# Cisco Secure Endpoint

> Cloud-native EDR with threat hunting, vulnerability management and automated response.

Cisco Secure Endpoint is an endpoint detection and response platform for detecting, responding to and recovering from endpoint threats, with pricing by licence tier and no published per-endpoint rate. Listing updated 6 September 2026. Checked by MSP Software 6 September 2026.

- Page: https://mspsoftware.net/software/cisco-secure-endpoint
- Vendor: Cisco, https://mspsoftware.net/vendors/cisco, website https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/products/security/endpoint-security/secure-endpoint
- Categories: EDR and XDR (primary)
- Free version: no.
- Deployment: cloud. Platforms: Windows and macOS. HQ: United States. Founded: 1984.
- Support: phone and help desk. Training: documentation and videos.

## From the vendor

Cisco Secure Endpoint is an endpoint detection and response platform from Cisco for organizations of any size detecting, responding to and recovering from endpoint threats. The platform integrates with Cisco's broader security fabric and security analytics platform, offering unified threat visibility and coordinated incident response across network, email, and endpoint security layers. According to Cisco's published information, the platform reduces remediation time by up to 85 percent compared to manual response workflows. The solution includes several core capabilities verified from Cisco's product documentation. Behavioural detection continuously monitors endpoint activity and flags suspicious patterns without relying solely on known threat signatures. Built-in threat hunting powered by Cisco Talos, Cisco's threat intelligence division, enables human-driven investigation mapped to the MITRE ATT & CK framework, helping security teams identify what attackers are actually doing on compromised systems. USB and device control allows administrators to restrict which hardware devices can connect to protected endpoints, an important control for organisations handling sensitive data. Integrated vulnerability management from Kenna Security identifies and prioritises missing patches and misconfigurations by risk, and these findings can be exported to third-party ticketing systems. Cisco Secure Endpoint is sold on a three-tier licensing model: Essentials, Advantage, and Premier, with each tier adding capabilities and increasing price accordingly. Pricing is not published on Cisco's website and requires direct contact with Cisco or an authorised partner for a quote. The platform is deployed as a cloud service and intended for organisations of any size from small shops to large enterprises. MSPs typically obtain licences through Cisco's partner programme. Before purchasing, confirm detailed platform support for any Linux endpoints your organisation requires, whether you need on-premises or hybrid deployment options beyond the standard cloud model, and whether native integration exists for your specific RMM or PSA, as this is not documented on Cisco's public website.

## Our take

Cisco Secure Endpoint's value proposition is its integration into Cisco's security fabric and unified analytics platform, making it well-suited to organisations already running Cisco network security or email filtering. The human-driven threat hunting and automated response through Cisco XDR are strengths for security teams that want more than signature-based detection. However, pricing is quote-only with no published rates, and crucial details on platform support breadth, deployment flexibility beyond cloud, and third-party tool integration are absent from public documentation. Before demo, confirm whether Linux is supported, whether your RMM or PSA can natively integrate or must use APIs, and whether on-premises or hybrid deployment is available. For shops seeking published pricing and broader third-party integration, evaluate SentinelOne, CrowdStrike Falcon, or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint instead.

## Pricing

Cisco Secure Endpoint does not publish a list price.

## Features

| Feature | Supported | Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Behavioural detection | yes | Includes cloud-native behavioural detection and response |
| Automated remediation | yes | Automated response playbooks available through XDR integration |
| USB and device control | yes | USB and device control capabilities included |
| Threat hunting console | yes | Human-driven threat hunting via Cisco Talos, MITRE ATT&CK aligned |
| macOS support | yes | macOS agent available |

## Integrations

- Cisco Secure Email, https://mspsoftware.net/software/cisco-secure-email
- Cisco Umbrella, https://mspsoftware.net/software/cisco-umbrella
- Cisco Security Cloud Analytics, https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/products/security/cloud-native-security/security-analytics-and-monitoring

Listed products that integrate with Cisco Secure Endpoint: Arctic Wolf, Cisco Secure Email and Cisco Umbrella.

## Alternatives

- Bitdefender GravityZone: Unified EDR, XDR and MDR in one cloud console with consumption-based MSP pricing. https://mspsoftware.net/software/bitdefender-gravityzone
- Microsoft Defender for Business: Endpoint security for small businesses, from $3 per user per month or included in Microsoft 365. https://mspsoftware.net/software/defender-for-business. Compare: https://mspsoftware.net/compare/cisco-secure-endpoint-vs-defender-for-business
- Todyl: A single agent bundling SASE, EDR, SIEM and MXDR, sold in three tiers priced on request. https://mspsoftware.net/software/todyl
- Elastic Security: Open-source SIEM and EDR platform with behavioral detection, threat hunting, and automated response. https://mspsoftware.net/software/elastic-security

## FAQ

### How much does Cisco Secure Endpoint cost?

Cisco Secure Endpoint does not publish a list price. No MSP price reports have been approved yet.

### Does Cisco Secure Endpoint offer a free trial?

There is no free version.

### What does Cisco Secure Endpoint integrate with?

Cisco Secure Endpoint lists integrations with Cisco Secure Email, Cisco Umbrella and Cisco Security Cloud Analytics.

### What integrates with Cisco Secure Endpoint?

Arctic Wolf, Cisco Secure Email and Cisco Umbrella list an integration with Cisco Secure Endpoint.

### Is Cisco Secure Endpoint cloud or on-premises?

Cisco Secure Endpoint is cloud-hosted; there is no on-premises version.

### Who is Cisco Secure Endpoint for?

MSPs report using Cisco Secure Endpoint at sizes of 6-15, 16-50, 51-200 and 200+ technicians.

### How is Cisco Secure Endpoint priced?

Cisco Secure Endpoint is sold through licence tiers called Essentials, Advantage, and Premier, with pricing that varies based on the tier and deployment requirements. Cisco does not publish per-endpoint or per-user rates on their website, instead requiring organisations to contact Cisco directly or work with an authorised partner for a quote. MSPs and resellers should reach out to their Cisco account team or partner channel manager for pricing details.

### Does Cisco Secure Endpoint integrate with my RMM or PSA?

Cisco Secure Endpoint is part of Cisco's broader security platform and integrates most directly with other Cisco security products such as Cisco Secure Email and Cisco Umbrella through Cisco's unified console. Integration with third-party RMM or PSA platforms is not clearly documented on Cisco's public website. MSPs should confirm with Cisco whether native connectors or API-based integrations exist for their specific RMM or PSA before purchasing.

### What platforms does Cisco Secure Endpoint protect?

Cisco Secure Endpoint supports Windows and macOS endpoints with dedicated agents for each platform. Support for Linux endpoints and other platforms is not clearly stated in Cisco's publicly available documentation. Organisations should confirm detailed platform support requirements with Cisco or an authorised partner before deployment.

### Can Cisco Secure Endpoint be deployed on-premises or hybrid?

Cisco Secure Endpoint is described as a cloud-native platform, indicating primary cloud deployment. Whether on-premises, hybrid, or air-gapped deployment options are available is not documented on the public website. MSPs and organisations with specific deployment requirements should contact Cisco directly to discuss deployment flexibility.

### Does Cisco Secure Endpoint include managed detection and response?

Cisco Secure Endpoint itself is a self-managed EDR platform with built-in threat hunting powered by Cisco Talos and automated response through integration with Cisco XDR. Cisco also offers managed EDR and MDR services separately through N-able Managed EDR and other partners. MSPs looking for fully managed threat response should ask Cisco about MDR add-ons or partner options.