Item: Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls - PA Series
Rating: 9
Author: rahul Verma

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Palo Alto is really the most powerful and advanced feature-loaded firewall. I have been working on this product from 2 years. In this time I've explored the various advanced features like app controls, advanced IPs and content filtering. This firewall is always a favorite for every security consultant. The advanced features makes this firewall more secure and more powerful.

Pros and Cons

Anti-spyware.
Anti virus capabilities.
Anti malware protection.
Application based control.
User identification.
Advanced security features.

Palo Alto is really expensive firewall.
Complicated command line.

Return on Investment

Easy to configure through GUI.
Good technical support.
Very expensive but you will get all the advanced security features.

Alternatives Considered

I don't think we can compare other firewalls with this powerful firewall device. All have less features as compared to this device.

Key Insights

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

Other Software Used

Cisco 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers (ASR 1000), Cisco Webex Support

Likelihood to Recommend

Some organizations can't afford this firewall because this is very expensive but you will get the all latest security features. Mostly preferred for those businesses who deal with personal credit card information and you want to scan every packet. Sandbox and advanced malware protection scan your every packet deeply and with the help of app controls and content filtering, url filtering you can put more restrictions on your users.

Most powerful firewall - Palo Alto

Software Version

Overall Satisfaction with Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls - PA Series