Enterprise-class security and connectivity in a compact firewall
A host of new detection technologies and operational enhancements to simplify security at distributed enterprises.
Secure more branches, faster
Experience simplified onboarding across multiple branches with built in secure branch routing templates and zero-touch provisioning. Deploy unified policy at once to hundreds of firewalls and gain visibility over the entire enterprise.
Greater speed in smaller footprint
Gain a performance advantage of up to three times that of similar firewalls for branch workers connecting through a secure branch routing firewall with enhanced Cisco Universal Power Over Ethernet (Cisco UPOE+) or small form-factor (SFP+) ports.
Leverage AI to manage daily tasks
Automate policy creation, optimization, and reporting with the Cisco AI Assistant. The solution enables tailored service, directly from its management console, and is available in both on-prem and cloud options.
Foil threats with machine learning
Block zero-day exploits with the new SnortML machine-learning detection engine, along with AI-assisted encrypted threat and application blocking by the Encrypted Visibility Engine.
Cisco Secure Firewall sets new standard
Cisco recognized as a Visionary in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ 2025 for Hybrid Mesh Firewall
IDC assesses Cisco as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Enterprise Hybrid Firewall 2025 Assessment
Cisco named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Enterprise Firewall Solutions, Q4 2024 report
NetSecOPEN finds Cisco Secure Firewall outperforms competition, 30% faster than others
Cisco Secure Firewall 1200 Series
Cisco Secure Firewall
1210
Simplify security and connectivity of branch offices and their IoT devices with AI-augmented SD-WAN firewall.
Throughput:
- Firewall: 6 Gbps
- IPS: 6 Gbps
- IPSec VPN: 5 Gbps
- Decryption: 1 Gbps
- Form Factor: Desktop
Cisco Secure Firewall
1220
Protect distributed branch offices with highly efficient compact firewall, powered by SFP+ ports.
Throughput:
- Firewall: 9 Gbps
- IPS: 9 Gbps
- IPSec VPN: 10 Gbps
- Decryption: 1.5 Gbps
- Form Factor: Desktop
Cisco Secure Firewall
1230, 1240
Boost protection and productivity of modern branches with high-performing all-in-one firewall.
Throughput:
- Firewall: 13-18 Gbps
- IPS: 9-12 Gbps
- IPSec VPN: 13-18 Gbps
- Decryption: 2.5-3.2 Gbps
- Form Factor: Rackmount
Cisco Secure Firewall
1250
Take security and performance of your enterprise branches to the next level with additional horsepower.
Throughput:
- Firewall: 24 Gbps
- IPS: 18 Gbps
- IPSec VPN: 22 Gbps
- Decryption: 4.1 Gbps
- Form Factor: Rackmount
Secure Firewall Management Center
Simplify firewall management with a versatile solution, available on-prem and on private and public clouds.
Cisco Hybrid Mesh Firewall
Protect investment and scale security fabric without having to rip and replace existing infrastructure.
Firewall video tutorials
Stay current on the latest firewall features and learn how to enable them using YouTube videos.
Migration to Cisco firewall
Find out how easy it is to migrate configurations and policies from any firewall to a new Cisco firewall.