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March 2024
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Anonymous User
The dashboard offers stats and alerts. Updates frequently fail and need to be installed manually using CLI.
This product offers an easy way to manage Cisco firewall's advanced features such as IDS and Rules. The portal takes very little time for IT pros... Read more →
Jacob_Koithra
User-friendly and has a good blocking feature but is quite expensive
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    What do you like most about IBM Security Network IPS?
    Top Answer:The initial setup is simple.
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    Top Answer:The solution is quite costly. It's high in comparison to other devices.
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    Top Answer:Defining the new security rules and policies sometimes becomes a challenge. Integration with other platforms becomes a challenge as well. I'd like to see more integration with other tools and… more »
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    In Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
    24th
    out of 42 in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
    Views
    456
    Comparisons
    359
    Reviews
    1
    Average Words per Review
    719
    Rating
    7.0
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    Also Known As
    Sourcefire 3D
    Security Network Intrusion Prevention System, IBM Security Network Protection, XGS, GX
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    IBM
    Overview
    The Sourcefire 3D System combines the security of an industry-leading network intrusion protection system with the power to control access to your network based on detected applications, users, and URLs.
    IBM Security Network Intrusion Prevention System appliances are designed to stop constantly evolving threats before they impact your business. This means providing both high levels of protection and performance, while lowering the overall cost and complexity associated with deploying and managing a large number of point solutions.
    Sample Customers
    New South Wales Rural Fire Service
    Equifax, Christian Hospital Centre
    Top Industries
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    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm24%
    Computer Software Company16%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Real Estate/Law Firm6%
    Company Size
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    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise73%
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    Cisco Sourcefire 3D [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) while IBM Security Network IPS is ranked 24th in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) with 4 reviews. Cisco Sourcefire 3D [EOL] is rated 8.6, while IBM Security Network IPS is rated 7.2. The top reviewer of Cisco Sourcefire 3D [EOL] writes "The dashboard offers stats and alerts. Updates frequently fail and need to be installed manually using CLI". On the other hand, the top reviewer of IBM Security Network IPS writes "User-friendly and has a good blocking feature but is quite expensive". Cisco Sourcefire 3D [EOL] is most compared with , whereas IBM Security Network IPS is most compared with Darktrace, Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention and Cisco Secure Network Analytics.

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