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Cisco Secure Firewalls help IT teams keep traffic inspection, VPN access and segmentation under control as sites grow and more users connect from branch, campus and data-centre edges. The range gives security teams a dedicated platform for enforcing policy locally, so they do not have to send every decision back to a central firewall.

That matters in distributed offices, regulated networks and busy internal segments where inspection must not slow users or disrupt services. Smaller branch models suit local control, while higher-capacity 3100 and 4200 platforms support heavier encrypted traffic, tighter segmentation and stronger headroom for critical links.

Cisco Secure Firewall Quick Specs & Key Features

  • Threat Defence and Segmentation: Integrated next-generation firewall policy, intrusion prevention and zone-based controls let one appliance inspect traffic and separate user, guest and application networks at the edge, so small and regulated sites avoid extra security layers and lower operational overhead.
  • VPN and Remote Access: Built-in VPN support for site-to-site and remote users provides encrypted connectivity for staff and third parties, so distributed teams can reach internal systems without backhauling traffic and with improved availability for branch work.
  • Scaled Inspection Throughput: Capacity options from branch to high-end enterprise models let buyers match firewall performance to internet, encrypted and east-west traffic, so security controls stay inline without becoming a user-experience bottleneck and workload fit stays predictable.
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  • Compact Appliance Footprint: 1RU enterprise and data-centre models concentrate advanced firewall functions in a single rack unit, so edge security can be deployed close to fast network links with simpler deployment and less rack space.
  • Modular Interface Options: Flexible network interface choices support changing uplink and segmentation requirements across campus, data-centre and service-provider sites, so the platform can adapt as link speeds grow and easier scaling is maintained.
  • Audit-Ready Security Controls: Cisco Secure Firewall policy control gives regulated sectors consistent enforcement for perimeter and internal segmentation, so security teams can align access rules with governance demands and support stronger resilience.
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Model Popularity Deployment Primary Use Case Firewall Throughput (Gbps) NGFW Throughput (Gbps) IPsec VPN Throughput (Gbps) Maximum Concurrent Sessions New Sessions per Second Port Configuration
Cisco Secure Firewall FPR1120 Branch Next-Generation Firewall Cisco Secure Firewall FPR1120 Branch Next-Generation Firewall — — — — — — — — — View
Cisco Secure Firewall FPR1150 Branch Next-Generation Firewall Cisco Secure Firewall FPR1150 Branch Next-Generation Firewall — — — — — — — — — View
Cisco Secure Firewall FPR3105 Enterprise Next-Generation Firewall Cisco Secure Firewall FPR3105 Enterprise Next-Generation Firewall — — — — — — — — — View
Cisco Secure Firewall FPR3120 Enterprise Next-Generation Firewall Cisco Secure Firewall FPR3120 Enterprise Next-Generation Firewall — — — — — — — — — View
Cisco Secure Firewall FPR3140 Enterprise Next-Generation Firewall Cisco Secure Firewall FPR3140 Enterprise Next-Generation Firewall — — — — — — — — — View
Cisco Secure Firewall FPR4215 Data Centre Next-Generation Firewall Cisco Secure Firewall FPR4215 Data Centre Next-Generation Firewall — — — — — — — — — View
Cisco Secure Firewall FPR4225 Data Centre Next-Generation Firewall Cisco Secure Firewall FPR4225 Data Centre Next-Generation Firewall — — — — — — — — — View
Cisco Secure Firewall FPR4245 Data Centre Next-Generation Firewall Cisco Secure Firewall FPR4245 Data Centre Next-Generation Firewall — — — — — — — — — View

Cisco Secure Firewall Deployment Scenarios and Industries

Data Centres

Data centre teams need firewall control that keeps pace with heavy north-south and east-west traffic without putting security in the way of applications. Cisco Secure Firewalls support inline inspection, segmentation and encrypted traffic handling across edge and internal deployments.

Finance

Finance teams need strong perimeter and internal controls for regulated sites, with VPN access and traffic inspection that fit day-to-day operations. Cisco Secure Firewalls help enforce policy across branches, campus edges and data centre environments.

Healthcare

Healthcare teams need to protect patient systems, separate clinical and admin traffic, and support secure remote access without disrupting care. Cisco Secure Firewalls provide segmented, inspectable network control for branches, campuses and central systems.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing teams need clear separation between IT and OT, plus protected remote access and traffic inspection at site boundaries. Cisco Secure Firewalls support segmentation and policy enforcement across plant edges and connected operations.

Telecoms

Telecoms teams need firewall capacity that can handle subscriber, management and customer traffic at the network edge. Cisco Secure Firewalls support high-throughput inspection, VPN and segmentation for service-provider and data-centre environments.

Cisco Secure Firewall Management and Licensing Options

Control Cisco Firewall Policies from One Platform

Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center centralises management across Cisco Secure Firewall environments. Teams can configure security policies, monitor events and coordinate firewall operations through one platform, helping improve visibility and maintain greater policy consistency across the estate.

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Coordinate Distributed Firewall Changes in the Cloud

Cisco Defense Orchestrator provides cloud-based management for distributed Cisco firewall environments. It helps teams identify configuration differences, coordinate policy changes and maintain more consistent security controls across locations without managing each environment through a separate process.

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Review, Migrate and Optimise Firewall Policies

As a certified UK Cisco partner, Steel City Consulting assesses, deploys and supports Cisco Secure Firewall environments. We help with solution selection, rule reviews, configuration, migration, licensing, upgrades and lifecycle planning while reducing outdated or unnecessary policies.

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Designing & Supporting Cisco Secure Firewall Solutions

Backed by decades of expertise in the IT sector, our specialists support every stage of your deployment — from initial selection through to long-term lifecycle management.

  • Firewall Assessment & Solution Selection: We assess your existing network, traffic, security requirements, and expected growth before recommending an appropriate Cisco Secure Firewall solution. This helps ensure your environment receives the protection and capacity it requires without introducing unnecessary complexity or cost.
  • Deployment & Firewall Migration: Our engineers configure and deploy Cisco Secure Firewalls while planning the migration of existing interfaces, routes, network objects, and security policies. We carefully stage each change to minimise disruption and maintain access to critical applications and services throughout the transition.
  • Security Policy Configuration: We configure firewall policies around legitimate business access, network segmentation, and organisational security requirements. Existing rules can be reviewed during migration to identify outdated, duplicated, or unnecessary entries before they are transferred into the new environment.
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  • Centralised Management & Optimisation: We help teams use Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center or Cisco Defense Orchestrator to improve visibility and policy consistency. Existing environments can also be assessed for configuration differences, unused rules, and opportunities to simplify ongoing administration.
  • Support, Licensing & Lifecycle Planning: Steel City Consulting provides ongoing technical support, policy changes, software and licensing guidance, upgrade planning, and lifecycle reviews for Cisco Secure Firewall environments. This allows capacity, support, and upgrade requirements to be addressed before they become operational risks.
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