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Read 47 Cisco IOS Security reviews
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Gopinath Chennupati
A scalable solution that can be used for security functions like firewalls and IPS
Cisco IOS Security enables communication between our network nodes. The solution provides authentication like policy enforcement, QOS, and... Read more →
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  • "The pricing is very expensive. Normally I do a yearly contract; I don't know the exact pricing, but it's around $75,000 USD per year. That's the standard licensing."
  • "The licensing is on a subscription basis, and it is fairly costly. I would prefer a one-time payment."
  • "The licenses for this solution are expensive."
  • "It is an expensive solution."
  • "The pricing is okay. It is competitive. It costs more when you need get more features."
  • "Price is certainly something that the IOS technology has fallen behind the competition on."
  • "It is necessary to pay for a license in order to use the solution. It is on a yearly basis and the price is high."
  • "Palo Alto networks are more expensive than this solution and this is why you will see more products like this one in Mexico."

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    What do you like most about Cisco IOS Security?
    Top Answer:Cisco IOS Security is a mature product with extensive capabilities, serving as the base for the defense layer. It offers good network visibility, which helps in rapid response through the Rapid Threat… more »
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco IOS Security?
    Top Answer:The challenge often comes down to pricing for SMB customers or those below enterprise level. It's tough for them to invest in Cisco Security products, not because the products lack quality—on the… more »
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    What needs improvement with Cisco IOS Security?
    Top Answer:In the security portfolio from Cisco, the issue is marketing. Cisco is still seen primarily as an enterprise network player rather than being acknowledged as a security vendor. Cisco offers a vast… more »
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    Ranking
    11th
    out of 42 in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
    Views
    410
    Comparisons
    309
    Reviews
    17
    Average Words per Review
    350
    Rating
    7.8
    32nd
    out of 42 in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
    Views
    156
    Comparisons
    144
    Reviews
    0
    Average Words per Review
    0
    Rating
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    Overview
    Cisco IOS Software delivers a sophisticated set of security capabilities for a comprehensive, layered security approach throughout your network infrastructure. Cisco IOS security technologies help to defend critical business processes against attack and disruption, protect privacy, and support policy and regulatory compliance controls.

    ProtectWise shifts network security to the cloud to provide complete visibility and detection of enterprise threats and accelerated incident response. By harnessing the power of the cloud, the ProtectWise Grid has the ability to create an unlimited retention window with full-fidelity forensics, automated retrospection and advanced visualization — all with the ease and cost-savings of an on-demand deployment model. Security professionals can see threats in real-time and continuously go back in time to discover previously unknown threats automatically.

    Sample Customers
    Arup Group, Brunel University London, City of Biel, Gobierno de Castilla-La Mancha, K&L Gates , New South Wales Rural Fire Service, Offshore Northern Seas, Transplace
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    Comms Service Provider17%
    Computer Software Company17%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company22%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Real Estate/Law Firm13%
    Non Profit13%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Educational Organization9%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business34%
    Midsize Enterprise28%
    Large Enterprise38%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise58%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business47%
    Midsize Enterprise6%
    Large Enterprise47%
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    Cisco IOS Security is ranked 11th in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) with 47 reviews while ProtectWise is ranked 32nd in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS). Cisco IOS Security is rated 8.0, while ProtectWise is rated 0.0. The top reviewer of Cisco IOS Security writes "User-friendly and excels in documentation, making it easier to resolve issues". On the other hand, Cisco IOS Security is most compared with Cisco Secure Firewall, Fortinet FortiGate, Meraki MX, Fortinet FortiOS and Netgate pfSense, whereas ProtectWise is most compared with Darktrace.

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