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Cisco Secure Firewall

byCisco Systems
in
4.7
Market Presence: Network Firewalls (Transitioning to Hybrid Mesh Firewall and Cloud Firewalls), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems

Overview

Product Information on Cisco Secure Firewall

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Cisco Secure Firewall?

Cisco Secure Firewall is a software designed to provide network security through threat detection and prevention, application visibility, and policy enforcement. The software supports firewall capabilities by inspecting incoming and outgoing network traffic and blocking unauthorized access. It offers intrusion prevention, advanced malware protection, and URL filtering, helping organizations protect against security threats across different environments including physical, virtual, and cloud. Cisco Secure Firewall enables centralized management, automation of security policies, and integration with threat intelligence. The software addresses the business problem of safeguarding data and assets from cyber threats while supporting regulatory compliance requirements.

Cisco Secure Firewall Pricing

Cisco Secure Firewall is a software that offers a pricing model based on factors such as deployment type, throughput capacity, number of users, and subscription duration. The software may be licensed as a virtual or hardware appliance, with options for term-based or perpetual licensing. Subscription tiers may include additional features and support levels, and pricing can vary depending on enterprise requirements and configurations.

Overall experience with Cisco Secure Firewall

Senior It Engineer
500M - 1B USD, Healthcare and Biotech
FAVORABLE

“Seamless Integration With Cisco Ecosystem Enhances Security And Daily Operations”

5.0
Jan 14, 2026
As we are using other Cisco solutions in our company, this one is integrated perfectly and works without any special issues. Our daily job, sometimes with heavy traffic works smooth and secured by Cisco. I feel that a good percentage of security goes to the Cisco Firewall.
Infrastructure Architect
<50M USD, Software
CRITICAL

“Firewall Transition: Secure Firewall, the Shortfalls”

3.0
Nov 26, 2024
Solid product, but still leaves much to be desired. The interface is very clunky and requires opening multiple browser tabs to be able to look at various pieces of configuration data simultaneously.

About Company

Company Description

Updated 25th June 2024

Cisco is a company that specializes in networking technologies, particularly Internet Protocol (IP)-based solutions. It was established in 1984 by a group of computer scientists from Stanford University. As of today, Cisco has a global workforce, continuing to innovate in various fields, notably in routing and switching. Adding to its core business, the company also delves into emerging technologies including home networking, IP telephony, optical networking, security features, storage area networking, and wireless technology. Moreover, Cisco extends its expertise to offer a sweeping range of services such as technical support and advanced services. The company sells its products and services on an enterprise level, to commercial businesses, service providers, and end-users.

Company Details

Updated 25th June 2024
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1984
Head office location
San Jose, United States
Number of employees
10001+
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
http://www.cisco.com

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Cisco Secure Firewall Likes & Dislikes

Like

I cannot imagine hybrid work without AnyConnect VPN solution. Works seamlessly with daily operations. No more messy policies with the Firepower management tool. The last one is integration with other Cisco solutions and ecosystem.

Like

Overall the product is stable, and any bugs that I've hit with the platform have not impacted operations in any way.

Like

So far there has been no downtime and very happy customers. Few support tickets over the years and I'm still using the voice portion of it

Dislike

In my opinion, the learning curve can be the main challenge. You will need time to catch all the features and solutions you can implement and improve your business. For smaller businesses, the price can be too high. Maybe a better knowledge base would be useful.

Dislike

Existence of FlexConfig. Lack of main stream EIGRP configuration. This product replaced the Cisco's old firewall product line, but wasn't actually a true replacement. The UI is clunky and ultimately Secure Firewall lacks CLI capabilities.

Dislike

I contacted Cisco TAC and requested them to add a few columns so customers can see which devices are registered and which are not. It's a simple thing but still after using it for 17 years there is still no option.

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Peer Discussions

Cisco Secure Firewall Reviews and Ratings

4.7

(1154 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
49%
4 Star
42%
3 Star
7%
2 Star
1%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.4

Integration & Deployment

4.3

Service & Support

4.4

Product Capabilities

4.5

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  • Senior It Engineer
    50M-1B USD
    Healthcare and Biotech
    Review Source

    Seamless Integration With Cisco Ecosystem Enhances Security And Daily Operations

    5.0
    Jan 14, 2026
    As we are using other Cisco solutions in our company, this one is integrated perfectly and works without any special issues. Our daily job, sometimes with heavy traffic works smooth and secured by Cisco. I feel that a good percentage of security goes to the Cisco Firewall.
  • IT Manager
    50M-1B USD
    Transportation
    Review Source

    Support Remains Responsive Yet Device Registration Feature Still Missing After Many Years

    5.0
    Nov 11, 2025
    They have worked directly with Cisco to get us this product at a very competitive pricing.
  • SOC AND ENDPOINT LEAD
    50M-1B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Strong Security and visibility with the benefits of Cisco's Integrated Ecosystem.

    5.0
    Dec 16, 2025
    Cisco Secure Firewall provides strong network security with advanced threat detection, reliable performance, and good visibility across traffic. It integrates well with the Cisco security ecosystem and helps us effectively protect our environment against evolving threats.
  • IT Manager
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    Education
    Review Source

    Multiple Security Features in Cisco Firewall Balanced by Expensive Licensing Fees

    5.0
    Jul 22, 2025
    Love all the security features within Cisco secure firewall; URL filtering, malware defense and intrusion prevention.
  • Jr.detailing Engineer
    50M-1B USD
    Construction
    Review Source

    Deployment Process and Service Support Appreciated But Concerns Raised About GUI Design

    4.0
    Jan 11, 2026
    We have provided the This firewall is for my logic customer. This one Cisco firewall is the best in the over all security market.
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