If I could give advice, it would be to spend extra time mapping out endpoints and custom compliance policies before deployment. This will prevent initial configuration headaches and ensure effective integration with tools such as Azure AD and MDM platforms, maximizing automated capabilities. I have covered all relevant aspects of Portnox and do not think any other improvements are needed at this time. I have provided all my thoughts, reviews, opinions, improvements, and advice already and do not have anything additional to add. My overall review rating for Portnox is an eight out of ten.
I have not tried the enhanced ZTNA with secure access portal features, but from the reviews I have had from my colleagues, it is something that is quite awesome as well. I would rate this review a nine overall.
Portnox Cloud is not that easy for beginners. It was a little bit difficult in the beginning, but later it comes easy. After I contacted the company and was in touch with the support team of Portnox, it became easier for me to use it, but it needed a little bit of learning in the beginning. My clients used to access with passwordless access control. For example, one of them has a computer and used to connect remotely. His family entered his laptop to reach the software, so I added passwordless and more policies for his account, making it easy for him to connect without needing VPN or third-party connections.
Using Portnox cloud is very easy. It is very useful and user-friendly. I have not faced any issue within these two years. My impressions of the unified access control platform are that I find it effective. In my opinion, the only problem with Portnox is that older data issue. If that is improved, it would be better. I would recommend Portnox to others looking to implement this product. You will not be dissatisfied; I would recommend it. I gave Portnox an overall rating of nine out of ten.
Network And Security Engineer at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Top 20
Feb 5, 2026
On a scale from one to ten, I find Portnox easy to use, rating it a nine. Portnox is very easy to maintain. Approximately 1,500 users use the solution, but there are 3,300 devices. For us, currently, having a passwordless, risk-based access control solution is not that important. I surely recommend Portnox to other users because of the price, ease of use, and fast setup. I compare Portnox with other solutions and find it price-wise very competitive, and for the rest, it is cloud-based, which most of the other ones are not fully cloud integrated, so that is a good benefit for us. My thoughts on the pricing of Portnox are that it is a seven; it is very competitive with all the rest and not on the expensive side. I rate this review an overall eight.
Portnox does require some maintenance on my end. The local agent server and sensors require maintenance, which they perform remotely. They notify me in advance and suggest optimal timing. The maintenance they perform in the backend is communicated through notifications. For all my clients and in-house work, we have a dedicated account manager. We coordinate internally, informing them of periods when we cannot afford maintenance or downtime, such as during board meetings. They accommodate this scheduling. The maintenance is on their end, not ours. The only part I manage is their sensors for local caching, which I prefer to deploy at night or on weekends, although they do it in the backend. I would rate Portnox overall at approximately seven. I cannot use it everywhere. For regulated entities, they typically avoid it because it is cloud-based. With integrations involving PII, you must conduct TPRM and handle contractual requirements like SOC 2 Type 2 certification and due diligence, which becomes burdensome. This is not unique to Portnox but affects every cloud solution. Apart from that, regarding stability and technical support, they are great. I believe seven is a fair rating, though if your company is not bound by strong regulatory requirements, Portnox would score much higher.
Senior Network Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Top 10
Sep 22, 2025
The unified access control platform, especially on cloud, offers great functionality. Having all functionalities under one roof is beneficial, though some big organizations prefer on-premises solutions for security purposes. Regarding conditional access, it can be configured for specific ports, such as ATM machines, to ensure availability while maintaining security. For user systems, conditional access is limited, and vouchers are issued only when necessary, such as when systems need to remain online during maintenance. As an end user, I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.
I would rate Portnox an eight out of ten. Operational efficiency has become more complex and time-consuming due to increased security measures. While previously devices could easily connect to the network, now a more rigorous procedure is required to ensure security. This involves a help desk ticket and MAC address bypass to properly document and allow devices, which are often more than just employee laptops, onto the network. Although this process increases complexity and workload, it significantly enhances security. The maintenance is managed by Portnox. While cloud security is a valid concern, Portnox prioritizes security as a network security company. Their practices align with industry standards, even with the increased exposure of a cloud-based system. For global companies, the centralized management platform offers significant advantages.
Systems Analyst at a construction company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Top 10
Nov 25, 2024
I would advise having templates ready for your switch configurations with Portnox config integrated into them so they're easy to replicate across your network. If you use a cloud-based switch to propagate the configuration, it’s very easy. I'd rate the solution nine out of ten.
Technical Sales / Presales at Routelink Integrated Systems
Reseller
Dec 29, 2023
As far as I know, I don't think that maintenance is required for Portnox Clear, as it is a solution that gets updated from time to time. If there is a maintenance requirement, it may lead to the product having some downtime, but I am not aware or sure if it will happen the way I think. I recommend people use Portnox Clear as it is a cloud-based product. Apart from the value users get from the solution in the area of network access control, users also get value from its in-built cloud, making it a very scalable tool that is very easy to manage from any location. You just need to log in to the portal and then carry out whatever activity you want to carry out. I want others to buy Portnox Clear, as it is a cloud-based solution, making it a tool that is very easy to implement, support, and deploy. If I don't consider the issue with the solution around the area of agents, then I can say that it is a good solution, but because it is an agentless product, my company needs to provide a lot of explanation to ensure the conversion of prospects into customers. Portnox Clear is a very solid solution to work with, especially when considering the ease of deployment it offers. I rate the overall product an eight out of ten.
Information Security Officer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
May 31, 2022
I think while Portnox provides wonderful technology, the support and maintenance agreements are problematic. In particular, when they're dealing with a local partner. Partners really need to be skilled and knowledgeable. I rate this solution eight out of 10.
