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Palo Alto Networks Advanced URL Filtering

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What is Palo Alto Networks Advanced URL Filtering?

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…

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What is Palo Alto Networks Advanced URL Filtering?

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…

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What is Palo Alto Networks Advanced URL Filtering?

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.

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Users have relied on Palo Alto Networks URL Filtering as their primary web filtering solution for managing internet access and safeguarding against malicious sites, VPNs, and various other categories. The product offers a comprehensive range of filtering categories that successfully cater to the diverse needs of users. With regular updates and exceptional reporting capabilities, Palo Alto Networks URL Filtering ensures that customers stay ahead of emerging threats and maintain a robust security posture.

Customers have seamlessly integrated Palo Alto Networks Advanced URL Filtering into their security protocols, effectively screening inbound and outbound traffic to thwart web-based threats and unauthorized activities. The product's out-of-the-box prevention policies and preconfigured patterns empower customers to proactively prevent unauthorized traffic and malware. By utilizing Palo Alto Networks URL Filtering, users can effectively filter out malicious threats, block access to harmful websites, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Configuring and managing access permissions for users and user groups in Active Directory has been made effortless by Palo Alto Networks URL Filtering. This eliminates the need for frequent firewall change requests while providing granular control over website access. The straightforward and user-friendly nature of the filtering capabilities ensures that users can easily navigate through the configuration process. With its robust protection against malicious attacks and seamless enforcement of internet usage policies, Palo Alto Networks URL Filtering proves to be a valuable asset in safeguarding internet traffic and networks.

Custom Categories: Users have found the custom categories feature to be particularly helpful, allowing them to create specific categories for their filtering needs. This has been praised by multiple reviewers for giving them more control over the content that is accessed.

URL Specific Filtering on YouTube: Reviewers appreciate the ability to apply filtering rules specifically to YouTube URLs. This feature ensures that inappropriate content is blocked on this platform, according to some users.

Granular Filtering: The granular filtering feature has been highlighted by users as beneficial. It allows them to apply filtering rules at a detailed level, providing more precise control over the content that is accessed.

Confusing User Interface: Several users have found the user interface of the software to be confusing, particularly in terms of navigation and knowing where to go to perform certain tasks. This has led to a steep learning curve for new users.

Inclusion of Panorama adds to confusion: The inclusion of Panorama, the centralized management tool, has added to the confusion as some tasks need to be done in Panorama while others can only be performed on the active node. This dual-platform approach makes it difficult for users to keep track of where they need to go for different functionalities.

Steep learning curve and filtering knowledge required: Some reviewers have mentioned that understanding the structure of the software requires a certain level of filtering knowledge. As a result, new users may face difficulties in grasping its complexities and require additional time and effort in training and familiarization.

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PA Advanced URL filtering is an essential module. I would say 'a must have' feature.
the idea is the same similar to any web filter but with more detailed categories and filters.
Ability to block URLs and applications with complete visibility and flexibility.
It is also user-friendly and easy to manage and doesn't require any special expertise to manage.
Since our users majority are Students, We use PA advanced URL filtering to protect our Internet traffic and Network from malicious attacks and bad content and also to force the Internet usage policy.
  • Content filter
  • White and Block list
  • Internet content scanning
  • Reporting need some improvment
  • real time monitoring for URLs
It is highly recommended for environments with large number of users to enforce usage policies and reduce security risks and bandwidth consumption.
  • Filter by categories
  • White and Black lists
  • Schedules
  • Traffic shaping
  • Costs more compared to competitors
Palo Alto is a much much better product. detailed options and controls, more visibility, and usability.
Better performance and durability.
Yes
Broadcom Bluecoat SG. Bluecoat got sold several times between vendors and lost its credibility and reputation. Renewal prices were increased in an unreasonable way. support got worse. Broadcom basically lost interest in the products and made it worse after the migration. local sales reps were unsupportive.
  • Price
  • Product Features
  • Product Usability
  • Product Reputation
Palo Alto's reputation is one of the factors, it is considered to be the top firewall appliance in the market.
Our former vendor "Broadcom Bluecoat" didn't meet our expectations after the acquisition.
It would be the same. i will always switch to Palo Alto
Quick and accurate support, well trained personnel.
No, its was more expensive than partner support ans the results are almost the same.
No
Didnt happen, didnt need it
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