Frost Radar 2025 graphic showing Cisco in the leadership quadrant for SASE

Analyst Report

Cisco ranks as a leader in Secure Access Service Edge

Frost & Sullivan ranks Cisco a top vendor in SASE growth and innovation. Discover how our platform-first approach and AI-driven security are setting the standard for the modern, distributed enterprise.

Why Cisco is a Leader in SASE

In the 2025 Frost RadarTM for SASE, Frost & Sullivan identifies Cisco as a primary leader, with recognition for delivering operational cohesion across networking, security, and identity.

Simplified management

Integrate SD-WAN and cloud security into a unified experience, streamlining the transition from traditional VPN to advanced ZTNA and simplifying zero-trust access.

SASE for the AI era

Secure interactions with over 1200 GenAI applications, protecting your organization against shadow AI, prompt injections attacks, and data leakage.

Predictive analytics

Leverage integrated ThousandEyes for predictive path recommendations and end-to-end experience monitoring across the entire digital infrastructure.

How Cisco stacks up against the competition

"Cisco's advanced SASE offering, characterized by AI-driven innovations, expansive visibility tools, and leadership in SD-WAN, places it in an enviable competitive position."  — Frost & Sullivan