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# Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS) vs Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls 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)

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** [

4.5/5(171)

](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

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

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

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

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**
2 months

Based on 12 responses

Return on Investment

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

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**
10 months

Based on 12 responses

Perceived Cost

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

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**
$$$$$

Average Discount

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

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**
15%

Pros & Cons

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

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**
[
Firewall Efficiency (14)
](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1472541&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Use (13)
](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1472283&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (23)
](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1472974&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Difficult Learning Curve (12)
](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1472691&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

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

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**
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Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)**

8.3

8.37

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**

8.9

8.9154

Ease of Use

**Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)**

7.9

7.97

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**

8.3

8.3155

Ease of Setup

**Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)**

8.0

8.05

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**

8.2

8.2139

Ease of Admin

**Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)**

8.0

8.05

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**

8.4

8.4109

Quality of Support

**Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)**

7.1

7.17

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**

8.2

8.2146

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)**

8.0

8.05

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**

8.8

8.8107

Product Direction (% positive)

**Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)**

8.3

8.37

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**

9.2

9.2149

Features

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

8.2

9

8.8

69

Prevention

Intrusion Prevention

8.1

7

9.1(won by 1.0)

66

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

Firewall

8.6

6

9.4(won by 0.8)

65

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

Encryption

9.2(won by 0.3)

6

8.9

64

Security hardening

7.9

7

9.0(won by 1.1)

64

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

Cloud Data Protection

8.7(won by 0.4)

5

8.3

61

Detection

Intrusion Detection

8.1

7

9.0(won by 0.9)

66

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

Security Monitoring

7.4

7

8.9(won by 1.5)

65

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

Anti-Malware / Malware Detection

8.1

7

8.9(won by 0.8)

65

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

Administration

Compliance

7.6

7

8.8(won by 1.2)

62

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

Administration Console -

8.3

7

8.8(won by 0.5)

65

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

API / integrations

8.1

6

8.6(won by 0.5)

59

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

Generative AI

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

20

Agentic AI - Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

6

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

6

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

Not enough data

8.3

114

Administration

Policy Management

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

106

Logging and Reporting

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

106

Application Gateway

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

97

Concurrent Sessions

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

97

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

8.0(won by default)

10

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

7.5(won by default)

10

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

103

Antivirus

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

97

URL Filtering

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

99

Availability

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

98

IP Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Load Balancing

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

96

Continuous Analysis

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

97

Intrusion Prevention

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

101

Intrusion Detection

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

98

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

7.1(won by default)

29

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Artificial Intelligence - Firewall

AI Firewall

Not enough data

7.4(won by default)

17

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

Show 1 feature category 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

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

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Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

15.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

23.1%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

61.5%

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Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

18.2%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

46.1%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

35.8%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

15.4%

18.2%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

23.1%

46.1%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

61.5%

35.8%

Reviewers' Industry

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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%

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Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls

Information Technology and Services

19.5%

Computer & Network Security

13.4%

Banking

6.7%

Computer Software

6.1%

Financial Services

6.1%

Other

48.2%

FAQs

## Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS) vs Palo Alto Networks... FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between Palo Alto Networks... vs Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)?

Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls stand out for higher reviewer satisfaction, advanced threat prevention, and granular application control, while Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS) is recognized for compliance and integration with Cisco environments.

| [Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews) | [Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-ips-ngips/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.5/5 (170 reviews) | 4.1/5 (17 reviews) |
| — | — |
| 8.2 | 8.0 |
| 8.2 | 7.1 |
| Threat Protection (13 all-time mentions) | Compliance with DOD requirements (recent reviews) |

### How do the pricing models of Palo Alto Networks... and Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS) compare?

Reviewers consider Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls less favorable on value due to higher cost sentiment, while Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS) is described as cost effective in recent reviews.

- **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls:** In recent reviews, many cite high upfront and ongoing licensing costs, with 23 all-time mentions of expense and frequent notes that essential features require separate subscriptions.
- **Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS):** Recent reviewers describe it as cost effective and meeting compliance needs for large environments.
- **Switching reasons:** Reviewers mention switching to Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS) for compliance and cost effectiveness, especially in DOD and large enterprise contexts.

### What are the best alternatives to Palo Alto Networks... and Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)?

The top three alternatives to Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls and Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS) are Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual, Sophos Firewall, and Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs).

