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Cisco Secure Firewall vs. WatchGuard Network Security

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Cisco Secure Firewall

    Score8 out of 10
    N/ACisco 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

    WatchGuard Network Security

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AWatchGuard Network Security is a network security and firewall software. WatchGuard includes secure Wi-Fi, multi-factor authentication, and network intelligence products and services designed for SMB’s.N/A
    Pricing
    Cisco Secure FirewallWatchGuard Network Security
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Support
    Contact sales team
    Contact sales team
    Basic Security
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    Total Security
    Contact sales team
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Cisco Secure FirewallWatchGuard Network Security
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Cisco Secure FirewallWatchGuard Network Security
    Considered Both Products
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    WatchGuard Technologies
    Chose WatchGuard Network Security
    In comparison with other network security companies and its services', WatchGuard Network Security seems to be a more economic choice for our customers needs
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard Network Security
    WatchGuard Network Security integrates multiple security functionalities (firewall, VPN, intrusion prevention, antivirus, application control, etc.) into a unified platform. This integration simplifies management, enhances visibility, and ensures consistent policy enforcement …
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard Network Security
    WatchGuard has in the past always been one step ahead of new security needs for network perimeters. They have managed to do this, and continue to have high throughput with all security turned on, while many of its competitors will not show you what [their] speed is with all …
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard Network Security
    More easy to use and more complete
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    Cisco Secure FirewallWatchGuard Network Security
    Firewall
    Comparison of Firewall features of Cisco Secure Firewall and WatchGuard Network Security
    Feature
    Cisco Secure Firewall
    7.9
    79 Ratings
    WatchGuard Network Security
    9.1
    460 Ratings
    Identification Technologies8.168 Ratings8.8419 Ratings
    Visualization Tools7.072 Ratings8.5417 Ratings
    Content Inspection8.371 Ratings9.2444 Ratings
    Policy-based Controls8.976 Ratings9.2457 Ratings
    Active Directory and LDAP8.865 Ratings8.8388 Ratings
    Firewall Management Console8.374 Ratings8.5450 Ratings
    Reporting and Logging7.175 Ratings9.1446 Ratings
    VPN7.665 Ratings9.5441 Ratings
    High Availability8.571 Ratings9.6399 Ratings
    Stateful Inspection7.870 Ratings9.4413 Ratings
    Proxy Server6.741 Ratings9.4298 Ratings
    User Ratings
    Cisco Secure FirewallWatchGuard Network Security
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (84 ratings)
    8.5
    (475 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    7.2
    (2 ratings)
    7.7
    (37 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    7.9
    (118 ratings)
    Availability
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    9.2
    (4 ratings)
    Performance
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.6
    (35 ratings)
    9.5
    (29 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (3 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (264 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.2
    (3 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.2
    (3 ratings)