Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
October 09, 2019
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Software Version
PA-5200 Series
Overall Satisfaction with Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls - PA Series
The Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls - PA Series firewalls are being used to protect the internal assets to our organization as well as being sold to other customers to help provide them threat protection. The customer use case varies greatly and this product allows all of our customers to be provided a level of protection to fit their needs. The GUI driven interface has allow our support staff to develop their skill set rapidly with this product.
Pros
- Security performance
- Implementation
- Managment
Cons
- Cloud features
- Value
- Support
- Virtual platform has allowed for great hardware cost decrease
- Multi tenancy options have been great
We put Palo Alto in place over Cisco ASA as a product set. Until a few years ago, Cisco didn’t have a next-generation firewall, primarily meaning their appliances didn’t have application identification or control. Since their acquisition of
Sourcefire, however, they’ve reintroduced the X series with FirePOWER, which includes these features. FirePOWER has been nothing but a pain to implement, install, maintain, and upgrade. I would highly suggest this not be your solution if you want anything other than firewalling and VPN.
Sourcefire, however, they’ve reintroduced the X series with FirePOWER, which includes these features. FirePOWER has been nothing but a pain to implement, install, maintain, and upgrade. I would highly suggest this not be your solution if you want anything other than firewalling and VPN.
Do you think Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls - PA Series delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls - PA Series's feature set?
Yes
Did Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls - PA Series live up to sales and marketing promises?
Yes
Did implementation of Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls - PA Series go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls - PA Series again?
Yes
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