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Michael T.

IT and Marketing Manager

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

3/20/2018

"Most reliable name in networking"

5/5

What do you like best about Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)?

Cisco has been the biggest player in network security for many years, and they have done this by being innovative and reliable with everything they do. Their customer support is top notch as well as their products. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)?

Not really Cisco's fault but The Cisco Adaptive Security Device manager can be a pain but this is because it uses Java and I have heard rumors that this is going away. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv):

If you are not using Cisco products, then your company does not have a reliable network. End of story. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv) solving and how is that benefiting you?

Allows us to allow third party access from and outside network and keep them from going where they don't need to go. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

GA

Guðmundur Karl A.

Network Administrator

Information Technology and Services

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/22/2018

"It just works"

5/5

What do you like best about Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)?

I have been servicing Cisco ASA firewalls for customers for a few years now and they never disappoint, If you buy a Cisco firewall you can be sure that it will work for a long time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)?

The ASDM can sometimes be buggy but mostly those are Java issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv):

Cisco is quality. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv) solving and how is that benefiting you?

I have setup Cisco Firepower with Cisco ASA with Malware and URL filter license, customer has not had a virus problem since! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

UM

Verified User in Management Consulting

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

7/30/2018

"Blends into the processes - not problematic"

5/5

What do you like best about Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)?

I don't have to really worry about this product - it runs in the background and I don't have to worry about. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)?

I don't really know enough about this product in order to dislike it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SG

Shweta G.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4/5/2018

"Great security"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)?

the cisco firewall works best among the other systems. If does not let anyone login at all if we are not in the firewall which is great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)?

Nothi so far. it works great for our organization so far. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv):

people should really use this Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv) solving and how is that benefiting you?

the cisco firewall works best among the other systems. If does not let anyone login at all if we are not in the firewall which is great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Sergei C.

Network and Project engineer, IT. Cisco Certified Trainer

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/17/2018

"Like it more than others."

4.5/5

What do you like best about Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)?

I started using Cisco firewalls long ago when PIX501 was in place. What I like is how it was developing for a ling time. Now all network features are nearly complete. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)?

Sometimes there're stability issues with newest versions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv):

You have virtual version to evaluate and test, see for yourself. Qualified engineer can do nearly everything with it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv) solving and how is that benefiting you?

Perimeter protection, cloud protection (ASAv is also used). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

JR

Josh R.

IT Core Operations Manager

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/31/2018

"Cisco Firewalls bring next-gen solutions to right now threats"

5/5

What do you like best about Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)?

I like the cisco Firepower software suite that works with the ASA we have. This software really give a good gui representation of your security controls and the reporting is excellent. IDS and IPS are built in as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)?

Like with all cisco, it is difficult to learn the software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv):

Definitely worth the investment Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv) solving and how is that benefiting you?

We are a highly regulated financial institution and we need to keep evolving our Security fingerprint to accommodate with the growing threats of the digital world. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AA

Verified User in Architecture & Planning

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

8/11/2017

"Cisco ASA"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)?

Fairly solid product. Widespread use so there is a lot of documentation available. Able to privde Malware protection, VPN service and Firewall on the same box. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)?

It uses Java for its GUI. Product line is a bit slow to adapt new technologies. Code has become a bit buggier over the years. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv):

Do your homework. When I was deploying my ASA's there was not much choice for L7 firewalls designed for the midsize market. The ASA is a good firewall, although a bit over priced as are all Cisco products. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv) solving and how is that benefiting you?

Basic firewalling. We also use anyconnect VPN on the device. VPN use is much better than our previous web based VPN. We were able to add the Firesight module to the device to provide better security at the application layer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Ralf R.

Global Named Account Systems Architect

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

2/12/2018

Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.

"very good and stable hardware"

5/5

What do you like best about Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)?

stable, future proven, good skilled service Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)?

middle pricing, complex sizing and os licensing Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv):

introduce one sercurity management for all products, including AMP and Umbrella Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv) solving and how is that benefiting you?

security for our managed services and customers Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

UT

Verified User in Telecommunications

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

1/25/2018

"Solid solution for VPNs and inspact outgoing/ingoing traffic - nothig more"

3/5

What do you like best about Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)?

Configuration in CLI is still old PIX CLI with some new changes... Configuration and debug are in "Cisco" style - solid and good known... Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)?

Evolve... PIX/ASA is 5 years in the past. Competition offers more. But if you want just configure access out or in and you have few branches you want to connect to your network via IPSec, this the best solution... Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

IH

Verified User in Hospital & Health Care

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/28/2018

"Prevention is better than aftermath"

5/5

What do you like best about Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)?

The best in industry. there is no compare Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)?

There is nothing wrong no to have it. Always on and the best resource Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.