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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

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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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

97 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
  • Respectful
  • Helps Innovate
  • Enables Productivity

Feature Ratings

Average 87

Virtual Firewall

89

Advanced Threat Protection

89

Network Access Control

88

Web Content Filtering

88

Application Control

87

Virtual Private Network

87

Off Premise Cloud Firewalls

87

Identity Based Control

87

Sandboxing

86

DLP Functionality

85

Encrypted Data Control

85

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 86

Ease of Implementation

88

Quality of Features

88

Ease of IT Administration

88

Ease of Data Integration

87

Usability and Intuitiveness

87

Business Value Created

87

Ease of Customization

86

Availability and Quality of Training

85

Breadth of Features

85

Vendor Support

85

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

84

Palo Alto Network Security NGFW Reviews

Gaurav S.

  • Role: Sales Marketing
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: Vendor Selection and Purchasing
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Nov 2024

Fantastic product but a bit pricey

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

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

Its feature and also log storing capacity is great

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Functionality

What do you dislike most about this product?

Quite expensive

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If you do not have a budget contrain please go for it without any doubt

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity
  • Trustworthy

KHIM L.

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

Submitted Nov 2024

Easy to use, but a bit pricey.

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

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

It differentiates itself with its deep integration of AI and machine learning for proactive threat prevention, advanced application awareness, and user identification.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of Palo Alto Network Security NGFW is its advanced threat prevention capabilities powered by AI and machine learning, which provide proactive, real-time protection against evolving threats while maintaining high performance.

What do you dislike most about this product?

What I dislike most about Palo Alto Network Security NGFW is its complexity in configuration and management, which can be overwhelming for smaller teams or organizations without dedicated security expertise.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Be prepared for a steep learning curve in setup and configuration. Consider formal training to maximize its advanced features and capabilities.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity

Dhamodharan E.

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

Submitted Oct 2024

Best traffic analyser, but no vendor support.

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

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

Detect and intimate the IP’s malicious activity and vendor blockage. Immediate blocking function. Multiple traffic handling. Easy update of versions. Accuracy of the detection of ISP of the IP. Differentiate accurately between internal and external IP

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Immediate action. Single step for blocking the IP. Used for reporting the IP. Integration takes less time. Earlier patch update. Zero deficiency. Without log loss updating features are amazing

What do you dislike most about this product?

Cost of the product is bit higher. Proper vendor assistance. Training documents and websites are less. Proper documents or steps for updating.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Best in traffic analysing and IP detecting. Best in immediate actions for IP’s. Immediate blocking options. More efficiency. No lagging issue or log loss issues.

Pros

  • Efficient Service
  • Effective Service
  • Inspires Innovation
  • Respectful

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