Palo Alto Networks NGFW
The world's first ML-Powered Next-Generation Firewall.
Overview
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) are designed to secure networks by safely enabling applications and preventing modern threats. They utilize a single-pass architecture to classify all traffic, including encrypted traffic, based on application, user, and content. The platform integrates machine learning (ML) to provide real-time threat prevention, blocking a wide range of known and unknown threats.
✨ Key Features
- Application Identification (App-ID)
- User Identification (User-ID)
- Content Identification (Content-ID)
- Threat Prevention (IPS, Anti-Malware, Anti-Spyware)
- URL Filtering
- Sandboxing (WildFire)
- SSL/TLS Decryption
- SD-WAN
- Zero Trust Security
- Cloud-Delivered Security Services
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Machine learning-powered core
- Single-pass architecture for performance
- Comprehensive cloud-delivered security services
Unique Value: Provides the most effective, automated, and integrated network security platform to prevent successful cyberattacks.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Enterprise network segmentation
- Advanced threat prevention for large enterprises
- Secure access for hybrid cloud environments
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Small businesses with very limited budgets
- Organizations requiring a very simple, non-granular firewall
🏆 Alternatives
Offers superior threat prevention through its ML-powered engine and a more tightly integrated security platform compared to competitors.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Premium tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
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