Ensure robust cloud security and efficiency with PointFive’s CEPM platform, offering unified management and advanced security optimisations.

The Cloud Management Challenge Today

Managing modern infrastructure feels a bit like herding clouds. You’ve got security needs, cost pressures, compliance checks—and they’re all moving targets. Traditional tools give you snapshots: reports, charts, logs. But you need a living, breathing view of your cloud usage.

And then there’s the cost. Many teams pour budget into cloud resources only to watch 20–30% slip through the cracks. Wasted spend. Hidden inefficiencies. Missed alerts.

Sound familiar? You’re not alone.

“Our reports looked great on paper… till we realised they never told us why we were overspending.”
— Cloud Engineer, FinTech company

Cisco Secure Client Cloud Management: A Snapshot

Cisco’s Secure Client Cloud Management brings endpoint security into the cloud. It:

Merges AnyConnect and Secure Endpoint into one interface.
Tracks devices under Clients, Deployments, Profiles, Audit Logs and Device Events.
Provides visibility into user actions and software rollouts.

Great for unified endpoint security. But let’s be honest: it’s not built for cost control. It won’t flag underutilised VMs or advise on right-sizing your clusters. And if you need continuous cost insights? You’re left juggling spreadsheets.

Limitations of Endpoint-Focused Tools

Secure Client Cloud Management excels at keeping devices safe. Yet:

It lacks Cloud Management cost posture.
No proactive cost-saving alerts.
Minimal integration with FinOps workflows.
Static reports—even the audit logs won’t tell you which resource drain your budget.

In short: endpoint security checked. Cloud cost optimisation? Not so much.

Introducing PointFive’s Cloud Efficiency Posture Management (CEPM)

Meet the platform built for continuous cloud efficiency. CEPM:

Measures cost and performance across AWS, Azure, GCP and Kubernetes.
Contextualises usage with engineer-friendly dashboards.
Remediates inefficiencies in real time—no more waiting for monthly reports.
Integrates seamlessly with Jira, ServiceNow, Slack and more.

At its heart lies DeepWaste™ detection—a tech that spots hidden waste everyone else misses.

What Makes CEPM Different?

Continuous monitoring vs one-time scans
DeepWaste™ technology vs basic tagging
Engineer-centric views vs generic dashboards
Workflow embeds vs siloed reports

CEPM isn’t just another tool. It weaves into your day-to-day, surfacing actionable insights exactly when you need them.

Side-by-Side: Cisco vs PointFive CEPM

Feature	Cisco Secure Client	PointFive CEPM
Primary Focus	Endpoint security	Cloud Management & cost efficiency
Continuous optimisation	❌	✅
Cost posture management	❌	✅
DeepWaste™ hidden-waste checks	❌	✅
Integrations	Limited to security products	Jira, ServiceNow, Slack, Terraform, and more
Scope	Device & deployment logs	Multi-cloud resources, budgets, usage trends
Audience	Security admins	Cloud engineers, IT managers, CFOs

Benefits of Choosing CEPM for Cloud Management

Save thousands to millions by cutting hidden waste.
Bridge the gap between engineering and finance with transparent cost data.
Automate actions—identify idle instances, orphaned volumes, untagged resources.
Scale effortlessly across regions and clouds.
Build a cost-aware culture with easy-to-share insights.

The good news? You don’t need a full team of FinOps experts to get started. CEPM points out the wins, then helps you take action.

Getting Started with PointFive CEPM

Switching is simpler than you think:

Connect your cloud accounts in minutes.
Let the platform map resource dependencies.
Get instant visibility into cost and risk.
Assign fixes to your team via Jira or ServiceNow.

No more manual chasing, no more baseless assumptions. Just clear, contextual insights and guided remediation.

Ready to secure and optimise your Cloud Management?
Visit PointFive today and start your free trial: https://pointfive.co

Invest in continuous efficiency. Turn cloud spend from a guessing game into a growth driver.