Product Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Feb 21, 2022
If you want scalability and have many different vendors in your environment, you must first ensure that they are compatible with those devices. However, if you're looking for pricing, they're quite reasonable when compared to other vendors. In addition, installation is less complicated when compared to other vendors. I would rate Portnox Clear a seven out of ten.
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If I could give advice, it would be to spend extra time mapping out endpoints and custom compliance policies before deployment. This will prevent initial configuration headaches and ensure effective integration with tools such as Azure AD and MDM platforms, maximizing automated capabilities. I have covered all relevant aspects of Portnox and do not think any other improvements are needed at this time. I have provided all my thoughts, reviews, opinions, improvements, and advice already and do not have anything additional to add. My overall review rating for Portnox is an eight out of ten.
I have not tried the enhanced ZTNA with secure access portal features, but from the reviews I have had from my colleagues, it is something that is quite awesome as well. I would rate this review a nine overall.
Portnox Cloud is not that easy for beginners. It was a little bit difficult in the beginning, but later it comes easy. After I contacted the company and was in touch with the support team of Portnox, it became easier for me to use it, but it needed a little bit of learning in the beginning. My clients used to access with passwordless access control. For example, one of them has a computer and used to connect remotely. His family entered his laptop to reach the software, so I added passwordless and more policies for his account, making it easy for him to connect without needing VPN or third-party connections.
Using Portnox cloud is very easy. It is very useful and user-friendly. I have not faced any issue within these two years. My impressions of the unified access control platform are that I find it effective. In my opinion, the only problem with Portnox is that older data issue. If that is improved, it would be better. I would recommend Portnox to others looking to implement this product. You will not be dissatisfied; I would recommend it. I gave Portnox an overall rating of nine out of ten.
On a scale from one to ten, I find Portnox easy to use, rating it a nine. Portnox is very easy to maintain. Approximately 1,500 users use the solution, but there are 3,300 devices. For us, currently, having a passwordless, risk-based access control solution is not that important. I surely recommend Portnox to other users because of the price, ease of use, and fast setup. I compare Portnox with other solutions and find it price-wise very competitive, and for the rest, it is cloud-based, which most of the other ones are not fully cloud integrated, so that is a good benefit for us. My thoughts on the pricing of Portnox are that it is a seven; it is very competitive with all the rest and not on the expensive side. I rate this review an overall eight.
Portnox does require some maintenance on my end. The local agent server and sensors require maintenance, which they perform remotely. They notify me in advance and suggest optimal timing. The maintenance they perform in the backend is communicated through notifications. For all my clients and in-house work, we have a dedicated account manager. We coordinate internally, informing them of periods when we cannot afford maintenance or downtime, such as during board meetings. They accommodate this scheduling. The maintenance is on their end, not ours. The only part I manage is their sensors for local caching, which I prefer to deploy at night or on weekends, although they do it in the backend. I would rate Portnox overall at approximately seven. I cannot use it everywhere. For regulated entities, they typically avoid it because it is cloud-based. With integrations involving PII, you must conduct TPRM and handle contractual requirements like SOC 2 Type 2 certification and due diligence, which becomes burdensome. This is not unique to Portnox but affects every cloud solution. Apart from that, regarding stability and technical support, they are great. I believe seven is a fair rating, though if your company is not bound by strong regulatory requirements, Portnox would score much higher.
The unified access control platform, especially on cloud, offers great functionality. Having all functionalities under one roof is beneficial, though some big organizations prefer on-premises solutions for security purposes. Regarding conditional access, it can be configured for specific ports, such as ATM machines, to ensure availability while maintaining security. For user systems, conditional access is limited, and vouchers are issued only when necessary, such as when systems need to remain online during maintenance. As an end user, I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.
I would rate Portnox an eight out of ten.
I would rate Portnox an eight out of ten. Operational efficiency has become more complex and time-consuming due to increased security measures. While previously devices could easily connect to the network, now a more rigorous procedure is required to ensure security. This involves a help desk ticket and MAC address bypass to properly document and allow devices, which are often more than just employee laptops, onto the network. Although this process increases complexity and workload, it significantly enhances security. The maintenance is managed by Portnox. While cloud security is a valid concern, Portnox prioritizes security as a network security company. Their practices align with industry standards, even with the increased exposure of a cloud-based system. For global companies, the centralized management platform offers significant advantages.
I would advise having templates ready for your switch configurations with Portnox config integrated into them so they're easy to replicate across your network. If you use a cloud-based switch to propagate the configuration, it’s very easy. I'd rate the solution nine out of ten.
As far as I know, I don't think that maintenance is required for Portnox Clear, as it is a solution that gets updated from time to time. If there is a maintenance requirement, it may lead to the product having some downtime, but I am not aware or sure if it will happen the way I think. I recommend people use Portnox Clear as it is a cloud-based product. Apart from the value users get from the solution in the area of network access control, users also get value from its in-built cloud, making it a very scalable tool that is very easy to manage from any location. You just need to log in to the portal and then carry out whatever activity you want to carry out. I want others to buy Portnox Clear, as it is a cloud-based solution, making it a tool that is very easy to implement, support, and deploy. If I don't consider the issue with the solution around the area of agents, then I can say that it is a good solution, but because it is an agentless product, my company needs to provide a lot of explanation to ensure the conversion of prospects into customers. Portnox Clear is a very solid solution to work with, especially when considering the ease of deployment it offers. I rate the overall product an eight out of ten.
I think while Portnox provides wonderful technology, the support and maintenance agreements are problematic. In particular, when they're dealing with a local partner. Partners really need to be skilled and knowledgeable. I rate this solution eight out of 10.
If you want scalability and have many different vendors in your environment, you must first ensure that they are compatible with those devices. However, if you're looking for pricing, they're quite reasonable when compared to other vendors. In addition, installation is less complicated when compared to other vendors. I would rate Portnox Clear a seven out of ten.