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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

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

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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