My experience with pricing, setup costs, and licensing has been intriguing. I used to work for a Cisco partner, and I still have friends there with whom I discuss comparisons regarding some hardware products we sold. The shift I've seen is the elimination of the need for professional service packages. Users can customize their use of Cisco XDR significantly from the onset, which has resulted in a lower total cost of ownership compared to when we sold hardware and multiple systems.
My experience with the costs, including setup costs and licensing for Cisco XDR, is that it's now a subscription base, with options for one year, three year, or five year terms. It would be preferable to return to the old model where you just buy it once without having to pay a renewing fee, however, I don't think they're going to implement that.
Costs vary depending on dollar fluctuations. Cisco requires conversion to dollars, which affects the cost compared to local competitors who bill in local currency. Overall, the price is a bit expensive compared to local competitors.
Network Security Specialist at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Top 5
Feb 18, 2025
We focus on one vendor, Cisco, which provides us with excellent discounts when we buy multiple products. This integration and discounting are something we cannot get from competitors, leading to reduced security costs.
Cisco XDR delivers an advanced threat detection and response experience through integration with Cisco's security suite, offering enhanced visibility, intelligence, and automation for network protection and system evaluations.Cisco XDR integrates with Cisco Meraki and Splunk, excelling in threat intelligence and zero-day attack detection. Its automated response features provide crucial support in managing extensive networks, while the comprehensive log management facilitates detailed...
My experience with pricing, setup costs, and licensing has been intriguing. I used to work for a Cisco partner, and I still have friends there with whom I discuss comparisons regarding some hardware products we sold. The shift I've seen is the elimination of the need for professional service packages. Users can customize their use of Cisco XDR significantly from the onset, which has resulted in a lower total cost of ownership compared to when we sold hardware and multiple systems.
The licensing of Cisco XDR is a bit complicated. The cost can depend on what it is, and the process can be a little complicated.
My experience with the costs, including setup costs and licensing for Cisco XDR, is that it's now a subscription base, with options for one year, three year, or five year terms. It would be preferable to return to the old model where you just buy it once without having to pay a renewing fee, however, I don't think they're going to implement that.
Costs vary depending on dollar fluctuations. Cisco requires conversion to dollars, which affects the cost compared to local competitors who bill in local currency. Overall, the price is a bit expensive compared to local competitors.
We focus on one vendor, Cisco, which provides us with excellent discounts when we buy multiple products. This integration and discounting are something we cannot get from competitors, leading to reduced security costs.