NSS Labs performed an independent test of the Cisco FirePOWER 8350 v6.0.1. In order for enterprises to compare how policy changes impact security effectiveness, the product was tested using both recommended and tuned policies. Customers can access both Test Reports.

The product was subjected to thorough testing at the NSS facility in Austin, Texas, based on the Next Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPS) Methodology v2.0. The tests were conducted free of charge and NSS did not receive any compensation in return for Cisco’s participation.