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# Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv) vs Huawei Firewall Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)**[

4.2/5(93)

](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-firewall-threat-defense-virtual-formerly-ngfwv/reviews#reviews)

**Huawei Firewall** [

4.7/5(15)

](https://www.g2.com/products/huawei-firewall/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)**
No pricing available

**Huawei Firewall**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)**
3 months

Based on 6 responses

**Huawei Firewall**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)**
20 months

Based on 8 responses

**Huawei Firewall**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)**
$$$$$

**Huawei Firewall**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)**
22%

**Huawei Firewall**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)**
[
Ease of Use (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-firewall-threat-defense-virtual-formerly-ngfwv/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1168036&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Easy Management (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-firewall-threat-defense-virtual-formerly-ngfwv/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1168006&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complex Coding (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-firewall-threat-defense-virtual-formerly-ngfwv/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1167998&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complex Configuration (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-firewall-threat-defense-virtual-formerly-ngfwv/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1168029&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Huawei Firewall**
Not enough data

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)**

8.8

8.883

**Huawei Firewall**

9.9

9.913

Ease of Use

**Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)**

8.1

8.182

**Huawei Firewall**

9.5

9.513

Ease of Setup

**Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)**

7.4

7.451

**Huawei Firewall**
Not enough data

Ease of Admin

**Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)**

7.7

7.749

**Huawei Firewall**
Not enough data

Quality of Support

**Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)**

9.1

9.174

**Huawei Firewall**

9.4

9.413

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)**

8.8

8.847

**Huawei Firewall**
Not enough data

Product Direction (% positive)

**Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)**

7.5

7.583

**Huawei Firewall**

10.0

10.012

Features

Firewall Software[Hide 62 FeaturesShow 62 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.3

16

9.6

11

Administration

Policy Management

8.6

13

9.5(won by 0.9)

10

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Logging and Reporting

9.6(won by 0.4)

12

9.2

10

Application Gateway

9.2

11

9.8(won by 0.6)

10

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Concurrent Sessions

9.2

11

9.5(won by 0.3)

10

Uptime Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web Traffic Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Monitoring & Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Firewall Software

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

9.6

13

9.7(won by 0.1)

10

Antivirus

9.3

12

10.0(won by 0.7)

9

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

URL Filtering

9.4

12

9.5(won by 0.1)

10

Availability

8.9

12

9.8(won by 0.9)

10

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

IP Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Load Balancing

9.2

10

9.7(won by 0.5)

10

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Continuous Analysis

9.2

12

9.5(won by 0.3)

10

Intrusion Prevention

9.5

13

9.7(won by 0.2)

10

Intrusion Detection

9.4

12

9.7(won by 0.3)

10

Intrusion Detection System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Prevention System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Artificial Intelligence - Firewall

AI Firewall

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Spam Blocker

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Spam

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Hardware Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Summary Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Log Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Behavior Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Unified Threat Management (UTM)[Hide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

9.4

9

Security - Unified Threat Management

Antivirus

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

8

Whitelists

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

8

Antispam Filtering

Not enough data

9.6(won by default)

8

Content Filtering

Not enough data

9.6(won by default)

8

Web Filtering

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

8

Firewall

Not enough data

9.6(won by default)

8

Administration

Reports & Analytics

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

8

Dashboard

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

8

Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)[Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.5

6

Not enough data

Prevention

Intrusion Prevention

9.3(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Encryption

9.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Cloud Data Protection

9.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Firewall

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security hardening

Not enough data

Not enough data

Detection

Intrusion Detection

9.3(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Security Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti-Malware / Malware Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration

Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration Console -

Not enough data

Not enough data

API / integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 2 feature categories with incomplete data

Network Security[Hide 40 FeaturesShow 40 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Penetration Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Monitoring & Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

VPN

Not enough data

Not enough data

Behavior Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anomaly/Malware Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

DNS Leak Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Provisioning

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Detection System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Firewalls

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Spam

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Response

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Loss Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Prevention System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

AWS Marketplace[Hide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/bac35b1c7d560638b47c46bddb26a15c/cisco-secure-firewall-threat-defense-virtual-formerly-ngfwv.svg "Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)")](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-firewall-threat-defense-virtual-formerly-ngfwv/reviews)

Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

13.5%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

43.8%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

42.7%

[![Huawei Firewall](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_c543e3279bb6862fceb3584583232850/huawei-firewall.png "Huawei Firewall")](https://www.g2.com/products/huawei-firewall/reviews)

