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

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.

90 Likeliness to Recommend

1
Since last award

98 Plan to Renew

2
Since last award

86 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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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
Enables Productivity
Unique Features
Respectful

Feature Ratings

Average 84

Application Control

Virtual Private Network

Network Access Control

Advanced Threat Protection

Identity Based Control

Web Content Filtering

Virtual Firewall

Off Premise Cloud Firewalls

Sandboxing

DLP Functionality

Encrypted Data Control

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 82

Quality of Features

Ease of Implementation

Ease of IT Administration

Business Value Created

Ease of Data Integration

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

GANESH P.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Utilities
Involvement: Vendor Management and Renewal

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2025

Excellent features & User Friendly

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

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

It provides top-tier security features, including application visibility & control, malware protection, IPS. That makes it effective against a wide range of Cyberthreats

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

1. Comprehensive Security 2. Consistent Performance 3. Integration

What do you dislike most about this product?

1. Cost can be higher for small enterprises 2. Initial setup & configuration can be complex

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

It offers industry leading performance in both firewall & threat prevention throughputs. It is well suited for high-traffic environments

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Client's Interest First
Generous Negotitation

Anson A.

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

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2025

Excellent Product & user-friendly interface

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

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

It is a high performance next generation firewall designed for large enterprises & data centers. Overall the features are useful

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Below are the key features: 1, High Performance 2. Advanced Security 3. Scalability

What do you dislike most about this product?

1. Managing it can be Complex, specially for teams without prior experience with Palo Alto's network platform 2. Size & Power Consumption

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

The Palo Alto Network's PA7050 is a powerhouse NGFW for large organizations requiring high throughput, advanced security & flexibility.

Pros

Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity
Efficient Service
Inspires Innovation

Tejal K.

Role: Human Resources
Industry: Consulting
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2025

Exceptional & scalable features

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

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

Advanced security features including threat prevention & deep packet inspection. It is reliable with regular updates & robust support

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

1. Exceptional performance with high throughput capabilities 2. Scalable for small & large organizations

What do you dislike most about this product?

1. High upfront cost & on going maintenance fees 2. High learning curve for new users

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

It offers excellent security features including high throughput & advanced security features.

Pros

Performance Enhancing
Trustworthy
Effective Service
Respectful

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

90 Likeliness to Recommend

1 Since last award

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

GANESH P.

Excellent features & User Friendly

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Anson A.

Excellent Product & user-friendly interface

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Tejal K.

Exceptional & scalable features

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

Application Control

Virtual Private Network

Network Access Control

Advanced Threat Protection

Identity Based Control

Web Content Filtering

Virtual Firewall

Off Premise Cloud Firewalls

Sandboxing

DLP Functionality

Encrypted Data Control

Vendor Capability Ratings

Quality of Features

Ease of Implementation

Ease of IT Administration

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Ease of Data Integration

Usability and Intuitiveness

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