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Cisco Secure Firewall

byCisco Systems
in
4.7
Market Presence: Hybrid Mesh Firewall, Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (Retired)

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
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Director of IT
30B + USD, Insurance (except health)
CRITICAL

“Reliable remote connectivity, but product roadmap lacks exciting features”

3.0
Jun 4, 2026
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About Company

Company Description

Updated 8th February 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+
Parent Company
Cisco
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
http://www.cisco.com

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Peer Discussions

Cisco Secure Firewall Reviews and Ratings

4.7

(1198 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
51%
4 Star
41%
3 Star
7%
2 Star
1%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?
  • 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.
  • 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.
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User Sentiment About Cisco Secure Firewall
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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

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

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.

Dislike

It still feels that it is yet to catch up and the roadmap is not exciting enough

Dislike

It still feels that it is yet to catch up and the roadmap is not exciting enough

Dislike

It still feels that it is yet to catch up and the roadmap is not exciting enough