- Cisco Secure Firewall
Best for: Cisco networks wanting a firewall that fits in
It is on the list because it slots into Cisco networks and sends its data to Splunk, so your network and security teams keep one vendor and one log pipeline. That suits mid-market and enterprise shops with a lot of Cisco already in place. Its published detail is thin, so ask Cisco for detail on threat prevention, cloud firewalls and the management console before you compare it with the rest of the list.
From Best Next-Generation Firewall Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
- Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall
Best for: Mid-sized and large sites wanting one console and steady uptime
It earns its place on uptime, because clustering, multi-ISP load balancing and updates without service breaks keep sites online while you change them. It comes in nine appliance models, so it fits mid-sized sites through large data centers. Forcepoint is owned by TPG, so ask about the support model and roadmap before you sign.
From Best Next-Generation Firewall Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
