Software-Defined Access
Get network speed, security, and peace of mind
Now you can provide access to any application--without compromising on security--while gaining awareness of what is hitting your network. See how Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) can offer you and your customers insights and a single, highly secure network.
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A wired and wireless architecture to meet changing demands
Adapt to mobile demand
56% of line-of-business say a mobile strategy is very or extremely important to their objective (IDC).
Prepare for IoT growth
46% of network devices will be machine-to-machine by 2020 (Cisco VNI).
Secure from evolving threats
80% of security breaches occur within the perimeter (ZK Research).
The office that works as hard as you do
With a simple click and drag of your mouse, get the full effect of Cisco’s Enterprise Networking panoramic 360° experience. See what’s happening behind the scenes of an office throughout a normal work day.
What’s inside SD-Access
Management
Manage Cisco SD-Access with a central dashboard. Easily design, provision, apply policy, and assure network services with full visibility across the entire network.
User group access
Gain awareness of what’s hitting your network. SD-Access simplifies delivery of consistent, highly secure, identity-based policy for users and devices across wired and wireless networks.
Network infrastructure
Cisco's switches, access points, and routers are the foundation of the SD-Access fabric. Designing and provisioning your devices and policies just got a lot easier.
Cisco ONE Software for DNA
Cisco ONE Software helps you buy, manage, and upgrade your network and infrastructure software easily.
Supported hardware
Routers
Cisco routers provide access to applications, services, and integrated technologies. SD-Access is supported on the Cisco 4000 Series ISR and 1000 Series ASR.
SD-Access is open and programmable
Develop your own network-automation applications
Use third-party solutions to easily develop apps for integration, automation, and device-level programming.
Extend automation across the enterprise
Open APIs from SD-Access platforms (DNA Center and ISE) allow you to extend and operate your enterprise at scale.
Get solutions from SD-Access partners
Accelerate digital transformation with technology solutions from our partners tailored to your business needs.
Powering intent-based networking
Software-Defined Access is the industry’s first intent-based networking solution for the enterprise. See how Cisco brings SD-Access to light.
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Defend Mars using SD-Access
Attach sensors to the network fabric on Mars and see SD-Access in action. Join the fun exploring new gaming levels and solution challenges.
Simplify network operations
See how to make network operations easier in five steps.
Opening the way for SD-Access
Learn how Cisco ONE sets the stage for software-defined access networks.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
See how Cisco DNA and SD-Access help this hospital securely connect and manage thousands of network devices and deliver excellent patient care.
See what customers are saying
"One the reasons I like DNA is that it is not simply pursuing expanding features, but it brings comfortable operations and management for users [and] for IT operators."
Akira Hayasaka, Director of DNA Business, Uniadex
"SD-Access is transformational in how our IT can securely and remotely provision cruise ships around the world."
Michael Giresi, Chief Information Officer, Royal Caribbean Cruises
"SD-Access’ segmentation and automation capabilities drastically simplify global IT operations with complete visibility to deliver new services quickly."
Raja Ukil, Chief Information Officer, Wipro
"Transportation is at a disruptive shift. With SD-Access we can consolidate our locations across the country with consistent policy in one solid view."
Sebastian Meissner, Network Architect, Deutsche Bahn Systel GmbH
Start your journey today with Cisco Services
Cisco Services give you enhanced control of the network environment. Ease operations with DNA Center's real-time, actionable views of network security, devices, users, and applications.
News and events
Get to know SD-Access
Learn how to get started with policy-based automation on TechWiseTV.
SD-Access fabric deep dive
Take a closer look at the architecture that’s redefining network automation.
Secure and automate your network with SD-Access
See how you can upgrade, simplify, and improve your network’s performance using SD-Access.
Resources
At-a-Glances
- SD-Access At-a-Glance (PDF - 103 KB)
Blogs
FAQs
Guides
Overviews
- Cisco Software-Defined Access: Enabling Intent Based Networking eBook (PDF - 3.1 MB)
- SD-Access Services Overview (PDF - 241 KB)
- SD-Access Solution Overview (PDF - 683 KB)
Podcasts
- (Video - 9:40 min)
Promotions
- DNA Access Solutions promotion (PDF - 805 KB)
Videos
- DNA Center how-to video resources
- (Video - 01:43 min)
White papers
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