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Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS) vs ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)
Ranking in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
12th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
68
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360
Ranking in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
19th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Container Security (30th), Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) (9th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (24th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) category, the mindshare of Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS) is 4.4%, down from 4.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 is 0.9%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
 

Featured Reviews

Yosevan Sinaga Sinaga - PeerSpot reviewer
Effectively identifies malicious behavior while future automation and AI advancements hold potential
Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS) is quite powerful for threat detection and includes botnet detection. It effectively blocks unwanted software, hashes, and suspicious behaviors. The tool is easy to integrate with other IT security solutions due to similar protocols. The system offers effective threat detection features, although automation capabilities are not yet fully utilized.
Maksym Toporkov - PeerSpot reviewer
A competitive choice for network detection and response with exceptional user interface, ease of implementation and minimal false positives
The NDR feature analyzes network traffic, creating records with connection details. While these records offer insights, there's a limitation in investigating payloads directly. ExtraHop provides an option for an additional server to save payloads, but its temporary storage has constraints. Unlike some competitors, it lacks an automatic payload-saving feature for each detection, presenting an improvement opportunity. Suggested enhancement involves the main sensor prompting payload storage for specific detections, streamlining the investigation process, and contributing to a more efficient workflow. A drawback includes packet storage limitations for payload data, necessitating timely extraction for thorough investigations.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The features that I find most valuable are the DDoS protection, IPS/IDS, and Firepower for web application filtering."
"The IPS functionality is useful if you have offices all over the place. It's nice to have centralized management instead of going to a separate ASA or FirePOWER device."
"We have found the IPS detection to be a very valuable feature of this solution. It is easy to use to stop policy violations."
"This solution has helped improve productivity and detect attacks before they happen."
"The most valuable feature of Cisco NGIPS is its protection."
"The solution is good at scaling."
"The cost is the most valuable feature."
"The solution is very powerful coupled with Firepower."
"It stands out for its intuitive and efficient user interface, robust detection capabilities with minimal false positives, and the ability to handle encrypted traffic, making it a valuable asset for network security and management."
"It is very easy to collect and handle data in ExtraHop Reveal(X) Cloud. Integration with Big Data is also easy. Many of our customers integrate it with Big Data platforms like Splunk or Elastic. It is also easy to handle and easy to understand."
"It is scalable."
 

Cons

"The look and feel of the console could be updated."
"The initial setup is a bit complex because it requires a lot of configuration, firewall and zoning."
"Overall, it lacks user-friendliness. It could be easier to manage. I can train any customer using FortiGate or Palo Alto in a few days, but with Cisco, it takes much more time because the systems aren't easy to use."
"The price is a little high. It's hard to find solutions that are easy on the budget and strike a balance between affordability and features."
"I would like to see the sanctions lifted so we could use the full solution and have the speed increased."
"We would like to see some improvement in the configuration process for this solution, as it is currently quite complex."
"There is room for improvement in the policy documentation."
"We would like to see improvements in the dashboard features."
"A drawback includes bucket storage limitations for payload data, necessitating timely extraction for thorough investigations."
"There needs to be more support."
"They can include integration with SAP. Currently, no vendor provides network performance monitoring in the SAP market. It is a very big market. We have around 400 customers for SAP in Korea. In the USA, there are more than 10,000 customers."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We buy the licensing on a yearly basis, when we renew our contract. It is around $14,000."
"There are licensing fees depending on the features that you are using."
"The licensing can be billed annually or in multi-year contracts such as three, four, or five years."
"They are very expensive in some places and not reasonable at times for many customers. I have had customers choose another solution because of the high price."
"The weakness of Cisco Firepower is the cost. Some of the customers see it as very expensive."
"Cisco NGIPS is an expensive product."
"I would rate the pricing four out of 10."
"Cisco products are not cheap and this solution is no different."
"When compared to other solutions, it aligns with the market average, indicating a competitive pricing level."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
University
16%
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Cisco NGIPS?
The product's initial setup phase was easy.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco NGIPS?
Cisco is one of the top brands known for cost-effectiveness, making it worth the money. It's cheaper to integrate with existing IT security solutions compared to other expensive brands with subscri...
What needs improvement with Cisco NGIPS?
In the future, I hope to see automation features like automatic blocking and rule creation. Additionally, incorporating AI capabilities would enhance its functionality.
What do you like most about ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360?
It stands out for its intuitive and efficient user interface, robust detection capabilities with minimal false positives, and the ability to handle encrypted traffic, making it a valuable asset for...
What needs improvement with ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360?
The NDR feature analyzes network traffic, creating records with connection details. While these records offer insights, there's a limitation in investigating payloads directly. ExtraHop provides an...
What advice do you have for others considering ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360?
I recommend prioritizing demos over POCs when engaging with vendors. Organizing POCs involves significant time and resource investments for both parties. Instead, invest time in multiple demo sessi...
 

Also Known As

Sourcefire NGIPS, Firepower NGIPS
ExtraHop Reveal(X) Cloud, Reveal(X) Cloud
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

American Electric Power, Huntington Bank, Keycorp, Nationwide, Transunion, Marriott, Inova Health, Ford, Thomson Reuters, Dow Chemical, Equifax, Chevron, Walmart, Coca Cola
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