Huawei Firewall

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

7.7%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

84.6%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

7.7%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

13.5%

7.7%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

43.8%

84.6%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

42.7%

7.7%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/bac35b1c7d560638b47c46bddb26a15c/cisco-secure-firewall-threat-defense-virtual-formerly-ngfwv.svg "Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)")](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-firewall-threat-defense-virtual-formerly-ngfwv/reviews)
Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)

Information Technology and Services

18.0%

Higher Education

6.7%

Telecommunications

6.7%

Computer Software

5.6%

Hospital & Health Care

4.5%

Other

58.4%

[![Huawei Firewall](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_c543e3279bb6862fceb3584583232850/huawei-firewall.png "Huawei Firewall")](https://www.g2.com/products/huawei-firewall/reviews)
Huawei Firewall

Information Technology and Services

30.8%

Computer Networking

23.1%

Computer & Network Security

15.4%

Staffing and Recruiting

7.7%

Research

7.7%

Other

15.4%

FAQs

## Cisco Secure Firewall... vs Huawei Firewall FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between Cisco Secure Firewall... vs Huawei Firewall?

Huawei Firewall stands out with a higher G2 rating and stronger reviewer satisfaction on support and usability compared to Cisco Secure Firewall.

| | [Cisco Secure Firewall...](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-firewall-threat-defense-virtual-formerly-ngfwv/reviews) | [Huawei Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/huawei-firewall/reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.2/5 (93 reviews) | 4.7/5 (15 reviews) |
| Largest Segment | Mid-Market | Mid-Market |
| Ease of Setup score | 7.4 | — |
| Quality of Support score | 9.1 | 9.4 |
| Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Firewall Efficiency | Content Filtration |

### How do the pricing models of Cisco Secure Firewall... and Huawei Firewall compare?

Huawei Firewall is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its cost-effectiveness compared to Cisco Secure Firewall.

- **Cisco Secure Firewall...:** In recent reviews, several reviewers note that the cost of licensing, maintenance, and support can be high, especially for smaller organizations.
- **Huawei Firewall:** Reviewers highlight its affordability and cost-effectiveness, with multiple mentions of it being more affordable compared to other firewalls.
- **Switching reasons:** Reviewers mention switching to Huawei Firewall for its lower cost and easier management of network security.

### What are the best alternatives to Cisco Secure Firewall... and Huawei Firewall?

The top 3 alternatives to Cisco Secure Firewall and Huawei Firewall are FortiGate-VM NGFW, Palo Alto Networks Next Generation Firewalls, and Sophos Firewall.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Cisco Secure Firewall...](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-firewall-threat-defense-virtual-formerly-ngfwv/reviews) | 4.2/5 (93 reviews) | Mid-Market | Reviewers note high cost for small orgs | Firewall Efficiency |
| [Huawei Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/huawei-firewall/reviews) | 4.7/5 (15 reviews) | Mid-Market | Reviewers highlight affordability | Content Filtration |
| [FortiGate-VM NGFW](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-vm-ngfw/reviews) | 4.6/5 (252 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [Palo Alto Networks Next Generation Firewalls](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews) | 4.5/5 (170 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [Sophos Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-firewall/reviews) | 4.7/5 (870 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |

### Which Firewall Software features should I prioritize when comparing Cisco Secure Firewall... and Huawei Firewall?

Buyers comparing Cisco Secure Firewall and Huawei Firewall should prioritize content filtration, ease of use, quality of support, firewall efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

- **Content Filtration:** Huawei Firewall is frequently praised for its content filtration capabilities, with reviewers citing it as a top strength.
- **Ease of Use:** Huawei Firewall scores 9.5, while Cisco Secure Firewall scores 8.1.
- **Quality of Support:** Huawei Firewall scores 9.4, Cisco Secure Firewall scores 9.1.
- **Firewall Efficiency:** Cisco Secure Firewall is highlighted for firewall efficiency in reviewer sentiment.
- **Cost-Effectiveness:** Huawei Firewall is noted for affordability and cost-effectiveness in recent reviews, while Cisco Secure Firewall receives feedback about higher costs for small organizations.

### What are the pros and cons of Cisco Secure Firewall... vs Huawei Firewall?

Huawei Firewall's headline strength is content filtration and cost-effectiveness, while Cisco Secure Firewall is recognized for firewall efficiency and advanced security features.

