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Feature Set Ratings
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Cisco Secure IPS
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A

1.0
RackFoundry Total Security Management (discontinued)
10%
RackFoundry Total Security Management (discontinued) ranks higher in 7/7 features
RackFoundry Total Security Management (discontinued) ranks higher in 7/7 features
Centralized event and log data collection

N/A
0 Ratings
1.0
10%
3 Ratings
Correlation

N/A
0 Ratings
1.0
10%
3 Ratings
Event and log normalization/management

N/A
0 Ratings
1.0
10%
6 Ratings
Deployment flexibility

N/A
0 Ratings
1.0
10%
3 Ratings
Integration with Identity and Access Management Tools

N/A
0 Ratings
1.0
10%
3 Ratings
Custom dashboards and workspaces

N/A
0 Ratings
1.0
10%
6 Ratings
Host and network-based intrusion detection

N/A
0 Ratings
1.0
10%
3 Ratings
Attribute Ratings
- Cisco Secure IPS is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
Likelihood to Recommend

9.1
Cisco Secure IPS
91%
6 Ratings

1.0
RackFoundry Total Security Management (discontinued)
10%
3 Ratings
Likelihood to Renew

9.0
Cisco Secure IPS
90%
1 Rating

RackFoundry Total Security Management (discontinued)
N/A
0 Ratings
Usability

10.0
Cisco Secure IPS
100%
1 Rating

RackFoundry Total Security Management (discontinued)
N/A
0 Ratings
Support Rating

9.0
Cisco Secure IPS
90%
4 Ratings

RackFoundry Total Security Management (discontinued)
N/A
0 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco Secure IPS
Cisco Secure IPS is required for every organization and it gives us all the advanced security features for more visibility and control on our incoming and outgoing network traffic. We can easy to configure and management is also very easy. You can deploy in the existing network very easily. The price is very low and performance is very high and it works very quickly on threats and takes the necessary action.
Executive System Admin
MattsenKumar LLCInformation Technology & Services, 501-1000 employees
RackFoundry Total Security Management (discontinued)
RackFoundry Total Security Management (TSM) is suited for most companies that have the same challenge as my team had. If you are looking to purchase one security tool and spend most of your allocated budget then I would not recommend this for you. However, if you are looking for something close to a single pane of glass, (granted there is no such thing) this solution does come close as they have the main components built in such as their FW/IPS/IDS/SIEM. Before selecting RackFoundry we had two options which were: 1) Upgrade our current solution and spend an overbearing amount 2) Search for new vendors and maybe procure 1-3 devices and then manually integrate them. Because this was a unified console and integration between devices was simple, we were able to obtain 4-6 security functions and we even had some sense of security visibility via the SIEM. It's not as powerful as Splunk or LogRhythm, but it definitely does the job

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Company, 10,001+ employeesPros
Cisco Secure IPS
- The option to deploy it as a virtual machine in a UCS-E inside a Cisco Router is something to consider a lot. It simplifies a lot the deployment in places where you need to optimize resources and keep things simple. It also saves some money on unnecessary hardware.
- Having the most complete license, we can have in the same box IPS, inspection for malware and URL filtering. As Cisco uses Talos Intelligence network to mitigate and evaluate risks, having this complete set of security features turns the box into a powerful resource to protect our remote locations. Considering the hyper-connected business we have today, it's almost impossible to think that we can run a business without this kind of protection.
- The integration between Firepower NGIPS and other products, like Cisco ISE and Splunk, is also a key feature for this solution. In both cases, you can integrate the product to have the best of both. As a security appliance, it's very important for us to have all the logs centralized in Splunk and this is done simply connecting FMC (Firepower Management Console) to the Splunk collector.
IT Infrastructure Specialist
RANDON S.AAutomotive, 5001-10,000 employees
RackFoundry Total Security Management (discontinued)
- Making promises about a service and product.
- Advertising a good price and offering great services.
- Supposedly offer 24/7 365 level 1 threat triaging.

Verified User
Analyst in Information Technology
Hospital & Health Care Company, 51-200 employeesCons
Cisco Secure IPS
- Wish additional modules were included such as FireAmp.
- Wish it was easier to include customized signatures if needed. Required to know how to code with Snort in order to add real customization.
Technical Security Analyst
Nine West HoldingsRetail, 1001-5000 employees
RackFoundry Total Security Management (discontinued)
- It has been my first year with Rack Foundry and at this point I have to say everything has been smooth, from implementation to support.
Senior Technical Administrator
PG CalcComputer Software, 11-50 employees
Pricing Details
Cisco Secure IPS
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—RackFoundry Total Security Management (discontinued)
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Likelihood to Renew
Cisco Secure IPS
Cisco Secure IPS 9.0
Based on 1 answer
We are in the middle of outsourcing and may not be able to keep this product.
Technical Security Analyst
Nine West HoldingsRetail, 1001-5000 employees
RackFoundry Total Security Management (discontinued)
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Usability
Cisco Secure IPS
Cisco Secure IPS 10.0
Based on 1 answer
Very easy to navigate GUI in the FMC and very effective at performing the intending duties.
Sales Engineer
Advanced Technical Solutions, LLCInformation Technology and Services, 11-50 employees
RackFoundry Total Security Management (discontinued)
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
Cisco Secure IPS
Cisco Secure IPS 9.0
Based on 4 answers
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.
IT Infrastructure Specialist
RANDON S.AAutomotive, 5001-10,000 employees
RackFoundry Total Security Management (discontinued)
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Cisco Secure IPS
Cisco Secure IPS is our first product. We were not using any other tools before. We are very happy with the Cisco Secure IPS features and customer support
content writer specialist
DashClicksInformation Technology & Services, 51-200 employees
RackFoundry Total Security Management (discontinued)
Well I have experience with the big names: SecureWorks, IBM and Splunk. Individually their logging tools are much better than RackFoundry's Total Security Management. This is great for large corporations and urban cities, however not so great for municipalities, mid size businesses and companies who fluctuate between 1-7 members on their IT staff. Why? Because it takes too much of their resources and integration with other products gets a little rough as you will need to configure your preferences to theirs. When a company has stability it is great to have a name brand product, however renewals and upgrade costs can be taxing to an organization.

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Company, 10,001+ employeesReturn on Investment
Cisco Secure IPS
- Has made it much easier to determine when incidents have occurred
- Has been effective in reducing false positives and making solution management more efficient and cost effective
Sales Engineer
Advanced Technical Solutions, LLCInformation Technology and Services, 11-50 employees
RackFoundry Total Security Management (discontinued)
- Overall the product has had a negative impact. Not necessarily on our environment but in the amount of time it has taken to deploy.

Verified User
Analyst in Information Technology
Hospital & Health Care Company, 51-200 employees