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We performed a comparison between BluVector Cortex and Cisco IOS Security based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Karthik Venkataraman
User-friendly and excels in documentation, making it easier to resolve issues
Cisco IOS Security is a mature product with extensive capabilities, serving as the base for the defense layer. It offers good network visibility,... Read more →
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  • "The pricing is very expensive. Normally I do a yearly contract; I don't know the exact pricing, but it's around $75,000 USD per year. That's the standard licensing."
  • "The licensing is on a subscription basis, and it is fairly costly. I would prefer a one-time payment."
  • "The licenses for this solution are expensive."
  • "It is an expensive solution."
  • "The pricing is okay. It is competitive. It costs more when you need get more features."
  • "Price is certainly something that the IOS technology has fallen behind the competition on."
  • "It is necessary to pay for a license in order to use the solution. It is on a yearly basis and the price is high."
  • "Palo Alto networks are more expensive than this solution and this is why you will see more products like this one in Mexico."

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    What do you like most about Cisco IOS Security?
    Top Answer:Cisco IOS Security is a mature product with extensive capabilities, serving as the base for the defense layer. It offers good network visibility, which helps in rapid response through the Rapid Threat… more »
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    Ranking
    32nd
    out of 42 in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
    Views
    204
    Comparisons
    116
    Reviews
    0
    Average Words per Review
    0
    Rating
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    10th
    out of 42 in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
    Views
    401
    Comparisons
    306
    Reviews
    18
    Average Words per Review
    383
    Rating
    7.9
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    Also Known As
    Cortex
    IOS Security
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    BluVector
    Cisco
    Overview

    BluVector Cortex is an AI-driven sense and response network security platform. Designed for mid-sized to very large organizations, the platform makes it possible to accurately and efficiently detect, analyze and contain sophisticated threats including fileless malware, zero-day malware, and ransomware in real time.

    Cisco IOS Software delivers a sophisticated set of security capabilities for a comprehensive, layered security approach throughout your network infrastructure. Cisco IOS security technologies help to defend critical business processes against attack and disruption, protect privacy, and support policy and regulatory compliance controls.
    Sample Customers
    International Bank of Commerce (IBC)
    Arup Group, Brunel University London, City of Biel, Gobierno de Castilla-La Mancha, K&L Gates , New South Wales Rural Fire Service, Offshore Northern Seas, Transplace
    Top Industries
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    REVIEWERS
    Comms Service Provider17%
    Computer Software Company17%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company22%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government7%
    Company Size
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    REVIEWERS
    Small Business34%
    Midsize Enterprise28%
    Large Enterprise38%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise58%
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    BluVector Cortex is ranked 32nd in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) while Cisco IOS Security is ranked 10th in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) with 47 reviews. BluVector Cortex is rated 0.0, while Cisco IOS Security is rated 8.0. On the other hand, the top reviewer of Cisco IOS Security writes "User-friendly and excels in documentation, making it easier to resolve issues". BluVector Cortex is most compared with , whereas Cisco IOS Security is most compared with Cisco Secure Firewall, Fortinet FortiGate, Meraki MX, Fortinet FortiOS and Netgate pfSense.

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