AlgoSec vs Cisco Security Cloud Control comparison

AlgoSec and Cisco are both solutions in the Firewall Security Management category. AlgoSec is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.8, while Cisco is ranked #13 with an average rating of 8.0. AlgoSec holds a 21.1% mindshare in Firewall Security Management, compared to Cisco’s 2.5% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of AlgoSec users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Cisco users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 2, 2025

AlgoSec and Cisco Security Cloud Control compete in the security management solutions category. AlgoSec seems to have the upper hand due to its policy optimization capabilities and compliance streamlining.

Features: AlgoSec provides granular policy optimization, traffic simulation, and enhances compliance with standards like PCI-DSS and ISO 27001. Users benefit from its ability to optimize firewall policies and streamline compliance processes. Cisco Security Cloud Control offers integrated security features that improve security posture and justifies its higher pricing through these comprehensive integrations.

Room for Improvement: AlgoSec could improve by extending integration with more firewall vendors and enhancing its user interface. Users of Cisco Security Cloud Control suggest improvements in third-party integration and overall ease of use to optimize its functionality.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: AlgoSec supports on-premises and hybrid cloud environments with commendable customer support and timely assistance. Cisco Security Cloud Control provides flexibility with both public and private cloud options, and while it offers high-quality customer service, there is room for improvement in addressing complex queries.

Pricing and ROI: AlgoSec is positioned at a higher price point, with its value reflected in comprehensive features and policy efficiency that enhance compliance and automation. Cisco Security Cloud Control is priced competitively for organizations investing in Cisco solutions, showing its value through seamless Cisco product integration. Both offer significant ROI, with AlgoSec excelling in policy efficiency and Cisco benefiting from full integration capabilities.

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Categories and Ranking

AlgoSec

Ranking in Firewall Security Management

1st

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

187

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Cisco Security Cloud Control

Ranking in Firewall Security Management

13th

Average Rating

8.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Firewall Security Management category, the mindshare of AlgoSec is 21.1%, down from 21.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cisco Security Cloud Control is 2.5%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Firewall Security Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
AlgoSec	21.1%
Cisco Security Cloud Control	2.5%
Other	76.4%

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Prasad Boddu

project manager at FedEx

Automation has transformed firewall changes and has reduced audit effort and breach risk

The best features AlgoSec offers include automation of firewall rule changes, centralized security policy management, and improved compliance and audit readiness. AlgoSec has positively impacted my organization by allowing us to see faster change management, reduced audit costs, and reduced breach risk. I can share specific metrics indicating that through OpEx savings, we have been able to reduce firewall rule analysis and rule change handling time by 60 to 90 percent. This has led to fewer manual tasks and a smaller workload on our network and security teams. We have seen a return on investment with reduced audit costs, less time spent preparing evidence manually, and reduced breach risk. I would like to add that on centralized security policy management, it reduces complexity in multi-vendor environments.

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Francisco Delos Santos

Security Engineer at Metrobank

Automation reduces intervention and speeds up threat prevention

Our primary use case for Cisco Defense Orchestrator is the automation of playbooks. We primarily use it for this purpose to streamline processes The most valuable feature is the automation, as it reduces user intervention and allows us to focus on other tasks. Since the system is automated,…

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The visibility provided by the single pane of glass for managing multi-vendor firewalls is excellent and then pinpointing network connectivity issues is certainly on a very good level."

"The most valuable features are the FW report, traffic simulation, and the FireFlow system to help manage requests."

"AlgoSec made our life easy."

"The most valuable features for us are the functionality it provides for our two main use cases: planning firewall changes and traffic simulation queries."

"It provides faster go to market with fewer resources."

"Thanks to this visibility, I was able to do my rule optimization."

"Thanks to Algosec, especially with the FireFlow and AppViz modules, I have managed the regulation compliance I need to adhere to through baseline compliance and checked my compliance with it."

"I like the auto-mapping features and configuration overview. We use this for many things, but primarily for quick reactions to security events, audit, project management, and quick operational efficiencies."

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"If our server is blocked, this solution shows us why it is blocked and allows us to update the network routing."

"The initial setup was straightforward. We spun up the VM onsite. We generated the key that it needed to talk to the Cloud Orchestrator. After that, as I started adding devices, it was relatively quick and easy."

"We use a lot of image upgrades. We take some 20 devices and then we update everything at once, including the policies. We apply policies for groups. For certain groups, like anti-viruses, we send out policies and apply them to every single device. It's really easy and simple."

"The ability to do operations on multiple firewalls at once is valuable because it saves time and mental effort. The solution's ability to make bulk changes makes it very convenient to manage things at once on multiple targets."

