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# Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS) vs LevelBlue USM Anywhere Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)**[

4.1/5(17)

](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-ips-ngips/reviews#reviews)

**LevelBlue USM Anywhere** [

4.4/5(114)

](https://www.g2.com/products/levelblue-usm-anywhere/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)**
No pricing available

**LevelBlue USM Anywhere**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)**
Not enough reviews yet

**LevelBlue USM Anywhere**
2 months

Based on 8 responses

Return on Investment

**Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)**
Not enough reviews yet

**LevelBlue USM Anywhere**
21 months

Based on 7 responses

Perceived Cost

**Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)**
Not enough reviews yet

**LevelBlue USM Anywhere**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)**
Not enough reviews yet

**LevelBlue USM Anywhere**
20%

Pros & Cons

**Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)**
Not enough data

**LevelBlue USM Anywhere**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)**
No screenshot available

**LevelBlue USM Anywhere**
 ![LevelBlue USM Anywhere screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/60067/expirable-direct-uploads_2F7fdde1dc-62ca-4fd2-8f2f-8459f82c4702_2FUSM_dashboard.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)**

8.3

8.37

**LevelBlue USM Anywhere**

8.7

8.797

Ease of Use

**Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)**

7.9

7.97

**LevelBlue USM Anywhere**

8.3

8.397

Ease of Setup

**Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)**

8.0

8.05

**LevelBlue USM Anywhere**

7.9

7.987

Ease of Admin

**Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)**

8.0

8.05

**LevelBlue USM Anywhere**

8.3

8.386

Quality of Support

**Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)**

7.1

7.17

**LevelBlue USM Anywhere**

8.6

8.695

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)**

8.0

8.05

**LevelBlue USM Anywhere**

8.6

8.686

Product Direction (% positive)

**Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)**

8.3

8.37

**LevelBlue USM Anywhere**

8.5

8.594

Features

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

8.2

9

8.7

20

Prevention

Intrusion Prevention

8.1

7

8.3(won by 0.2)

13

Firewall

8.6

6

8.7(won by 0.1)

10

Encryption

9.2(won by 0.5)

6

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

8.7

9

Security hardening

7.9

7

8.8(won by 0.9)

12

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

Cloud Data Protection

8.7

5

8.8(won by 0.1)

11

Detection

Intrusion Detection

8.1

7

8.7(won by 0.6)

14

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

Security Monitoring

7.4

7

9.0(won by 1.6)

16

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

Anti-Malware / Malware Detection

8.1

7

8.7(won by 0.6)

15

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

Administration

Compliance

7.6

7

9.0(won by 1.4)

15

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

Administration Console -

8.3

7

8.9(won by 0.6)

16

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

API / integrations

8.1

6

8.2(won by 0.1)

12

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

Cloud Compliance[Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.6

12

Security

Compliance Monitoring

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

10

Anomoly Detection

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

10

Data Loss Prevention

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

7

Cloud Gap Analytics

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

8

Compliance

Governance

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

11

Data Governance

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

8

Sensitive Data Compliance

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

9

Administration

Policy Enforcement

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

10

Auditing

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

11

Workflow Management

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

10

Vulnerability Scanner[Hide 58 FeaturesShow 58 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.7

7

Performance

Issue Tracking

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

6

|

Verified

Detection Rate

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

6

|

Verified

False Positives

Not enough data

7.2(won by default)

6

|

Verified

Automated Scans

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

6

|

Verified

Anomaly/Malware Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network

Compliance Testing

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

5

|

Verified

Perimeter Scanning

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

6

|

Verified

Configuration Monitoring

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

6

|

Verified

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Source-Code Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application

Manual Application Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Static Code Analysis

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Black Box Testing

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Response

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Maintenance Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial Data Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virus Definition Update

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

VPN

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Spam

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Runtime Container Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability/Threat Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

SQL Injections

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web-Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Password Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Website Crawling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Response[Hide 40 FeaturesShow 40 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

9.0

29

Response

Resolution Automation

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

14

Resolution Guidance

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

15

System Isolation

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

12

Threat Intelligence

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

18

Incident Investigation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Records

Incident Logs

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

17

Incident Reports

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

17

Management

Incident Alerts

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

17

Incident Case Management

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

15

Workflow Management

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

15

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Response

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Maintenance Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial Data Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virus Definition Update

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

VPN

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Spam

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)[Hide 43 FeaturesShow 43 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.5

73

Network Management

Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

62

|

Verified

Asset Management

Not enough data

7.9(won by default)

58

|

Verified

Log Management

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

62

|

Verified

Network Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Integrity Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Event Management

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

61

|

Verified

Automated Response

Not enough data

7.9(won by default)

