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Cisco Secure Firewall

8.1 /10
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Cisco Secure Firewall
8.1 /10

What is Cisco Secure Firewall?

The Cisco UTMs are all-in-one solution that offer flexible Internet redundancy, comprehensive security, and very easy-to-use configuration flows.

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Awards & Recognition

Cisco Secure Firewall won the following awards in the Next Generation Firewall category

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Cisco Secure Firewall Ratings

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86 Likeliness to Recommend

96 Plan to Renew

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Since last award

80 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value


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Emotional Footprint Overview

+86 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 Secure Firewall?

1% Negative
8% Neutral
91% Positive

Pros

  • Respectful
  • Trustworthy
  • Security Protects
  • Fair

Feature Ratings

Average 82

Vulnerability Detection

100

Deep Packet Inspection

100

Virtual Private Network

85

Virtual Firewall

85

Advanced Threat Protection

84

Encrypted Data Control

84

Identity Based Control

82

Application Control

82

Network Access Control

81

Off Premise Cloud Firewalls

81

Web Content Filtering

80

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 80

Quality of Features

84

Business Value Created

83

Breadth of Features

82

Usability and Intuitiveness

82

Vendor Support

81

Ease of Data Integration

81

Ease of Implementation

79

Ease of IT Administration

79

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

79

Availability and Quality of Training

78

Ease of Customization

77

Cisco Secure Firewall Reviews

Aiyenomuro A.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Apr 2024

Fantastic product! but a bit pricey.

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Cisco Secure Firewall from other similar products?

Comprehensive Support and Services.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Cisco Secure Firewall's scalability, performance, and seamless integration within the Cisco ecosystem is highlighted as my favorite aspect.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Complexity: Cisco Secure Firewall can have a steep learning curve and require specialized expertise to configure and manage effectively. Some users may find its complexity challenging, particularly if they lack experience with similar products or network security concepts. Cost. Resource Intensiveness.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Assess Your Needs: Evaluate your organization's specific security requirements, including the size of your network, the types of threats you're facing, and your budget constraints. Conduct a Proof of Concept (PoC). Explore Integration.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing

rabih a.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Engineering
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Nov 2023

Effective and well built product!

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Cisco Secure Firewall from other similar products?

Cisco firewalls are hard to use but once you learn how to use the CLI and GUI, it will be less complicated than any other firewall

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Easy for building tunnels and create rules in a very simple way.

What do you dislike most about this product?

log dashboard and gui features are kinda old. But they do the job right.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I personally worked with multiple firewalls. Cisco is the simplest so far between all of them and the most effective one and responds quickly.

Pros

  • Respectful
  • Client's Interest First
  • Security Protects
  • Reliable

Cons

  • Charges for Enhancements
  • Leverages Incumbent Status

Gokul V.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Finance
  • Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jun 2023

The Obvious Leader in Next-Gen Security Solutions

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Cisco Secure Firewall from other similar products?

As a leader in various solution lines, including NGFW, Cisco Firewall stands out. It differentiates itself with industry-leading security features, comprehensive threat knowledge, and advanced high-level network protection. With a focus on integration, scalability, and simplified management, along with highly skilled TAC and Smartnet offerings, Cisco Secure Firewall provides a robust defense against evolving cyber threats while offering seamless connectivity and granular control. Its extensive partner ecosystem and trusted reputation make it the top choice for industries seeking a reliable and effective firewall solution.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

- The advanced security features and knowledge in the cyber industry. - Excellent performance with threat intel - Fantastic TAC support and advanced Smartnet services.

What do you dislike most about this product?

one of the aspects that I see is related to complex price structure, which can be perceived as monopolistic in the market. As a Technology professional who follow Cisco for many years, I would recommend Cisco consider more flexible pricing options to accommodate a wider range of organizations and budgets.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If you are considering buying a Next-generation firewall solution with all the required features and functionalities, leverage the best security solution in the market from the leader - Cisco. The extensive resources and support provided by Cisco are unmatchable.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing

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