Cisco Catalyst Center vs Dope Security CASB Neural
Cisco Catalyst Center
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| Figure | Cisco Catalyst Center | Dope Security CASB Neural |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Spec score · Cloud Access Security Broker Software | 7.8 (#7) | 7.9 (#6) |
| Spec score · Security Service Edge Software | 7.8 (#12) | 7.8 (#13) |
| Purpose | Cisco Catalyst Center is a centralized network controller and management dashboard for enterprise network operations. | CASB Neural is a cloud access security broker for data loss prevention and SaaS security posture management. |
| Security | Catalyst Center supports FIPS 140-2-compliant cryptography modules, and Cisco recommends deploying it behind a firewall on a private internal network. | The maker says it prioritizes SOC 2 audits and regular penetration testing, with supporting evidence available from support. |
| Support | Cisco says Catalyst and Cisco DNA software subscriptions include embedded software support and downloads; opening a support case requires a Cisco Service Contract. | The maker says it provides 24/7 support from the US, EU, and India. |
Plans
Cisco Catalyst Center
- Cisco DNA AdvantagePriced on request
- Cisco DNA EssentialsPriced on request
Dope Security CASB Neural
- SWGFree
- SSE+Priced on request
- SWG + CASBPriced on request
- SWG + DLPPriced on request
In their own words
Cisco Catalyst Center
Cisco Catalyst Center has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Dope Security CASB Neural
Dope Security CASB Neural is a cloud access security broker for data loss prevention and SaaS security posture management. It uses large language models to identify externally shared files that may contain personal, payment, health, or intellectual property data across Microsoft 365 and Google cloud apps. It detects exposed files in OneDrive and Google Drive, shows who can access them, and lets administrators make them private with one-click remediation. It also finds apps authorized to access Microsoft 365 or Google through APIs. The maker says identification and monitoring work without configuration. Relevant files are downloaded for language-model processing and then deleted; the maker says file content is never stored. Customer web traffic remains on the endpoint instead of going to Dope Security’s cloud for decryption. CASB Neural is available on macOS, Windows, and the web, with API-based deployment. A free trial is available through Google or Microsoft. The SWG plan is free. Pricing for SWG + DLP, SSE+, and SWG + CASB is on request.