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Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Network Security NGFW

Composite Score
9.0 /10
CX Score
9.2 /10
Category
Palo Alto Network Security NGFW
9.0 /10

What is Palo Alto Network Security NGFW?

We offer a full line of next-generation security appliances that range from the PA-200, designed for enterprise remote offices, to the PA-7050, which is a modular chassis designed for high-speed data centers. Our platform architecture is based on our single pass software engine and uses function-specific processing for networking, security, threat prevention, and management to deliver predictable performance.

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Awards & Recognition

Palo Alto Network Security NGFW won the following awards in the Next Generation Firewall category

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Palo Alto Network Security NGFW Ratings

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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

91 Likeliness to Recommend

100 Plan to Renew

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Since last award

88 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value


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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+95 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Palo Alto Network Security NGFW?

1% Negative
1% Neutral
98% Positive

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Helps Innovate
  • Enables Productivity
  • Unique Features

Feature Ratings

Average 87

Advanced Threat Protection

89

Network Access Control

88

Virtual Firewall

88

Web Content Filtering

88

Application Control

87

Virtual Private Network

87

Identity Based Control

87

Off Premise Cloud Firewalls

86

Sandboxing

86

DLP Functionality

85

Encrypted Data Control

85

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 86

Quality of Features

88

Ease of Implementation

88

Ease of IT Administration

88

Usability and Intuitiveness

88

Business Value Created

87

Ease of Data Integration

87

Ease of Customization

86

Breadth of Features

86

Availability and Quality of Training

86

Vendor Support

84

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

83

Palo Alto Network Security NGFW Reviews

Dinesh K.

  • Role: Operations
  • Industry: Utilities
  • Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Aug 2022

Overall very good but a bit costly

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Palo Alto Network Security NGFW from other similar products?

Network attacks protection and response in minimal time

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

VPN connection are more secure.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Cost of the product

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If cost not matter, go with Palo Alto

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing

Patricia C.

  • Role: Operations
  • Industry: Engineering
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jul 2022

Advance application to prevent networks

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Palo Alto Network Security NGFW from other similar products?

In order to defend the enterprise, Palo Alto NGFW includes wildfire, which can analyze files in order to find any zero-day threats. Palo Alto Networks NGFW prevents outside attacks from entering our company by displaying application visibility and the threat intelligence functionality to reduce risk.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

We've never had performance concerns thanks to the independent administration and data planes. Their grasp of security threats, along with their in-depth knowledge of the application, aids us in navigating a dynamically shifting threat landscape. Instead of relying on ports, it performs an outstanding job of securing via applications.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Palo Alto GUI is so feature-rich that it doesn't even need CLI. However, the GUI is a little complicated, which makes it challenging for a beginner to set configurations. They forbid the use of static whitelists, MAC whitelists, or VLAN whitelists.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Palo Alto Networks NGFW is in charge of preventing intrusions, performing gateway-level antivirus inspection, and filtering out malware, malicious URLs, spyware, and files that users upload or download. Of all the security products I have worked on, Single Pass Architecture has the best features, simplicity, and practical solutions that are simple to locate and use.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity
  • Effective Service

Sullivan D.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jul 2022

Network monitoring and preventing application

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Palo Alto Network Security NGFW from other similar products?

Palo Alto Networks NGFW series excels at using URL filtering to provide us incredibly detailed access to certain people or active directory groups. They are continuously updating their features. Multiple defense layers are added by PA Series, including anti-spyware, anti-malware, file blocking, URL filtering, and others.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I have spent this time investigating the numerous sophisticated capabilities, including content filtering, advanced IPs, and app restrictions. Every security consultant has a favorite firewall that they always recommend. This firewall is stronger and more secure thanks to its enhanced features. Deep scanning and sandboxing for advanced level deep filtering of packets are both features of the IDS/IPS and Advanced Malware Protection.

What do you dislike most about this product?

I've encountered a problem with Palo Alto Firewall's high availability in public cloud platforms; high availability doesn't seem to function, thus I have to use the standalone Palo Alto Firewall. There are basically no choices for configuration help; their support is solely break-fix.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Palo Alto is ideally suited as a perimeter or gateway level firewall to protect users from current threats and sophisticated attackers while also enabling secure Internet access. Its sandboxing and data leak protection features quickly identify any vulnerabilities in your infrastructure and prevent unauthorized parties from accessing your data.

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Trustworthy
  • Unique Features
  • Effective Service

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