- **Cisco Secure Firewall... strengths:** Firewall efficiency, advanced threat protection, scalability, and integration with Cisco security solutions.
- **Cisco Secure Firewall... trade-offs:** Complexity in management and configuration (1 all-time mention each), higher cost for small organizations, dependency on central management tools, and upgrade difficulties.
- **Huawei Firewall strengths:** Content filtration, affordability, ease of use, high SSL inspection performance, and stable operation.
- **Huawei Firewall trade-offs:** Reviewers note the GUI could be more user-friendly, app control needs improvement, and some mention higher cost compared to other products, though overall sentiment favors its value.

### Is Cisco Secure Firewall... or Huawei Firewall better for small businesses?

Huawei Firewall is the better fit for small businesses, with reviewers highlighting its affordability and ease of use.

- **Cisco Secure Firewall...:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers note higher costs and complexity as challenges for small organizations.
- **Huawei Firewall:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers consistently mention affordability, ease of use, and suitability for organizations seeking cost-effective solutions.

### Which Firewall Software platform has better integrations?

Neither Cisco Secure Firewall nor Huawei Firewall has reviewer-cited integrations in recent reviews.

- **Cisco Secure Firewall...:** No integrations are mentioned in recent reviews.
- **Huawei Firewall:** No integrations are mentioned in recent reviews.

### How do Cisco Secure Firewall... and Huawei Firewall compare on customer support?

Huawei Firewall and Cisco Secure Firewall are rated in near-parity for Quality of Support, with Huawei Firewall scoring 9.4 and Cisco Secure Firewall scoring 9.1.

- **Cisco Secure Firewall...:** Reviewers describe support as responsive and helpful, with several noting satisfaction with Cisco's support team.
- **Huawei Firewall:** Reviewers highlight stable support experiences, though some mention delays or less timely responses; overall, support is rated highly.

### Which is easier to implement, Cisco Secure Firewall... or Huawei Firewall?

Cisco Secure Firewall and Huawei Firewall are rated in near-parity on Ease of Setup, with Cisco Secure Firewall scoring 7.4 and Huawei Firewall receiving consistently positive qualitative feedback.

- **Cisco Secure Firewall...:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward but note that complexity can increase with advanced configurations or larger deployments.
- **Huawei Firewall:** Reviewers consistently mention easy implementation and straightforward setup, with positive feedback on manageability for new users.

Alternatives

**Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv) Alternatives**

 ![Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f6a3d45d41e697437b84a2340cfee124/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls.svg "Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls")

[
Palo Alto Networks...
](/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews)

 ![Sophos Firewall](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c3eafd206cf051259b58dcd9712f2d46/sophos-firewall.svg "Sophos Firewall")

[
Sophos Firewall
](/products/sophos-firewall/reviews)

 ![Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/64ff8da1b6e6ffabf4336ae2510e8e3e/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws.svg "Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)")

[
Check Point Next Generation...
](/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews)

 ![Netgate pfSense](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f4469990cc8ea128d45e4ab41bf45ef3/netgate-pfsense.svg "Netgate pfSense")

[
Netgate pfSense
](/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews)

**Huawei Firewall Alternatives**

 ![FortiGate-VM NGFW](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/fa3376b61f91a50021359e71d1976187/fortigate-vm-ngfw.jpg "FortiGate-VM NGFW")

[
FortiGate-VM NGFW
](/products/fortigate-vm-ngfw/reviews)

 ![Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/64ff8da1b6e6ffabf4336ae2510e8e3e/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws.svg "Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)")

[
Check Point Next Generation...
](/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews)

 ![Sophos Firewall](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c3eafd206cf051259b58dcd9712f2d46/sophos-firewall.svg "Sophos Firewall")

[
Sophos Firewall
](/products/sophos-firewall/reviews)

 ![WatchGuard Network Security](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/95497ce130aa56e5fb27b011c9bcaebc/watchguard-network-security.svg "WatchGuard Network Security")

[
WatchGuard Network Security
](/products/watchguard-network-security/reviews)

## Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv) vs Huawei Firewall

- Reviewers felt that Huawei Firewall meets the needs of their business better than Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv).
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Huawei Firewall is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Huawei Firewall over Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv).