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Features and benefits
Intent-based networking (IBN) built on Cisco DNA takes a software-delivered approach to automating and assuring services across your WAN and your campus and branch networks. Cisco DNA enables you to streamline operations and facilitate IT and business innovation.
Automate, analyze, and integrate with IT
- View the network as a whole.
- Provision devices based on policies.
- Troubleshoot faster with AI-assisted analytics.
- Make the network a participant in IT and business processes.
Deliver the multi-cloud world
- Optimize application experience.
- Secure cloud access with integrated, comprehensive security.
- Operate simply, using a single management dashboard.
- Forecast and plan with insightful recommendations.
Detect, contain, and mitigate threats
- Get complete visibility of users, devices, apps, and processes.
- Reduce the attack surface.
- Accelerate incident response.
- Stop the breach.
Integrate with other domains
- Extend IBN across the WAN, from campus/branch to data center and cloud.
- Enforce and monitor common policies.
- Ensure end-to-end compliance with regulations.
- Automate app experience.
Products that help you unlock the full value of Cisco DNA
Routing
Simplify your WAN architecture and make it easier to deploy, manage, and operate.
Switching
Simplify how you buy and use our Cisco DNA solution for switching.
Wireless
Provide an immersive experience with secure, fast, and reliable products.
Network management
Simplify management, automate processes, and use analytics to optimize performance.
Network security
Get secure connectivity with centralized management that keeps costs low.
Innovation delivered through Cisco DNA software
Cisco DNA software unlocks routing, switching, and wireless use cases across three subscription tiers:
Cisco DNA Essentials, Cisco DNA Advantage, and Cisco DNA Premier.
Cisco DNA for SD-WAN and routing
Simplify your WAN architecture and make it easier to deploy, manage, and operate.
Cisco DNA for switching
Segment your network for security, compliance, and complex processes. Centralize policy management.
Cisco DNA for wireless
Deliver exceptional wireless performance for high-density environments. Get end-to-end visibility and remediation guidance.
Accelerate your success with services from Cisco Customer Experience
Confidently move to a secure, automated, intent-based network with expert guidance, proven experience, best practices, and innovative tools.
Recommended resources
Additional resources
Case studies
Customer Experience
- Cisco DNA Advisory Service (PDF - 185 KB)
Digital network design guidance
Infographics and interactive resources
Overviews
Technical e-books
Vendor comparison
Videos
Webinars
White papers and analyst reports
- 2020 Global Networking Trends Report
- IDC’s 2019 Networking Predictions (PDF - 174 KB)
- Miercom: Enterprise campus architecture comparative assessment - Cisco DNA vs. HPE and Huawei
- EMA white paper: Preparing Your Network for the Digital Age
- IDC Research: Global survey on digital network readiness and business impact
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