"For this product, they are very uncharacteristically interested in resolving whatever issue the customer reports. They're really attentive, and they address whatever we bring up as quickly as they can. That's been a very positive aspect of the product."

"The most valuable feature is the automation, as it reduces user intervention and allows us to focus on other tasks."

"With Cisco Defense Orchestrator, we can manage the complete Cisco Security solution. It provides a simple and centralized way to manage all products."

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Cons

"In a complex landscape, with several nodes/equipment, it can be somewhat more difficult to properly visualize the network map."

"Lacking in support of other platforms."

"The user interface for AlgoSec has remained unchanged for the last ten years and could benefit from being more interactive and informative."

"I would like to see more object-based reports on groups and object usage."

"The UX control panel is in need of improvement."

"have also heard a few qualms about the technical support and that it could be improved. However, this doesn't detract from the value the tool brings to our business."

"This product could be improved in several ways including more device support, an automated rollback process and options in active push, software-defined WAN integration and support, and application-aware policy identification and optimization."

"Cisco Firepower device support is limited in our AlgoSec system and I think AlgoSec can improve in that area."

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"CDO doesn't have a report, an official report that I can check daily. It has another module called FTD, but it doesn't have that specifically for ASA. In the reporting, there are a lot of things that aren't there. There is also room for improvement in the daily monitoring."

"The dashboard needs to be more customizable to provide better reporting for our network."

"We had some MX devices that were blocking Windows Update from happening. We found out it was a Meraki issue, but it would have been nice if it had been flagged for us: "Hey, these updates are failing because the MX is blocking it." It wasn't a huge problem, but there was a loss of our time as well as the fact that the updates didn't get pushed out... It would have been nice if CDO had let us know that that was an issue."

"Cisco Defense Orchestrator should be made more user-friendly overall."

"The main thing that would useful for us would the logging and monitoring. I have to check it out, to get the beta, because I don't have access to them... I wanted CDO to be a central place so where I could do everything but right now I don't think that's possible. I really don't want to go back and forth between this and FMC. Maybe the logging portion, when I look at it, will give me some similarities."

"When logging into the device, we sort of had problems with it staying in sync. If somebody made a change onsite, it wouldn't do an automatic sync. It would have to wait, as you would have to do a manual sync up."

"If I make a change locally to the firewall, CDO gives an alarm or an error message and says there's a change in compliance: "The firewall has this configuration but the last time it was compiled it had that configuration." That view of new changes versus the old could be better... I had to log in manually, locally on the firewall, to check which version, which configuration was actually running. I couldn't see it in CDO."

"I'd like CDO to be the one-stop-shop where we could do all the configurations easily. It would be nice, for ASA upgrades, if we could do them from a central repository and not have to reach out to Cisco. That would be a definite plus."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Quality has a price."

"It is worth spending the cost for visibility on security. Of course, security is not cheap."

"I compared the prices of AlgoSec with Tufin and FireMon. I don't recall the exact cost, but it was within budget and not very expensive. In addition to standard licensing fees, we didn't have any significant additional costs. We did hire new people for the change management process, but that's not a technology issue."

"It is fair."

"Setup cost and pricing were reasonable and the licensing was straightforward."

"The pricing is flexible with a low cost setup."

"AlgoSec is not much more expensive compared to other products available in the market."

"The initial cost was high for us."

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"It is about a $100 per year for an ASA 5506 firewall, and from there it keeps going up if you have a bigger box. For example, the 5516 is $200 to $300 per year."

"After our free trial was done we got a subscription for three years and it was under $3,000 or so. It's part of the EA we already paid for, so I don't know what it would be if it was a la carte."

"It's around £500 per unit for a three-year license."

"I work with a lot of clients, and the price or value of the Cisco Defense Orchestrator can vary from one client to another. If you have a lot of Cisco solutions, the price of the Cisco Defense Orchestrator is justified. Whereas if you have some security components from other vendors, such as Check Point or Palo Alto. This solution would be a pretty expensive proposition considering that they don't integrate with them well."

"If you compare to what is available on the market, they are in the same range with respect to pricing."

"It is covered under the CIsco Enterprise License Agreement (ELA). So, it is licensed and ours."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

14%

Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

Insurance Company

Computer Software Company

30%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

Performing Arts

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	57
Midsize Enterprise	31
Large Enterprise	178

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	6

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for AlgoSec?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing indicates that while the migration cost can be higher, the cost is acceptable. It is cost-effective, but the setup is not very easy.