53

|

Verified

Incident Reporting

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

56

|

Verified

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Intelligence

Threat Intelligence

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

63

|

Verified

Vulnerability Assessment

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

61

|

Verified

Behavioral Analytics

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

33

|

Verified

Data Examination

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

56

|

Verified

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

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

Cloud Security[Hide 48 FeaturesShow 48 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Visibility

Data Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Registry

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Gap Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data loss Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Identity

SSO

Not enough data

Not enough data

Governance

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Detection System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Security Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_35ec39f3ca778d87d9549cb5d70c7d63/cisco-secure-ips-ngips.jpg "Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)")](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-ips-ngips/reviews)

Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

15.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

23.1%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

61.5%

[![LevelBlue USM Anywhere](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/dafcd5faaef898c5bee18cd5d63cef91/levelblue-usm-anywhere%282%29.svg "LevelBlue USM Anywhere")](https://www.g2.com/products/levelblue-usm-anywhere/reviews)

LevelBlue USM Anywhere

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

19.8%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

60.4%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

19.8%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

15.4%

19.8%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

23.1%

60.4%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

61.5%

19.8%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_35ec39f3ca778d87d9549cb5d70c7d63/cisco-secure-ips-ngips.jpg "Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)")](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-ips-ngips/reviews)
Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)

Information Technology and Services

23.1%

Telecommunications

7.7%

Medical Devices

7.7%

Hospital & Health Care

7.7%

Government Relations

7.7%

Other

46.2%

[![LevelBlue USM Anywhere](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/dafcd5faaef898c5bee18cd5d63cef91/levelblue-usm-anywhere%282%29.svg "LevelBlue USM Anywhere")](https://www.g2.com/products/levelblue-usm-anywhere/reviews)
LevelBlue USM Anywhere

Information Technology and Services

16.8%

Financial Services

10.9%

Higher Education

5.9%

Computer & Network Security

5.0%

Computer Software

5.0%

Other

56.4%

FAQs

## Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS) vs LevelBlue USM Anywhere FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 17, 2026

### What is the difference between LevelBlue USM Anywhere vs Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)?

LevelBlue USM Anywhere stands out for its higher G2 rating, broader review base, and stronger support scores compared to Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS).

| | [LevelBlue USM Anywhere](https://www.g2.com/products/levelblue-usm-anywhere/reviews) | [Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-ips-ngips/reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.4/5 (114 reviews) | 4.1/5 (17 reviews) |
| Ease of Setup score | 7.9 | 8.0 |
| Quality of Support score | 8.6 | 7.1 |
| Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Comprehensive visibility and integration of SIEM, intrusion detection, vulnerability analysis, and incident management in a single panel | Meets DOD requirements, comprehensive dashboards, and strong integration with Cisco ecosystem |

### How do the pricing models of LevelBlue USM Anywhere and Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS) compare?

LevelBlue USM Anywhere is perceived as the stronger value based on reviewer satisfaction with pricing and features.

- **LevelBlue USM Anywhere:** In recent reviews, many highlight the platform's affordable pricing relative to its comprehensive feature set, with several noting it is cheaper than competitors like Splunk and offers strong value for small and mid-sized organizations.
- **Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS):** Reviewers describe it as cost-effective for large environments and compliant with DOD requirements, but some mention concerns about proprietary aspects and potential for higher costs in certain deployments.

### What are the best alternatives to LevelBlue USM Anywhere and Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)?

The top three alternatives to LevelBlue USM Anywhere and Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS) are Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls, IBM QRadar SIEM, and Microsoft Sentinel.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [LevelBlue USM Anywhere](https://www.g2.com/products/levelblue-usm-anywhere/reviews) | 4.4/5 (114 reviews) | — | Affordable pricing for comprehensive features | Centralizes security, accelerates incident response, and facilitates compliance |
| [Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-ips-ngips/reviews) | 4.1/5 (17 reviews) | — | Cost-effective for large environments | Complies with DOD requirements, strong dashboards, Cisco integration |
| [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 | — | Advanced threat prevention and firewall capabilities |
| [IBM QRadar SIEM](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-ibm-qradar-siem/reviews) | 4.4/5 (338 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Scalable enterprise SIEM with robust analytics |
| [Microsoft Sentinel](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-sentinel/reviews) | 4.4/5 (298 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Cloud-native SIEM with strong integration to Microsoft ecosystem |

### Which Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) features should I prioritize when comparing LevelBlue USM Anywhere and Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)?

Buyers should prioritize compliance, integration capabilities, ease of setup, quality of support, and comprehensive threat detection when comparing LevelBlue USM Anywhere and Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS).

