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Software-Defined Access
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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).
6 ways Software Defined-Access with DNA delivers cutting-edge intelligence
The network edge is the first line of defense--where policy is applied to determine who or what has access to your network and to sense suspicious activity--even in encrypted traffic. It takes only one time for a data breach to affect your organization. With so much potential for infiltration, it’s critical to have a trusted solution to identify and control what gets on your network
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
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.
Mars needs your help
Build a network to protect the base. Take the Mars Network Challenge, now with new levels and challenges.
SD-Access put to the test
Read a third-party report on SD-Access. Learn how you can deploy your network in under 30 minutes and get simpler, more powerful management.
Improve organizational efficiency
See what IDC has to say about how a single fabric can facilitate digital transformation.
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.
Why SD-Access matters
Read what a 3rd party has to say about how Cisco SD-Access provides a simpler yet more powerful approach to enterprise networking.
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 SDA.
Resources
- Digital Network Architecture
- DNA Center how-to video resources
- SD-Access At-a-Glance
- SD-Access Design Guide
- Cisco Software-Defined Access: Enabling Intent Based Networking eBook
- SD-Access FAQs
- SD-Access Migration Guide
- SD-Access Services Overview
- SD-Access Ordering Guide
- SD-Access Solution Overview
- DNA Access Solutions promotion (PDF - 805 KB)
- SD-Access Solution White Paper
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