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews) | 4.5/5 (170) | — | Expensive, high licensing costs (recent reviews) | Threat Protection (13 all-time mentions) |
| [Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-ips-ngips/reviews) | 4.1/5 (17) | — | Cost effective for large environments (recent reviews) | Compliance with DOD requirements (recent reviews) |
| [Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-firewall-threat-defense-virtual-formerly-ngfwv/reviews) | 4.2/5 (93) | Mid-Market | — | Integration with Cisco environments (recent reviews) |
| [Sophos Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-firewall/reviews) | 4.7/5 (870) | Mid-Market | — | High reviewer satisfaction and ease of use (recent reviews) |
| [Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews) | 4.5/5 (595) | Mid-Market | — | Advanced security features (recent reviews) |

### Which Firewall Software features should I prioritize when comparing Palo Alto Networks... and Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)?

Buyers comparing Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls and Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS) should prioritize threat protection, ease of use, application and user visibility, cost, and integration capabilities.

- **Threat Protection:** Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls: 13 all-time mentions; Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS): Highlighted in recent reviews for compliance and real-time protection.
- **Ease of Use:** Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls: 8.3; Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS): 7.9.
- **Application and User Visibility:** Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls: 9 all-time mentions for control and visibility; Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS): Not specifically cited.
- **Cost:** Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls: 23 all-time mentions of expense; Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS): Described as cost effective in recent reviews.
- **Integration Capabilities:** Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls: 5 all-time mentions of cloud management and integration; Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS): Highlighted for integration with Cisco ISE and Splunk in recent reviews.

### What are the pros and cons of Palo Alto Networks... vs Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)?

Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls are strongest in advanced threat protection and granular control, while Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS) is recognized for compliance and integration with Cisco environments.

- **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls strengths:** Threat Protection (13 all-time mentions), Firewall Efficiency (14), Ease of Use (13), Features (11), Control (9), Threat Detection (9), Network Connectivity (8), Reliability (8), Security (7), Traffic Management (6), Cloud Management (5).
- **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls trade-offs:** Expensive (23 all-time mentions), Difficult Learning Curve (12), Slow Performance (10), Complex Configuration (8), Poor Interface Design (7), Complexity (6).
- **Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS) strengths:** Compliance with DOD requirements, cost effectiveness, integration with Cisco ISE and Splunk, high throughput, and real-time protection (recent reviews).
- **Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS) trade-offs:** Some reviewers note outdated interface, performance impact during heavy inspection, and upgrade challenges (recent reviews).

### Is Palo Alto Networks... or Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS) better for small businesses?

Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS) is the better fit for small businesses, with reviewers highlighting its cost effectiveness and suitability for organizations of any size.

- **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls:** Largest segment not specified; reviewers frequently cite high cost and a steep learning curve as barriers for smaller organizations.
- **Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS):** Largest segment not specified; recent reviews state it is suitable for any size company and cost effective, with specific mention of meeting compliance needs for small businesses.

### Which Firewall Software platform has better integrations?

Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls are favored for integrations, with reviewers citing frequent integration with cloud services and security tools.

- **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls:** In recent reviews, integrations with Panorama, syslog servers, and cloud-based threat intelligence are highlighted, with 5 all-time mentions of cloud management and integration.
- **Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS):** Recent reviews mention integration with Cisco ISE and Splunk, but no all-time mention counts are provided.

### How do Palo Alto Networks... and Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS) compare on customer support?

Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls score higher on Quality of Support (8.2 vs 7.1), indicating a material advantage over Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS).

- **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls:** Reviewers frequently describe support as generally good, with some noting variability in response times and the need for higher-tier contracts for faster service.
- **Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS):** Support is described as good and professional in recent reviews, but some mention challenges with upgrades and occasional slow responses.

### Which is easier to implement, Palo Alto Networks... or Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)?

Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls and Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS) score within 0.2 points on Ease of Setup (8.2 vs 8.0), indicating near parity in implementation difficulty.

- **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls:** Reviewers note a steep learning curve and complex initial setup, but also mention that onboarding and deployment are manageable with training.
- **Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS):** Recent reviews describe setup as straightforward for experienced admins, with some complexity in initial configuration but generally positive implementation experiences.

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