Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Network Security NGFW

Composite Score

9.0 /10

CX Score

9.4 /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 Emotional Footprint Champion

Latest Award, 2024

Strategy and Innovation
Service Experience
Product Impact
Contract Negotiation
Conflict Resolution

Latest Award, 2024

2024 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

2024

11 Top Rated Capabilities

11 Top Rated Features

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

98 Plan to Renew

2
Since last award

86 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

2
Since last award

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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.

+96 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

0% Neutral

99% Positive

Pros

Reliable
Unique Features
Respectful
Helps Innovate

Feature Ratings

Average 85

Network Access Control

Virtual Private Network

Advanced Threat Protection

Application Control

Off Premise Cloud Firewalls

Virtual Firewall

Identity Based Control

Web Content Filtering

Sandboxing

Encrypted Data Control

DLP Functionality

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 83

Ease of Implementation

Quality of Features

Ease of IT Administration

Ease of Data Integration

Business Value Created

Usability and Intuitiveness

Vendor Support

Breadth of Features

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Availability and Quality of Training

Ease of Customization

Palo Alto Network Security NGFW Reviews

Mohit S.

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

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2025

Powerful security, but comes at a premium.

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

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

It's application-based policy control, threat intelligence from Wildfire and deep traffic inspection without compromising performance.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The Application-Based Control is my Favorite feature, as it allows precise management of traffic based on applications rather than just ports and protocols.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The high cost and complex initial configuration can be a challenge, especially for small and mid-sized businesses.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If your organization needs advanced security with deep visibility, Palo Alto NGFW is excellent choice. However, ensure you have experienced IT staff to handle the setup and management.

Pros

Enables Productivity
Efficient Service
Caring
Security Protects

Rohan K.

Role: Sales Marketing
Industry: Healthcare
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2025

Best Choice Next Generation Firewall

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

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

Palo Alto is a leader in zero trust network security.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Single-pass architecture for performance efficiency.

What do you dislike most about this product?

High initial investment.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I would recommend it for its threat prevention with AI and ML

Pros

Helps Innovate
Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity

Fatema S.

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

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2025

Unrivaled Protection with Advanced Traffic Control

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

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

Palo Alto Networks NGFW stands out with its advanced application visibility and control, combined with deep traffic inspection.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

its advanced threat prevention capabilities like intrusion prevention, malware analysis and the integration of machine learning to identify and stop cyber threats in real-time.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Palo Alto Networks NGFW is powerful, but it can be tricky to configure and manage for those without strong networking or cybersecurity knowledge.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

It's ideal for businesses looking for high-performance firewalls with easy scalability and excellent visibility into network traffic.

Pros

Performance Enhancing
Security Protects
Reliable
Enables Productivity

Palo Alto Network Security NGFW

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Awards & Recognition

2024 Emotional Footprint Champion

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

98 Plan to Renew

2 Since last award

86 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

2 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+96 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Palo Alto Network Security NGFW Reviews

Mohit S.

Powerful security, but comes at a premium.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Rohan K.

Best Choice Next Generation Firewall

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Fatema S.

Unrivaled Protection with Advanced Traffic Control

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

Network Access Control

Virtual Private Network

Advanced Threat Protection

Application Control

Off Premise Cloud Firewalls

Virtual Firewall

Identity Based Control

Web Content Filtering

Sandboxing

Encrypted Data Control

DLP Functionality

Vendor Capability Ratings

Ease of Implementation

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Ease of IT Administration

Ease of Data Integration

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