# Cisco Secure Endpoints vs HPE Aruba Networking SSE Comparison

| | Cisco Secure Endpoints | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 27 | 44 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (41.7% of reviews) | Mid-Market (47.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Cisco Secure Endpoints

Pros:
- Ease of Use (7 reviews)
- Features (7 reviews)

Cons:
- Complexity (3 reviews)
- Complex Interface (2 reviews)

### HPE Aruba Networking SSE

Pros:
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- Performance Efficiency (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Performance Issues (3 reviews)
- Insufficient Training (2 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Cisco Secure Endpoints | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (23 reviews) | 9.5 (28 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 8.6 (30 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (12 reviews) | 7.6 (26 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 8.3 (25 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.4 (20 reviews) | 8.7 (30 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 9.0 (24 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.9 (22 reviews) | 9.0 (24 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Cisco Secure Endpoints

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### HPE Aruba Networking SSE

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Network Access Control (NAC)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Endpoints** | N/A | N/A |
| **HPE Aruba Networking SSE** | 9.2/10 | 11 |

#### Data

| Feature | Cisco Secure Endpoints | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Protection** | Not enough data | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 
| **Remote Access** | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **Network Access** | Not enough data | 9.5 (10 reviews) | 

#### Network

| Feature | Cisco Secure Endpoints | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | 
|---|---|---|
| **Security** | Not enough data | 9.5 (10 reviews) | 
| **Scaling** | Not enough data | 9.4 (9 reviews) | 
| **Audit** | Not enough data | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | Cisco Secure Endpoints | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | 
|---|---|---|
| **Processes** | Not enough data | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 
| **Blockage** | Not enough data | 9.2 (10 reviews) | 
| **IoT** | Not enough data | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 

### Endpoint Protection Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Endpoints** | N/A | N/A |
| **HPE Aruba Networking SSE** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Cisco Secure Endpoints | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Web Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Device Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Cisco Secure Endpoints | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | 
|---|---|---|
| **System Isolation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Cisco Secure Endpoints | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | 
|---|---|---|
| **Automated Remediation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Behavioral Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Antivirus

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Endpoints** | N/A | N/A |
| **HPE Aruba Networking SSE** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Cisco Secure Endpoints | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Endpoints** | N/A | N/A |
| **HPE Aruba Networking SSE** | N/A | N/A |

#### Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) 

| Feature | Cisco Secure Endpoints | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | 
|---|---|---|
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Endpoint Protection

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Endpoints** | N/A | N/A |
| **HPE Aruba Networking SSE** | N/A | N/A |

#### System Control

| Feature | Cisco Secure Endpoints | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | 
|---|---|---|
| **Device Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Web Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **System Isolation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Vulnerability Prevention

| Feature | Cisco Secure Endpoints | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | 
|---|---|---|
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security Management

| Feature | Cisco Secure Endpoints | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Cisco Secure Endpoints (3):** [Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-detection-response-edr), [Antivirus Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/antivirus), [Endpoint Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection-platforms)

**Unique to HPE Aruba Networking SSE (1):** [Network Access Control Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-access-control-nac)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Cisco Secure Endpoints | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 20.8% | 5.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 41.7% | 47.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 37.5% | 47.2% | 

### By Industry

#### Cisco Secure Endpoints

- **Information Technology and Services:** 12.5%
- **Education Management:** 12.5%
- **Computer Software:** 12.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 8.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 8.3%
- **Financial Services:** 8.3%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.2%
- **Insurance:** 4.2%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.2%
- **Design:** 4.2%
- **Other:** 20.8%

#### HPE Aruba Networking SSE

- **Information Technology and Services:** 16.7%
- **Banking:** 8.3%
- **Education Management:** 8.3%
- **Financial Services:** 8.3%
- **Higher Education:** 8.3%
- **Insurance:** 5.6%
- **Media Production:** 5.6%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.6%
- **Computer Networking:** 5.6%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 5.6%
- **Other:** 22.2%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Cisco Secure Endpoints

- [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (834 reviews)
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- [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (312 reviews)
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### Alternatives to HPE Aruba Networking SSE

- [Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-identity-services-engine-ise/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (52 reviews)
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- [Coro Cybersecurity](https://www.g2.com/products/coro-cybersecurity/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (232 reviews)
- [Citrix Gateway](https://www.g2.com/products/citrix-gateway/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (74 reviews)
- [Portnox](https://www.g2.com/products/portnox/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (120 reviews)
- [NordLayer](https://www.g2.com/products/nordlayer/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (126 reviews)
- [SecureW2 JoinNow](https://www.g2.com/products/securew2-joinnow/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (96 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Cisco Secure Endpoints

No discussions available for this product.

### HPE Aruba Networking SSE

- Title: [What is Aruba ClearPass used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/aruba-clearpass-access-control-and-policy-management-what-is-aruba-clearpass-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Primarily Authentication for wired and wireless.  We are moving into more policies and groups."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/cisco-secure-endpoints-vs-aruba-a-hewlett-packard-enterprise-company-hpe-aruba-networking-sse)