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 Cisco Secure Firewall | Score8 out of 10 | N/A | Cisco Secure Firewall delivers comprehensive threat protection for modern, distributed networks. Built to support hybrid workforces and multicloud environments, it enables Zero Trust access, application visibility, and secure remote connectivity. With integration across the Cisco Secure portfolio, including SecureX and Talos threat intelligence, the firewall powers organizations to detect and stop more sophisticated threats. Centralized management simplifies policy enforcement, orchestration,… | N/A |
 pfSense | Score9.9 out of 10 | N/A | pfSense is a firewall and load management product available through the open source pfSense Community Edition, as well as a the licensed edition, pfSense Plus (formerly known as pfSense Enterprise). The solution provides combined firewall, VPN, and router functionality, and can be deployed through the cloud (AWS or Azure), or on-premises with a Netgate appliance. It as scalable capacities, with functionality for SMBs. As a firewall, pfSense offers Stateful packet inspection, concurrent… | $179 per appliance |
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| Likelihood to Recommend | 8.0 | 9.6 |
| Likelihood to Renew | 7.2 | - |
| Usability | 9.0 | 10.0 |
| Availability | 9.1 | - |
| Performance | 5.0 | - |
| Support Rating | 7.6 | - |
| Implementation Rating | 8.0 | - |
| Product Scalability | 5.0 | - |