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Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Network Security NGFW

Composite Score

9.0 /10

CX Score

9.2 /10

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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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2024 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

Latest Award, 2024

11 Top Rated Capabilities

11 Top Rated Features

Latest Award, 2024

2023 Emotional Footprint Champion

2023

Strategy and Innovation
Service Experience
Product Impact
Contract Negotiation
Conflict Resolution

2023

2020 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

2020

2018 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

2018

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

1
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

Network Access Control

Virtual Firewall

Web Content Filtering

Application Control

Virtual Private Network

Identity Based Control

Off Premise Cloud Firewalls

Sandboxing

DLP Functionality

Encrypted Data Control

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 86

Quality of Features

Ease of Implementation

Ease of IT Administration

Usability and Intuitiveness

Business Value Created

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of Customization

Breadth of Features

Availability and Quality of Training

Vendor Support

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Palo Alto Network Security NGFW Reviews

Owoyale O.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Telecommunications
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jul 2023

Its a great product. Highly reliable.

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

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

I love the handling capability of the firewall handling up to 2000 SSL VPN Users.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Its Intuitive Graphical Interface makes configuration easy. I also love its single pass architecture traffic flow.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The CLI is quite sophisticated to use for implementation. Its quite a pricey product compared with other NGFW of same rankings.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Its a very reliable product for a NGFW experience. Product Technical support is very spot on. Though its a little pricey buy its capabilities justifies its cost.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Thomas O.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Not for Profit
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Oct 2023

Palo alto firewalls are industry leaders!

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

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

There are too many to list here. I'd say there are more features here than I've seen with any other firewall.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

It's so easy to use! I've worked with many firewalls, and Palo Alto is by far my favorite to work with.

What do you dislike most about this product?

From an operational standpoint, nothing. From a business perspective, the cost. If you want the best, you have to pay for the best.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Definitely worth the price!

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Anthony M.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted May 2023

It is an expensive solution.

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

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

It's one of the best in terms of overall security. You can even can apply hardware, virtual, cloud, and even sd-wan solution NGFWs to your network.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The vendor is poplar. You can protect your network, IoT devices, data, and SaaS applications. It's more efficient and has more control than Cisco Meraki Firewall.

What do you dislike most about this product?

High pricing and the licensing is pricey. It has a higher price point than other comparable products.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I would definitely recommend Palo Alto as an option if you are wanting to invest in data centers and large enterprises.

Pros

Security Protects
Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable

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Palo Alto Network Security NGFW

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Awards & Recognition

2024 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

2023 Emotional Footprint Champion

2020 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

2018 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

Palo Alto Network Security NGFW Ratings

91 Likeliness to Recommend

100 Plan to Renew

1 Since last award

88 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

Emotional Footprint Overview

+95 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love Palo Alto Network Security NGFW?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Advanced Threat Protection ATP refers to a category of security solutions that defend against sophisticated malware or hacking-based attacks targeting sensitive data.

Network Access Control Endpoint integration to ensure each connecting device has appropriate security.

Virtual Firewall A VF runs entirely within a virtual environment and provides packet filtering and monitoring provided by a physical firewalls

Web Content Filtering Restrictive filtering of web surfing to limit exposure to harmful and inappropriate sites.

Application Control The solution provides ICAP support, anti-circumvention support, and an auto-record function of all traffic session details.

Virtual Private Network Offers IPSEC (for site-to-site tunnels) and SSL VPN (for remote access) options.

Identity Based Control Mapping of specific security policies to defined user groups and individuals.

Off Premise Cloud Firewalls Firewall features offered as a service at lower cost and scalable infrastructure

Sandboxing Sandboxing is a software management strategy that isolates applications from critical system resources and other programs and tests its contents

DLP Functionality The solution provides DLP functionality consisting of sensitive data detection with multiple enforcement actions.

Encrypted Data Control Native decryption and re-encryption of SSL and SFTP traffic for thorough inspection.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Palo Alto Network Security NGFW Reviews

Owoyale O.

Its a great product. Highly reliable.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Thomas O.

Palo alto firewalls are industry leaders!

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Anthony M.

It is an expensive solution.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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1
Since last award

Feature Ratings

Advanced Threat Protection

Network Access Control

Virtual Firewall

Web Content Filtering

Application Control

Virtual Private Network

Identity Based Control

Off Premise Cloud Firewalls

Sandboxing

DLP Functionality

Encrypted Data Control

Vendor Capability Ratings

Quality of Features

Ease of Implementation

Ease of IT Administration

Usability and Intuitiveness

Business Value Created

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of Customization

Breadth of Features

Availability and Quality of Training

Vendor Support

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement