Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is a versatile and comprehensive solution for perimeter security, offering features such as SD-WAN, IPS, VPN, and cloud or on-premises subscription keys. It is preferred by many clients over Cisco and is used for obligation redundancy, VPN access, and as the main point of security in infrastructure.
Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall's pricing varies, with some finding it expensive while others consider it moderately priced. Licensing costs are paid annually, with standard licensing costs and no extra charges. There are different options for licensing, ranging from one to five years, although some countries may only offer a one-year license. The license is determined by the requirements and the controller, with a basic and advanced options available. The pricing is comparable to other firewalls, and the license cost increases with the number of clients behind the web gateway.
The product is praised for its simplicity, flexibility, complete feature set, scalability, and central management capabilities. Other valuable features include IPS, firewall, sandbox, application control, filtering, security management center, connectivity, and integration capabilities.
Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall was previously known as Forcepoint NGFW, Stonesoft Next Generation Firewall, McAfee Network Security Platform, Intel Security Network Security Platform.
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