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. Secure Firewall helps you plan, prioritize, close gaps, and recover from disaster—stronger. Unify security across your high-performing data centers, providing superior visibility and efficiency.
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87 Likeliness to Recommend
97 Plan to Renew
79 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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+90 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?
Pros
- Respectful
- Security Protects
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
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Cisco Secure Firewall Reviews
Aiyenomuro A.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Apr 2024
Fantastic product! but a bit pricey.
Likeliness to Recommend
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
Nishant P.
- Role: Consultant
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Dec 2025
Simple and effective security
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Cisco Secure Firewall from other similar products?
Cisco Secure Firewall stands out because it gives strong protection with easy control, without making day to day work complicated. It’s reliable, & keeps networks safe without getting in the way
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Powerful engine makes it best for users to handle and to detect malware easily
What do you dislike most about this product?
Nothing to dislike
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
For better security and ease of deployment this is the best solution
Pros
- Trustworthy
- Respectful
- Fair
- Altruistic
Monika S.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Not for Profit
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Sep 2025
It's secure the networking system.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Cisco Secure Firewall from other similar products?
Cisco Secure Firewall keeps updating features regularly and ensure real-time protection.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
The setup and configuration was smoother than expected.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Cisco Secure Firewall is expensive.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
It's keep the device safe and secure.
Pros
- Reliable
- Enables Productivity
- Effective Service
- Inspires Innovation
