Cisco doesn't have many features but only basic firewalls.
Cisco ASA Firewall Review
Cisco doesn't have many features but only basic firewalls. Technical support and documentation is great.
What is most valuable?
How has it helped my organization?
No improvement. My clients have been using this product and moving to other products.
What needs improvement?
This product should have moved towards making UTMs.
For how long have I used the solution?
Eight years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
No.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
No.
How are customer service and technical support?
Technical support and documentation is great.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
No, I worked with this product by working for a client.
How was the initial setup?
It is easy to set up and implement.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Never worked on pricing and licensing.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I would always prefer to evaluate other products when I have been asked for advice on firewall solutions.
What other advice do I have?
Evaluate other product before using this product.
**Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Last updated: Jun 29 2017
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Security Consultant at Accenture
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Highlights
The IPS (In-plane switching) is the most valuable feature.
The greatest benefit for the organization is the confidence that we are secured.
Its ability to discover attacks is a valuable feature. All of the other features that have to do with security are good.
I haven't had any major problems so I haven't had to open a ticket with technical support.
I like the user interface because the navigation is very easy, straightforward on your left side pane you have all the sites that you need to browse. Unlike any other firewalls, it's pretty straightforward.
We have multiple secure internal networks linked with our plants. We are from a oil company, so we have multiple plant areas which need to have restricted network access. Therefore, we are using it for restricting access to the plant area.
The initial setup was completely straightforward.
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