Haltdos DNS Firewall vs. Palo Alto Networks Advanced URL Filtering

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Haltdos DNS Firewall
Score 0.0 out of 10
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Haltdos DNS is a cloud-based Domain Name System (DNS) web service. It provides a way for businesses and developers to route end users to Internet applications. It does this by decoding names such as www.example.com into IP addresses like 192.168.0.23 that computers use to establish connections. Haltdos DNS is also compliant with IPv6. Haltdos DNS is powered by a global AnyCast network, which boasts 100%…N/A
Palo Alto Networks Advanced URL Filtering
Score 9.1 out of 10
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The majority of attacks and exposure to malicious content occurs during the normal course of web browsing activities, which requires the ability to allow safe, secure web access for all users. URL Filtering with PAN-DB automatically prevents attacks that leverage the web as an attack vector, including phishing links in emails, phishing sites, HTTP-based command and control, malicious sites and pages that carry exploit kits.N/A
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Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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User Ratings
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Likelihood to Recommend
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10.0
(7 ratings)
Usability
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8.0
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Support Rating
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9.0
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User Testimonials
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Likelihood to Recommend
Haltdos
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Palo Alto Networks
Because of it's complexity, Palo may not be well suited for a small organization that may not have dedicated networking staff. But for a mid to large-sized enterprise, Palo shines.
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Pros
Haltdos
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Palo Alto Networks
  • Threat Detection and Prevention (Malwares, Un-Authorized Access)
  • Out of the box patterns for threat detection
  • Built in and Updated identification patterns
  • Unified Dashboard/Alerting on anomaly
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Cons
Haltdos
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Palo Alto Networks
  • Steep learning curve
  • The top-down URL filtering match can sometimes be tricky and requires some expertise in setting up the desired policy
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Usability
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Palo Alto Networks
It is very easy to use and setup. It integrates well within all of Palo's products such as NGFWs and Prisma Access. There is a dedicated log inside of Palo products for URL filtering to aid in troubleshooting. It integrates with AD/Azure so that different users can have different URL filtering rules. Filtering can be adjusted in real-time
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Support Rating
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Palo Alto Networks
Palo support is excellent, and I have never had to wait when contacting them for support. One of the best support teams in the business, in my opinion.
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Alternatives Considered
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Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks Advanced URL Filtering is the best solution to work with Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama as an orchestrator. We choose Palo Alto Networks Advanced URL Filtering as it could reach the success criteria during the PoC.
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Return on Investment
Haltdos
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Palo Alto Networks
  • Palo has been an excellent investment for us.
  • Having robust URL filtering built into the same device as the firewall saves the cost of a separate appliance and improves performance.
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