# Cisco Secure Network Analytics vs Kentik Comparison

| | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Kentik | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 33 | 23 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (48.4% of reviews) | Enterprise (39.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Cisco Secure Network Analytics

**Not enough data**

### Kentik

Pros:
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- Insightful Analysis (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Data Limitations (1 reviews)
- Difficult Learning (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Kentik | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (30 reviews) | 9.3 (20 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (30 reviews) | 9.4 (21 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 9.3 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 9.3 (12 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.9 (30 reviews) | 9.6 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 9.7 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (30 reviews) | 10.0 (21 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Cisco Secure Network Analytics

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Kentik

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Network Security Policy Management (NSPM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Network Analytics** | 8.4/10 | 8 |
| **Kentik** | N/A | N/A |

#### Network Maintenance

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Kentik | 
|---|---|---|
| **Policy Optimization** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Analysis** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Auditing** | 7.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Network Management

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Kentik | 
|---|---|---|
| **Network Mapping** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | 8.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Console** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Network Monitoring

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Kentik | 
|---|---|---|
| **Network Monitoring** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Configuration Monitoring** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Change Management** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Network Monitoring

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Network Analytics** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kentik** | 9.4/10 | 15 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Kentik | 
|---|---|---|
| **Performance Monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.5 (14 reviews) | 
| **Alerting** | Not enough data | 9.1 (15 reviews) | 
| **Improvement Suggestions** | Not enough data | 8.6 (12 reviews) | 
| **Multi-Network Capability** | Not enough data | 9.5 (13 reviews) | 

#### Monitoring - Network Monitoring

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Kentik | 
|---|---|---|
| **360-Degree Network Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Network Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Kentik | 
|---|---|---|
| **Performance Baseline** | Not enough data | 9.5 (14 reviews) | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | 9.7 (15 reviews) | 
| **Path Analysis** | Not enough data | 9.6 (14 reviews) | 

#### Analytics - Network Monitoring

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Kentik | 
|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Performance Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Packet & Flow Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security - Network Monitoring

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Kentik | 
|---|---|---|
| **Encrypted Data Transmission** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Zero Trust and Identity Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrated Network Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Network Performance - Network Monitoring

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Kentik | 
|---|---|---|
| **Dynamic Network Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Tasks Routing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### AI Automation - Network Monitoring

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Kentik | 
|---|---|---|
| **Machine Learning-Based Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self-Healing Networks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Predictive Network Maintenance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Network Monitoring

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Kentik | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Network Traffic Analysis (NTA)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Network Analytics** | 9.1/10 | 11 |
| **Kentik** | 9.1/10 | 19 |

#### Automation

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Kentik | 
|---|---|---|
| **Metadata Management** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 8.5 (16 reviews) | 
| **Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning** | 9.6 (8 reviews) | 7.8 (9 reviews) | 
| **Response Automation** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 
| **Continuous Analysis** | 9.4 (9 reviews) | 9.3 (15 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Kentik | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Network Capability** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 9.4 (16 reviews) | 
| **Anomaly Detection** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | 9.1 (15 reviews) | 
| **Network Visibility** | 9.4 (8 reviews) | 9.6 (19 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 9.6 (15 reviews) | 

#### Incident Management

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Kentik | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Logs** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 9.0 (10 reviews) | 
| **Incident Alerts** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | 9.3 (12 reviews) | 
| **Incident Reporting** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | 9.3 (10 reviews) | 

### Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Network Analytics** | 9.1/10 | 17 |
| **Kentik** | N/A | N/A |

#### Activity Monitoring

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Kentik | 
|---|---|---|
| **Usage Monitoring** | 9.0 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Database Monitoring** | 8.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **API Monitoring** | 8.4 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | 9.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Kentik | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Monitoring** | 9.0 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Analysis** | 9.4 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 9.6 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Kentik | 
|---|---|---|
| **Security Automation** | 9.3 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security Integration** | 8.7 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multicloud Visibility** | 9.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Kentik | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Network Detection and Response (NDR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Network Analytics** | 9.4/10 | 13 |
| **Kentik** | N/A | N/A |

#### Analysis

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Kentik | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Reporting** | 9.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Network Visibility** | 9.7 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Metadata Enrichment** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Metadata Management** | 9.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Response

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Kentik | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Alerts** | 9.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Response Orchestration** | 9.4 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Response Automation** | 9.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Detection

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Kentik | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Network Monitoring** | 10.0 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Discovery** | 9.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Anomaly Detection** | 9.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Services - Network Detection and Response (NDR)

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Kentik | 
|---|---|---|
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Network Analytics** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kentik** | N/A | N/A |

#### Configuration

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Kentik | 
|---|---|---|
| **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Configuration Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Unified Policy Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API / Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Visibility

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Kentik | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multicloud Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Vulnerability Management

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Kentik | 
|---|---|---|
| **Threat Hunting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk-Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Secure Network Analytics** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kentik** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Kentik | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Registry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Kentik | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Identity

| Feature | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Kentik | 
|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-traffic-analysis-nta)

**Unique to Cisco Secure Network Analytics (4):** [Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-security-posture-management-cspm), [Network Detection and Response (NDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-detection-and-response-ndr), [Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-security-monitoring-and-analytics), [Network Security Policy Management (NSPM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-security-policy-management-nspm)

**Unique to Kentik (1):** [Network Monitoring Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-monitoring)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Cisco Secure Network Analytics | Kentik | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 32.3% | 26.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 19.4% | 34.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 48.4% | 39.1% | 

### By Industry

#### Cisco Secure Network Analytics

- **Information Technology and Services:** 35.5%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 19.4%
- **Computer Software:** 16.1%
- **Telecommunications:** 6.5%
- **Financial Services:** 6.5%
- **Wireless:** 3.2%
- **Retail:** 3.2%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.2%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.2%
- **Accounting:** 3.2%

#### Kentik

- **Telecommunications:** 30.4%
- **Internet:** 26.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 13.0%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 13.0%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.3%
- **Furniture:** 4.3%
- **Entertainment:** 4.3%
- **Education Management:** 4.3%

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## Top Discussions

### Cisco Secure Network Analytics

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### Kentik

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