Cisco Catalyst Center vs Hybrid Analysis
Cisco Catalyst Center
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Hybrid Analysis
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| Figure | Cisco Catalyst Center | Hybrid Analysis |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · Malware Analysis Sandboxes | 7.8 (#8) | 7.6 (#11) |
| API | The platform exposes northbound REST APIs for discovery, inventory, topology, provisioning, assurance, and other network operations. | Registered users can generate a restricted free Public API key, and the API supports file and URL submissions, search, report retrieval, and data erasure subject to privileges. |
| Headquarters | San Jose, California, United States | Frankfurt, Germany |
| Integrations | Cisco documents integrations with ISE, ThousandEyes, Webex, Microsoft Teams, ServiceNow, Infoblox, and BlueCat, plus generic APIs for other ITSM and IPAM systems. | The FAQ lists integrations including VirusTotal, OPSWAT Metadefender, SIEM systems such as HP ArcSight, Suricata, and Phantom. |
| Purpose | Cisco Catalyst Center is a centralized network controller and management dashboard for enterprise network operations. | Hybrid Analysis is a free community malware analysis service that detects and analyzes unknown threats. |
Plans
Cisco Catalyst Center
- Cisco DNA AdvantagePriced on request
- Cisco DNA EssentialsPriced on request
In their own words
Cisco Catalyst Center
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Hybrid Analysis
Hybrid Analysis is a cloud malware analysis service for examining files and URLs to detect and investigate unknown threats. Its free community plan allows 30 file uploads per month, with a maximum file size of 100 MB. File analysis can include Falcon Static Analysis, reputation lookups, antivirus engines and static checks; submitted files can also receive in-depth static and dynamic analysis. Search covers reports, YARA rules, strings and indicators of compromise. Registered users can create a restricted free Public API key for submissions, searches, report retrieval and data erasure, subject to privileges. The service supports hybrid static and runtime analysis on Windows 7 and Windows 10, plus extensive static analysis of Android APK files. Listed integrations include VirusTotal, OPSWAT Metadefender and SIEM systems. Submitted material may be retained or shared at the service’s discretion, including screenshots and metadata for samples marked not to share. Terms limit use to internal business security or legitimate research.