The Cisco Secure Endpoint Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Cisco Secure Endpoint in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Cisco Secure Endpoint
The Insider’s Guide
Cloud-native endpoint protection and EDR, formerly AMP for Endpoints
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among antivirus apps, read from Cisco Secure Endpoint’s own pages.
Made by Cisco · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Cisco Secure Endpoint’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Cisco Secure Endpoint’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 26 of the 56 other antivirus apps we grade
Cisco Secure Endpoint, formerly AMP for Endpoints, is a cloud-native endpoint security product that combines prevention, EDR and threat hunting. It draws on Cisco Talos threat intelligence, ties into Cisco XDR, and is sold to organizations through Cisco and its partners.
To get you started, here are 7 things to know about Cisco Secure Endpoint, taken from its own pages and our grades.
- 1
Best for Cisco shops that want endpoint protection and response
Prices are not published, and it only really pays off if you want it tied into Cisco XDR and Duo.
- 2
It runs on Web
Web.
- 3
Built-in or managed EDR
Detection and response is included, with a managed option, plus threat hunting and risk-based vulnerability management from Kenna Security.
- 4
Talos threat intelligence
Cisco says detections come from Talos research, so a threat seen once can be blocked everywhere, with one-click isolation of an infected host.
- 5
USB device control
Admins create rules so only approved USB devices work, and blocked-device events appear in investigations.
- 6
A 2.2 GPA, above 26 of 56
That is against the other antivirus apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 7
Keep it
To replace Cisco Secure Endpoint you would be making an engine that recognises new malware as it appears. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Cisco Secure Endpoint at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Cisco
- Category
- Antivirus & Malware Protection
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for Cisco shops that want endpoint protection and response
Cisco Secure Endpoint, formerly AMP for Endpoints, adds built-in or managed detection and response, threat hunting and USB device control, backed by Cisco's Talos research. Prices are not published, and it only really pays off if you want it tied into Cisco XDR and Duo. It is not a consumer antivirus.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | No price is published, so there is nothing to set against this category's $2.58 to $6.50 a month; the listing says it is by quote. Buying goes through Cisco or a partner. |
| Free plan and trial | D | The page points to trials and demos on a separate Cisco page whose terms were not read, so we cannot grade it above a D. |
| Features | B | Detection and response, threat hunting, USB device control, vulnerability management and an XDR link. The listing names no gap in the core job. |
| Ease of use | C | Business product with a console and agents to roll out; no store rating is on record and the listing shows setup work, so it sits at the ordinary grade. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | A web console with real integrations: Cisco XDR, Duo, Talos and Kenna Security. Supported operating systems and phone apps are not listed. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Cisco Secure Endpoint is for
- Fits if you already run Cisco XDR or Duo and want endpoint data in the same place
- Works for teams that want a managed threat-hunting option from the vendor
Who it is not for
- Not for you if you want a published price, since buying goes through Cisco or a partner
- Skip it if you want a consumer antivirus, as this is sold to businesses
- Watch out: the trial terms were not read and supported operating systems are not on the page
- Too light for a small shop with no security staff to read alerts
Good to know
Good for
- Organizations already invested in Cisco security and networking
- Teams that want threat hunting and an XDR view from one vendor
Worth knowing
- No prices are published on the product page; buying goes through Cisco or a partner.
- The page offers trials and demos through a separate Cisco page, and its terms were not read.
- It is sold to businesses, not as a consumer antivirus.
- Supported operating systems are not listed on the page read, so platforms show only the cloud console.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Cisco Secure Endpoint's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.
The page points to trials and demos on a separate Cisco page whose terms were not read, so we cannot grade it above a D.
We could not confirm Cisco Secure Endpoint’s current prices from its own site, so this guide lists no plans. cisco.com has them.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Cloud-native endpoint protection and EDR, formerly AMP for Endpoints. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, malware protection.
Detection and response, threat hunting, USB device control, vulnerability management and an XDR link.
- Built-in or managed EDR
- Detection and response is included, with a managed option, plus threat hunting and risk-based vulnerability management from Kenna Security.
- Talos threat intelligence
- Cisco says detections come from Talos research, so a threat seen once can be blocked everywhere, with one-click isolation of an infected host.
- USB device control
- Admins create rules so only approved USB devices work, and blocked-device events appear in investigations.
- Cisco XDR link
- Unifies incidents across Cisco products and runs automated playbooks from Cisco XDR.
- Talos threat hunting
- Cisco analysts search a customer's environment for threats, map findings to MITRE ATT&CK and send alerts with remediation advice.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Cisco XDR
- Duo
- Cisco Talos
- Kenna Security
Cisco Secure Endpoint is made by Cisco.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
26/56
Other antivirus apps it is graded above
Cisco Secure Endpoint's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 26 of the 56 other antivirus apps we grade, and level with 5.
It stands best on features (B, above 36 of 56) and worst on free plan and trial (D, above 12).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 57 antivirus apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Cisco Secure Endpoint’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 8 of 56
- DFree plan and trialAbove 12 of 56
- BFeaturesAbove 36 of 56
- CEase of useAbove 2 of 56
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 21 of 56
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Cisco Secure Endpoint you would be making an engine that recognises new malware as it appears. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
What you could not
- An engine that recognises new malware as it appears.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. Cisco Secure Endpoint’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
CrowdStrike Falcon Go, Sophos Home and WithSecure Elements
The 3 tools Cisco Secure Endpoint is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.2GPA
CrowdStrike Falcon Go
Free trial · from $59.99/yr
Small-business antivirus with USB device control and mobile protection.
- Only Cisco Secure Endpoint lists a web app.
- Only CrowdStrike Falcon Go lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- 2.4GPA
Sophos Home
Free trial · from $59.99/yr
Business-grade antivirus for up to 10 Windows PCs and Macs.
- Only Cisco Secure Endpoint lists a web app.
- Only Sophos Home lists Windows, macOS, Android and iOS apps.
- 2.4GPA
WithSecure Elements
Free trial · from €16.90/mo
Modular endpoint, exposure and MDR platform from WithSecure.
- Only WithSecure Elements lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- WithSecure Elements also covers reports.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
10
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Cisco Secure Endpoint free?
No. Cisco Secure Endpoint is a paid product.
What platforms does Cisco Secure Endpoint work on?
Cisco Secure Endpoint is available on Web.
Does Cisco Secure Endpoint have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Cisco Secure Endpoint is listed for Web.
Does Cisco Secure Endpoint have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Cisco Secure Endpoint is listed for Web.
Is Cisco Secure Endpoint open source?
Cisco Secure Endpoint is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does Cisco Secure Endpoint integrate with?
Cisco Secure Endpoint's listing names Cisco XDR, Duo, Cisco Talos and Kenna Security.
Who makes Cisco Secure Endpoint?
Cisco Secure Endpoint is made by Cisco.
What are the alternatives to Cisco Secure Endpoint?
The closest alternatives to Cisco Secure Endpoint in our directory are CrowdStrike Falcon Go, Sophos Home and WithSecure Elements.
How does Cisco Secure Endpoint compare with other antivirus apps?
Cisco Secure Endpoint's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 26 of the 56 other antivirus apps we grade, and level with 5.
Could I make my own version of Cisco Secure Endpoint?
To replace Cisco Secure Endpoint you would be making an engine that recognises new malware as it appears.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Cisco Secure Endpoint’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Cisco's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Cisco. Prices change, so check cisco.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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categories
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price changes on record
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apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Cisco Secure Endpoint, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/cisco-secure-endpoint
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Cisco Secure Endpoint’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Cisco Secure Endpoint is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Cisco. Prices and plans change: check cisco.com before you buy.