Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) vs. SecureW2 JoinNow

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) is a comprehensive network access control (NAC) solution that serves as the cornerstone of a zero-trust security framework. It enables organizations to enforce security policies, manage endpoints, and ensure that only trusted users and devices can access network resources. By integrating intelligence from across the network stack, ISE provides real-time contextual information, allowing for precise control over who and what connects to the network.

SecureW2 JoinNow is a cloud-native PKI and RADIUS passwordless authentication solution, securing human, machine, and AI agent identities with continuous trust. The JoinNow platform combines Dynamic Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Cloud RADIUS to facilitate real-time trust validation and continuous authentication for users accessing networks and applications. Before granting access, the platform reviews who is requesting access and whether the device meets security requirements.