Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Reviews

We use it internally. We use it as a firewall.  We use it just as a gateway. 

We have several frontline firewalls. We use a VMware platform to manage traffic between internal and external networks. Products like CheckPoint, Symantec, or Forcepoint aren't highly rated by Gartner. That's why we're planning to migrate our traffic management to a different technology like FortiGate or Palo Alto, which have better ratings.

The platform is a firewall and Unified Threat Management (UTM) solution. We have implemented it in our production environment, particularly with VPN configurations. It proves to be an excellent tool for safeguarding our perimeter network. One of its standout features is its centralized management server, allowing us to manage multiple devices using a single console efficiently.

The platform's most valuable features are perimeter network security and URL filtering. These functionalities are crucial for us, particularly because we operate in a highly restrictive environment regarding internet access.

We primarily provide the solution to our customers.

I don't create the use cases. I just deploy as required.

Largely, the solution is used for protection. It can be used for various purposes, including URL filtering, spam filtering, and VPN.

The URL filtering is the most valuable aspect of the product. I've used the VPN for that. It's of great value to the customer.

The solution is stable.

The product can scale well.

Technical support has been quite helpful in the past.

We had planned on using this product as our multi-tenant firewall. After one year, we stopped using it because there was a problem with supporting some of the protocols.

The most valuable feature is the console management. It is very good and the security was great.

The product's most valuable features are its extensive policy features, especially the S7 Pro features, and its DNS security feature, which provides an additional layer of protection not found in other firewalls.

A VPN client feature is missing in our region, which we hope Forcepoint will address in future updates.

Educational institutions are the main users. We planned to use it as an all-in-one solution, primarily as an edge solution and Internet-facing firewall.

We're trying to use all the firewall's features. Most of the features were effective, but the usability is a huge concern. 

We primarily use it as a next-generation firewall. 

The application control is great.

The solution offers very good filtering. 

There's a sandbox that we can leverage. 

We have resources of XD1 to properly manage the solution. The security management center is one of the best parts of the product.

I found the initial setup process to be very simple and straightforward.

Technical support is quite good.

We primarily use the solution for perimeter security. We use it across the entire office.

The most valuable feature is the fact that I can connect both offices together under the solution. I have two offices, and I can route the internet of both offices using the same product. The connectivity is great.

The integration capabilities are good.