A Strong and Dependable Network Protection Tool
August 11, 2025

A Strong and Dependable Network Protection Tool

Andrea Mathews | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Software Version

Firepower 1120

Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Secure Firewall

We use Cisco Secure Firewall for network threat protection and it has been very reliable. It protects of networks by accurately detecting and blocking threats thanks to features such as malware defense, URL filtering, and enhanced application control. In addition, it comes AI equipped and is also able to decrypt TLS/SSl thus ensuring effective network protection.

Pros

  • It ensures no unauthorized access by blocking threats.
  • It effective, accurately, and quickly detects network threats.
  • I like ability to scan URLs as well as decrypting SSL/TLS.
  • It is a great tool for malware defense.

Cons

  • The interface is clunky.
  • Licensing costs are high.
  • It keeps our networks secure by timely blocking threats.
  • It is AI powered thus more effective and accurate at detecting threats.
  • Always delivers to expectations even though the price-point is considerably high.
The advanced security features increases accuracy when detecting and screening network related threats. The features are awesome.
I have used VPN and Log Management and they enhance security whereby masking networks as well as managing log data is easy. It helps prevent targeted network attacks.
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While Cisco Secure Firewall is pricey, it delivers and does not compromise on capabilities. It is the best for network protection. Worthy every dollar.

Do you think Cisco Secure Firewall delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Cisco Secure Firewall's feature set?

Yes

Did Cisco Secure Firewall live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Cisco Secure Firewall go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Cisco Secure Firewall again?

Yes

For network protection, Cisco Secure Firewall offers amazing features and I recommend it. From malware defense to URL filtering to fast detection of threats, it is the best for business use.

Cisco Secure Firewall Feature Ratings

Identification Technologies
10
Visualization Tools
10
Content Inspection
9
Policy-based Controls
9
Active Directory and LDAP
9
Firewall Management Console
9
Reporting and Logging
9
VPN
9
High Availability
9
Stateful Inspection
10
Proxy Server
10

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