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Cisco Identity Services Engine

byCisco Systems
in
4.7
Market Presence: Network Access Control (Transitioning to Security Service Edge), Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN

Overview

Product Information on Cisco Identity Services Engine

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Cisco Identity Services Engine?

Cisco Identity Services Engine is a software that provides network access control and policy management for organizations. It enables centralized authentication, authorization, and accounting for users and devices connecting to the network. The software offers features such as device profiling, guest access management, and endpoint compliance assessment. Cisco Identity Services Engine integrates with network infrastructure to enforce security policies and segment network access based on user roles, device types, and compliance status. The software addresses business challenges related to secure network access, reducing the risk of unauthorized access, and supporting regulatory compliance requirements across wired, wireless, and VPN connections.

Cisco Identity Services Engine Pricing

Cisco Identity Services Engine software uses a licensing-based pricing model with options for both perpetual and subscription licenses. Pricing is structured based on the number of endpoints, selected feature tiers, and duration of use for subscription licenses. Additional licenses may be required for advanced capabilities or larger deployments.

Overall experience with Cisco Identity Services Engine

IT Associate
Gov't/PS/ED 5,000 - 50,000 Employees, Education
FAVORABLE

“Granular controls and strong authentication, but periodic reboots required”

5.0
Jun 1, 2026
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IT ASSOCIATE
<50M USD, IT Services
CRITICAL

“ISE Profiling Woes: Issues with User Connectivity Upon Changing Desks”

1.0
Apr 4, 2024
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About Company

Company Description

Updated 8th February 2024

Cisco is a company that specializes in networking technologies, particularly Internet Protocol (IP)-based solutions. It was established in 1984 by a group of computer scientists from Stanford University. As of today, Cisco has a global workforce, continuing to innovate in various fields, notably in routing and switching. Adding to its core business, the company also delves into emerging technologies including home networking, IP telephony, optical networking, security features, storage area networking, and wireless technology. Moreover, Cisco extends its expertise to offer a sweeping range of services such as technical support and advanced services. The company sells its products and services on an enterprise level, to commercial businesses, service providers, and end-users.

Company Details

Updated 25th June 2024
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1984
Head office location
San Jose, United States
Number of employees
10001+
Parent Company
Cisco
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
http://www.cisco.com

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Cisco Identity Services Engine Reviews and Ratings

4.7

(523 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
45%
4 Star
48%
3 Star
7%
2 Star
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1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?
  • IT Associate
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    Education
    Review Source

    Granular controls and strong authentication, but periodic reboots required

    5.0
    Jun 1, 2026
    Working with my current employer Cisco has been very responsive and proactive with both our issues and requests. ISE has been performing well as our RADIUS and TACACS+ server and handling the authentications of over 7000 devices connecting to our network daily.
  • IT Associate
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    Education
    Review Source

    Granular controls and strong authentication, but periodic reboots required

    5.0
    Jun 1, 2026
    Working with my current employer Cisco has been very responsive and proactive with both our issues and requests. ISE has been performing well as our RADIUS and TACACS+ server and handling the authentications of over 7000 devices connecting to our network daily.
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Reviewer Insights for: Cisco Identity Services Engine
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Cisco Identity Services Engine Likes & Dislikes

Like

The product is very robust. It has a lot of knobs and levers that can get really granular but also causes some confusion when you first get into it. But there is plenty of training to get you up to speed on managing it.

Like

The product is very robust. It has a lot of knobs and levers that can get really granular but also causes some confusion when you first get into it. But there is plenty of training to get you up to speed on managing it.

Like

The product is very robust. It has a lot of knobs and levers that can get really granular but also causes some confusion when you first get into it. But there is plenty of training to get you up to speed on managing it.

Dislike

Being disconnected from the network on valid devices.

Dislike

Being disconnected from the network on valid devices.

Dislike

Being disconnected from the network on valid devices.