The solution is used for security purposes.
System Administrator at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
A highly scalable solution that is used for security
Pros and Cons
- "The Intrusion Firewall is a valuable feature."
- "Cisco is an expensive firewall, so the pricing can be improved."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The Intrusion Firewall is a valuable feature.
What needs improvement?
Cisco is an expensive firewall, so the pricing can be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Cisco IOS Security for more than five years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability can be improved. I rate the stability an eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable solution. Presently, two hundred users are using the solution.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support team is good.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is not very difficult.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I will recommend it if your entire infrastructure is Cisco-based, because the compatibility is good.
I rate the overall solution an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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