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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    AlgoSec

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/AAlgoSec, from the company of the same name in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, is a firewall security management option. The service now includes the CMDB capabilities of Prevasio, which was acquired by AlgoSec.N/A

    Cisco IOS Security

    Score9.6 out of 10
    N/AIOS Security from Cisco is network security technology.N/A
    Pricing
    AlgoSecCisco IOS Security
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    AlgoSecCisco IOS Security
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    AlgoSecCisco IOS Security
    Firewall Security Management
    Comparison of Firewall Security Management features of AlgoSec and Cisco IOS Security
    Feature
    AlgoSec
    6.3
    3 Ratings
    23% below category average
    Cisco IOS Security
    -
    Ratings
    Policy planning and rule management6.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Automated Policy Orchestration5.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Device Discovery7.32 Ratings00 Ratings
    Policy Compliance Auditing5.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Attack Path Simulation Testing7.12 Ratings00 Ratings
    Vulnerability Scans8.92 Ratings00 Ratings
    Firewall Rule Cleanup5.03 Ratings00 Ratings
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    AlgoSecCisco IOS Security
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    Palo Alto Panorama
    Score8.7 out of 10
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    Score9 out of 10
    Enterprises
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    User Ratings
    AlgoSecCisco IOS Security
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.0
    (4 ratings)
    10.0
    (5 ratings)
    Usability
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    AlgoSecCisco IOS Security
    Likelihood to Recommend
    AlgoSec
    It works okay for auditing existing network systems but seems to have trouble with cloud configurations.
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    Cisco
    We used to access list remote login to the switches for only network admin from specific vlan. And allow some vendor server to connect for snmp messages. This has allowed us to monitor with external vendor while keeping security tight and audit for users. In other hand we had to use external solution for NAC
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    Pros
    AlgoSec
    • Firewall policy overview and optimisation by rule reordering and suggestions to delete unused rules
    • Network map overview and implement topology changes based on source destination and port
    • Pci audit results and recommendations for a better score
    • Discover application based flows through auto-discovery and make changes to those flow.
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    Cisco
    • Authentication.
    • Access lists.
    • Port security.
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    Cons
    AlgoSec
    • AlgoSec need to work on their support in India.
    • Insufficient documentation.
    • It should support other platforms like GCP, Alibaba, etc.
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    Cisco
    • Cisco could provide an initial set up script for those are not used to the CLI (Command Line Interface). With that initial script, people could easily deploy the security features instead of having to learn how to use the commands.
    • The web interface that Cisco provides with the routers, although it’s useful to set up the security features, it could also have some sort of tutorials to help people understand the main concepts of iOS security.
    • You have to license iOS security separately from the main OS. For that reason, sometimes it tends to be a little expensive if you have a small business.
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    Usability
    AlgoSec
    It worked great for on-site systems but does not scale effectively.
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    Cisco
    Cisco IOS Security usibility require a network administrator or an engineer with CCNA knowledge to know how to handle and configure Cisco IOS Security. The Cisco IOS Security usability once you know your way is smooth and very helpful. Even for new commands you can just type question mark and the new commands will pop on the screen.
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    Support Rating
    AlgoSec
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    Cisco has the best Support team that gives us 24/7 support as we need. Cisco has huge detailed documentation for design, implementation, and troubleshooting all areas of the IOS security. There are many communities discussing all Cisco devices and solutions for studying groups and for customers to share their stories, technical problem and solutions.
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    AlgoSec
    User friendliness of Algosec is great!
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    Cisco
    IOS Security is a bonus feature when you purchase Cisco devices. It is great to have a vendor provide equipment to go above and beyond the minimal needs for business operation. Having security at the downstream edge of our organization provides a sense of ease from potential attacks.
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    Return on Investment
    AlgoSec
    • Algosec has helped customers across the globe optimize their firewall policies and bring the best performance off their devices
    • AlgoSec supports a wide range of devices and is constantly working to include support for many others
    • The support and professional services team at AlgoSec is very knowledgeable and supportive.
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    Cisco
    • There are no negative impacts. ROI Is great as hardware lasts for ever.
    • Never needs a reboot for standard maintenance. Less downtime
    • Less downtime means better customer service. Our customers reach us without difficulty
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