The Next Generation is Here - I'm not talking about Millenials!
August 31, 2017
The Next Generation is Here - I'm not talking about Millenials!
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Software Version
PA-3000 Series
Overall Satisfaction with Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls - PA Series
PA's NGFW is being used to secure our internal network, servers and a wide variety of devices from external and in conjunction with the implemented software, internal threats. It is being used across the entire organization including the provision of protective services to several remote areas via VPN & VSAT. It has been implemented to help the company recover from a dearth of support previously provided (or not) by an outside vendor.
- It seamlessly performs simultaneous scanning at all levels of the packet, looking for irregularities and/or evidence potential threat activity. This is a most helpful tool, in that it looks to prevent known and/or suspicious packets from entering uninspected into the environment.
- Additionally, it provides blocking services for known hostile URLs, which helps cut down dramatically on the potential for phishing and other types of intrusions.
- Finally, PA's NGFW and associated software takes identified suspicious items and "sandboxes" them - sends them for examination /evaluation. The feedback & other support we get from PAN and its local partner is just far above expectation.
- The only thing I can suggest is a little more information on available dashboards and how to use them. It could be that I haven't looked in the right place, but at my level, I don't often have the time go surfing through sites to find things. Perhaps a CIO/CSO dashboard with immediate access to other dashboards and high level information.
- It has dramatically reduced malware and virus intrusions, and supported our efforts at eliminating unauthorized network usage for personal purposes, such as downloading movies, videos and music. That has freed up the network to function according to the bandwidth levels we purchased.
Previous regime utilized Watchguard, but they failed to mantain licensure. Our needs were for continuity of service long-term, so we were able to work with Palo Alto to design a price point program based on a 5 year Lifecycle! We are very pleased with their wilingness to work with our needs.