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We performed a comparison between Cisco IOS Security and Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Cisco IOS Security vs. Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"We are able to filter a lot of traffic especially when a lot of the traffic is in layer 7.""The VPN is the most valuable feature.""Cisco is head-and-shoulders above all of the competition when it comes to technical support.""You can scale it when you need to.""Previously, anyone in the organization would see any data point in the wall. They could just go and connect their machine with that data point and could access the network. But now, even if someone came and tried that, they will not be given access.""Technical support for this solution is very good.""The most valuable feature is the scalability. The nice thing with the bigger vendors is that they're very good at scale.""I've found their network routing to be very good."

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"The stability of Palo Alto Networks Threat Prevention is good.""I find the malware protection very handy.""The most valuable features are the simplicity, transparency, and overall ease of management.""I like the solution's interface.""One of the most valuable features is the anti-malware protection.""The most valuable feature of Palo Alto Threat Prevention for our company is the next generation firewall.""It's a monster, it's got so many beautiful features. We do deal with other firewalls and we've got a better idea of what other firewalls' capabilities are, any comparison with the Palo Alto I liked the quality of service on the applications that you can control the amount of bandwidth an application is allowed to consume. The best feature is the quality of the application quality of service.""The sandboxing tools offer great prevention for cloud feeds."

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Cons
"If they could increase the performance a little better because the device sometimes gets slow.""The graphical user interface or the GUI could be better. Beginners can use some devices with the GUI, but some security devices are configured using CLI. It would also be better if it had its own Intrusion Protection Service and Intrusion Detection Service on the server.""There could be a bit more functions on offer that could make it easier to use.""There are the usual bugs that are inherent to some software upgrades. Sometimes this provides some unexpected issues, however, it happens with all brands all the time.""Sometimes I find it difficult to manage. Some configurations are difficult for new engineers, for example.""I think setup could be one area for improvement, because sometimes we don't have people inside so we have to move to the place.""Cisco very slowly introduces and implements the products, unlike other brands.""The initial setup is complicated."

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"The initial setup is complex.""The solution needs to improve its local technical support services. There is no premium support offered in our market.""The cost involves the price of the hardware, which is expensive. However, most of the Palo Alto solutions are expensive.""It's not so easy to set up a test environment, because it's not so easy to get the test license. The vendor only gives you 90 days for a test license; it's a tough license to get.""Palo Alto's maintenance needs to be improved.""The price of licenses should be lowered to make it less costly to scale our solution.""Sometimes when you want to group a set of ports, and communicate with Palo Alto, you cannot group TCP and UDP ports together. This needs to be adjusted.""Mission learning techniques should continue to expand and detect unknown threats on the fly."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "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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  • "The pricing and the licensing are pretty competitive at this stage. As a reseller, I would like to see the price come down a little bit so I can compete better against other firewalls because we do that all the time."
  • "It's not too expensive."
  • "It is an expensive solution and I would like to see a drop in price."
  • "If you want to have all of the good features then you have to pay extra for licensing."
  • "The pricing has improved with the newer generation of their Firewalls, but the price could always be lower."
  • "The pricing could be lower."
  • "Palo Alto Networks Threat Prevention could improve by having consistent pricing at system levels."
  • "The cost involves the price of the hardware, which is expensive. However, most of the Palo Alto solutions are expensive."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The VPN connection portal scan works flawlessly, which was a big plus for us.
    Top Answer:Cisco comes with a premium reputation, and while it's certainly not the cheapest option. Compared to other products like Huawei, Netgear, or even Fortinet, which are cheaper than Cisco. We pay yearly… more »
    Top Answer:Some GUI modules have extended prices compared to other vendors, which isn't ideal. Cisco is a scalable product, but it is expensive compared to other vendors. Huawei, Netgear, and FortiGate all offer… more »
    Top Answer:Arbor would be the best bid, apart from Arbor, Palo Alto and Fortinet have good solutions. As this is an ISP, I would prefer Arbor.
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    IOS Security
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    Overview
    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.

    Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention is a cloud-based security service that combines cutting-edge technologies, including machine learning, artificial intelligence, and expert human monitoring, to effectively thwart advanced threats like malware, zero-day attacks, and command-and-control threats. It offers inline protection, scrutinizing all network traffic irrespective of port, protocol, or encryption. An integral component of Palo Alto Networks' security platform, it enjoys widespread adoption across diverse organizations. With its robust security capabilities, it's an ideal choice for entities of all sizes, particularly those in high-risk sectors such as finance, healthcare, and government agencies, seeking to safeguard their networks from a broad spectrum of advanced threats.

    Sample Customers
    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
    University of Arkansas, JBG SMITH, SkiStar AB, TRI-AD, Temple University, Telkom Indonesia
    Top Industries
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    Comms Service Provider17%
    Computer Software Company17%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company21%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government7%
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    Financial Services Firm27%
    Comms Service Provider27%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Aerospace/Defense Firm7%
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    Computer Software Company17%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government8%
    Company Size
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    Small Business34%
    Midsize Enterprise28%
    Large Enterprise38%
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    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise58%
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    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise59%
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    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise61%
    Buyer's Guide
    Cisco IOS Security vs. Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Cisco IOS Security vs. Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Cisco IOS Security is ranked 12th in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) with 46 reviews while Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention is ranked 6th in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) with 24 reviews. Cisco IOS Security is rated 8.0, while Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of Cisco IOS Security writes "A mature product with good integration capabilities, however, it needs to be more affordable". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention writes "A good amount of granularity and advanced URL filtering capabilities". Cisco IOS Security is most compared with Cisco Secure Firewall, Meraki MX, Fortinet FortiGate, Fortinet FortiOS and Netgate pfSense, whereas Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention is most compared with Check Point IPS, Fortinet FortiGate IPS, Arista NDR, Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall and Trend Micro TippingPoint Threat Protection System. See our Cisco IOS Security vs. Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention report.

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