Cisco Calisti
A connectivity and security platform for microservices.
Overview
Cisco Calisti is a service mesh platform that helps organizations manage the complexity of microservices-based applications. It is built on and extends Istio, providing enhanced observability, security, and policy enforcement. Calisti aims to simplify the adoption of service mesh technology for enterprises.
✨ Key Features
- Built on Istio
- Service topology visualization
- Automated security policy generation
- Traffic management and control
- Multi-cluster management
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Backed by Cisco's enterprise networking expertise
- Focus on simplifying the user experience for Istio
- Integration with other Cisco security and observability products
Unique Value: Lowers the barrier to entry for adopting Istio by providing a simplified, enterprise-supported platform with enhanced visualization and security features.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Providing a visual topology of service interactions.
- Enforcing security policies for east-west traffic.
- Managing traffic for canary releases and A/B testing.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations not using Istio
- Very small-scale, single-cluster deployments
🏆 Alternatives
Offers the stability and support of a large, established vendor like Cisco, which can be a key factor for risk-averse enterprises compared to smaller startups or pure open-source solutions.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: N/A
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