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What needs improvement with AlgoSec?

AlgoSec has a bit of a learning curve. It requires training, especially to fully leverage application-centric workflows. In terms of needed improvements, I would like to mention the integration cha...

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What is your primary use case for AlgoSec?

My main use case for AlgoSec at FedEx is to automate, optimize, and ensure compliance of firewall and network security rules across our hybrid environments. This tool gives us a single pane of glas...

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What needs improvement with Cisco Defense Orchestrator?

Cisco Defense Orchestrator should be made more user-friendly overall. Currently, to use it effectively, one must be specific with the rule set that needs to be set up. Additionally, I suggest impro...

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What is your primary use case for Cisco Defense Orchestrator?

Our primary use case for Cisco Defense Orchestrator is the automation of playbooks. We primarily use it for this purpose to streamline processes.

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What advice do you have for others considering Cisco Defense Orchestrator?

Those who want to use Cisco Defense Orchestrator should build their own use case and see if it fits their environment. The most significant benefit for us is the response time because it automates ...

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Comparisons

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Overview

AlgoSec enhances application delivery speed and security by automating connectivity and policy management across hybrid networks.

With 20 years of experience, AlgoSec is trusted by over 2200 organizations for securing critical workloads. Its Horizon platform leverages AI to discover and manage business applications, offering comprehensive visibility into security and compliance issues across hybrid environments. Intelligent change automation improves both agility and security, ensuring conformity to internet security standards and regulatory requirements.

What key features does AlgoSec offer?

Firewall Analyzer: Optimizes firewall rules, managing risk and compliance effectively.
FireFlow: Automates change management processes, reducing manual errors and boosting efficiency.
Traffic Simulation: Assists in troubleshooting by simulating traffic scenarios.
Vendor Compatibility: Works with multi-vendor devices, ideal for complex networks.
Compliance Reporting: Simplifies audits with templates for standards like PCI-DSS and ISO 27001.

What benefits should users consider?

Enhanced Security: Streamlines security policy management, reducing redundant rules.
Operational Efficiency: Automates processes, leading to faster and more accurate changes.
Regulatory Compliance: Provides tools for easy alignment with industry standards.
Centralized Control: Offers centralized management over firewalls and application connectivity.

In complex industries, AlgoSec aids in risk analysis, firewall policy management, and compliance auditing. Organizations optimize firewall rules and automate policy changes, achieving improved security and operational efficiency across multiple vendor environments. AlgoSec's tools are integral to streamlining change management and enhancing security posture in large network structures.

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Cisco Security Cloud Control offers centralized management, real-time visibility, and AI-driven automation for on-premises and cloud environments, simplifying scalability and deployment.

With a unified approach, Cisco Security Cloud Control enhances security posture by providing cross-platform insights across Cisco's ecosystem. It accelerates threat detection and optimizes policy enforcement through a blend of AI automation and natural language querying capabilities. The intuitive platform serves multiple devices, enabling comprehensive management of Secure Firewall, Secure Access, and other services with guidance from the Cisco AI Assistant. It also includes an AI Operations feature that identifies critical issues and provides real-time insights, enhancing response times while a policy analyzer improves security hygiene by detecting and closing security gaps. Its automation minimizes manual tasks, secures cloud-stored configurations, and supports two-factor authentication. However, it could benefit from improvements in navigation clarity, bulk change handling, and expanded third-party integrations.

What are the key features of Cisco Security Cloud Control?

Centralized Device Control: Streamlines management with bulk policy upgrades and automation.
AI-Driven Automation: Reduces manual tasks and enhances threat detection.
Network Visibility: Provides insights with valuable reporting and intrusion prevention.
Intuitive Configuration: Enables easy policy adjustments and restoration of secure connections.

What benefits can users anticipate?

Increased Efficiency: Reduces operational overhead with centralized management.
Improved Security: Enhances protection through automated policy enforcement and AI insights.
Time Savings: Simplifies management of multiple devices in cloud and on-premises environments.
Scalability: Supports growth with ease of deployment and policy consistency.

Industries implementing Cisco Security Cloud Control leverage its capabilities for tasks ranging from firewall management to intrusion prevention. Enterprises use it to streamline policy management, automate configurations, and integrate Cisco devices with cloud strategies, benefiting from simplified security orchestration and network segmentation.

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Sample Customers

Maersk, Delta Airlines, Chevron, General Motors, T-Mobile, Chevron, AT&T, BP, Bell Canada, HCA Healthcare, Morgan Stanley, Unilever, Nationwide Insurance Enterprise, US Bank, Microsoft

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