sophos is largely focused on providing security to organisations and businesses. SophosLabs is the company's global network of threat analysis centres. Sophos has won several awards for its consumer-facing Naked Security blog.
Sample Customers
Cisco Sourcefire Firewalls: Aegean Motorway, EllisDon Corporation, Linz AG,
Cisco ASA: There are more than one million Adaptive Security Appliances deployed globally. Top customers include First American Financial Corp., Genzyme, Frankfurt Airport, Hansgrohe SE, and City of Tomorrow.
Meraki MX Firewalls: Hyatt, ONS
Cisco Firepower NGFW: Shawnee Mission School District
Cisco ASAv: Bluelock
Cisco IOS Security: Arup Group, Brunel University London, City of Biel, Gobierno de Castilla-La Mancha, K&L Gates , New South Wales Rural Fire Service, Offshore Northern Seas, Transplace
Cisco Email Security: SUNY Old Westbury, CoxHealth, City of Fullerton, Indra
Cisco Identity Services Engine: Aegean Motorway, BC Hydro, Beachbody, Bucks County Intermediate Unit , Cisco IT, Derby City Council, Global Banking Customer, Gobierno de Castilla-La Mancha, Houston Methodist, Linz AG, London Hydro, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Molina Healthcare, MST Systems, New South Wales Rural Fire Service, Reykjavik University, Wildau University
Cisco Meraki Systems Manager: Hafen Hamburg & Empire Riverside Hotel, Eastview Church, Tourism Holdings, Colegio Sagrada Familia Hijas de Jesús, Tommy Bahama's, Canadian School Mexico, Rosebank College
Cisco AMP for Endpoints: Heritage Bank, Mobile County Schools, NHL University, Thunder Bay Regional, Yokogawa Electric, Sam Houston State University, First Financial Bank
Sophos Network Access Control: Rushmoor Borough Council
Sophos Cyberoam UTM: Gulf Corporation for Technology, Maridive & Oil Services, Fidelity Bank, Petra University, Capital FM Kenya, Safari Park Hotel and Casino, Mayfair Casino, Pacific International Lines, Mozambique Ministry of Education, University of Namibia, Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability, University of Hawai, New Delhi Municipal Council
Sophos UTM: One Housing Group
Sophos Email Appliance: Investors Savings Bank
Sophos EPP Suite: EK Services
X by Invincea [EOL]: Boston Financial
Invincea Management [EOL]: U.S. Defense Contractor
Sophos Mobile: VIST Bank
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Top Industries
Comms Service Provider
17%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
7%
University
5%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Construction Company
6%
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