- **Compliance:** LevelBlue USM Anywhere scores 8.7 and Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS) scores 8.3 on Meets Requirements, with both products frequently cited for supporting PCI and DOD compliance, respectively.
- **Integration capabilities:** LevelBlue USM Anywhere is praised for integrations with AWS, Office 365, Slack, and other security tools; Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS) is noted for integration with Cisco ISE and Splunk.
- **Ease of setup:** LevelBlue USM Anywhere scores 7.9 and Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS) scores 8.0, indicating both are considered easy to deploy.
- **Quality of support:** LevelBlue USM Anywhere scores 8.6, while Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS) scores 7.1, with reviewers highlighting more positive support experiences for LevelBlue USM Anywhere.
- **Comprehensive threat detection:** LevelBlue USM Anywhere is recognized for combining SIEM, intrusion detection, and vulnerability analysis in a single platform; Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS) is valued for high-throughput IPS and advanced signature management.

### What are the pros and cons of LevelBlue USM Anywhere vs Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)?

LevelBlue USM Anywhere's headline strength is its comprehensive, all-in-one SIEM platform, while Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS) is recognized for compliance and integration with Cisco's ecosystem.

- **LevelBlue USM Anywhere strengths:** Centralizes security operations, integrates SIEM, intrusion detection, and vulnerability analysis, offers intuitive dashboards, and accelerates incident response. Reviewers highlight its value for compliance (PCI, ISO 27001) and ease of deployment for small teams.
- **LevelBlue USM Anywhere trade-offs:** Some reviewers note policy customization can be complex, advanced reporting could be more flexible, and performance may lag in very large environments. Licensing costs can increase with higher event-per-second (EPS) needs.
- **Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS) strengths:** Meets DOD requirements, provides comprehensive dashboards, supports large environments, and integrates well with Cisco ISE and Splunk. Reviewers value its high-throughput IPS and real-time protection.
- **Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS) trade-offs:** Some mention complexity in initial setup, proprietary aspects limiting compatibility, and occasional issues with upgrades or support responsiveness. Performance impact on network traffic is noted in certain scenarios.

### Is LevelBlue USM Anywhere or Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS) better for small businesses?

LevelBlue USM Anywhere is the better fit for small businesses based on reviewer sentiment and deployment experiences.

- **LevelBlue USM Anywhere:** Reviewers frequently cite its suitability for small security teams and organizations, noting ease of deployment, affordable pricing, and comprehensive features that address compliance and monitoring needs.
- **Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS):** While reviewers mention support for organizations of any size, the product is often highlighted for large environments and DOD compliance, with less emphasis on small-business use cases.

### Which Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform has better integrations?

LevelBlue USM Anywhere is favored for integrations, with reviewers citing a broader range of supported tools.

- **LevelBlue USM Anywhere:** Reviewers mention integrations with AWS, Office 365, and Slack, supporting hybrid environments and cloud infrastructure monitoring.
- **Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS):** Reviewers highlight integration with Cisco ISE and Splunk, particularly within Cisco-centric environments.

### How do LevelBlue USM Anywhere and Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS) compare on customer support?

LevelBlue USM Anywhere outperforms Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS) on Quality of Support by a margin of 1.5 points (8.6 vs 7.1).

- **LevelBlue USM Anywhere:** Reviewers consistently praise responsive and helpful support, with many citing positive experiences and effective assistance during deployment and troubleshooting.
- **Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS):** Support is described as generally good, especially for technical issues, but some reviewers report challenges with responsiveness and resolution during upgrades or complex cases.

### Which is easier to implement, LevelBlue USM Anywhere or Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)?

Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS) and LevelBlue USM Anywhere score within a tenth of a point on Ease of Setup (8.0 vs 7.9), indicating near-parity in implementation experiences.

- **LevelBlue USM Anywhere:** Reviewers describe the platform as easy to deploy, especially for small teams, with straightforward onboarding and helpful documentation.
- **Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS):** Reviewers note the setup process is manageable, though initial complexity may be higher, particularly in large or highly customized environments.

### Which product has better Compliance?

Compliance is the most frequently mentioned feature across both LevelBlue USM Anywhere and Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS).

- **LevelBlue USM Anywhere:** Scores 8.7 on Meets Requirements, with reviewers frequently citing PCI and ISO 27001 compliance support and built-in reporting for audits.
- **Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS):** Scores 8.3 on Meets Requirements, with reviewers highlighting DOD compliance and support for privacy and regulatory requirements in large organizations.

Alternatives

**Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS) Alternatives**

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**LevelBlue USM Anywhere Alternatives**

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## Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS) vs LevelBlue USM Anywhere

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found LevelBlue USM Anywhere easier to use, administer, and do business with overall. However, reviewers preferred the ease of set up with Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS).

- Reviewers felt that LevelBlue USM Anywhere meets the needs of their business better than Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS).
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that LevelBlue USM Anywhere is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of LevelBlue USM Anywhere over Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS).