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Cisco Sourcefire SNORT Reviews

Vendor: Cisco
3.8 out of 5

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Cisco Sourcefire SNORT mindshare

As of August 2025, the mindshare of Cisco Sourcefire SNORT in the Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) category stands at 3.5%, up from 3.5% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Cisco Sourcefire SNORT3.5%
Darktrace18.8%
Vectra AI10.7%
Other67.0%
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)

PeerResearch reports based on Cisco Sourcefire SNORT reviews

TypeTitleDate
CategoryIntrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)Aug 29, 2025Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersAug 29, 2025Download
ComparisonCisco Sourcefire SNORT vs DarktraceAug 29, 2025Download
ComparisonCisco Sourcefire SNORT vs Check Point IPSAug 29, 2025Download
ComparisonCisco Sourcefire SNORT vs Fortinet FortiGate IPSAug 29, 2025Download
Suggested products
TitleRatingMindshareRecommending
Darktrace4.118.8%94%82 interviewsAdd to research
WatchGuard Firebox4.21.0%95%125 interviewsAdd to research
 
 
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Review data by company size

By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise4
By reviewers
By visitors reading reviews
Company SizeCount
Small Business40
Midsize Enterprise24
Large Enterprise81
By visitors reading reviews

Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
University
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Government
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Educational Organization
5%
Retailer
5%
Healthcare Company
5%
Construction Company
5%
Energy/Utilities Company
3%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
3%
Transportation Company
2%
Legal Firm
2%
Performing Arts
2%
Wholesaler/Distributor
1%
Media Company
1%
Non Tech Company
1%
Non Profit
1%
Outsourcing Company
1%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
1%
Security Firm
1%
Renewables & Environment Company
1%
Real Estate/Law Firm
1%
Hospitality Company
1%
Program Development Consultancy
1%
Logistics Company
1%
Leisure / Travel Company
1%
Insurance Company
1%
Recruiting/Hr Firm
1%
 
Cisco Sourcefire SNORT Reviews Summary
Author infoRatingReview Summary
Treasury Specialist at Dah Sing Bank4.0I can't share specific use cases due to industry restrictions, but the most valuable feature of Cisco Sourcefire SNORT is its threat detection. While the setup is easy, the dashboard needs improvement. We are considering alternatives like Huawei and H3C.
Sr. Executive Design Engineering Team at Wateen Telecom (pvt.)3.5We use Cisco Sourcefire SNORT for IT security prevention systems, integrated with a next-generation firewall. It offers good protection and visibility but suffers from stability issues and complexity compared to competitors like FortiGate.
Sr. Manager - Infosec at PAGCOR4.5We protect our virtual server funds using Cisco Sourcefire SNORT, valuing its visibility across the virtual environment. Although it's expensive, we switched from TippingPoint through public bidding and see a positive ROI without breaches.
Director at Baverianvine4.0No summary available
Network Engineer at Arab Islamic Bank4.0We are using Cisco Sourcefire SNORT primarily as an edge firewall for security. Its most valuable feature is the event monitoring dashboard, though it needs improvement. We previously used McAfee but replaced it with Cisco Sourcefire SNORT.
Network Security Engineer at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees4.0Cisco Sourcefire SNORT is an effective intrusion detection system that simplifies configuration with pre-defined settings, streamlining deployment and management. However, its traffic blocking approach is confusing and challenging to implement due to architectural constraints.
Information Systems, Manager - Network at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees4.0I use Cisco Sourcefire SNORT for intrusion prevention, and it is user-friendly and easy to configure with excellent reporting features. In our organization of about 1,000 users, we considered other solutions but found SNORT effective, with minimal false positives.
Lead Program Manager at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees3.5No summary available