Best URL filter in Market
Updated May 25, 2023
Best URL filter in Market
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with Palo Alto Networks Advanced URL Filtering
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.
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
- Filter by categories
- White and Black lists
- Schedules
- Traffic shaping
- Costs more compared to competitors
- Symantec Secure Gateway (ProxySG & ASG), Fortinet FortiGate and WatchGuard Network Security
Palo Alto is a much much better product. detailed options and controls, more visibility, and usability.
Better performance and durability.
Better performance and durability.
Do you think Palo Alto Networks Advanced URL Filtering delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with Palo Alto Networks Advanced URL Filtering's feature set?
Yes
Did Palo Alto Networks Advanced URL Filtering live up to sales and marketing promises?
Yes
Did implementation of Palo Alto Networks Advanced URL Filtering go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy Palo Alto Networks Advanced URL Filtering again?
Yes
Evaluating Palo Alto Networks Advanced URL Filtering and Competitors
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.
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
Palo Alto Networks Advanced URL Filtering Support
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
Quick Resolution Good followup Knowledgeable team Problems get solved Kept well informed No escalation required Immediate help available Support understands my problem Support cares about my success | None |
No, its was more expensive than partner support ans the results are almost the same.
Didnt happen, didnt need it