Key capabilities
- Zero trust network access (ZTNA) to private apps, client-based or clientless
- Secure web gateway with HTTPS inspection
- CASB and data loss prevention
- Firewall-as-a-service and IPS
- VPN-as-a-service for legacy use cases
- Digital experience monitoring powered by ThousandEyes
- DNS-layer security inherited from Umbrella
- Controls for generative AI apps and agents
Umbrella customers
Cisco has announced end-of-sale for Umbrella DNS and SIG on 31 January 2027, with Secure Access as the migration path. Read our Umbrella end of life guide.
Who it suits
Organisations replacing VPNs and on-premises proxies, securing hybrid workers, or consolidating security vendors. If you are comparing vendors, see Check Point Harmony SASE.
How Forever Systems supplies and supports Cisco Secure
We supply and support the Cisco Secure portfolio for UK organisations, alongside Cisco Meraki networking and Cisco voice.
- Architecture and sizing: the right mix of firewall, endpoint, email, identity and cloud security for your estate
- Deployment and migration, including ASA to Secure Firewall and AnyConnect to Secure Client
- Integration across Cisco XDR, Duo, Umbrella and Secure Access so products share intelligence
- Ongoing support: upgrades, policy reviews, licence management and renewals
Forever Systems Ltd is an independent IT and cyber security provider. We will always recommend what fits, Cisco or otherwise.
Want help choosing the right Cisco Secure products?
Talk to Forever Systems on 0333 358 3808 or send us an enquiry and we will come back to you with options, not a hard sell.
Call 0333 358 3808Send an enquiryFrequently asked questions
Is Cisco Secure Access a SASE solution?
Secure Access is Cisco's SSE. Combined with SD-WAN, such as Cisco Meraki, it forms a SASE architecture.
Does Secure Access replace AnyConnect VPN?
It can replace many VPN use cases with ZTNA, while offering VPN-as-a-service where needed.