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Forcepoint NGFW vs. Nuage Networks Virtualized Services Platform (VSP) by Nokia

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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Forcepoint NGFW

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AForcepoint Next-Generation Firewall delivers network security at scale. They can be deployed from anywhere through the Secure Management Console (SMC) and unify policy management, incident response and reporting.

    $900

    one-time fee for the entry tier Forcepoint N60 (approx)

    Nuage Networks Virtualized Services Platform (VSP) by Nokia

    Score3.2 out of 10
    N/ANuage Networks, a Nokia company, offers the Nuage Networks Virtualized Services Platform (VSP), which provides software-defined networking (SDN) and policy-based automation for cloud deployments. Designed for large enterprises and service providers, the vendor boasts supporting clouds of all sizes and architectures, from datacenter private clouds to large enterprise wide area networks (WANs) and some of the largest public clouds in the world. The software-defined networking (SDN) solution's…N/A
    Pricing
    Forcepoint NGFWNuage Networks Virtualized Services Platform (VSP) by Nokia
    Editions & Modules
    Forcepoint NGFW N60
    $900
    one-time fee (approx)
    Forcepoint NGFW N120
    $1314
    one-time fee (approx)
    Forcepoint NGFW N350
    $7850
    one-time fee (approx)
    Forcepoint NGFW N1200
    $13600
    one-time fee (approx)
    Forcepoint NGFW N2200
    $36000
    one-time fee (approx)
    Forcepoint NGFW N3400 & N3500
    varies
    one-time fee
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Forcepoint NGFWNuage Networks Virtualized Services Platform (VSP) by Nokia
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsFirewalls are bought predominately through partners and third-party VARs. Pricing for purchase and lease and support options vary by reseller.—
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    Features
    Forcepoint NGFWNuage Networks Virtualized Services Platform (VSP) by Nokia
    Firewall
    Comparison of Firewall features of Forcepoint NGFW and Nuage Networks Virtualized Services Platform (VSP) by Nokia
    Feature
    Forcepoint NGFW
    8.1
    1 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Nuage Networks Virtualized Services Platform (VSP) by Nokia
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    Ratings
    Identification Technologies5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Visualization Tools5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Content Inspection10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Policy-based Controls10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Active Directory and LDAP8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Firewall Management Console10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting and Logging8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    VPN9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    High Availability9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Stateful Inspection7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Forcepoint NGFWNuage Networks Virtualized Services Platform (VSP) by Nokia
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Forcepoint NGFWNuage Networks Virtualized Services Platform (VSP) by Nokia
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Forcepoint
    If you are looking for a smaller network/security team, the ease and low complexity create an easy to manage environment. One engineer can easily manage 100 nodes/locations. If you are just starting to get security conscious and predict regular adjustments to policy, routing, and access, this is a very good system for making easy to understand and low impact changes on a regular basis without operations interruption.
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    Nokia Networks
    I can recommend the use of this software, the objective points that we had as an organization for months could be met. I am not saying that it is free of problems but it gives peace of mind and confidence that it is backed by a large company in the technology industry.
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    Pros
    Forcepoint
    • Easy to manage and make changes on - ACL's are done with ease.
    • Easy USB initial configuration - The easy initial setup of a new location and firewall saves massive time. Settings are automatically pushed to new nodes upon contact with the controller.
    • Low Complexity - This system does not have a lot of complexity requiring extra hours, training, or personnel to manage.
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    Cons
    Forcepoint
    • Poor Reporting - It exists but even when calling in to support for assistance, they have no idea how to tackle customizing reports or searching for specific data.
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    Nokia Networks
    • There are certain tools that need training to be able to use them. One of them is SASE which requires reading long documentation and the support of qualified engineers is needed. I think this is difficult and does not allow you to explore all areas of the Nuage environment.
    • There is intermittence in the afternoon hours. I mean by this that in the afternoon hours from 6 to 10 pm the platform does not load in the way it should, filling options are slowed down and the same thing happens in the early morning hours, the support team has not yet determined the exact reason for this.
    • Volume discount could not be negotiated. That in this case a really extensive investment was requested for first-time use of the product.
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    Usability
    Forcepoint
    The Graphical User Interface is very easy to read, understand and work with. The usability of this product is very high.
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    Nokia Networks
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    Support Rating
    Forcepoint
    Support has varied over the history of the company. Terro is a name that comes up often with the best of service from this company.
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    Nokia Networks
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    Alternatives Considered
    Forcepoint
    There are similar hardware and license costs between the two products. The Forcepoint NGFW product is by far easier to use and manage.
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    Nokia Networks
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    Return on Investment
    Forcepoint
    • Efficiency/Productivity increase. The company moved from Cisco firewall and routing hardware to Forcepoint NGFW. It now takes fewer people and fewer hours to manage the new product. This has allowed the company to put the man-hours to use on other projects and tasks.
    • Long term viability. This has been a concern in the past when the company started as Stonegate, merged to become Stonesoft then got purchased by McAfee, then McAfee got purchased by Intel. However, with Forcepoint the product seems to have found a stable home.
    • Low complexity. The Web GUI based system for management has reduced the cost of personnel and training required. There is no longer a need for the company to have higher trained and higher salary cost employees to manage the system. Mid-level admins at lower salaries are capable of managing the GUI based system with ease.
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    Nokia Networks
    • It has allowed us to unite different computer methodologies for the control of breakdowns in the cloud.
    • This supports commitment and meets business objectives in less time. This is simpler and the benefit is obvious.
    • Improving incorrect procedures in this sense allows us to anticipate correcting errors by giving us alerts and avoiding wasting too much time solving specific problems in the future.
    • Meet business objectives in months and it has been surprising. A specific business objective was to improve our facilities to be able to deliver faster service to our customers and achieve higher profit income.
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