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Cisco Secure Firewall

byCisco Systems
in
4.1
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

Analyst
250M - 500M USD, Transportation
FAVORABLE

“Curtailing Cyber Threats: Cisco's Secure Firewall Advanced Features”

4.0
Dec 10, 2024
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IT Director
500M - 1B USD, Finance (non-banking)
CRITICAL

“Cisco Secure Firewall outdated product”

2.0
Aug 16, 2022
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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

4.1

(79 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
35%
4 Star
42%
3 Star
16%
2 Star
6%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?
  • Analyst
    50M-1B USD
    Transportation
    Review Source

    Curtailing Cyber Threats: Cisco's Secure Firewall Advanced Features

    4.0
    Dec 10, 2024
    Cisco Secure Firewall integrates advanced Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems to protect networks from both known and unknown threats. It provides a robust solution to monitor, detect and block malicious activities, helping to secure systems and ensure safe and efficient operations. If by mistake anyone clicks on a phishing link in an email, Cisco Secure Firewall detects the unusual activity and blocks the malicious traffic before any harm is done, such as preventing ransomware from spreading.
  • Analyst
    50M-1B USD
    Transportation
    Review Source

    Curtailing Cyber Threats: Cisco's Secure Firewall Advanced Features

    4.0
    Dec 10, 2024
    Cisco Secure Firewall integrates advanced Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems to protect networks from both known and unknown threats. It provides a robust solution to monitor, detect and block malicious activities, helping to secure systems and ensure safe and efficient operations. If by mistake anyone clicks on a phishing link in an email, Cisco Secure Firewall detects the unusual activity and blocks the malicious traffic before any harm is done, such as preventing ransomware from spreading.
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Cisco Secure Firewall Likes & Dislikes

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Visibility into network traffic. Automatic blocking. Anomaly detection. ease of integration.

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Visibility into network traffic. Automatic blocking. Anomaly detection. ease of integration.

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Visibility into network traffic. Automatic blocking. Anomaly detection. ease of integration.

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Interface Support Updates License Management integration learning materials

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Interface Support Updates License Management integration learning materials

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