Item: Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center
Rating: 9
Author: Masud Kamal

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center is [an] all management tool for multi platform cisco products and networking solutions in our organization. We have configured our networking and related security tools with this management center to keep 24/7 logs and live data monitoring to avoid any security and networking lapses. We are also using it to provide [a] virtual private network for the employees for remote access of the [organizational-specific] applications through the firewall and it has been helpful to prevent any malware and spyware attacks over the internet. Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center is also [a] great tool to implement organizational policies for the users on the network and provides complete control over data and bandwidth distribution as per backend resources. We have implemented this solution for all the employees of the organization.

Pros and Cons

Great protection and security against the multiple digital virus attacks.
Provides detailed logs to track any threat and helps to secure the network promptly.
VPN service for remote access of important organizational applications.
Best management tool for controlling data and bandwidth resources.

Logs are much populated and not easier to find any specific event.

Return on Investment

It has very advanced Firewall management tools and [is] very helpful for securing [the] network and organizational data against [malware] etc. ROI is positive.

Alternatives Considered

Key Insights

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

Yes

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

Yes

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

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Avanan, Cleo Integration Cloud, Cisco Webex Share, Nintex RPA

Likelihood to Recommend

Organizations or businesses with [a] large number of employees and using multiple networking platforms must use Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center, as it will ease the networking job significantly and [help] in avoiding any network security lapse. It is easy to use and [has] more advanced features as [a] Firewall management center. It would be less appropriate for small businesses with [fewer] employees.

Most advanced Networking and Firewall management tool

Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center