Cisco Catalyst Center vs Open Systems CASB
Cisco Catalyst Center
cisco.comOpen Systems CASB
open-systems.orgSide by side
| Figure | Cisco Catalyst Center | Open Systems CASB |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · Cloud Access Security Broker Software | 7.8 (#7) | 6.8 (#13) |
| Deployment | Cisco describes hardware and virtual appliance deployments, including current guides for VMware ESXi and Ubuntu KVM. | The page says CASB can be activated rapidly without complex reconfiguration, especially for existing Secure Web Gateway customers. |
| Founded | 1984 | 1990 |
| Headquarters | San Jose, California, United States | Zürich, Switzerland |
| Integrations | Cisco documents integrations with ISE, ThousandEyes, Webex, Microsoft Teams, ServiceNow, Infoblox, and BlueCat, plus generic APIs for other ITSM and IPAM systems. | CASB works alongside Open Systems ZTNA, Secure Web Gateway, Firewall, and Email Security in its managed SSE layer. |
| Purpose | Cisco Catalyst Center is a centralized network controller and management dashboard for enterprise network operations. | CASB provides visibility into cloud application usage and policy enforcement to help organizations govern cloud environments and shadow IT. |
| Support | Cisco says Catalyst and Cisco DNA software subscriptions include embedded software support and downloads; opening a support case requires a Cisco Service Contract. | Level-3 engineers handle integration and operations 24/7; the page says support does not use L1 or L2. |
Plans
Cisco Catalyst Center
- Cisco DNA AdvantagePriced on request
- Cisco DNA EssentialsPriced on request
In their own words
Cisco Catalyst Center
Cisco Catalyst Center has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Open Systems CASB
Open Systems CASB has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.