Palo Alto Network Security NGFW Customer Reviews 2023 |

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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2023 Emotional Footprint Champion

Latest Award, 2023

Strategy and Innovation
Service Experience
Product Impact
Contract Negotiation
Conflict Resolution

Latest Award, 2023

2020 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

2020

2018 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

2018

Palo Alto Network Security NGFW Ratings

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91 Likeliness to Recommend

99 Plan to Renew

88 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+94 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
Unique Features
Respectful
Security Protects

Feature Ratings

Average 90

Advanced Threat Protection

91

Virtual Firewall

91

Off Premise Cloud Firewalls

90

Web Content Filtering

90

Network Access Control

90

Application Control

89

Virtual Private Network

89

Sandboxing

89

Encrypted Data Control

89

Identity Based Control

88

DLP Functionality

87

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 87

Breadth of Features

97

Ease of IT Administration

97

Quality of Features

96

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

95

Usability and Intuitiveness

95

Availability and Quality of Training

94

Business Value Created

94

Ease of Customization

93

Ease of Data Integration

93

Vendor Support

93

Ease of Implementation

91

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Palo Alto Network Security NGFW Reviews

Furkan O.

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

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Submitted Nov 2023

Full range firewall.

Likeliness to Recommend

10 / 10

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

It works stably and has many extra features.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Having a VPN installed on the Windows login screen.

What do you dislike most about this product?

I don't like the interface very much.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Let them test them all and decide.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Ankit J.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: IT Leader or Manager

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Verified Reviewer

Submitted Nov 2023

Best security control but costly.

Likeliness to Recommend

10 / 10

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

It is having next gen feature. SP3 enables firewall to perform well.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Rules provides nore granular control

What do you dislike most about this product?

It is bit costly than other similar products

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Support and feature wise it is very good

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Enables Productivity
Trustworthy

Nasseer Q.

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

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Verified Reviewer

Submitted Nov 2023

Dynamic Security product

Likeliness to Recommend

9 / 10

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

The features like APP Id, content ID, threat prevention, URL filtering and wildfire based threat analysis are some of the differentiating features of Palo alto NGFW.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Palo alto NGFW'S ability to identify and control application irrespective of port or protocol which is used is my favorite aspect of the product.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Though I don't dislike anything related to the product but for new users implementing this solution can be challenging.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Awesome product to secure your network perimater.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

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Awards & Recognition

2023 Emotional Footprint Champion

2020 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

2018 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

Palo Alto Network Security NGFW Ratings

91 Likeliness to Recommend

99 Plan to Renew

88 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

Up 1Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+94 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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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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.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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Palo Alto Network Security NGFW Reviews

Furkan O.

Full range firewall.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Ankit J.

Best security control but costly.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Nasseer Q.

Dynamic Security product

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

Advanced Threat Protection

Virtual Firewall

Off Premise Cloud Firewalls

Web Content Filtering

Network Access Control

Application Control

Virtual Private Network

Sandboxing

Encrypted Data Control

Identity Based Control

DLP Functionality

Vendor Capability Ratings

Breadth of Features

Ease of IT Administration

Quality of Features

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Usability and Intuitiveness

Availability and Quality of Training

Business Value Created

Ease of Customization

Ease of Data Integration

Vendor Support

Ease of Implementation