✔ Pros:Integrated next-gen threat prevention with zero-trust capabilities; Cloud-native Secure Access by default with centralized management via Cisco Defense Orchestrator; Strong performance-to-price ratio for SMB deployments with redundancy and high availability support; Supports SD-WAN with Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN integration
✘ Cons:Complex subscription licensing model with mandatory annual renewals for threat data and advanced features; Operational complexity requires dedicated security expertise or managed services; Limited interfaces may require additional switches for larger deployments; High ongoing operational costs compared to feature-simple firewalls