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Cisco Secure Firewall 1140
Cisco Secure Firewall 1140
★ 3.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 3.0 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 1.8 Gbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 1.2 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: 500000
  • New Sessions/sec: 20000
  • Interfaces: 8x 1GbE RJ45, 1x Management RJ45, 1x Console RJ45, 1x USB
  • Form Factor: 1U Rack Mount

Curation Review

  • ✔ 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
  • Est. Price: $3,500 - $5,200

Compare Against

Palo Alto Networks ION 3200
Palo Alto Networks ION 3200
★ 4.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Product Type: SD-WAN Branch Office Appliance
  • Throughput (Estimated): 1-2 Gbps
  • Max Interfaces: 6-8 ports
  • Form Factor: Desktop/Rackmount
  • Processor: Multi-core Intel
  • Memory: 8-16 GB RAM
  • Storage: 256 GB SSD
  • Encryption: AES-256, IPsec, TLS
  • Management: Cloud-based (Panorama/Prisma SD-WAN)
  • Power Consumption: 150-200W

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Excellent SD-WAN orchestration and cloud integration; Seamless integration with Palo Alto Networks security stack (firewalls, threat prevention); Reliable branch office routing with redundancy and failover capabilities
  • ✘ Cons: Premium pricing typical of enterprise Palo Alto solutions; Requires Panorama or Prisma SD-WAN management subscriptions (additional cost); Steep learning curve for smaller organizations unfamiliar with Palo Alto ecosystem
  • Est. Price: $8,000 - $12,000

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