Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS) vs McAfee Network Security Platform

Likelihood to Recommend

For scenarios, I described before, like when you have centralized administration and several locations, and the majority of those locations have the same size/requirements, Firepower is well suited. Easy to maintain, relatively cheap to buy. For scenarios too small, like small sales offices like ours, I don't think Firepower could fit, basically because you'll need to invest a certain amount of money to buy, license and deploy.

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Eduardo Viero

IT Infrastructure Specialist

RANDON S.AAutomotive, 5001-10,000 employees

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McAfee Network Security does do what it promises, and it integrates nicely with other McAfee services my work computer has. Sometimes I do feel though that McAfee does hinder your computer/internet performance, but maybe it's a trade-off that's worth it. I do wish they would refine their threat detection so some websites that I don't think are harmful and want to visit for work purposes aren't blocked. There's been times where I google a question and a website has the answer but McAfee will block it. If you're in a position at a financial company like me, where you're dealing with sensitive/private information, it's important to have this type of software to protect data.

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Analyst in Finance and Accounting

Financial Services Company, 10,001+ employees

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Pros

Low false positive rate as long as it is properly managed/tuned.
Easy to manage and configure with the GUI.
Support is great if assistance is needed.

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Marc Uydess

Technical Security Analyst

Nine West HoldingsRetail, 1001-5000 employees

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Download protection
Keeps you from harmful sites
Encrypts computer data
Prevents DDoS attacks

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Verified User

Analyst in Finance and Accounting

Financial Services Company, 10,001+ employees

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Cons

Fine tuning the Firepower policies is tedious and time consuming

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Jonathan Pauley

Sales Engineer

Advanced Technical Solutions, LLCInformation Technology and Services, 11-50 employees

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Sometimes can slow internet/computer speed
At times can stop software downloads that I don't deem harmful and need to download
May also block a website that isn't harmful that I wanted to visit because it has helpful information

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Analyst in Finance and Accounting

Financial Services Company, 10,001+ employees

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Likelihood to Renew

Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS) 9.0

Based on 1 answer

We are in the middle of outsourcing and may not be able to keep this product.

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Marc Uydess

Technical Security Analyst

Nine West HoldingsRetail, 1001-5000 employees

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No score

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Usability

Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS) 10.0

Based on 1 answer

Very easy to navigate GUI in the FMC and very effective at performing the intending duties.

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Jonathan Pauley

Sales Engineer

Advanced Technical Solutions, LLCInformation Technology and Services, 11-50 employees

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No score

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Support Rating

Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS) 9.0

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We didn't have any major issues that let us need support. Only, for this reason, I think Cisco Firepower deserves the rating. Even for small issues, the partner that helped us during the project could solve it quickly. There are also tons of documents and other online resources to help maintain, administer and support the product.

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Eduardo Viero

IT Infrastructure Specialist

RANDON S.AAutomotive, 5001-10,000 employees

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No score

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Alternatives Considered

Cisco Firepower is as well positioned in the Gartner magic quadrant as the others I mentioned and not just because of that, but the product is really good, delivers what it's intended to deliver. For us, the main strategy is to simplify administration and operation and as we're a Cisco customer for several other products, our long term relationship gives us a competitive vantage to negotiate and have great deals. In summary: Cisco Firepower is a great product, can cost the same or less than competitors and it's made by a company we already know and trust.

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Eduardo Viero

IT Infrastructure Specialist

RANDON S.AAutomotive, 5001-10,000 employees

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Return on Investment

Good visibility into our traffic and automatic threat protection keeps our network and users safe.

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Wouter Hindriks

Technical Team Lead Network & Security

Missing Piece BVInformation Technology and Services, 11-50 employees

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Protects information
Keeps viruses off of programs
Integrates seamlessly with other McAfee products on my computer

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Verified User

Analyst in Finance and Accounting

Financial Services Company, 10,001+ employees

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Pricing Details

General

Free Trial

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Free/Freemium Version

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Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Entry-level set up fee?

No

General

Free Trial

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Free/Freemium Version

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Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Entry-level set up fee?

No