# Cisco Secure Firewall: how AI models rank it, September 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 18 judge labels across 1 categories by 12 of 12 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/cisco-secure-firewall/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next-generation firewalls | 0% | 15 | 11% | 18 |

## What the models said for it

- "Cisco ecosystem users | Scalable, strong integration ... Complex setup, higher mid-range pricing" (Grok 4.1 Fast, Firewalls)
- "Often chosen by organisations that value tight integration with existing Cisco infrastructure" (Claude Haiku 4.5, Firewalls)
- "Ideal if you're already invested in Cisco's ecosystem (SD‑WAN, NAC, Duo, etc.)" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, Firewalls)
- "Strong policy consistency, hybrid integration. Good for existing Cisco shops." (Grok 4.1 Fast, Firewalls)

## And against it

- "Be cautious with Cisco or legacy SonicWall/Sophos; ensure your team is trained to handle their complex configurations" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Firewalls)
- "Verdict: Caution (Performance and Usability)" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, Firewalls)

## Record

- Method: https://it-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://it-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, it-ai-index.com.