What is Cisco Cloudlock?
Cisco Cloudlock is a cloud-native cloud access security broker (CASB) that helps you move to the cloud safely. It protects your cloud users, data, and apps. Cloudlock's simple, open, and automated approach uses APIs to manage the risks in your cloud app ecosystem. With Cloudlock you can more easily combat data breaches while meeting compliance regulations.
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93 Likeliness to Recommend
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100 Plan to Renew
85 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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Emotional Footprint Overview
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+96 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love Cisco Cloudlock?
Pros
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
- Unique Features
- Efficient Service
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Feature Ratings
Access Control
Cloud Discovery
Cloud Security Posture Management
IAM Integration
Zero Trust
Threat Integration
Record Management
Analytics and Reporting
Policy Management
Encryption/Tokenization
User Behaviour Analytics
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Ease of Data Integration
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Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
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Breadth of Features
Ease of IT Administration
Cisco Cloudlock Reviews
Labish B.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Submitted Mar 2026
Reliable cloud security with strong Cisco integrat
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Cisco Cloudlock from other similar products?
Cisco Cloudlock stands out for its API first architecture, which enables seamless deployment without disrupting existing workflows.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
The strongest aspect of Cisco Cloudlock is its ease of deployment combined with strong visibility into cloud usage and data access. The API based approach allows organizations to quickly gain insights without complex infrastructure changes, while its integration with other Cisco tools enhances overall security management and operational efficiency.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Nothing, it's awesome to use and the UI makes it even better and intuitive.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Cisco Cloudlock is a strong choice for organizations already invested in the Cisco ecosystem, offering quick deployment and solid cloud visibility. To get the most value, ensure proper configuration of policies and integrations early on, and evaluate how it fits within your broader security architecture, especially if real time controls are a priority.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
Everton G.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Mar 2026
Cisco Cloudlock is the Right CASB is Cloud-First
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Cisco Cloudlock from other similar products?
It is possible to highlight 3 points: 1. Cisco Cloudlock integrates with cloud applications using native APIs instead of network proxies. It provides visibility into SaaS activity with minimal performance impact and easier deployment. 2. Rather than focusing on traffic blocking, Cloudlock utilizes user identity, activity monitoring, and behavioral anomaly detection using machine learning to identify threats and compromised accounts. 3. It was designed for SaaS security, delivering rapid deployment, simplified policy management, and data protection capabilities tailored to cloud applications.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
My favourite aspect is the ability to provide API-level visibility and control across cloud applications without stopping users' workflows.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Sometimes it seems the feature set is narrower than that of other full-stack cloud security platforms.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
It is possible to recommend 3 points: 1. Start with a clear cloud inventory and map all SaaS apps (authorized and shadow it). 2. Define high-priority use cases. It will help to get quick wins. 3. Use API integration where possible to get data context and real-time visibility.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Efficient Service
Muhammad Usman R.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Media
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Jan 2025
Want to secure your hybrid network, go with it.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Cisco Cloudlock from other similar products?
Its perfectionism in Hybrid Network Security.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Hybrid Network Security.
What do you dislike most about this product?
That it is not installed to secure Meta and Google.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
If you want to secure your hybrid product or hybrid system, Go with Cisco Cloudlock.
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
